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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo has directed commissioners and political appointees to immediately return to their respective constituencies to lead grassroots mobilisation for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the directive, which takes effect from Monday, September 1, 2025, was issued via […]
A 37-year-old American, Nicholas Giroux, has been sentenced to life imprisonment and another 20 years in jail for the murder of Nigerian-American boxer, Isaiah Olugbemi, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. According to a press release by the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office, Giroux was sentenced on Friday afternoon by Judge Richard Trunnell of the […]
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno received the Unity Torch ahead of the State Sports Festival, planned to hold from September 8 to 13, 2025. Receiving the symbolic torch at the Government House in Uyo, Governor Eno described the sports festival as a major avenue for raising sports talents and enhancing the quality of […]
Chelsea host Fulham in today’s Premier League derby at Stamford Bridge.
Ahead of the game, manager Enzo Maresca has named his starting line-up with no surprises.
Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to confronting and defeating the twin scourges of cultism and kidnapping, which have plagued the state for a long time. Speaking at a thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel to mark his 55th birthday, the governor declared that his government is winning […]
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers believed to be members of a notorious car-snatching syndicate targeting Uber drivers in Ibadan. The suspects, identified as Tunde Bukola and Moyowa Faleye were apprehended at Liberty Road area of the state capital. According to reports, local neighbourhood watchmen had alerted security operatives about […]
Adamawa State governor, Umaru Fintiri, has assented to a new bill that provides for the creation, regulation and protection of the seal of Adamawa State. The new law, to be cited as “A Bill For A Law To Create The Seal Of Adamawa And Regulate Its Use 2025,” marks a historic step in preserving the […]
Police in Bauchi State have constituted an investigation team in collaboration with the Nigerian Army to investigate the killing of a soldier in Bauchi by a police officer. According to the police command, the investigators will adhere to all professional standards and diligent processes to establish a reliable, evidence-based investigation, dispel uncertainties, and guarantee justice. […]
The Nigerian Army 8 Division has concluded its 2025 Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition, which strongly emphasised discipline, welfare and combat-readiness of troops across its area of responsibility. At the closing ceremony, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Major Gen Ibikunle Ajose, praised the resilience of participants throughout the 5-day exercise. He stressed the essence of […]
Two persons have been reportedly killed in two separate armed robbery attacks in Arandun axis of Irepodun local government area of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP Weekend gathered that another person was seriously injured in one of the robbery operations on Thursday. Armed robbers attacked the residence of a businessman, Mr Oyetoyan Dare, during which his private […]