Month: August 2025

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo, on Tuesday cleared the air of any rift between him and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa as being insinuated in some quarters. Governor Okpebholo said every decision he takes as governor always were taken in consultation with his deputy. The governor stated this at a thanksgiving service to mark Idahosa’s […]

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) lawmaker representing Nasarawa West, Senator Aliyu Wadada has declared that the 2027 presidential race was “already taken” by President Bola Tinubu. Wadada stated this while speaking to State House correspondents on Tuesday after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja . He said his visit to the […]

Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced two traders, Amen Godstime and Aburime Hysent for trafficking in 7.1 kilograms of tramadol, a banned narcotic analgesic. Justice Dipeolu sentenced the defendants after pleading guilty to two-count charge of exporting the banned drug without lawful authority filed against them by […]

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hon. Chisom Obih as a member of the Governing Council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Obih’s appointment followed the death of a member of the council. The president also appointed Professor Ralph Akinfeleye, a renowned communications specialist, to […]

The Bauchi State Police Command has launched investigation into the mysterious death of a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Dambam local government area. The deceased, identified as 28-year-old Nwokedi Chukwuebuka was found lifeless in his apartment in the early hours of Sunday, August 10, 2025. According to police, the accommodation […]

Armed bandits launched a deadly attack on worshippers in Marnona Village of Wurno local government area of Sokoto state, leaving one person dead and others injured. The incident, which occurred during prayers has intensified fears in the already volatile Sokoto Eastern axis. Eyewitnesses reported that the heavily armed assailants stormed the mosque in the early […]

The federal government on Tuesday said discussions were at advanced stage with Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and other countries to create more employment opportunities for Nigerians. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi disclosed this to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. According to the minister, the initiative was part of […]

Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has declared, that he has no regrets for publicly endorsing President Bola Tinubu despite belonging to a different political party. Soludo stated this while speaking to State House correspondents on Tuesday after a meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He described the engagement as “a pleasant […]

The Cross River State Police Command has rescued workers held hostage by group of youths who were laid off by the Akamkpa Quarry Company Ltd two days earlier. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Cross River Command, Irene Ugbo disclosed this to LEADERSHIP via a telephone interview on Tuesday in Calabar. The sacked workers had on […]