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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) to constitute a team of medical doctors to ascertain the health status of the Biafra leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The court gave the committee eight days to submit its report to the court for consideration […]
Former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has officially been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oba Ladoja was crowned at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state. Ladoja, who had earlier received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan, was expected to be […]
Operatives of different security agencies on Friday lined up the way from the newly upgraded Ladoke Akintola International Airport to the Mapo Hall venue of the inauguration of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Our correspondent who monitored vehicular movement and security in the city on Friday, reports that security personnel […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested five “persons of interest” at a checkpoint after six AK-47 rifles were found with them along Share in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State. A top security aide told LEADERSHIP that the suspects were arrested on Thursday. “Five suspected kidnappers were arrested today (Thursday) along Share axis. […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN headquarters in the United States to discuss key issues including Nigeria’s quest for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council and other matters of mutual interest. In a statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, Vice President Shettima emphasised the need […]
Nigeria has opened fresh talks with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to strengthen cooperation on capacity development, training and innovation in line with its national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development, Mr. Sadiq Rabiu, on Thursday, met with UNITAR’s Executive Director and Assistant […]
A total of 471 pharmaceutical premises have been sealed by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) across Edo State during a recent week-long enforcement exercise. The crackdown targeted illegal and substandard operations within the pharmaceutical sector and was part of PCN’s ongoing efforts to sanitise medicine distribution and ensure public health and safety. Speaking at […]
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied any plan to amend its statutes at the Annual General Assembly scheduled for Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Federation issued a statement, signed by the Director of Communication, Dr Ademola Olajire, which stated: “For the avoidance of doubt, there are no plans to amend the NFF Statutes at […]
Coscharis Motors, a prominent name in the automotive industry, has announced its sponsorship of the Kano Polo Tournament, reaffirming its commitment to supporting local sports and community engagement. The event, which commenced at the Kano Polo Club on 21 September, is set to conclude on 4 October 2025. Abiona Babarinde, General Manager of Marketing and […]
More than 400 golfers are set to swing for glory in the Nigeria @ 6Honours 5 Independence Golf Tournament, which will take place at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club in Abuja. The week-long event is being organised to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary and to honour both retired and serving officers of […]
