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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that the party has not forwarded any list of its state chairmen to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as such, the electoral body did not confirm any of such list. ADC maintained that the electoral body only recognised whatever is submitted to it through appropriate channels after […]

The Federal Ministry of Environment, through the National Flood Early Warning Centre (FEWS CENTRE) has issued a warning in 11 states over possible heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding between 14th and 18th September, 2025. In a flood prediction notice dated Sunday, September 14, 2025 and signed by the Director, Erosion, Flood and Coastal […]

The Katsina State Police Command has apprehended a 38-year-old man for alleged illegal possession of a firearm and impersonation. Spokesperson of the Police Command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu who disclosed this, identified the suspect as Mubarak Bello of Kofar Yamma quarters in Kurfi Local Government Area of the state. Aliyu said Bello was arrested during […]

Troops of the Nigerian Army killed several terrorists, arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued 30 hostages between 10 and13 September, 2025. Top military sources said the troops recovered arms, ammunition and other logistics from terrorists with many others surrendering to troops. Particularly, troops of 22 Brigade on 10 September 2025 arrested two suspected kidnappers in […]

The Adamawa State Police Command has rescued five children suspected to have been abducted and unlawfully brought from Maiduguri, Borno State to Adamawa. The Area Commander of Mubi, ACP Marcos Mancha, on 13th September, 2025, while acting on timely and credible information, led his surveillance team to intercept five male children found wandering the streets […]

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan clinched victory in the final heat of the women’s 100m hurdles at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday. Amusan stormed across the finish line with an impressive time of 12.53 seconds, solidifying her status as a favourite in the competition. Her performance was nothing short of remarkable, as […]

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has directed its members to resume work, two days after commencing a strike action embarked upon by Friday morning. The President of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr. Tope Osundara announced the resumption in a WhatsApp message he sent to The PUNCH on Saturday night. According to […]

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has dismissed reports suggesting a controversy over Team Nigeria’s kits with World Record holder Tobi Amusan, insisting that all the athletes were fully equipped and prepared for the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. LEADERSHIP recalls that Amusan, had in a viral video expressed her disappointment regarding Nigeria’s […]