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The troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled coordinated terrorist plans and apprehended two suspected terrorists in separate operations in Taraba State. A statement on Thursday by the acting assistant director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni, said that the separate operations were […]
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and media personality, Uriel Oputa, has offered candid advice to renowned music producer and Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, urging him to reconsider his approach to romantic relationships. This comes after Don Jazzy, in a recent interview, publicly stated that he struggles with being sexually committed to one woman, a […]
Award-winning Nigerian music star, Burna Boy, has publicly apologised for his earlier controversial comments about Afrobeats, a genre that has propelled him and many African artists to global stardom. In an interview that went viral, Burna Boy had claimed that “90 percent of Afrobeats songs lack substance,” sparking widespread backlash from fans, fellow artists, and […]
It was a memorable evening in Oyo State as legendary octogenarian musician, Prince Eji Oyewole, hosted fans and guests at the launch of his ninth album. The event, anchored by Morakinyo, featured a vibrant blend of Jazz, Highlife, and Soul music. Although briefly interrupted by rain, the night was filled with rich performances. The new […]
Renowned gospel artist Uchechukwu Austin Okezie, widely known as Uchefield Okezie, has released a powerful new single titled “What God Cannot Do.” This soul-stirring anthem highlights God’s limitless power and encourages listeners to place their trust in His divine ability. In an interview with LEADERSHIP Weekend, Uchefield reflected on his musical journey, crediting his late […]
At least four Nigerian presidents have died after leaving the highest political office in the country. They include Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the country’s Second Republic President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Interim National Government head Chief Ernest Shonekan, and most recently, former President Muhammadu Buhari. These leaders lived beyond their time in office, leaving […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has said that progress recorded by the implementation of the 2023 Electricity Act, is capable of reversing Nigeria’s energy-related constraints. This is estimated to cost Nigeria between five per cent and seven per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), amounting to approximately US$25–29 billion annually. Beyond these figures, […]
Known medically as Cancrum Oris, Noma is a brutal bacterial infection that attacks the faces of children, often within days of onset. Without swift intervention, it kills 90 per cent of its victims , most of whom come from the poorest corners of Nigeria and neighbouring countries. Those who survive are left with gaping facial […]
When the children of the wealthy are wasting food, scrolling through tablets over breakfast, and living the best of life, thousands of Nigerian children, especially in the northern region are quietly withering before our eyes, hungry, stunted, and forgotten. Currently, Nigeria is producing a generation of malnourished children who are ill-equipped for the future because […]
Nigeria’s telecom industry is facing an alarming wave of sabotage and theft, threatening billions of naira in fresh infrastructure investments, as criminals increasingly target vital network equipment across the country. Telecom companies are currently undertaking some of the most ambitious infrastructure expansion projects in recent history, deploying 5G systems, upgrading equipment, and expanding high-speed fiber […]