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The Victims of the Tuesday Tanker explosion at Essa in Katcha local government area of Niger state have been transferred to the National Hospital, Abuja, even as a Mass burial was conducted for 28 dead victims, with the death toll rising to 39. LEADERSHIP gathered that the injured victims with a high degree of burns […]
The decision of the chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to sell five per cent to 10 per cent of its stake on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited within the next year has generated significant interest among Nigerian investors. The refinery, currently producing 650,000 barrels per day, targets expansion to 1.4 million barrels per day, […]
The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has assured that military personnel will soon flush out criminals, especially bandits, Lakurawa, and others, in the country. He made the assurance when he led senior military officers to a courtesy call to Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. He said, ” We are […]
Hours after Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and former presidential candidate, led protesters in parts of Abuja demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the banned Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Kanu agreed to commence his defence. The detained IPOB leader filed a motion of preliminary objection last Thursday, contesting the […]
As Nigeria inches toward another election season, government and civic leaders have urged young Nigerians to stop waiting for power to be handed to them and instead embrace volunteerism, discipline, and service as the pathway to leadership. The message was at the heart of the Nigeria@65 Conference organised by the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre […]
The federal government has expressed deep sorrow over the recent petrol tanker explosion in Essa, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, which claimed several lives and left many others injured. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the incident as a […]
21st October 2025 —Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, today announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) offering on-ramp/off-ramp infrastructure that connects Web3 users to local payment channels across Africa. This investment aims to empower people and businesses in Africa by allowing easy access to digital […]
21st October 2025 —Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, today announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) offering on-ramp/off-ramp infrastructure that connects Web3 users to local payment channels across Africa. This investment aims to empower people and businesses in Africa by allowing easy access to digital […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has pledged to partner with the Ministry of Aviation to host Nigeria’s first-ever international Airshow in Abuja, a landmark event set to attract global aviation powerhouses. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, made the commitment in Abuja on Wednesday, when he received a delegation from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace […]
Baring last-minute change, the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, will assume office on Thursday. This is as the yet-to-be sworn-in INEC chairman is scheduled to meet with the directors of the commission at its headquarters in Abuja at 1:30pm of the day. The Deputy Director of Publicity, Wilfred […]