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The Nigerian Army has arrested five suspects described as “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 Weekend that the suspects were arrested on Thursday. “They were intercepted by the Nigerian Army team […]
The immediate past governor of Ekiti State and former chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated Senator Rashidi Ladoja on his coronation as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. In a press statement issued by the head of the Fayemi Media Office, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, Fayemi described the installation of Ladoja […]
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) interested in wildlife conservation, Wild Africa, has called for the protection of the country’s last 100 Cross River Gorillas from illegal bushmeat trade. As the world celebrates World Gorilla Day, Nigeria’s representative at Wild Africa, Festus Iyorah, said Nigeria must act now to protect each of Nigeria’s last Cross River gorillas […]
Following the directive of the Ogun State Ministry of Works, Minim and Tonye, the contractor handling Ogun East Senator Gbenga Daniel’s proposed 260-metre Road in Sagamu, has accepted the engineering specifications and recommendations of the Ogun State Government for the construction of the Paddy Arikawe Igbimo Road. The contractor conveyed this acceptance through its director, […]
Conducting elections in Nigeria, with its geopolitical diversities and cultural peculiarities, is not a job for anyone seeking applause. It is like the proverbial devil’s alternative—any decision taken at any time will affect someone’s interest for good or bad. In such a situation, relying on one’s conscience and the desire to do what is right […]
Former Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, has said despite criticisms and structural deficiencies, the United Nations remains central to global peace and diplomacy. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Inside Sources’, Gambari said politics must be understood within the broader configuration of global power, noting that no member-state has ever […]
Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has dismissed criticisms over delays in rolling out the 2025 budget. He rather lauded President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its steadfast focus on transparency and sustainable economic growth. Speaking yesterday in Abuja, Agbese commended the leadership of the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar […]
The Association of Local Government Information Officers in Nigeria has honoured Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Yusuf with an award of excellence as the best supportive governor in grassroots information development and effective governance. The award ceremony was held in Abuja on Sept. 24 during the annual national conference of the association attended by members […]
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), under its national executive council commendation programme has honoured the inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and 10 other senior officers in recognition of their dedication and exceptional service to internal security. The programme, designed to celebrate the efforts of officers who have demonstrated protracted commitment to duty, highlighted […]
Police yesterday confirmed the death of eight persons after residents said scores were feared dead in the collapse of a gold mining pit in Kadauri village, Maru local government area of Zamfara State. Speaking with LEADERSHIP WEEKEND, the councilor representing Maru ward, Sani Abdullahi Maru, however said only 11 people died while scores sustained injuries. […]