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The Oyo State Fire Service Agency has rescued seven male victims from the scene of an accident involving two petrol tankers at Arinkinkin area of Ogbomoso. Special Adviser on Fire Reform/ Chairman Fire Services Agency, Dr Moroof Akinwande, who confirmed the incident, said the victims who suffered minor injuries were taken to Bowen Teaching Hospital […]
This week, precisely September 18, 2025, it will be 24 months since Zacch Adedeji, Ph.D. assumed office as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). His appointment came at a critical time when Nigeria desperately needed revenue to fund projects that would bring smiles to the faces of Nigerians who invested so […]
Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci has shared the behind-the-scenes moment when Guinness World Records (GWR) officially confirmed her latest record-breaking feat, the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. LEADERSHIP reports that on Monday, GWR announced that Baci, in partnership with food brand Gino Nigeria, had set a new record at the Gino World Jollof Festival […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed criminal charges against human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Also named in the suit as the 2nd and 3rd defendants were X Corp (owners of the social media platform X) and […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of $7 million kept in a Providus Bank vault to the Federal Government, following a successful application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the ruling on Monday after EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, moved the motion for final […]
An energy policy expert, Dan Kunle has faulted the opposition of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) to recent petrol price cuts by the Dangote Refinery, describing the association as “an enemy of the state” for failing to invest in local refining capacity. Speaking on Arise News TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ […]
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed readiness to welcome suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara into its fold as the state prepares for his reinstatement on Thursday after the expiration of emergency rule. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Tuesday, APC spokesperson in Rivers State, Darlington Nwauju urged Governor […]
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda has announced a multi-pronged programme aimed at consolidating peace and discouraging a return to violence among former bandits. In a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Salisu Zango, and the Governor’s Director-General on Media, Maiwada DanMallam, Governor Radda said the state will provide 152 new […]
United States resident Donald Trump is set to arrive in the United Kingdom late Tuesday for a rare state visit with his wife, Melania, at the invitation of King Charles III. State visits, the highest form of diplomatic hospitality offered by Britain, are extended on the advice of the government to strengthen ties in areas […]
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has approved the appointment of ten (10) new permanent secretaries in the state civil service. The Governor’s approval was conveyed by the Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Tonga Betera Bularafa, who stated that the appointments were based on the appointees’ impressive qualification, proven track records, dedication, integrity and […]
