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African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) Senior Executive Vice President, Denys Denya, has said that the recent affirmation of the continental bank’s A-issuer credit rating by Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) reinforced its credibility in global markets and importance to Africa. JCR recently affirmed the Bank’s rating with a stable outlook and noted the Bank’s important role […]
The Association of Resident Doctors under Edo State Government Employment (ARD EDGE), through its President, Peter O. Evbuomwan, has expressed profound gratitude to the State Government for the recent payment of the 2024 Medical Residency Training Funds (MRTF) to the beneficiaries. The funds were disbursed on August 29 to the delight of the state resident […]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday disclosed that troops on internal operations rescued 117 hostages and arrested 150 suspected criminals in one week. Among those arrested include suspected terrorists, wanted crime suspects and suspected oil thieves in series of operations across the country. A statement by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye […]
The chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has said that a public debate on the political neutrality of civil servants has compelled the urgent need for a total reform of the service. Olaopa, in a statement on Friday, disclosed this while reacting to the disagreement between the Head of the […]
Two persons have been reportedly killed in two separate armed robbery attacks in Arandun axis of Irepodun local government area of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that another person was seriously injured in one of the robbery operations that occurred on Thursday. Suspected armed robbers were said to have attacked the residence of a businessman, Mr […]
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has extended warm felicitations to the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his 55th birthday anniversary. In a goodwill message personally signed by him, Senator Dafinone described Governor Okpebholo as a leader whose life of service, humility, and commitment to the progress […]
The Federal Ministry of Environment has formally launched the Report of Integrating Conflict-Sensitivity and Peacebuilding into Nigeria’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. Permanent secretary of the ministry, Adam Mahmud Kambari, disclosed this at the inception workshop on capacity development for conflict-sensitive adaptation and launch of report on integrating conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding into Nigeria’s NAP […]
Captain William Ekong, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, have been included in Nigeria’s final list of 23 players for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa, respectively. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali also makes the final cut, just as defenders Calvin Bassey, Olaoluwa […]
Global media powerhouse TIME has announced the launch of TIME Africa, a regional editorial expansion set to deliver trusted journalism and live events across the continent in collaboration with Global Venture Partners (GVP). The platform, which will go live in September 2025 at africa.time.com, will serve as a hub for digital content and events, available […]
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Pastor Ayodeji Akesinro, a staff member of the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the victim was whisked away from his residence at Upenme in Owo local government area of the state around 7pm on Thursday. Confirming the incident, the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists […]