Category: News

Oyo State Government has disclaimed a false message currently circulating among pensioners regarding a supposed verification exercise. Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Professor Salihu Adelabu clarified that the notice, which required pensioners to submit photocopies of their pension authority certificate along with account details and phone numbers, to Room 103 of the ministry was fraudulent […]

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has released activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, after spending about three days in detention. Sowore, who took to his verified social media handles to disclose the development on Friday night, also addressed his supporters and well-wishers live via Facebook shortly after regaining his freedom. He wrote: “Nigeria Police Force has […]

The remains of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Late Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has been committed to mother earth in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Oba Olakulehin was buried at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The event was attended by Governor Seyi Makinde, his deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal; General Officer Commanding 2 […]

Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has issued a public apology following an incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. LEADERSHIP reports that KWAM 1 had obstructed a ValueJet Airline plane following his denial of boarding the aircraft for […]

The Enugu State Police Command has foiled an armed robbery attack, neutralised one suspect and recovered firearms, ammunition, and other items in the state. Spokesman of Enugu Police Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe said the incident followed a distress call to the Independence Layout Police Division over an ongoing robbery at Premier Layout, Enugu. Ndukwe said […]

The Katsina State Police Command has announced the arrest of 302 suspects for various offences, and the rescue of over 50 kidnap victims during the month of July 2025. Katsina Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, who represented the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, at a press conference on Friday, praised […]

NNPC Retail Limited has taken disciplinary action against staff members involved in a viral incident of misconduct at one of its filling stations in Ikorodu, Lagos State, where a pump attendant was caught attempting to defraud a customer. The company, in a press release issued on Thursday, confirmed that it had traced the incident to […]

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to Nigeria’s fight against tuberculosis as she commissioned a new set of molecular TB diagnostic machines at the Dutsen Makaranta Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Dutse, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Speaking during the commissioning on Thursday, the First Lady said the machines, funded through […]

Tension gripped Kaduna-Bogoro, a community in Bogoro local government area of Bauchi State, on Friday, over the killing of a farmer which sparked violent reprisal attacks on livestock, leaving dozens of cattle slaughtered. Confirming the incident to reporters, spokesperson of Bauchi Police Command, CSP Ahmed Wakil said the unrest began in the early hours of […]

Geofort Homes and Properties Ltd (Geofort Africa), a fast-rising youth-driven real estate development and investment company, has successfully trained hundreds of young Nigerians through a free five-day virtual training tagged “The Foundry.” The initiative, designed to equip participants with essential skills for navigating Nigeria’s booming real estate sector, attracted students, corps members, and early-career professionals […]