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In a show of sympathy, the Kwara State government has taken over the care of a baby- girl delivered by a mentally- challenged woman. LEADERSHIP gathered that the woman was delivered of the baby at the Primary Health Centre, Bode- Saadu in Moro local government area of the state about a fortnight ago. It was […]
Retired soldiers who protested at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja suspended their action following a meeting with ministry officials, who assured them their outstanding entitlements would be paid by Friday. One of the protest leaders, who identified herself as Mama G, told journalists after the meeting that they would wait until the end […]
Residents of Ogbaru, a riverine community in Anambra State, have been thrown into anguish as heavy flooding has destroyed their farms, roads, and many houses, displacing the occupants. It was a tale of woes when Hon. Chinedu Uwollo, the chief of staff to the member representing Ogbaru federal constituency, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, conducted newsmen […]
The Olubadan-In-Council has formally nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The nomination was made on Monday during a meeting held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. Although the nominee, Oba Ladoja, was not present at the gathering, all council members signed the […]
The Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has rewarded Super Falcons defender, Tosin Demehin, with ₦30 million cash and a house at Sunshine Estate in Oba-Ile, Akure, for her outstanding performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where Nigeria emerged champions. The Governor announced on Monday, during a civic reception in Akure […]
Nigerians in the United States (US), under the aegis of the Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN), have called for urgent action on the deteriorating state of the Nigerian House in New York. OAN spokesperson Ms Funmi Dike said the group was compelled to draw urgent and serious attention to the property’s deplorable and […]
As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to commence the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), political parties and civil society organisations (CSOs) have asked the commission to ensure the process is less strenuous and efficient. They stressed the need to deploy technology to make the exercise seamless and less stressful for prospective registrants. They also […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Monday released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) for school-based candidates, with data showing poor performance in English and Mathematics. According to the Head of Nigeria’s Office (HNO) of WAEC, Amos Dangut, there was a decline in the percentage of those who […]
Nigeria’s crude oil production surged past 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in July, marking a significant milestone for Africa’s top oil producer. The achievement, announced by the chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, comes after months of concerted efforts to bolster output in the face of numerous challenges […]
In a financial environment marked by continued volatility, regulatory recalibration, and fast-changing customer expectations, First Holdco Plc has reaffirmed its position as the leading financial institution in Nigeria by delivering a robust half-year performance, underscored by significant growth in its core business operations. The results reaffirm the Group’s strong fundamentals, resilient business model, and disciplined […]