Category: News

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is repositioning the sports sector as a major contributor to Nigeria’s economy under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum in Kaduna, Dikko declared that the elevation of the Federal Ministry of Sports into a full-fledged […]

The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday dissolved the State Executive Council. The Governor, however, appointed Barr Moses Atagher, the former two-term Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, as the new Chief of Staff. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, described Barr. Atagher is a […]

The ancient kingdom of Arochukwu in Abia State came alive from July 24 to 27, 2025, as indigenes and dignitaries from across the globe gathered to celebrate the first coronation anniversary of His Eminence, Eze Aro Dr. Eberechukwu Oji (9th). The four-day celebration also hosted the 6th edition of the All Aro National Conference (AANC), […]

The federal government has approved the appointment of deputy controller-general (DCG) Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new substantive controller-general of the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) announced the appointment on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to a statement issued by the Secretary to the […]

Katsina State Police Command has foiled two separate kidnap attempts in Sabuwa local government area and rescued 28 victims. According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, he said the successes were part of the its efforts under the leadership of the commissioner of police, CP Bello Shehu, to tackle […]

To safeguard public health and ensure food safety across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Administration has announced plans to commence mandatory hepatitis screening for all food handlers, including those working in restaurants, markets, bakeries, and canteens. In a statement signed by the senior special assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the […]

Six children have been confirmed dead while two others are still missing after a canoe capsized in the Maje village of Taura local government of Jigawa state. LEADERSHIP gathered that seven other people were rescued during the accident. The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Shi’isu Lawan, confirmed the incident. He said that the […]

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) have pledged to deepen inter-agency collaboration to promote fairness, equity, and inclusiveness in the recruitment and operations of the Nigeria Police Force. The Acting Executive Chairman of the FCC, Hon. Kayode Oladele, made this known on Tuesday while welcoming the Chairman and members of […]

The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) has urged government at all levels to end human trafficking and take punitive measures against the perpetrators as a warning to other intending actors. Rev. Musa Panti, the Archbishop of the LCCN, stated this while addressing journalists at a press conference to Mark the 2025 World Day […]

Former Military President Gen.Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has called on the legislature to pass laws guaranteeing dividends of democracy for the people. The former Nigerian leader stated this when he received the speaker of Niger State House of Assembly, Hon Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, and his Zamfara State counterpart, Rt. Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, at his […]