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States in the North-West geopolitical region including Kano, Jigawa and Katsina have rejected the call allowing Nigerians in diaspora to vote in general elections in the country. The states made their position known at the ongoing North-West Zonal Public Hearing on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibril […]
The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark has described the coalition party as the vehicle to achieve northern unity, progress and development. Mark stated this on Saturday in his opening remarks at the ongoing third expanded meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North) in Abuja. Sequel to the […]
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Super Falcons of Nigeria to “go for the tenth” as they prepare to face Morocco Saturday night in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat, Morocco. In a heartfelt message released by the State House on Saturday, President Tinubu praised the team’s “awe-inspiring” […]
Nigerian para-badminton star Eniola Bolaji, delivered a stunning performance on Saturday, 26th July, to win the 2025 British and Irish Para Badminton International at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff. Ranked world No. 2, Bolaji battled back from a second-set loss to defeat reigning Paralympic champion and world No. 1, Qonitah Syakuroh, in a […]
Troops of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Jubilee at Ikot Abasi local government area of Akwa Ibom State have arrested nine suspects over allegation of carrying out illegal maritime activities in the state. NNS Jubilee Commander, Commodore Abubakar Umar, who disclosed this to the newsmen at the Base in Ikot Abasi on Saturday, said the […]
Suspected armed robbers in the early hours of Saturday invaded Radio Nigeria Prime 101.5FM at Jimbe in Ajaokuta local government area of Kogi State, carting away transmission equipment worth millions of Naira. LEADERSHIP gathered that the armed robbers operated for more than three hours without any challenge from security agencies. Speaking to Journalists on […]
A boat carrying vehicles and passengers to cross the River Namnai along Jalingo-Wukari Highway in Gasol local government area of Taraba State capsized on Friday with three persons losing their lives to the incident. LEADERSHIP gathered that vehicles and luggage belonging to the passengers also sank in the unfortunate incident which occurred around 7:45pm on […]
The most-watched TV reality show in Africa, Big Brother Naija commenced on Saturday as the housemates were unveiled at the dedicated platforms and television channels. The tenth season which opened on Saturday is expected to hold for 90 days after which the winner will emerge and receive a mouthful ₦150 million grand prize. Executive Head […]
The Ebonyi State Government has directed all students residing at a twin 3-storey hostel building called Pentagon Lodge, to immediately vacate the facility following its partial collapse and the danger posed to students’ safety. Briefing journalists shortly after inspecting the damaged part of the building, the State Commissioners for Capital City Development, Chief Sunday Inyima, […]
The Yobe State Government, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has banned the ‘Marker Day’ celebrations in both public and private schools across the state. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Bukar Aji Bukar, the Yobe State government expressed deep concern over the increasing trend of such […]