On New Year’s Day 2025, former Nigerian Presidential spokesperson and number one bestselling author Reno Omokri became the first Nigerian citizen to abseil down the Victoria Falls and climb back up with nothing other than ropes and a harness. Mr. Omokri descended and ascended on his own, without any guide, wearing protective headgear while descending, […] More
The Nigerian Custom Service, has seized 12 containers laden with illicit drugs with duty paid value of over N20.3 billion at the Onne Port in Rivers State. Briefing journalists at Onne yesterday, the Customs Area 2 Comptroller, Mohammed Babandede, said contained 1,721,100 bottles of 100ml Cough Syrup Codeine, 510,000 tablets of 50mg Really Extra Diclofenac […] More
In a move to enhance profesÂsional development, the NigeriÂan Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has fulfilled one of its key campaign promises by launching the 2024/2025 Scholarship Programme for journalists pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in JournalÂism (PGDJ) at the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Abuja. The programme was anÂnounced by the NUJ FCT […] More
Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, in Benue State, has more than doubled its bursary payments to the host communities. This was disclosed by the acting plant director, Murusamy Murugan during the presentation of the 2024 Dangote scholarship to the host community through the leadership of the Yion Clan Foundation and the Yion Traditional Council at […] More
A total of 290 intending pilgrims from the Federal Capital Territory have departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to perform the 2023/ 2024 main Christian pilgrimage. FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, while asking the contingents to pray for the country, reminded them that pilgrimage is neither a jamboree nor tourism, but a spiritual […] More
Investigators in New Orleans are searching for the motive behind a deadly attack by a U.S. Army veteran, who flew an ISIS flag from his truck before driving into a crowd of New Year’s Eve revelers. The attack killed 15 people and injured 30 others before the suspect died in a shootout with police. The […] More
A retired controller of work at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, AbdulRazaq Ajani, was brutally murdered on new year day in Ilorin, moments after returning home from his trip in Offa, Kwara State. Ajani was said to have been attacked by his assailants who allegedly followed him to Ilorin from Offa, his home […] More
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has been named “Woman of the Year 2024” by ThisDay newspaper. The publication stated that under her stewardship, the WTO facilitated historic trade agreements that played a pivotal role in revitalizing the global economy, particularly benefiting developing nations. The newspaper said in a statement: “Her […] More
Senator Sharafadeen Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has extended his heartfelt wishes to Nigerians as they enter the New Year, expressing optimism about a brighter and more prosperous future for the nation. Alli, who lauded the resilience and determination of Nigerians in overcoming challenges and building a stronger nation, […] More
LeadNaija understands that Archbishop Okpala and his driver were both released by the assailants. Announcing his freedom via his Facebook page on Thursday morning, the clergyman expressed wrote: “Praise the Lord!” This announcement has elicited hundreds of responses, with many expressing their thanks to God for his safe return. It is worth noting that Okpala, […] More
The Federal Government has advised Nigerians against traveling to Australia as a result of prevailing security situations in some cities of the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maitama Tuggar, stated this on Tuesday, in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. Tuggar explained that some citizens of the […] More
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has announced the passing of his mother, who died in the late hours of Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The Chippa United shot-stopper shared the heartbreaking news on his official X account, expressing his grief: “RIP mom, worst year of my life already.” While the circumstances of her death remain undisclosed, […] More