The leaders and elders of Nupe in Lokoja under the auspices of Lokoja Indigenous Peoples’ Union have said that their is no traditional ruler with the title of Etsu Lokoja or Etsu Nupe Lokoja”. Addressing Newsmen by Rajab Naibi Dan Maje of Lokoja & Secretary, Waziri Hasken Nupe Chairman and Barr. Sayadi Abubakar Ebaiye Secretary, […] More
Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo has reportedly agreed a move to Italian giants Juventus, news of which has come as a complete shock in the Catalan capital. The towering defender only made his first appearance of the season in Barcelona’s Copa del Rey thrashing of fourth-tier Barbastro in January after recovering from a serious hamstring injury. […] More
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has emphasized that the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development could significantly reduce armed banditry and other security challenges in Nigeria’s North-West, provided it is properly managed and depoliticized. During a visit from former Sports Minister Solomon Dalung, Mr. Gumi highlighted the deteriorating state of the country, marked by poverty, […] More
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a record-breaking budget of N3.366 trillion. The budget, which is geared towards advancing the Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat administration’s developmental agenda, focuses on infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic growth. During the signing ceremony, the governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering impactful projects that […] More
In a troubling turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is reportedly grappling with a major scandal involving the disappearance of substantial amounts of cash and valuables from its Lagos Zonal Command. Credible sources told PRNigeria that between $350,000 and $400,000 has reportedly gone missing, along with expensive jewelry and other high-value […] More
Nigeria Armed Forces’ has dropped to 39th in the annual ranking in the 2024 Global Firepower (GFP), marking the third consecutive decline after being ranked 36th in 2023 and 35th in 2022. The country’s army failed to improve its annual ranking despite Nigeria’s recent acquisition of advanced fighter jets and military assets, as well as […] More
Ghana ranks as the world’s second country indebted under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Concessional Lending and Debt Relief Trust. The country holds an outstanding exposure of 2.242 billion Special Drawing Rights (SDR) representing 17% of the total borrowings from the IMF. This is captured in the IMF’s latest financial statements and quarterly reports ending […] More
Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been urged to intervene in a case of alleged injustice, where Malam Surajo Yarima’s house, valued at about N20 million, was allegedly sold by a court for a mere N2 million. Yarima alleged in an interview with Hikima Radio/TV yesterday monitored by LEADERSHIP in Kano that the house […] More
The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPAÂDEC) has long been a cornerstone of development in Delta State, tasked with channeling resources from oil-producing communities into imÂpactful projects. With the emergence of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the governor of Delta State, there has been a heightened anticipation regardÂing how his administration would steer the […] More
The Nigeria Football Federation Tuesday endorsed Mr. Éric SĂ©kou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. The endorsement followed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee. He replaced Finidi George who stepped down from the position following his uninspiring result in the two World Cup qualifying matches he […] More
In the shadow of a tragedy that unfolded in Sabon Gari, where five soldiers lost their lives amidst the chaos of brutality, a grave silence echoes louder than the gunfire. This is not mere news; it is a harrowing tale of loss, sacrifice, and the cold reality that often, the voices of the fallen fade […] More
Rescue efforts are under way after an earthquake hits Tibet, with tremors felt as far away as Nepal, India and Bhutan. A powerful earthquake has struck a remote region of Tibet, killing at least 126 people and wounding more than 100 others, with tremors felt in Nepal, Bhutan and parts of northern India. The United […] More