40 m. ago Arise TV Reporter: How Estate Security Guard Was Killed Trying To Protect Tenants

Danladi, a father of one, was on duty alongside his colleague, Pankyes Joshua, on September 29 when armed robbers, numbering over ten broke into the estate and shot him while he was trying to stop them from accessing the compound. Despite spotting the robbers’ weapons from a distance, Barnabas Danlami didn’t flinch. He could have […]

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44 m. ago Era Of Depending On Oil Revenues Must End– Governor Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has rejected the long-standing narrative that Northern Nigeria depends solely on wealth generated by other regions, declaring that the North has become a significant contributor to the nation’s economy. Speaking during the closing session of the Bauchi Investment Summit at the newly inaugurated Sir Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre, Bauchi, […]

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2 h. ago State Pardon: Alanamu Thanks Tinubu, Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq

Former chairman of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and Governing Council of Kwara State Polytechnic, Dr Ayinla Saadu Alanamu (Koroagba) who was granted state pardon alongside other Nigerians on Thursday, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his kind gesture. He equally expressed his profound gratitude to Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for what […]

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2 h. ago Tributes As AbdulRazaq, Osinbajo, Oyinlola, Soun, Others Attend Wake

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, described the late former governor of the state, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, as a great leader, a bridge, and shepherd, who played very important roles at different moments of Nigerian history. He said history will never forget how he acted with moral courage and humility, making him a […]

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3 h. ago Mining Sector’s Contribution To GDP Up From 0.5% To 4.61%, Says Federal Government

The Federal Government has disclosed a significant increase in the mining sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which has grown from 0.5 per cent over the past decade to 4.61 per cent currently. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Oladele Alake, made this revelation during a pre-event press briefing ahead of the […]

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3 h. ago Federal Government Backs Private Sector Collaboration On Climate Action

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has affirmed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was committed to supporting and collaborating with genuine private sector partners who share of a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous Nation. Akume made the statement when he received an award by the African Business Ventures and […]

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5 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Lookman Out Of Nigeria’s Final Match Against Benin

The reigning African Player of the Year and Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, will be unavailable for Nigeria’s final World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic on Tuesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The Nigerian star received his second consecutive yellow card during their 2-1 victory against Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday. Lookman was […]

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5 h. ago White House Slams Nobel Committee For Snubbing Trump In Peace Prize Decision

The White House has sharply criticised the Norwegian Nobel Committee for overlooking President Donald Trump in this year’s Peace Prize announcement, accusing the body of prioritising “politics over peace.” LEADERSHIP reports that on Friday, the Committee awarded Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for what it called her “tireless work […]

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7 h. ago NAF Airstrikes Disrupt Illegal Crude Oil Refining Clusters In Rivers

In a precise and intelligence-driven operation on October 7, 2025, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrikes have successfully disrupted clusters of illegal crude oil refining sites deep within the creeks of Etche local government area of Rivers State. A statement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, said the airstrikes were conducted on October […]

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7 h. ago PICTORIAL: Peter Obi Visits Abuja School With Poor Toilet Facilities, Donates ₦2m For Repairs

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday, paid a visit to the Local Education Authority (LEA) Primary School in Tungan Nasara in Abuja, after receiving reports of the school’s poor sanitation conditions. Obi, who posted this on his Facebook page on Friday, disclosed that he had just returned from Rome, where he held […]

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7 h. ago Senegal, Ivory Coast Edge Closer To 2026 World Cup Qualification

Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made headlines on Friday as he scored four goals and received a red card during African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, both Senegal and Ivory Coast made significant strides towards securing their places at the upcoming tournament. African champions Ivory Coast achieved a resounding 7-0 away victory in Seychelles, bolstering […]

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7 h. ago Confront False Narratives On Religious Conflict In Nigeria, NSCIA Tells Federal Government

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on the Federal Government to take a decisive position on what it described as false and misleading claims of religious persecution in Nigeria, urging concerned authorities to identify and address the sources of such narratives. In a statement signed by its Deputy National Legal Adviser, […]

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8 h. ago Capital Express Life shareholders’ fund hits N14bn on capital injection, investment income

Capital Express Life Assurance Limited was thinking ahead of the insurance industry recapitalisation, announcing already achieved 53 percent increase in read more Capital Express Life shareholders’ fund hits N14bn on capital injection, investment income

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8 h. ago Governor Aiyedatiwa Approves Establishment Of Secondary Education Board

The Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday, approved the establishment of the Ondo State Senior Secondary School Education Board (OSSEC) to boost infrastructure development and management in the state’s secondary schools. LEADERSHIP learnt that the approval for the establishment of OSSEC was a direct response to the Federal Government’s directive mandated by the […]

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9 h. ago 15 Terrorists, 4 Soldiers Killed As Troops Repel Attack In Borno

No fewer than 15 members of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist group have been killed when troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a coordinated attack in Ngamdu area of Kaga local government area of Borno State. The successful repel of the attackers followed a swift response by forces on ground […]

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9 h. ago Implement Supreme Court Ruling On LG Autonomy, Stakeholders Tell Federal Government

Stakeholders from civil society, religious institutions, governance bodies, and development organisations, have called on the Federal Government to swiftly implement the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on local government autonomy, describing it as critical to reviving grassroots governance and accelerating national development. The call was made during a National Dialogue Forum with the theme: “Local Government […]

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10 h. ago Arthroplasty Society pushes Nigeria’s joint replacement revolution

The Arthroplasty Society of Nigeria (ASN) has once again placed the spotlight on the future of joint replacement surgeries in read more Arthroplasty Society pushes Nigeria’s joint replacement revolution

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11 h. ago Enugu APC Members Jubilate As Party Confirms Governor Mbah’s Defection

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State are now swimming in the ocean of jubilation following the confirmation that the governor of the state, Peter Mbah, will join their party. The governor will officially join the ruling party with his aides and followers on Tuesday next week, according to the APC National […]

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11 h. ago PICTORIAL: Bauchi Attracts $5.2bn Investments, Signs 47 MoUs At Economic Summit

Bauchi State Government has secured investment commitments exceeding $5.2 billion following the conclusion of the Bauchi Economic and Investment Summit, where the state government also signed 47 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with both local and foreign investors. The summit, held at the newly inaugurated Sir Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre, Bauchi, attracted delegations and investors […]

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12 h. ago World Egg Day: Gombe Poultry Farm Distributes 3,000 Eggs To Pupils, Empowers 100 Farmers

A private farm, Abubakar Inuwa Tata (AIT) Integrated Farms, has distributed 3,000 boiled eggs to schoolchildren in Gombe State to commemorate World Egg Day 2025. The farm also empowered 100 backyard poultry farmers with training and roosters to boost local production and nutrition to promote self-reliance and build grassroots prosperity through agriculture. Speaking during the […]

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