5 h. ago Kidnapped UNIUYO Don Attributes Release From Captivity To Prayers

Barely 48 hours after he was freed by armed gunmen in Owerri, Imo State, Professor Herbert Batta, a lecturer in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) in Akwa Ibom State has expressed deep appreciation to God for intervening in his case. LEADERSHIP gathered the lecturer was kidnapped on […]

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5 h. ago “Western Education Is Formality, Quranic Knowledge Is Better” — Gov Bala Tells Bauchi Farmers

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has suggested that western education is formality and not essential for success in life. Speaking in a gathering of farmers and artisans in Bauchi, on Thursday, the Governor urged youths of the state to embrace discipline and avoid destructive habits. He explained that many successful individuals began their journeys in […] The post “Western Education Is Formality, Quranic Knowledge Is Better” — Gov Bala Tells Bauchi Farmers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Hajj: Gov Mohammed Urges Intending Pilgrims To Be Good Bauchi Ambassadors

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed has called on the 2,520 intending pilgrims from the state to conduct themselves as worthy ambassadors during this year’s Hajj exercise. Governor Mohammed also charged the pilgrims to avoid any behaviour that could tarnish the image of Bauchi State and Nigeria at large, and to maintain peace and harmony with […]

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8 h. ago Minister Harps On Digital Agriculture To Enhance Food Production

The Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has charged Nigerian farmers to prepare to adopt digital and technologically driven agriculture practices that will enhance food production and food security. Tijani, who noted the nation’s huge population and farming practice, emphatically declared that there was no way Nigeria would produce enough food […]

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8 h. ago We Feel Betrayed, Students Lament Incomplete NELFUND Loan Payments

Despite repeated assurances from the federal government that student loans would be disbursed in full and transparently, university students across the country are raising the alarm over what they describe as incomplete and inconsistent payments. According to evidence obtained by LEADERSHIP Friday, many recipients reported receiving between ₦40,000 and ₦54,000, well below the promised ₦60,000 […]

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8 h. ago SFS REIT grows net income by 50%, raises dividend to N21.50 per unit

SFS Real Estate Investment Trust (SFS REIT) recorded strong financial performance in the 2024 financial year, reporting a 50.26% increase read more SFS REIT grows net income by 50%, raises dividend to N21.50 per unit

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9 h. ago Otudeko: Court adjourns to allow for continuation of settlement talks

By Lukman Olabiyi The Federal High Court, Lagos, has adjourned until June 11, for continuation of settlement talks, in a suit against Chairman of the Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko and others. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke adjourned the case for report of settlement, following an information by first defence counsel, Mr Bode Olanipekun (SAN), that parties were […] The post Otudeko: Court adjourns to allow for continuation of settlement talks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Implement Pension Increment For Retirees, PenCom Charges Sanwo

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to extend periodic pension increases currently enjoyed by Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) retirees to those under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to boost their monthly pensions. The director-general of PenCom,  Omolola Oloworaran, made the request during a courtesy visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu […]

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9 h. ago Taraba Judge Denies Involvement In Land Grabbing, Threat To life

A Taraba State High Court judge, Justice Ali Bappa has distanced himself and family from alleged plans to grab plots of land and accusation that he coordinated attack against a Jalingo-based businessman and politician, Alhaji Umaru Garba Alahsule. Justice Bappa made the denial on Thursday while speaking with journalists in his office, where he declared […]

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9 h. ago Salawa Abeni Has No Kids With Current Man, Despite Divorce She’s Still Mine – Kollington Ayinla

Veteran Fuji musician General Kollington Ayinla has stated that, despite their separation of over 30 years and Salawa Abeni’s current relationship with another man, he still considers her his wife for life. In his recent interview with media personality Teju BabyFace, shared on Instagram Friday, Kollington stated that Salawa Abeni’s current husband has only “borrowed” […] The post Salawa Abeni Has No Kids With Current Man, Despite Divorce She’s Still Mine – Kollington Ayinla appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago “Fix Labour Party Crisis Before Eyeing Presidency” – Akpabio To Peter Obi

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken a swipe at Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent criticism of Nigeria’s political direction. Akpabio responded to Obi’s statement that the “labour of our heroes past is all in vain,” urging him to address the internal crisis in his party before aspiring to lead the nation. […] The post “Fix Labour Party Crisis Before Eyeing Presidency” – Akpabio To Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Nasarawa Journalists, CSOs tasked to champion digital rights awareness

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Media professionals and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nasarawa State have been urged to take the lead in exposing and addressing digital rights violations and data privacy breaches affecting residents across the state’s 13 Local Government Areas. This call was made yesterday during a one-day Digital Rights Roundtable Engagement for Media […] The post Nasarawa Journalists, CSOs tasked to champion digital rights awareness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Stakeholders Move To Safeguard Telecom Sector’s Future Amid Rapid Technological Disruptions

As Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and Over-the-Top (OTT) services continue to reshape global telecommunications, Nigerian industry stakeholders are calling for urgent reforms to protect the sector from obsolescence. Stakeholders, experts and policymakers, during a panel discussion at a high profile event, in Lagos, emphasised that the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), enacted in 2003, is […]

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11 h. ago NOSDRA moves into Ikata oil spill as 3rd party factor suspected

The Joint Investigation Visit (JIV) to the Ikata oil spill in a part of Rivers State has begun, according to read more NOSDRA moves into Ikata oil spill as 3rd party factor suspected

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11 h. ago INEC yet to decide on LP, PDP leadership disagreements – Yakubu

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it was yet to take any decision on the protracted leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) after the recent Supreme Court judgments. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, in a statement by Rotimi Oyekanmi, urged Nigerians to […] The post INEC yet to decide on LP, PDP leadership disagreements – Yakubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Media Summit: Ewhrudjakpo Urges Journalists On Investigative Reporting, Innovation

Journalists in Bayelsa State and across Nigeria have been urged to return to the core of investigative journalism, just as it was during the days of Ray Ekpu and Dele Giwa. The call was made by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, during the inaugural Bayelsa Media Summit held at the D.S.P. […]

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13 h. ago Ozigbo dismisses Soludo’s record as theatre of missed priorities, misplaced ambitions

Valentine Ozigbo, business leaders and leading contender in the upcoming Anambra 2025 governorship race has described Governor Soludo’s three-year record as “a glaring theatre of missed priorities, misplaced ambitions and media optics masquerading as progress. Ozigbo, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) queried the wisdom of showcasing projects such as an amusement park […] The post Ozigbo dismisses Soludo’s record as theatre of missed priorities, misplaced ambitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Natasha: Group Urges Akpabio To Break Silence On Sandra Duru

A South-West group, Afenifere Youth Stakeholders Forum has asked the Senate President, Godswill Akpabip to break his silence on his alleged connection with United Kingdom-based activist, Dr Sandra Duru. Sandra, popularly known as Prof Mgbeke has been in the news after she claimed that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly attempted to induce her with N200 million […]

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15 h. ago Group Advocates Laws Against Sales Of Tobacco Products To Minors

Voices for Tobacco Control, a community of concerned Nigerians, has urged the Nigerian government to establish laws against the sales of e-cigarettes, vapes and flavoured tobacco products to minors in the country. The call formed part of the group’s activities lined up for the World No Tobacco Day on May 31, including a petition demanding […]

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18 h. ago Hajj 2025: IHR Urges Service Providers To Act With Fear Of God

As the airlift of this year’s intending pilgrims to Hajj 2025 commences on Thursday, a faith-based civil society organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has called on all service providers to act with the fear of God. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja by IHR national coordinator, Ibrahim Mohammed, the group emphasised that Hajj […]

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