Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has vowed to take decisive action to restore peace in Darazo Local Government Area following a recent outbreak of violence between farmers and herders in the region. The governor made the commitment on Sunday during a meeting with affected residents, security agencies, traditional rulers, and other community stakeholders. The […]
The Federal Government has announced the launch of a new welfare initiative aimed at improving the livelihoods and professional development of staff across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Known as the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), the programme offers academic and non-academic staff members access to loans of up to ₦10 million, capped at 33.3 per […]
Tragedy struck Banga Village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State as 38 out of 56 kidnapped residents were reportedly killed by bandits after the payment of over N50 million in ransom. Aminu Musa Banga, a resident of the affected community, revealed in a telephone interview with LEADERSHIP that the victims […]
The excitement surrounding Big Brother Naija Season 10 continues to build as the highly anticipated unveiling of the male housemates takes centre stage tonight. Following Saturday night’s glamourous launch, which introduced 15 dynamic female contestants, tonight’s show is expected to turn up the heat as the men step into the spotlight. Organisers […]
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval to Iconic Open University, a private tertiary institution based in Sokoto, to commence a new suite of postgraduate programmes, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s advancement in open and distance learning. This was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the Registrar of the university, […]
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 14 facilities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for failing to comply with key environmental regulations. The agency, in a sweeping enforcement operation, targeted firms involved in quarrying, construction, and entertainment, citing violations ranging from noise pollution to illegal blasting and failure to conduct […]
Baddo supplants Charly Boy as Bariga renames streets in honor of celebrities. Charles Oputa, the renowned singer and activist, has unleashed a vehement critique against the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) for rechristening the ‘Charly Boy Bus Stop’ to ‘Baddo Bus Stop’ as part of a recent initiative to rebrand the streets. Kolade […]
A tragic gas explosion rocked a fast-food outlet in the Ajah area of Lagos, claiming the life of a young female staff member and leaving thirteen others with serious burn injuries. The incident occurred around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at a restaurant located at No. 5 Spring Garden Estate, along Orchid Road […]