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The Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) has described terrorism allegations against Nigeria and other member states by Niger Republic as “unfounded”, saying it was solidly behind its members.ECOWAS in a statement on Thursday described the allegations as “unfounded”. “The Commission of the Economic and West African Staes (ECOWAS) expresses deep concern over allegations being … Read more

Olusegun Obasanjo, the former President of Nigeria, has been said to have made an attempt to punch a senior journalist, Azu IshiekweneIshiekwene, the Editor-in-chief of Leadership Newspapers, gave the account after participating in the maiden media chat with President Bola TinubuThe journalist gave two different experiences with Obasanjo and disclosed that Tinubu’s interview was a … Read more

Troops of the 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, eliminated a notorious kingpin, Alhaji Ma’oli and many of his supporters on December 26 in Zamfara State. A statement by the coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre, Lt-Col Abubakar Abdullahi, said the troops carried out offensive operations in Mai Sheka village … Read more

South Korea’s ruling People Power Party lawmakers (bottom) argue with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik (C top) during a parliamentary session. Photo: JUNG YEON-JE / AFPSource: AFP After South Korea’s president and his replacement were both deposed over a failed bid to impose martial law, deepening political turmoil is threatening the country’s currency and shaking … Read more

A Catholic priest at the Nnewi Diocese in Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Tobias, was shot dead by gunmen on Boxing Day. The incident, according the chancellor of the diocese, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, happened between 7pm and 8pm on the Onitsha -Owerri Expressway in Ihiala, Ihiala local government area of the state. Fr. Tobias’s killing … Read more

The Advocacy for Disability Act Cluster (ADAC) has applauded Gombe State governor, Inuwa Yahaya, for signing the Gombe State Disability Protection Law and establishing the Gombe State Disability Commission. ADAC’s cluster anchor and executive director of The Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), Grace Jerry, made the commendation in a press release issued to LEADERSHIP yesterday. According … Read more

The controversy over the botched annual conference of the Okpare community in Olomu Kingdom of the Ughelli South local government area of Delta State has taken another dimension as one person, John Ogedegbe, was shot while no fewer than eight youths and a woman were arrested while protesting over the takeover of their community town … Read more