The Police Command in Ekiti has announced to hold a one-day shooting range exercise on Saturday. This is contained in a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, Sunday Abutu. According to the spokesperson, the exercise will occur at the quarry site opposite the police headquarters, Old Iyin Road, Ado Ekiti, between … Read more
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr has predicted that Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman will win the CAF African Player of The Year Award. Recall that the Nigerian international has been included in the final nominees for the CAF Men’s Player of the Year. Lookman had an exemplary year for both club and country. The 27-year-old … Read more
A fire incident occurred on Thursday at the house of a Bauchi traditional title holder, the Galaje of Bauchi, Alh. Adamu Abba Galaje, razing down the house almost completely. One of the family members, Aminu Abba who survived the incident with minor injuries, told LEADERSHIP Weekend yesterday that the incident happened at about 10am while … Read more
Brentford boss Thomas Frank believes Chelsea are in top form to face his team ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. In a chat with the club’s website, Frank stated that it will be a tough challenge for his team to beat Chelsea. “They are maybe even more in-form than Liverpool, even though … Read more
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has declared that Fulham can get a positive result against Liverpool in today’s Premier League clash. The Nigerian international is experiencing the best moment of his football career, having scored five goals and bagged three assists this season in the Premier League. Read Also: Troost-Ekong Tips Lookman To Win … Read more
The Ogun State Government has assured fish farmers in the state of continuous support in improving their productivity, reducing cost of production and enhancing food sufficiency. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Bolu Owotomo gave the assurance on Friday, during his visit to Mojalake Fish Farm, in Ijebu East Local Government Area of the … Read more
The Benue State House of Assembly has ordered Mrs Grace Adagba, Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), to refund the sum of N2.1 billion to the coffers of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. The decision follows a report of the house ad-hoc committee, which investigated the activities of the … Read more
The paramount ruler of Idoma Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, (HRM), Dr. John Elaigwu has advised Idoma sons and daughters to shun petition writing and pull down syndrome against one another. The Och’Idoma gave the advice when the officials of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) led by the acting Vice Chancellor, … Read more
Centrist leader François Bayrou has become France’s latest prime minister, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to end months of political turmoil. Bayrou, a 73-year-old mayor from the south-west who leads the MoDem party, said he was fully aware of the “Himalayan” task facing France, and he vowed to “hide nothing, neglect nothing … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to protect the Tertiary Education Trust (TETFUND) from being abrogated under the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, the President of ASUU, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Osodeke said that the proposed bill was worrisome and also … Read more