The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has banned the use of firecrackers and knockouts in the capital city during Christmas celebrations. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, said the ban was to ensure the safety of all residents. A statement from the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, stated that the ban … Read more
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has disclosed that the achievements of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in just a decade of its establishment have truly transformed the landscape of health profession education in Nigeria. Aiyedatiwa said his administration was proud of the re achievements of the university, noting that the institution hadgiven the state … Read more
Traders have slashed the price for a bag of beans in the market, raising hope of better days aheadChecks show that the cost of a 100kg bag of bringing down the cost of honey beans and drum beans has dropped by up to 25%The price slash traders say is due to the increase in fresh … Read more
The Federal Government says the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) is offering free cesarean sections to eligible women, thereby improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. Daju Kachollom, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, said this in Abuja on Thursday during a three days 8th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigerian … Read more
Paul Pogba is set to return to football action at some point next year after serving his 18-month doping banThe former Manchester United star has ramped up his training ahead of his return after missing regular football for two yearsThe 2018 World Cup winner has dropped a hint on his next club when serving his … Read more
Otukpa is accused of masterminding a sophisticated scam that defrauded a total of 139 Australians, amassing approximately AUD 8,000,000 (about USD 8 million) in the process. Otukpa was taken into custody at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, December 6, 2024, as he arrived from the United States. The operation to arrest … Read more
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