The commands spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, who said this in a statement on Monday, said three of the hoodlums were neutralised in the successful defensive operation. Okoye said the attackers, arriving in three Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), launched a violent…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested nine suspected oil thieves and recovered seven vehicles and eight motorcycles used for the nefarious activities. In a statement on its social media platform, it said troops also recovered four trucks, several pumping…

The Police Command in Imo on Sunday foiled an attack by hoodlums on Njaba Local Government Area Divisional Police headquarters, Umuakah. The commands spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, who said this in statement on Monday, said three of the hoodlums were…

The Police Command in Imo State on Sunday foiled an attack by hoodlums on Njaba Local Government Area Divisional Police headquarters, Umuakah. The commands spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, who said this in statement on Monday, said three of the hoodlums…

Uzodimma urges Imo leaders to join hands to restore government at the grassroots Amid the challenges posed by insecurity in Imo State for years now, Governor Hope Uzodimma has challenged the leaders to join hands with him to ensure the…

Former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has decried the state of Nigeria’s democracy, saying it has suffered untold setbacks, which is burdened by leadership failure. In a post via his official X handle,…

Akwa United technical adviser, Muhammad Babaganaru has expressed disappointment with his teams 1-1 draw with Abia Warriors. Edidiong Eziekel’s goal from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time salvaged a draw for the Promise Keepers. Babaganaru pointed out that despite…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has released a breakdown of estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from Dangote Refinery in retail stations across the country based on September 2024 pricing. The Spokesperson of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye disclosed this in…

The following are the results of Match Day 1 fixtures in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday and dates of the remaining fixtures: Akwa United FC 1-1 Abia Warriors FC Bayelsa United FC 1-1 Kano Pillars…

Coalition of Youths in the South-East (CESYD) has denounced what it describes as choreographed and innocuous attempts to create disunity among political stakeholders in Igbo land. The youth organisation expressed concern over recent criticisms of Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu,…

A businessman, Chief Barth Nwibe, has declared his intention to run in the 2025 Anambra governorship election under the platform of the Labour Party. Nwibe made the declaration on Sunday when he addressed political stakeholders in Anambra Central Senatorial District…

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has given security agencies in the state 48 hours to fish out the killers of the Chairman of Ogbete Main Market Traders Association, OMMATA, Chief Stephen Aniagu, vowing that no one would commit…

Shooting Stars rallied to earn a share of the spoils against Plateau United in Ibadan on Sunday. Victor Dawa gave the visitors the lead on 39 minutes. Shooting Stars equalised through Uche Onwuasanya late in the first half. Former champions…

The NDLEA has arrested an Ibadan-based businesswoman, Adebola Adewunmi and an auto parts dealer, Arinze Ora over alleged attempts to export consignments of opioids and cocaine to the UK and Congo Brazzaville respectively. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi said…

By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has warned that the state government had no intention to sell any of the property of the State domiciled in Enugu State. Speaking through the Managing Director of…

Obi Asika, the director general of the National Council of Arts and Culture (NCAC), has revealed that NAFEST is being modified ahead of its 2024 edition. NAFEST, the National Festival for Arts and Culture, is an annual event organised by…

The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said the NDLEA officers at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA) Lagos on Friday, Sept. 6, intercepted a cargo going to…

By Okey Maduforo Awka An Awka based businessman Mr Tochukwu Nwokoye has filed a suite at the Awka High Court demanding the sum of N20 million as compensation from Chief Superintendent of Police Mr Ifeanyi Iburu for unlawful detention at…

The house of a physically challenged man, Mr. Linus Eji at Ododokpa Ndubia Igbeagu in Izzi local government area of Ebonyi State was on Wednesday completely gutted by fire. Narrating his ordeal to LEADERSHIP, Mr. Eji said that the fire,…