October 2, 2024
LG Polls: Fubara declares Thursday, Friday public holidays
The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays to enable residents of the state to travel to their various communities ahead of the Saturday local government elections. The governor also announced strict restriction of vehicular movement from midnight on Friday, October 4 to 5pm on the election day […]
Oyo to recruit 791 civil servants
The Oyo State Government is set to recruit 791 new civil servants into its mainstream service. The Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamoru Aderibigbe, made this known on Wednesday in Ibadan while speaking with newsmen. Aderibigbe said that the recruitment would involve the absorption of 230 education officers and 561 others into […]
BBNaija 9: Fans Rejoice As Nollywood Actress Funke Akindele Accepts To Feature Wanni
Renowned Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele has indicated an interest in featuring Big Brother Naija’s ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni in her production. LEADERSHIP gathered that Wanni, during a conversation with other housemates on Wednesday acknowledged Akindele’s feat in the movie industry, expressing that if she were to go into acting, she would prefer […]
UN Secretary-General Banned From Entering Israel
The Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has been banned from entering Israel over his response to Iran’s ballistic missile bombardment. Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz in a statement on Wednesday called Guterres an “anti-Israel secretary-general who lends support to terrorists”. Katz declared the UN Secretary General persona non grata, saying that anyone […]
Governor Adeleke Threatens to Sue Osun APC Chief for 5Billion Over Defamatory Statement
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has threatened to direct his lawyers to sue a media director of Osun state All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr Kolawole Olabisi for Five Billion Naira as damages over a defamatory statement issued today in Osun state. The APC director had accused the Governor of complicity in a viral recording […]
‘Coming To America’ Actor John Amos Dies At 84
Popular Hollywood actor who was known for his roles in ‘Coming To America’ and ‘Good Times’, John Amos is dead. He was aged 84. Amos’ demise was confirmed by his son, Kelly Christopher Amos, who shared in a statement on Tuesday that his father died of natural causes on August 21. “It is with heartfelt […]
Ruling House hails Makinde for suspending Oniware
Members of Oyerinade Ruling House at Iware in AFIJIO Local Government of Oyo State have hailed Governor Seyi Makinde for ordering Alhaji Abdulrasheed Adetunji to stop parading himself as the Oniware of Iware. They cited disputes and legal challenges surrounding his appointment as reasons. In a letter written to Adetunji through the Chairman of AFIJIO […]
Omoni Oboli plans return to cinema after 5-year vacation
Actress and filmmaker, Omoni Oboli is making a comeback to the big screen with her upcoming movie, “The Uprising,” hitting cinemas nationwide on October 18th. In an Instagram post, Omoni shared a heartwarming video of her family, expressing her gratitude for the opportunity to prioritise her loved ones. She wrote: “Everyone who knows me knows […]
War: We’ll defend Israel, our interests – US warns Iran
United States, US, has vowed to defend its forces and interests against Iran. Vice President Kamala Harris said the US is committed to the unwavering security of Israel. Posting on X, the Vice President wrote: “I unequivocally condemn Iran’s reckless and brazen attack against Israel today.Israel, with our assistance, was able to defeat the attack. […]
Independence Day: Nigerian students demand more security in campuses
National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, on Tuesday held a solidarity march in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to mark the nation’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. NANS President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, who addressed journalists during the exercise, called on the Federal Government to beef up security in all campuses across the country. Emonefe noted that […]