2024
FG Decries Poor State of Abandoned Assets in Lagos, Plans Upgrades
The Federal Government has expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of its abandoned building assets in Lagos, including the 12-storey Federal Secretariat complex in Ikoyi. Constructed in 1976, the complex was abandoned in 1991 following the relocation of the federal capital to Abuja. During a four-day visit to Lagos, the Minister of Housing and Urban […]
Man jailed 10 years for grabbing minor’s breasts in Lagos
A Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja, on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced a man, Bamidele Folorunsho, to 10 years imprisonment for indecent treatment and sexual assault of a minor by rubbing her anus and caressing her breasts with his hands. Justice Rahman Oshodi who handed down the verdict convicted Folorunsho of […]
Adeleke breaks 44-year-old jinx, reconstructs Otan Ayegbaju-Iresi intercity road
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has commissioned the road between Otan Ayegbaju and Iresi towns of Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun Central, breaking a 44-year-old jinx of abandonment of the infrastructure. The governor said the commissioning of the road was a continuation of his midterm anniversary which he said will continue till next week. […]
Documents expose how Nyesom Wike seized prime land from Abuja families, reallocated to personal assistant Kingsley Chinda
Residents of an Abuja compound have cried out after Nyesom Wike revoked their land and issued a notice for them to immediately vacate or face severe consequences. A spokesperson for the estate of Paul Ogbebor, a retired army colonel who was the first cadet enrolled at the Nigerian Defence Academy, said Mr Wike’s order had […]
Funke Akindele Cautions Fans Against Cinema Recording Ahead Of New Movie Release
Renowned Nollywood producer and actress, Funke Akindele, popularly known for her comic character in the series “Jenifa’s Diary” has cautioned against attempt to pirate her yet-to-be-released movie ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ declaring that whoever records the movie in cinema will still be liable to piracy. LEADERSHIP understands that the highly anticipated movie will hit the Nigerian cinemas […]
Nollywood actor, Williams Uchemba, wife welcome second child
Nollywood actor, Williams Uchemba, and his wife, Brunella Oscar have happily announced the birth of their second child. Williams Uchemba took to Instagram to announce the new addition to his family. The actor said the child was born on December 9, 2024, and affectionately called the youngster ‘my good gift’. The video shared online shows […]
PICTORIAL: NURTW President MC Oluomo Visits Oyetola
National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo, on Wednesday led a delegation of the union on a courtesy visit to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alh. Adegboyega Oyetola, at his office in Abuja. MC Oluomo was accompanied on the visit by senior […]
UBEC Hails Gov Mbah Over Enugu’s Smart School Initiative
The Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has lauded the Enugu State Government led by Governor Peter Mbah for initiating the over 260 Smart Green Schools to cater for basic education in the state, describing it as brave and strategic in a country where it said basic education had suffered serious neglect. The Commission expressed happiness that […]
AbdulRazaq Lauds Monarch’s Peaceful, Transformative Reign
The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended the Olomu of Omupo in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, Oba Muhammad Adebayo Buhari, over the peaceful co-existence and the lofty development that the town is witnessing. The governor made the commendation at the 2024 Oba Igba Festival which featured the commissioning of the new Aganju Olomu […]
Singer Selena Gomez announces engagement to boyfriend
American singer and actress Selena Gomez is set to tie the nuptial knot as she has announced that she is engaged to boyfriend Benny Blanco. The Only Murders in the Building star took to her Instagram account to share the good news via a close look at her sparkling diamond ring adorned with a marquise-style stone. […]