US Embassy in Abuja, Lagos Consulate to close on Monday
The United States has announced the closure of its Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos on Monday, February 17, 2025, to observe of Presidents’ Day. The US announced on its X handle on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The Embassy said normal operations would resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. “The U.S. Embassy in […]
Breaking: Osun NLC Orders LG Workers to Withdraw Services Indefinitely
The Osun state Chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress has ordered all local governments workers in the state to withdraw their service drom Monday 17th, February 2025 until further notice. A statement signed by Comrade Christopher Arapasopo and obtained by Affairs TV News, sighted safety of workers as the reason for the order. “The Nigeria Labour […]
Hold Oyetola, APC Responsible For Any Breakdown of Law and Order in Osun- Governor Adeleke
By Sola Isola Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on Nigerians to hold a former Governor of the state, Gboyega Oyetola and the Osun State Chapter of All Progressives Congress responsible for any breakdown of law and order in the state. He noted that Oyetola, who is now Minister of Marine and Blue […]
El-Rufai, Shehu Sani absent at APC mega rally, as Lawal claims party rented crowd
Former governor of Kaduna State and the estranged godfather of the incumbent governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai was absent from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, mega rally in Kafanchan, Kaduna South Senatorial District. The rally, which was well publicised, reportedly received over 22 prominent decampees from opposition political parties, amid a large turnout. Also, ex-Senator […]
Saburi Under Siege: Residents Call For Wike’s Help As Hoodlums Ramp Up Gang Robberies
Since the start of 2025, Saburi has been plagued by a disturbing rise in criminal activity. Armed robbers have already raided homes four times this year, making off with valuables and millions of Naira. The first attack occurred on New Year’s Eve, when masked gunmen targeted families returning from church on Ikejani Street, Osumeayi Street, […]
Visa denial: Stanley Uzochukwu calls on Nigerians to stand in solidarity with Gen Musa
Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, Chairman, Stanel Group, and Founder, Stanley Uzochukwu Foundation has, in the spirit of patriotism, called on well-meaning Nigerians to unite and stand up in solidarity with the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa and Nigeria Armed Forces. Dr Uzochukwu made the call in a statement he personally signed on […]
Syrian stabs passersby, kills teenager, injures four in Austria
A 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker, on Saturday, stabbed several passersby in the centre of the Austrian town of Villach, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring four other people. The police made this known, adding that the suspected attacker had been arrested. A spokesperson for the police in the southern state of Carinthia, Rainer Dionisio, said […]
Adebanjo: ‘We won’t inform wife now’
As glowing tributes continue to pour in for the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, from prominent Nigerians and organisations across the globe, his family has given reasons the wife won’t be told about his demise. Adebanjo, who was 96 years old, died on Friday at his residence in Lagos, 55 days before his 97th […]
I’ll remain in detention for life until impartial judge takes over my case – Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday said he’s prepared to remain in detention all his life until a proper and impartial judge handles his matter. Kanu alleged a serial executive and judicial fraud being perpetrated against him since 2021 when he was extraordinarily renditioned. The IPOB leader claimed that […]
Motorists Task Abia Governor On Accident-prone Nmuri Hills
Road users, Ohafia residents and their neighbours have urged the Abia State governor, Alex Otti, to rehabilitate the damaged Nmuri Hills axis of Umuahia-Bende-Ohafia road, saying it had become a death trap. They spoke exclusively to LEADERSHIP Sunday yesterday in Ohafia against the backdrop of recent multiple accidents which claimed the lives of over 15 […]