Sack INEC chairman now, Obasanjo tells Tinubu
Olusegun Obasanjo, a former President of Nigeria has called for the sack of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other key […]
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Nigerian Authorities Intercept UK, Italy, Turkey, Qatar-Bound Cocaine, Meth Consignments In Lagos, FCT;
Arrest Suspects In Abuja Hotel The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has that it made a significant bust in the Federal Capital Territory, arresting […]
Cash scarcity looms as banks commence hoarding of Naira ahead of Christmas
As the festive season approaches, Nigeria is on the brink of a cash scarcity as reports emerge of commercial banks hoarding Naira notes. Leaders.ng gathered […]
NDLEA Intercepts Hard Drugs Concealed In Food Items, Arrest Masterminds At MMIA
Attempts by drug syndicates to export large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine and opioids through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos and the Nnamdi […]
FG Services IMF, Others’ Debt With $1.36bn – DMO Report
The Federal Government has spent $1.36bn to service outstanding debts owed to 12 international and multilateral creditors in the first six months of 2024. This […]
U.S. court sentences Nigerian man to 10 years in prison over $20 million fraud
A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Babatunde Francis Ayeni, has been sentenced to 10 years in a U.S. federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale cyber […]
Gov. Abiodun’s former aide, Abidemi Rufai, released from U.S. prison, faces deportation after multimillion-dollar fraud conviction
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun’s former aide, Abidemi Rufai, has been released from prison in the United States, Peoples Gazette reports. The 47-year-old was freed […]
NDDC Restates Commitment to its Mandate, Meets IYC Leaders
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured its stakeholders that the Commission will remain committed to delivering on its mandate of fast-tracking the development […]
Governor Okpebholo Makes Six Fresh Appointments In Edo
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of six more persons to serve in various capacities in his government. Those appointed […]
Nigeria Inflation Rises For Second Month, Spurred By Food
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose for the second straight month in October, advancing to 33.88% in annual terms from 32.70% in September mainly due to higher food […]