April 28, 2026
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Nigerian Anti-Corruption Agency Re-Arraigns Bauchi Accountant-General Over Alleged Public Funds Misuse

Kingsley Chukwu03 mins

Nigeria’s anti-corruption watchdog, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, re-arraigned Sirajo Jaja, the serving Accountant-General of Bauchi State, alongside a bureau de change operator, Aliyu Abubakar, over a series of money laundering allegations involving state funds. The two defendants appeared before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where…

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Britain, Nigeria See Record Trade Growth Under New Partnership

Kingsley Chukwu02 mins

Trade between the United Kingdom and Nigeria has reached an unprecedented £7.9 billion (₦16 trillion), Britain’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has announced. In an interview in Abuja, Montgomery credited the surge to the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), which is designed to deepen bilateral trade by tackling non-tariff barriers and aligning…

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2025 AfroBasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigers Cruise Winning Start, Outclass Madagascar 77–59 

Kingsley Chukwu02 mins

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, commenced their 2025 AfroBasket campaign in style with a convincing 77–59 victory over Madagascar in Luanda, Angola, yesterday . The win marks a positive start for the 2015 champions as they aim to reclaim the continental title. The game opened with a strong performance from both teams, but the…

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Benue Under Siege: Army Chief Oluyede Responds to Escalating Violence

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem03 mins

Lieutenant General Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has relocated to Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, due to the alarming rise in attacks on innocent villagers by herders and armed groups. These violent incidents have become almost daily occurrences, resulting in numerous deaths, injuries, and the destruction of homes, leaving many residents displaced….

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FG To Invest $220m In Youth Employment Through NJFP 2.0

Kingsley Chukwu04 mins

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to invest $220 million to create employment opportunities for young Nigerians under the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this known on Wednesday during the launch of the programme’s second phase at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the European Union…

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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts

yunusa02 mins

Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria. The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held…

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Nigeria Launches ₦250,000 Grant Scheme For SMEs At Katsina Business Clinic

Kingsley Chukwu03 mins

Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced an unconditional grant of ₦250,000 for each outstanding small business showcasing at the Expanded National MSME Clinic in Katsina. Vice-President Kashim Shettima revealed the decision on Tuesday, stating that President Bola Tinubu approved the financial support to strengthen small businesses and accelerate local economic growth. “This grant is not a…

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