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JUST-IN: R&B Legend Freddie Jackson Dies At 69
American RB singer Freddie Jackson, renowned for hit songs including "You Are My Lady" and "Rock Me Tonight," has died aged 69. Jackson's family announced his death in a statement, saying the singer "went home to rest last night." The family did not disclose his age or cause of death. "It is with profound sadness
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From Commissioning to Eternity: Heartbreaking Story of Military Officer Who Died in Ondo NAF Crash
Flying Officer IM Adeshina was one of the victims who suffered a tragic end in the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. LEADERSHIP gathered that his tragic end came barely nine days after he was commissioned into the service. Adeshina was commissioned on 26 September 2026, after emerging as the Best Graduating
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Edo Lawyer Osa-Ogbegie Condemns Asari Dokubo's Attack On Late Okunbo, Son
A Benin-based legal practitioner, Barrister Daniel Aroren Noah Osa-Ogbegie, has condemned what he described as attacks by Niger Delta activist, Asari Dokubo, on the late Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, popularly known as Captain Hosa, and his son, Osahon Idahosa Okunbo. Osa-Ogbegie, in a statement issued on Tuesday in reaction to a viral video by Dokubo,
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FG 'Prays' For 3 Abducted Victims, Mourns 15 Farmers Killed In Borno
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has mourned 15 farmers killed in an attack in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State and prayed for the safe return of three others who remain missing. Kyari, who was in Maiduguri for the Second CAADP Community of Practice on the Implementation of the
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2027: Presidential Candidates Must Be Grilled On Experience, Capacity, Record – Duke
Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate and former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, has said all presidential aspirants seeking to govern Nigeria in 2027 must be subjected to rigorous scrutiny on their experience, capacity, track record and plans for the country. Duke warned that the worsening economic and security challenges confronting
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Ondo Aircraft Crash: No Evacuation Yet As Gov't Deploys Swamp Buggy
The evacuation of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed at Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State had yet to commence as of Tuesday, as the state government deployed a swamp buggy and other equipment to aid the search and rescue operation. The aircraft, an ATR-42 with registration number NGR 931, crashed
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Democracy Must Deliver Opportunities, Hope For Citizens – Akpabio
President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has said democracy can only thrive when it is built on trust, inclusion and equal opportunities for citizens to participate in governance and national development. Akpabio stated this on Tuesday while addressing the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania. In his address, titled "Inclusion,
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Russia Fight Back To Lead Nigeria 2-1 At Half-Time
Russia have turned the game around to take a 2-1 lead over Nigeria at half-time in their international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod. The Super Eagles made a bright start when Kelechi Iheanacho fired them ahead in the 10th minute with a left-footed strike from outside the box, assisted by Abdullahi Bewene. Nigeria had opportunities to
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Swine Fever, Vaccine Shortage Threaten Livestock Investment — Edo Farmer
A Benin-based agribusiness entrepreneur, Izevbuwa Mark, has decried the inadequate availability of vaccines and other veterinary inputs, warning that livestock diseases remain a major threat to investments and food security in Nigeria. Emma, Chief Executive Officer, Nosakhare Farms Limited, while speaking to newsmen on Tuesday in Benin City , Edo State said the challenge of
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Nigeria's Economy No Longer Solely Dependent On Oil – Tinubu Declares
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigeria has reduced its dependence on oil revenue, stressing that his administration is working to build a more diversified economy driven by agriculture, manufacturing, digital and creative industries. Tinubu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during the fifth anniversary of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). He was
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84.9m Informal Workers Without Pension Despite Contributing 61% to GDP — PenCom
About 84.9 million workers in Nigerias informal sector have no pension coverage despite contributing between 58 and 61 per cent to the countrys Gross Domestic Product, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said. Head of Micro Pension Department at PenCom, Babatunde Alayande, disclosed this in Lagos on Tuesday, saying the sector accounts for about
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Bichi Lawmaker Abubakar Welcomes 21 Scholarship Graduates, Flags Off 2nd Batch For 38 Students
The member representing Bichi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, has welcomed 21 beneficiaries of his foreign scholarship programme who recently returned after completing their Master's degree programmes abroad. The lawmaker also flagged off the second batch of the programme, comprising 38 students
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BBNaija Season 11 Winner Temi Nkem Receives N90m, Brand-New SUV
The winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, Temi Nkem, on Tuesday received her N90 million cash prize and a brand-new SUV. Nkem emerged as the winner of the reality show on Sunday, 4 October, after beating fellow finalists Aikou and Sheba in the top three. The 21-year-old was declared the winner after viewers voted
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Dangote Refinery IPO: Investors Urged To Consider Other Market Options
Investors have been advised to look beyond Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and consider other instruments available in the Nigerian capital market. The advice was contained in a statement by DSU Brokerage Services amid renewed interest in the capital market following attention surrounding the proposed Dangote Refinery IPO. The firm said an IPO could provide an
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Benue Govt To Political Parties: "Obtain Permit Or We Pull Down Your Billboards"
The Benue State Government has given political parties, individuals and groups a two-week ultimatum to obtain permits from the Benue State Signage and Advertisement Agency, clearance from the Urban Development Board and pay prescribed fees before erecting or retaining billboards. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Solomon Iorpev, on Tuesday,
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Dangote Expects To Raise 10m Retail Investors From Public Offering
Dangote Refinery is targeting ten million retail investors for its planned initial public offering. The groups chief executive David Bird disclosed this on Tuesday. Bird said the refinery was using Saudi Aramcos listing as a benchmark for the IPO and expected to smash that target. Speaking at the Fujairah Energy Markets Forum, Bird said the
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