Politics
I will soon present sexual assault evidence against Akpabio – Natasha
Our reporter/ Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Thursday said she will soon present evidence of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Senator representing Kogi Central made the disclosure while…
INEC rejects petition to recall Senator Natasha
Our reporter/ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said it has rejected the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as it did not met…
Tribunal affirms Okpebholo election as Edo state Gov
Our reporter/ The Edo state governorship tribunal on Wednesday affirmed Monday Okpebholo, as the duly elected governor of the state in the election held on September 21, 2024. A three-member…
Tinubu heads to France for two-week ‘working visit’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, today on a short working visit. During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess key milestones.…
Economy
Circular introducing new ₦5,000, ₦10,000 notes is fake – CBN
Our reporter/ The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned a circular claiming it has introduced two new denominations—N5,000 and N10,000 notes. The apex bank described the circular as “fake”…
How Nigeria, Lesotho, Kenya and South Africa are affected by Trump’s tariffs
US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs of 50% on all imports from Lesotho, the second highest rate of any country in the world after China. The tiny southern African…
NNPC increases petrol price to N950 per litre in Abuja, N925/litre in Lagos
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased the price of premium motor spirit, also known as petrol, to N950 per litre in Abuja. The national oil firm raised the…
Sterling Bank cancels transfer fees; challenges other Banks to follow suit
Sterling Bank on Tuesday announced it has cancelled transfer fees, challenging other commercial banks to emulate its policy. Sterling Bank announced its transfer fees cancellation in a post on X…
News
Sanwo-Olu insists work on Independence Bridge will continue , asks Lagosians to conduct business remotely
Our reporter/ Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said repair works on the Independence Bridge will continue. The governor also apologised to residents for the hours-long gridlock experienced due…
South African court acquits Nigerian pastor of rape charges after eight years in jail – Report
A high court in the Eastern Cape division of South Africa has acquitted Timothy Omotoso, a Nigerian televangelist, accused of raping young women in his church. Omotoso and his two…
Tinubu congratulates Jim Ovia admission to the Freedom of the City of London
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London. Admission to…
Border Control: Nigeria seeks Sahel, West African countries’ collaboration
Nigeria has called for collaboration with the Sahel and West African countries on information and data sharing for effective border control. Interior minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the call on Tuesday while…
Health
44% of youths have mental health problems – Report
AXA Mansard Insurance says its recent Mind Health Report revealed that 44 per cent of young adults currently suffer from mental conditions. In a statement on Thursday, its general counsel…
Customs implement zero-tariff on imported pharmaceutical inputs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday said it has begun implementing a two-year exemption on import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) for key pharmaceutical raw materials. This was…
Sports
George Foreman, heavyweight champion, dead at 76
Heavyweight champion George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family announced Friday. Foreman died surrounded by loved ones, his family said. “Our hearts are broken,” the family wrote in…
Liverpool dumped out; PSG, Bayern, Inter, Barcelona into CL quarter-finals
Paris Saint-Germain have knocked top seeds Liverpool out of the Champions League to reach the quarter-finals, 4-1 on penalties. The feat was achieved thanks to two saves from goalkeeper Gianluigi…
Opinion | Editorial
How I escaped with wife, child, but lost mechanic, car to Otedola Bridge tanker fire
By Dotun Oladipo I write this from a point of pain and gratitude. Pain because of the death of a hard working and honest man, Rotimi Olaleye, who is both…
End Police atrocities on the Owerri-Port Harcourt road now!
By Destiny Ugorji Traveling between Owerri and Port Harcourt has become a harrowing experience, not due to natural disasters or entirely because of poor road conditions—though the roads are in…
FIRSTHOLDCO: Reinforcing ESG, sustainability initiatives as it rebrands
By A.Ezekiel In a world where approximately 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years, 45% within five years, 65% within ten years, and only 25% make it…
ALEX OTTI @60: A toast to good governance
By Kazie Uko Expectedly, the red carpets, the drums, the trumpets, and all the other instruments of celebration have been rolled out. Likewise, the air waves, the newspaper pages, and…
Entertainment
Court orders arrest of VeryDarkMan over Mercy Chinwo’s suit
The Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, on Thursday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of blogger Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), for “criminal defamation”…
Life
Woman, 66 years old, gives birth to her 10th child, says People ‘should have more children’
A 66-year-old woman in Germany has given birth to her 10th child. Alexandra Hildebrandt, owner of the Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, welcomed her new son, Philipp, on March 19,…
Interviews
Medical advances, not miracles increased life expectancy in Nigeria, others – WHO Director, Ihekweazu
Scientific discoveries and medical innovations which are products of deep researches are responsible for increased life expectancy in Nigeria and other countries of the world. This was the thought of…
Alebiosu: In line with our vision, FirstBank is well-positioned to break new grounds in 2025 and beyond
As the foremost Nigerian bank, First Bank of Nigeria Limited no doubt has a history of curating products and services that not only meet the immediate and future needs of…
Photo Diary
Ghana’s ruling party candidate Bawumia concedes election to opposition’s Mahama
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat and congratulated John Dramani Mahama on Saturday following Ghana’s hotly contested presidential election. Bawumia, 61, of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), said the election…
Appeal Court nullifies judgement on Rivers LG election
The Court of Appeal Abuja on Friday nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register…
Headlines
I will soon present sexual assault evidence against Akpabio – Natasha
Our reporter/ Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Thursday said she will soon present evidence of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Senator representing Kogi Central made the disclosure while…
Sanwo-Olu insists work on Independence Bridge will continue , asks Lagosians to conduct business remotely
Our reporter/ Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said repair works on the Independence Bridge will continue. The governor also apologised to residents for the hours-long gridlock experienced due…
Circular introducing new ₦5,000, ₦10,000 notes is fake – CBN
Our reporter/ The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned a circular claiming it has introduced two new denominations—N5,000 and N10,000 notes. The apex bank described the circular as “fake”…
INEC rejects petition to recall Senator Natasha
Our reporter/ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said it has rejected the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as it did not met…
WebTV
Video: How Tinubu threatened Fubara, imposed resolution on him – ex-Rivers commissioner
A former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Chief David Briggs, on Thursday alleged that President Bola Tinubu imposed ‘Abuja resolution’ on Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Briggs, in an interview with reporters,…
Police arrest big boy Bayelsa ‘kidnapper’ who advised people to ‘hustle hard and stay safe’ in Abuja
The police in Bayelsa have arrested John Lyon, an alleged kidnapper who operates in the state. Lyon was said to have been arrested on Saturday in the federal capital territory…
Video: Cities thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down transmission stations
By our reporter| Cities across the country were on Wednesday thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down major power stations due to the ongoing nationwide strike. The National Union…
Video: Gunshots in Imo assembly as Speaker removes chief whip, suspends six members
Law and order broke down on Thursday at the Imo State House of Assembly as sporadic gunshots were fired following the suspension of six lawmakers by the Speaker, Paul Emeziem.…
Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria – Report
For many years, well-off Nigerians have sent their children to prestigious British boarding schools – but now some of those institutions are setting up campuses in Africa’s most populous nation.…
Reconstruction of Port Harcourt road, Aba: Reviving Nigeria’s Enyimba City
…Julius Berger poised to complete project on schedule The word Enyimba in Igbo language means Elephant. In the days of yore, the moniker, Enyimba City was so apt a description…
Woman, 66 years old, gives birth to her 10th child, says People ‘should have more children’
A 66-year-old woman in Germany has given birth to her 10th child. Alexandra Hildebrandt, owner of the Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, welcomed her new son, Philipp, on March 19,…
Doctors considered ending treatment for Pope Francis so he could die – report
Doctors taking care of Pope Francis considered ending their treatment at one point as there “was a risk that he would not make it,” a report has said. Gemelli Hospital medical director Dr.…
NewsLeader Editor-In-Chief loses mother
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of NIGERIAN NEWSLEADER Newspaper, Mr Celestine Okafor, has lost his mother, Mrs Benedette Okafor. Mrs Okafor transited to eternity in Lagos on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at age 75…
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