ADO-EKITI—SOME journalists working with Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, yesterday, escaped death by the whiskers, as the press bus conveying them rammed into the government house gate. Continue reading Journalists escape death as Ekiti Deputy Gov’s press bus crashes at Vanguard News.

Few days after burying his mother, controversial Senator, Dino Melaye is back to full politics to face the battle ahead as he aspires to become Kogi State Governor in November.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again written an open letter to Muhammadu Buhari – barely two months after another open letter accusing him of harbouring a hidden ‘Fulanization and Islamization’ agenda. Last week’s killing of Funke Olakunrin, the 58-year-old daughter of Yoruba leader, Reuben Fasoranti, and the anger it elicited especially in the South-West, […] The post As Obasanjo writes Buhari again… appeared first on The News Chronicle.

LEADERSHIP : As criticisms continue to trail his declaration of N48 billion assets, Oyo State governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde has berated the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the All Progressives Congress APC for demanding probe into his source of income. The governor who took a swipe at SERAP who on Monday called for investigation into […] The post Makinde Flays SERAP, APC Over Comments On Assets Declaration appeared first on Leadership Newspaper and NNN.

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA is set to hold the  59th edition of its Annual General Conference, AGC in Lagos from August 23-29, 2019, with the theme: Facing The Future. Continue reading NBA holds annual conference on Facing the Future in Lagos at Vanguard News.

LEADERSHIP : Lagos State government, yesterday, ordered all transportation unions, roadside traders, oil barons and all forms of illegal business operators on Lagos-Badagry Expressway and Oshodi-Abule Egba corridors to vacate the locations or face arrest and immediate prosecution. The state government dangles the axe at press conference address by the members of inter-ministerial ad-hoc committee set up […] The post Lagos Reads Riot Act To Street Traders, Transporters appeared first on Leadership Newspaper and NNN.

Critic, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze has attacked Mountain of Fire Ministries, MFM, for praying that their enemies should die, saying such prayer is Anti-Christ doctrine.

LEADERSHIP : The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has suspended two teachers of the FCT School for the Blind, Jabi-Abuja, Mr. Ilo Chukwuma and Ebenezer Olateju, for alleged involvement in the molestation of some female students of the school. Permanent secretary of the FCTA, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, who announced the suspension, during an unscheduled visit to the […] The post FCTA Suspends Teachers Accused Of Molestation appeared first on Leadership Newspaper and NNN.

LEADERSHIP : The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has urged the Federal Fire Service not to restrict its emergency operations to firefighting alone, but also to be available during flooding and other emergencies. Speaking when he received a delegation from the Federal and FCT Fire Services, led by the Comptroller General, Federal Fire Service, Dr Liman Ibrahim […] The post …Urges Federal Fire Service To Diversify Operations appeared first on Leadership Newspaper and NNN.

LEADERSHIP : Investments into research and development (R&D) in both the private and academic sectors are essential for economic growth. While many countries have continue to progress in research, Nigeria has been lagging behind in research and development. However, the government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn to change the scenario. Consequently, the federal government recently […] The post As TETFund Inaugurates Research Fund Screening, Monitoring C’ttee appeared first on Leadership Newspaper and NNN.

LEADERSHIP : Chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wing, Comrade Stephen Knabayi, said he would ensure that all qualified teachers in the territory are registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). Knabayi, who made this known at the opening ceremony of the 11th (7th Quadrennial) local branches delegates’ conference across […] The post ‘We Will Ensure Registration Of Qualified Teachers In FCT’ appeared first on Leadership Newspaper and NNN.

LEADERSHIP : The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Akure zone has condemned alleged salary fraud involving one of its member, Prof Abayomi Sunday Fasina, demanding thorough investigation into the matter. Fasina, who is the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) was accused of collecting double salaries from FUOYE and the Ekiti State […] The post ASUU, Member Differ On Alleged Salary Fraud appeared first on Leadership Newspaper and NNN.

Former undisputed World Heavyweight Champions, Anthony Joshua was at the Modupe Home for the mentally and physically challenged on Wednesday to fete with them and give them sense of belonging.

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will use all resources at its disposal to protect the lives and properties of Nigeria in the […]

LEADERSHIP : Nigeria’s foremost human rights lawyers and management consultant, Barrister (Major) Orlando Benson Aburime, (rtd), has been honoured as a Fellow by the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Management Consultants (ICMC). The ceremony which took place in Lagos, attracted so many management consultants and other top dignitaries in corporate Nigeria. In his recitation, Barrister Aburime was described […] The post Aburime Bags ICMC Fellow appeared first on Leadership Newspaper and NNN.

LEADERSHIP : In this report, ADEBIYI ADEDAPO looks at the judgement that uphelld the election of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State. Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 2018 governorship election in Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke in October 2018 filed a petition against the declaration and return of candidate of the All […] The post Osun Governorship Election And The Burden Of Proof appeared first on Leadership Newspaper and NNN.

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a "public health emergency of international concern," a rare designation only used for the gravest epidemics.

Odion Ighalo boosted his chances of winning the Golden Boot at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday after he netted Nigeria's winner to ensure Super Eagles third place in the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Tunisia.

An Odion Ighalo goal after three minutes helped the Super Eagles to beat Carthage Eagles of Tunisia 1-0 in Cairo, for Nigeria to finish the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt as third-place [...]

LEADERSHIP : President Muhammadu Buhari recently signed the Federal polytechnic Amendment Act. In this report, HENRY TYOHEMBA writes on the prospects of Polytechnic education as the new law takes effect. One issue which has continued to dominate discussions especially among key stakeholders is the deplorable state of education in the country and its attendant consequences on the […] The post Fresh Vista For Polytechnic Education appeared first on Leadership Newspaper and NNN.

Fast-rising music talent “JAMAR” is a rapper, singer and songwriter. His ability to sing and rap in English and his native language, Yoruba, has made him versatile among others. ONLY YOU is his debut single, and it features OXLADE whom is gifted with a distinctive vocal to add an explicit vibe to this amazing piece […] The post MUSIC: Jamar Ft. Oxlade – Only You appeared first on 360Nobs.com.

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 332-95 to kill the first articles of impeachment brought forward against President Donald Trump under the new Democratic majority.