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FG Again, Responds to Skewed Federal Appointment, Favouring Region Over Another

News Leverage Editor April 12, 2025

Amid growing concerns and speculations surrounding the fairness of recent federal appointments, the Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to upholding the principles of equity,…

Niger Govt Receives 17 Rescued Kidnap Victims

News Leverage Editor April 12, 2025

In a significant development, the Niger State Government has officially received seventeen (17) kidnapped victims who were recently rescued by security forces in Kaduna State.

Opinion: Selective Outrage Over Mass Murders in Nigeria – Kperogi

News Leverage Editor April 12, 2025

Of course, they never reminded me of my swift, full-throated denunciation of the February 1, 2018, murder and burning of 7 innocent Fulani cattle herders…

Just-in: Five Internet Fraudsters Arrested

News Leverage Editor April 11, 2025

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentence of five internet fraudsters before Justices R.M.Aikawa of…

Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibas Swears in Newly Appointed LG Chairmen in Defiance of Court

News Leverage Editor April 11, 2025

In a significant political development, the Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has officially inaugurated the newly appointed administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas…

Court Adjourns Trial of Controversial Native Doctors Onyeze Jesus, Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, Eke-Hit

News Leverage Editor April 11, 2025

The Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has officially postponed the ongoing legal proceedings involving three prominent individuals: Onyebuchi Okocha, popularly known as Onyeze…

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Seven Properties Linked to Ex First Bank Staff

News Leverage Editor April 11, 2025

Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of seven properties linked…

Otti Assures Accessible Healthcare for Workers as Govt Launches Formal Sector Health Insurance

News Leverage Editor April 11, 2025

The Abia State Government has launched the Formal Sector Health Insurance Scheme to provide accessible and affordable healthcare for Abia workers.

Ikpeazu Slams Elected Leaders Who Criticize Predecessors After Taking Over Power

News Leverage Editor April 10, 2025

Okezie Ikpeazu, the immediate past governor of Abia State, has slammed elected governors who criticise their predecessors after taking over power.

Orji Kalu Hosts Abia APC Members, Urges Peace and Unity

News Leverage Editor April 10, 2025

Orji Uzor Kalu, the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District has hosted members of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC from Abia State at his…

NBC Bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song to Seyi Tinubu ‘Tell Your Papa’

News Leverage Editor April 10, 2025

The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC has banned Veteran Singer Eedris Abdulkareem's song 'Tell Your Papa' from being aired on Broadcasting Stations in the country.

Natasha’s Recall: Court Orders Hearing Notices Served to Charity Omole and Salihu Habib

News Leverage Editor April 10, 2025

A Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Thursday ordered that hearing notices be served on two petitioners by substituted means in the suit…

U.S. Condemns Threats on Catholic Bishop Who Testified Against Killings by Fulani Herdsmen

News Leverage Editor April 10, 2025

The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed strong concern over reports of intimidation and threats targeting two Nigerian religious leaders, Bishop Wilfred Anagbe and…

Labour Party: Caucus Leader Says Abure Can Recontest Chairmanship

News Leverage Editor April 10, 2025

Despite a Supreme Court ruling that removed Julius Abure from his position as National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Afam Ogene, leader of the…

Chief Omirhobo Urges FG to Ban Open Grazing, Condemns Insecurity

News Leverage Editor April 10, 2025

Human rights lawyer and activist Chief Malcolm Omirhobo has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to urgently ban open grazing across the country, describing…

FG Reaffirms Crude, Refined Product Sales in Naira Policy

News Leverage Editor April 9, 2025

The Federal Government has reiterated that its policy of transacting crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira will remain in place indefinitely, provided it…