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JAMB: Abia Govt Cancels April’s Environmental Sanitation Exercise

News Leverage Editor April 24, 2025

The Abia State Government wishes to inform the general public, especially residents across the state, that the monthly environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, April…

NLC Slams Power Minister Over “Unrealistic” Electricity Claims

News Leverage Editor April 24, 2025

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a sharp rebuke to Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, over his recent statement claiming that 150 million Nigerians…

Otti Seeks Overhaul of Traditional Rulership to Boost Grassroots Governance

News Leverage Editor April 24, 2025

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has called for urgent reforms within the traditional leadership system, urging monarchs to return to their core responsibilities of…

‘Enough is Enough’ – Tinubu Issues New Directive on Security

News Leverage Editor April 24, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive overhaul of national security strategies, demanding urgent action to end the escalating violence in Borno, Benue,…

Omirhobo Blasts Governor Okpebholo Over Monarch’s Suspension Amid Rising Insecurity in Edo

News Leverage Editor April 24, 2025

Human rights lawyer Malcolm Omirhobo has sharply criticized Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for what he describes as a misplaced response to the escalating kidnappings…

NUC Uncovers Over 100 Fake Professors in Nigerian Universities

News Leverage Editor April 23, 2025

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has revealed that it has uncovered approximately 100 individuals posing as professors at various universities across Nigeria.

AirPeace Suspends Flight Operations Nationwide

News Leverage Editor April 23, 2025

The management of AirPeace has suspended fight operations nationwide following the strike actions of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, which commenced on Wednesday.

Abia Teachers Suspend Planned Strike After Promising Talks with Government

News Leverage Editor April 23, 2025

Teachers across public primary and secondary schools in Abia State have called off their planned strike action scheduled to begin tomorrow, following a productive dialogue…

Shock Move: Delta Governor Oborevwori Dumps PDP for APC in Strategic Political Shift

News Leverage Editor April 23, 2025

Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has officially parted ways with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), setting…

Obi Joins Cardinal Arinze in Rome, Urges Leaders to Emulate Pope Francis’s Legacy of Humility and Service

News Leverage Editor April 23, 2025

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, joined Francis Cardinal Arinze, global dignitaries, religious leaders, and thousands of mourners at…

Niger Governor Bago Clears Air on Dreadlocks Controversy, Says Targets are Cult-Linked Criminals

News Leverage Editor April 23, 2025

Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has addressed the growing controversy surrounding his administration's recent stance on hooliganism, clarifying that individuals with dreadlocks are not…

Abia Classic Golf Country Club Visits Governor Otti, Reveals Plan to Build International Golf Resort

News Leverage Editor April 23, 2025

On Tuesday, 22nd April, a delegation from the Abia State Classic Golf and Country Club led by the Chairman, Arch. Benson Ezem paid a courtesy…

Human Rights Lawyer Slams Governor Bago Over Dreadlocks Arrest Order, Says It’s Unconstitutional

News Leverage Editor April 23, 2025

Prominent human rights lawyer Malcolm Omirhobo has criticized Governor Umar Bago of Niger State for allegedly ordering the arrest of individuals wearing dreadlocks, describing the…

Insecurity: Alia Reveals People Behind Attack in Benue State

News Leverage Editor April 23, 2025

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has sounded the alarm over a disturbing new wave of violence in the state, attributing the attacks to heavily armed…

Canada’s PM Trudeau Pays Tribute to Pope Francis, Praises His Compassionate Legacy and Impact

News Leverage Editor April 21, 2025

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a heartfelt statement mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, highlighting the Pope’s enduring influence on Canada and…

Otti Extols Culture, Urges Abians to Embrace Agriculture

News Leverage Editor April 21, 2025

Governor Otti stated this on Saturday, 19th April, during the 2025 Ekponibro Cultural Festival (Ugbo Nmiri Nma) held at Etiti Abam Primary School, Atani Abam,…