Scrabbling for Late General Attahiru’s replacement begins
– Nigeria is currently in a state of mourning over the death of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru – President Muhammadu…
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Security
Kidnappers On Rampage: Over 30 Allegedly Kidnapped In a Day, 2 Shot Dead Within Abuja Environs
In what looks like untamed criminal operations with Abuja environs, no fewer than 30 people have been allegedly kidnapped and two fatally shot by kidnappers within…
Security
Kidnapped DSS officer Regains Freedom
An officer of the Department of the State Security Services DSS in Kwara State, Mr. Usman Mohammed Saba has regained his freedom, LeadingReporters was reliably informed.…
Business
Do you know Government Interventions In Agriculture May Not Yield Any Positive Result?
That scares right? Nigeria Governments at Federal and State levels are desirous of feeding its exploding population and earn from export. But all that may still…
Security
BREAKING: 116 days in Office, Nigeria’s chief of army staff Ibrahim Attahiru is dead
The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff Ibrahim Attahiru has been killed in a plane crash in Kaduna, Peoples Gazette has learnt from military sources. Mr Attahiru…
Politics
BREAKING: Cross River gov, Ben Ayade, defects to APC
Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, on Thursday dumped the Peoples Progressive Party (PDP) to joined the All Progressives Congress, APC. This was amidst speculations…
Security
BREAKING: Nigerian security forces on alert as ISWAP ‘kills’ Boko Haram Leader Shekau
Security agencies are currently on alert over the reported killing of Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram sect…. On Wednesday evening, reports filtered in that…
Business
Nigeria eyes $3 billion Eurobond sale to fund budget deficits after sixth sale
Nigeria plans to issue $3 billion or more in Eurobonds as international capital markets (ICM) open up and interest rates decline, the government said on Tuesday,…
Politics
Senate uncover Gbajabiamila’s N7bn fraud
The Director-General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Lanre Gbajabiamila, the Board chairman, and its directors, have been accused of monumental fraud, abuse of office,…
Security
Alleged Influx of Terrorists into FCT: Police shares Emergency Numbers
The Nigeria Police, Abuja Command has shared numbers through which police units within the Federal Capital Territory could be reached in the event of any emergencies…