Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, also known as Omosexy has shared her experience with a life-threatening health challenge, thanking God for survival and recovery. The actress took to Instagram on Thursday to share a video of her journey, narrating how she had battled with several symptoms and ended up undergoing emergency surgery to remove her gallbladder. According to the award-winning actress, she was in the middle of producing her film and attending the Academy Voting Members’ screening of Gladiator II when the issue began. “Happy Thanksgiving! Please join me as I thank God for life and good health. (So my…
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Veritasi Homes and Property, a leading real estate development company in Nigeria, is set to launch its newest masterpiece – Tinuola Towers, on December 1, 2024. Situated in one of the most sought-after locations in Lagos, Banana Island, Ikoyi, the towers promise to redefine what it means to live in luxury. A statement signed by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nola Adetola, on Thursday, said the strategic positioning of the towers offers more than just spectacular views of the city’s vibrant horizon as “it places residents at the pulse of convenience, proximity to top-notch amenities, and a lifestyle…
Host of the about to end second African Military Games in Abuja, Team Nigeria Armed Forces, has proved to be the team to beat as the country is set to emerge as the winner of the African Military’s ‘Olympic Games’. The competition, which ends tomorrow at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, has seen Nigeria Armed Forces leading with over 169 medals after amassing 85 gold, 46 silver and 38 medals, widening the gap against its rivals, Algeria and other participating African countries. Occupying the second position on the table is Team Algeria with 74 medals, comprising 42 gold, 17 silver,…
The online casino industry is developing rapidly in all parts of the globe, and Africa is no exception. The last decade marked a meteoritic rise of online casinos, all behind rapid technological development. This development touched the dark continent and its demographics and changed customer behavior once and for all. Online gambling is on the rise in Africa, but we’re not talking about the current trend. No, it found a way to help the local economies prosper, too. In this article, we will talk about how online gambling, in general, and the technological development on which it has risen, helped…
Workers and some stakeholders of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPM) have lauded the recent appointments by the Board of Directors of the company which they said were to bring the needed fresh ideas required to refocus the organisation for sustainability and profitability. Some of the workers, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, expressed optimism and excitement about the company’s new direction and the strategic initiatives being implemented by the new leadership team to turn NSPM around and prepare it for sustainable growth. It was gathered that the new leadership team’s drive to modernise the company’s operations,…
Nigeria’s male senior cricket team, the Yellow Greens, have booked a place in the final series of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers with one game to spare. Steve Tikolo’s men sealed their spot in the final phase of the qualifiers after beating Sierra Leone by 29 runs for their fourth straight win at the Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja on Wednesday. The Yellow Greens were also joined by Botswana, who also secured the second automatic qualifying spot from the group after beating Eswatini by nine wickets. The two teams now join Tanzania, Malawi (from Qualifier A), Zimbabwe,…
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa, has appealed to Nigerians to stand together with the armed forces of Nigeria and other security agencies in tackling the menace of insurgency, terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, cultism, separatist agitations and say no to any form of criminality. General Musa made this appeal while delivering a keynote address at the Security and Emergency Management Award 2024, 6th edition, held yesterday at Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja. He stated that the country may not be where it ought to be, but the nation is progressively heading towards its desired destination. He says, “The armed forces…
House of Representatives Committee on Review of the 1999 Constitution will hold a national dialogue on local government autonomy on Monday, December 2, 2024, in Abuja. The deputy speaker and chairman of the Committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this at Thursday’s panel meeting at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. Kalu said the national dialogue aimed to consolidate ideas for a robust discourse on the independence of local government administration in Nigeria. He said, “This event is a vital platform to consolidate ideas and strategies for achieving a robust local government framework, which is critical to our constitutional review efforts.…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Taskforce on City Sanitation has ramped up its operations to address criminal activities in Abuja as the festive season approaches. Recent raids targeted notorious hotspots for “one-chance” scams, including Area 1, Apo Bridge, Berger Roundabout, and Banex Junction. The raids resulted in the impounding of several vehicles and the arrest of multiple suspects. Following Wednesday’s operation, Adamu Gwary, Director of Security Services, represented by Peter Olumuji, Secretary of the Command and Control Centre, stated that the initiative is designed to enhance safety during the festive period. The campaign, which commenced earlier this week, has…
The Senate Committee on Privatisation has offered its support to APM Terminals Apapa in tackling obstacles hindering efficient trade facilitation. Led by Senator Aminu Tambuwal, the committee made this known when it members visited the terminal to carry out their oversight functions. In a statement made available to LEADERSHIP Friday, the committee chairman, applauded the terminal operator for their Investment at the Lagos seaport. “APM Terminals has made impactful contributions to port modernisation and investment in Nigeria. “We encourage you to continue enhancing your services while we in turn, promise to support you in tackling obstacles hindering trade, such as…