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Leverage On Heroes MediaNine Killed, Eight Injured in Bauchi-Maiduguri Highway Tyre Burst Crash
A tragic road traffic collision along the Bauchi-Maiduguri Federal Highway leaves nine dead and eight injured following a sudden tyre burst.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaBEDC Technical Staff Member Survives Severe Electric Shock During Maintenance in Ekiti
A power distribution company employee sustains critical injuries following an electrical accident while conducting routine maintenance in Ado-Ekiti.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaNEMA Receives 37 Nigerian Returnees From Türkiye at Abuja Airport
The National Emergency Management Agency receives 37 distressed Nigerian citizens repatriated from Türkiye, offering vital humanitarian assistance and reintegration support at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaNollywood Actor Harry B Anyanwu Appeals For Public Assistance To Restore Veteran Actress Maureen Okpoko’s Sight
Veteran Nigerian actor Harry B Anyanwu has called on the public and Nollywood stakeholders to rally financial support for ailing colleague Maureen Okpoko.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaIrish Boxer Lee Reeves Hospitalised in Critical Condition After 10th-Round Knockout
Professional boxer Lee Reeves remains in a critical yet stable condition in the hospital following a devastating 10th-round knockout defeat.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaFire Ravages N500m Property at Federal Mortgage Bank Headquarters in Abuja
A sudden fire outbreak at the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria headquarters in Abuja destroys N500 million in property, while emergency responders successfully save N9.5 billion in assets.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaFire Outbreak at Lagos Airport Terminal 2 Sparks Safety Review
A fire incident at the domestic terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos has triggered immediate emergency responses and raised safety concerns.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaFAAN Backtracks, Confirms No Fire Incident at Lagos Airport's Terminal 2
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has clarified that smoke at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2 was caused by a fire suppression system discharge, not an outbreak.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaObafemi Awolowo Foundation Opens Nominations for 2026 Leadership Prize
The Obafemi Awolowo Foundation has officially opened the nomination portal for the prestigious 2026 Awolowo Leadership Prize and newly introduced Sectoral Leadership Awards.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaOritsejafor and Okonkwo Set to Grace GOFAMINT 70th Anniversary in Ogun State
Prominent Nigerian clerics Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor and Bishop Mike Okonkwo are slated to join thousands of worshippers for the 70th anniversary and 60th convention of the Gospel Faith Mission International.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaLASEMA Records Three Road Crashes Across Lagos Without Casualties
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency swiftly responded to three separate early-morning traffic accidents on Saturday, August 1, confirming zero fatalities.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaOvernight Road Crashes Leave Three Injured on Lagos Roads, Says LASEMA
Three individuals sustained injuries in separate overnight road crashes across Lagos, prompting urgent safety warnings from emergency responders.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaWhy I Appointed Special Assistant on Dance: FCT Council Chair Clarifies Controversial Move
Kuje Area Council Chairman Danjuma Shekwolo defends his appointment of a special assistant on dance, explaining that the portfolio focuses on broader local entertainment and youth engagement.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaKano Prioritizes Pregnant Women and Children in New Health Sector Review
Kano State health authorities convened a mid-year review to evaluate operational plans focused on vulnerable mothers and infants.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaCanada Tightens Financial Scrutiny for International Students Impacting Nigerian Applicants
Canada has introduced stricter financial screening rules for study permit applicants, raising proof-of-funds requirements to combat visa fraud and ensure student self-sufficiency.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaUS Mission Hails Nigerian-American Physician Dr. Ikenna Okezie Over Kidney Care Innovation
The United States Mission in Nigeria has commended Dr. Ikenna Okezie for pioneering healthcare innovations that are transforming kidney care and expanding access across the United States.
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Leverage On Heroes Media300 Students Escape Unhurt as Staircase Collapses at Kano Girls' School
About 300 senior students of Government Girls Secondary School, Janbulo, Kano State, narrowly escaped disaster when their classroom staircase collapsed.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaNiDCOM Celebrates Prof. Ighedo and Amadi for Global Academic Feats
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has lauded two Nigerian women for groundbreaking academic and professional milestones in South Africa and the United States.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaNigerian Correctional Service Set to Enrol Inmates in National Health Insurance Scheme
The Nigerian Correctional Service is moving to integrate inmates into the National Health Insurance Scheme to boost healthcare access and prisoner welfare.
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Leverage On Heroes MediaAbia State Governor Alex Otti Approves Medical Bills for Veteran Actress Ngozi Nwosu
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved the first phase of medical support for veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu following her public health appeal.
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