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The trial of the former governor of Jigawa State and his two sons, Aminu Lamido and Mustapha Lamido at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu was stalled on Monday, July 20, 2026 due to the absence of the lead defense lawyer, Joe Agi, SAN. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting the defendants on …

President Bola Tinubu has approved 26 appointments across 10 federal government agencies and commissions, appointing former Ekiti governor, Ayo Fayose, as the Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). This is contained in a statement released on Monday in Abuja by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu also appointed the retired Maj. Gen. Junaid Bindawa as Chairman of the National …

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has invited qualified companies to its highly anticipated commercial bidding conference scheduled for July 21, 2026. These companies that have passed the transparent and rigorous process have been notified and are expected to physically attend the commercial bidding conference to be held at the Conference Centre, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Participation is strictly …

Post views: 74 By Silvernews A new controversy has emerged over the organization of the 2026 Iri-Ji Mbaise cultural festival, as the Ndi Ezeji Mbaise leadership has publicly distanced itself from Ezuruezu Mbaise’s planned activities, citing exclusion, violation of tradition and disregard for established agreements. In a public statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Ezeji Anistus Ogu, Ndi …

Nigeria Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said an Obi-Kwankwaso administration would not rule out dialogue with terrorists and other criminal groups as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Kwankwaso said the proposed engagement would complement community-based intelligence and security operations aimed at putting an end to banditry, terrorism and other violent …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned former CEO of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Olasunkanmi Yisawu before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for alleged money laundering to the tune of N1.339 billion. He was arraigned on Monday, July 20, 2026, on eight counts of alleged money laundering. One of …

Post views: 100 The President of the Delta State Athletics Association, Malik Itiako Ikpokpo, has lauded the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), describing the current administration led by President Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade as intentional, proactive and highly collaborative. Speaking to FAKS MEDIA, Ikpokpo said the main difference between the current NSC …

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers in separate operations across the state, foiling a fresh kidnapping attempt and recovering a locally made pistol, live ammunition and other items allegedly linked to the kidnapping and armed robbery. The command said the operations also uncovered a suspected kidnapping syndicate believed to be involved in previous kidnappings of outlet …

Access Holdings Plc has completed the sale of 7.44% of its 93.40% stake in its Ghanaian subsidiary. This was revealed in a recent filing to the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) signed by the Company Secretary, Helen De Cardi Nelson, Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, and obtained at the weekend. Company disclosures state that the transaction results reflect continued investor interest in …

By Victor Osula, Abuja Four officers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command were nabbed at a checkpoint where they extorted money from a victim who turned out to be the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Crimes Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, a Senior Lawyer of Nigeria, SAN. According to the FCT Police Command, the …