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By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri The Office of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, through the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has organized face-to-face training for Science, Technology, Mathematics and Agriculture (STEMA) teachers in senior secondary schools in Borno State to acquire technical skills and teaching methodology for students. The occasion took place on Wednesday in Maiduguri, the state capital. The …

The Federal Government has called on broadcast organizations across Nigeria to take decisive measures to prevent the spread of fake news and disinformation as the country prepares for another election cycle. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this appeal on Wednesday during the 81st General Assembly and 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Broadcasting Organizations of …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a woman suspected of allegedly mutilating the naira in Maiduguri, following a viral video that sparked public outrage. The commission revealed that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday after a clip circulated on social media platform TikTok, allegedly showing her using a N500 note to wipe mucus from her nose. EFCC spokesperson, …

By Salihu Pirkusu, Damaturu The management of Yobe State University has said the photo of some of its students sleeping in the open, which has gone viral, especially on social media over the lack of accommodation, is a temporary eclipse, insisting that most of the hostels are currently under renovation and upgrades. The Focal Person made this known Digital and …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four people convicted of terrorism-related offenses linked to Boko Haram to life imprisonment, while 14 others received varying prison sentences. Judge James Omotosho handed down the sentence after all the defendants pleaded guilty to charges brought by the federal government of Nigeria. The prosecution, led by the Attorney General of the Federation …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N390 billion at the close of trading on Wednesday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Universal Insurance, Omatek and VFD Group, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 202,585.53 points from 202,023.1 points on the previous trading day. After five …

With Brent falling 15%, oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday amid a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which could pave the way for negotiations to end tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil prices fell below $100 a barrel on international futures markets at 0000 GMT on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced that a …

Post views: 19 By Silvernews The Progressive Club Chairmen Forum has urged its members to remain steadfast and united ahead of the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) season, which begins on 10 April. In an internal memo dated April 9, the Forum addressed concerns arising from a recent NLO communication declaring the body “unrecognized,” assuring members that its mission …

Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has dissolved the Gombe State Executive Council, in a move widely interpreted as part of ongoing political recalibrations within the state. The decision was announced Wednesday during the 53rd meeting of the State Executive Council, although no official reason for this radical action was provided at this time. However, credible sources within government circles suggest that …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has officially handed over construction of a multi-billion international airport project to contractors for immediate commencement of work. The development marked the beginning of the elephant project at its site in Zariagi, on the outskirts of Lokoja, the state capital. The Governor, represented at the ceremony by the State Commissioner for …