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…He says the criticisms lack evidenceHe warns against controversial narratives A PDP leader, Segun Showunmi, has slammed the criticism leveled at businessman Gilbert Chagoury, describing it as misleading and divisive.He insists that debates about multibillion-dollar projects must be based on facts, not feelings A People’s Democratic Party leader, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has criticized commentator Kio Amachree for what he described …

By Ayo Kehinde Nigeria’s aviation sector is heading for a complete shutdown as national airlines have warned that flight operations will cease nationwide from April 20, 2026, if the Jet A1’s soaring fuel costs are not urgently addressed. Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) issued the warning in a letter dated April 14, 2026, addressed to the Executive Secretary of the …

The Bank of Industry (BOI), Nigeria’s leading development finance institution and a globally recognized organization specializing in international development cooperation with countries, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), on Wednesday signed a Framework Partnership Agreement to promote sustainable innovation and economic development for large enterprises and the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector in Nigeria. The partnership focuses …

Post views: 20 BY OHIS ASEIN Brown Ideye is a name that still commands respect in Nigerian football circles, not only for what he achieved on the pitch, but how he continued to remain relevant even after playing at the highest level. Born in Lagos but with strong roots in Uhonmora, Ora, Edo State, Ideye rose from humble beginnings …

The Federal University of Technology, Ilaro, Ogun State, on Wednesday conferred honorary scholarship awards on Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja and UK-based entrepreneur, Sotayo Olugbenga Sonuga, in recognition. of their contribution to leadership, education and social …

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 percent in March. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report March 2026, released on Wednesday in Abuja. The agency stated that the general inflation rate in March showed an increase of 0.32 percent compared to the general inflation rate in February of 15.06 …

By Ayo Kehinde Nigeria is on the brink of a full-blown national crisis, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has warned, declaring that the country’s spiraling insecurity has effectively reached a “state of war” and calling for an immediate shift to war-like measures to prevent further national collapse. The stark warning was contained in a statement issued after the 38th meeting …

Grand Cape Mount County, April 15, 2026 — Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) says it has taken note of growing public debate following the recent visit of Vice President Jeremiah Koung to the company’s operations in Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, the management of BMMC said discussions held during the visit covered …

In the mangrove-lined streams and bustling markets of the Niger Delta, the scent of crude oil has long defined daily life. For decades, the region’s nine states – Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, Rivers and Abia – have fueled Nigeria’s economy through vast hydrocarbon reserves. Yet for many residents, that black gold has brought more curses …

Post views: 19 By Silvernews The Mbaise Council of Ndi Ezeji has announced the emergence of a new President General, Chief (Comrade) Ezeji Nwajere Linus Enyinnia, KSM, Okwu-Udo I of Okpofe. Enyinnia, a retired Director of Primary Health Services in Imo State, brings with him extensive administrative and leadership experience to his new role. He previously served as the …