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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Thursday dismissed reports of a rift between him and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, describing the claims as false and misleading. This came in the context of earlier reports that the monarch had led a boycott of the coronation of three senior chiefs in Ibadan and moved to Lagos to protest …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has initiated the renovation of 728 government-owned public schools under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) intervention in the three senatorial districts of the state. During an awards ceremony at the Government House, Lokoja on Thursday, Governor Ododo assured that his administration will continue to give …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the 57 properties allegedly linked to Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Minister of Justice, should be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government. The EFCC, in a motion for notification for final property forfeiture filed by its team of lawyers led by Jibrin Okutepa, SAN, and …

Post views: 13 BY KINGSLEY UZOWULU Heartland Queens defeated Naija RATEL 2-0 in matchday 13 of the NWFL at Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri yesterday. Before the match, the Owerri land girls were given a bye while the Abuja girls were defeated 5-0 by league leaders and former champions Bayelsa. In the first leg the two teams had drawn 2-2. …

The De Renaissance Patriots Foundation has renewed its call for the emergence of an indigene as governor of Lagos State in 2027, warning against what it described as the continued marginalization of natives in the state’s political leadership. In a statement released by its press office on Thursday, the socio-cultural organization said key leadership positions in the state must be …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a deadline for Deposit Money Banks, and other financial institutions under its regulations to complete mandatory cyber security self-assessments as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s financial system. In a letter dated March 30, 2026, and published on its website on Tuesday, the apex bank said, “Institutions are required to submit …

Nigerian states are increasing borrowing despite a sharp increase in allocations by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), raising fresh concerns over fiscal sustainability and weak internally generated revenue (IGR) growth. Recent data shows a reversal of the fiscal consolidation trend seen in 2024. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), states’ domestic debt declined significantly from 5.8 trillion …

*CANCELLATION OF ADC LEADERSHIP BY INEC IS LEGALLY ILLEGAL Festus Ogun, Esq 1. Yesterday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it will no longer accept correspondence from any faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark or Rafiu Bala, following the review of the Court of Appeal ruling on 12 March. INEC also removed the National …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the success of its landmark banking sector recapitalization program, which began in March 2024. According to the apex bank, over a 24-month period, Nigerian banks raised a total of 4.65 trillion in new capital, strengthening the resilience of the financial system and increasing its capacity to support the economy. According to statements …

Post views: 11 By Silvernews The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has congratulated Sir Kelechi Mejuobi on his emergence as the Acting President of the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NFRA). In a press release signed by its secretary, Tunde Liadi, the association described Mejuobi’s rise as well-deserved, stressing that it reflects his wealth of experience, …