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Post views: 51 The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Nigeria’s bid to host the 2031 African Games, as delegates from the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) prepare to arrive in the country for an official inspection tour. The high-level visit is scheduled to take place in Abuja from March 30-31, 2026, marking a key milestone in Nigeria’s bid …

The Nasarawa State Government has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of the Head of Operations, State Operations Coordination Unit, Yakubu Akuki Ogalebe, who reportedly collapsed in his office in Lafia. Ogalebe, a former sole administrator of the Agwada Area Administrative Council, is said to have died on Friday afternoon, March 27, 2026, after collapsing while on duty. …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described false and misleading reports circulating in sections of the media regarding an alleged “price list” for expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 general elections. The party’s national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, said on Saturday that the report was false and did not come from the party. “To be clear, no …

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has rejected plans by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki to challenge a recent Court of Appeal ruling in the Supreme Court Wike described the proposed appeal as meritless, insisting that it would not disrupt preparations for the party’s upcoming national convention. He spoke after inspecting the …

Post views: 34 Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, has assured fans of the club that the behind closed doors match against Katsina United is in the interest of security, peace and development of football in Kano State. Maidubji, in a post on his official Facebook page, apologized to the teeming Barau FC fans, assuring that the initiative is geared …

…Calls for collective responsibility and inclusive governance A leading aspirant in the Ogun State governorship race in 2027, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has called for unity, courage and collective responsibility among residents of the state as they celebrate this year’s Lisabi Day. In a goodwill message to the people of Ogun State, Obasanjo said the annual celebration remains a powerful reminder …

The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) protracted internal crisis has taken a dramatic turn, as failed attempts at reconciliation between party leaders have pushed rival factions into a climactic legal clash in Nigeria’s Supreme Court. The latest escalation follows the failure of high-level peace talks involving key stakeholders, prompting a faction aligned with Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, and led by …

Leading politician and philanthropist, Peter Obi, has extended financial support totaling $20 million to the College of Nursing Sciences, Mbano, Imo State. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential favorite, who had previously donated $10 million to the College, made another donation of $10 million during his return visit on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Speaking during Obi’s visit on Thursday, the …

Investors lost N157 billion as equity market capitalization reduced slightly. The market strengthened in two of the five trading sessions as equity capitalization fell to N128.9 trillion from N129.1 trillion recorded last week. The All-Share Index (ASI) depreciated by 0.12% closing the week at 200,913.06 points from 201,156.86 points recorded in the previous week. The Nigerian equity market started the …

Post views: 18 By Silvernews Former Nigerian national team basketball player and sports entrepreneur Kelechi Anuna proposed to Olympic gold medalist Chiaka Ogbogu in Milan, marking the union of two Nigerian-American athletes with illustrious global careers and a shared commitment to making an impact beyond sports. The proposal, which took place on March 11, 2026, took place in Milan, …