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The United Nations has welcomed Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, describing it as a positive development in the context of ongoing ceasefire efforts in the Middle East. UN Secretary General António Guterres, through his spokesman Stéphane Dujarric, said the initiative could help reduce tensions and restore stability in the region. The UN reiterated its …

Post views: 31 …calls for system reforms in line with modern trends The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has revealed that it will stop at nothing to ensure that a perfect system is put in place for referees to excel. The President of the Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Gusau, made this known when the leadership of the Nigeria Football Referees …

….Lagos records the lowest allocation toAt 5.3% …None of the six states meet the 26% allocation goal. … The growing impact on schools and learning is worrying Daud Olatunji All six Southwestern states failed to meet the recommended benchmark for education funding in their 2026 budgets, raising new concerns about the region’s commitment to the sector. An analysis of the …

Global diplomatic tensions showed signs of easing on Friday after Iran announced it was opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, a move echoed by US President Donald Trump amid a fragile 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on He added that the ships will operate along coordinated sea routes previously outlined …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed reports of a ban on airtime lending and data advancement services in the country. FCCPC said in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, FCCPC Director Corporate Affairs, Mr. Ondaje Ijagwu, said no directive has been issued to prevent consumers from accessing legitimate telecommunication value added services. He was reacting …

*Files a robbery case against me, a desperate ploy of a drowning politician Former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described as a “desperate ploy by a drowning politician” the move by Kwara State governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, to ​​initiate a criminal culpability case against him over the 2018 Offa robbery incident “about which I know nothing”. While describing the criminal …

Post views: 88 By Silvernews MARKAN FC/FA, a football club based in Imo State and owned by Obiukwu Macanthony, has continued to make strides in the development of youth football, positioning itself as one of the emerging talent hubs in Nigeria. Founded in 2010, the club has grown in reputation for discovering and developing young players, with many of …

The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Olubode Bode Ojajuni, has urged broadcasters to promote positive narratives about Nigeria and prioritize the projection of the country’s cultural heritage in their programming. Ojajuni made the allegation on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by members of the Association of Nigerian Broadcasters, Ogun State Chapter, to the state police command headquarters. The delegation, led …

The Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Hope Uzodimma, who is also the Governor of Imo State, has announced the appointment of Directors who will lead the Directorates of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA). In November 2025, President Bola Tinubu had designed the RHA as a vehicle to disseminate the activities and achievements of the …

Iran reiterated its call for a permanent resolution to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, rejecting the idea of ​​a short-term ceasefire.. Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh clarified the position while speaking to reporters at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF 2026) in Turkey, an event hosted under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Khatibzadeh said that any ceasefire agreement …