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Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has authorized the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and other institutions he attends to release his academic records to persons who make legitimate requests. Obi gave the approval through a statement released on Tuesday by his media aide, Valentine Obienyem. The move comes amid renewed public discussion about the academic qualifications of …

Ghanaian actor Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, known as Strika, has reportedly been sentenced after he was allegedly caught removing iron railings from the Kwashieman footbridge in Accra. Strika, who gained international recognition for her role in the 2015 Netflix war drama ‘Beasts of No Nation’, was reportedly captured by residents near a pedestrian bridge in August 2026. A video purportedly …

Post views: 23 By Silvernews The National Association of Professional Footballers of Nigeria (NANPF) has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of deliberately blocking its General Secretary, Comrade Austin Popo, from meeting visiting FIFA and CAF delegations. In a statement released by its communications directorate, the NANPF, which describes itself as the only recognized players’ union representing professional footballers …

By Chief Abiodun Oladimeji Lasile The theme, “Building a Better Egba Ogboni: Prospects and Challenges,” is particularly important at a time when our society is confronted by declining moral values, family disputes, communal conflicts, youth restiveness, distrust of institutions and an increasing disconnection between the younger generation and the ethical foundations of our culture. The question before us is therefore …

The Federal Government has raised N728.979 billion through the second issuance under the N4tn Power Sector Multi-Instrument Issuance Program, bringing the value of bonds issued in the first phase of this initiative to about N1.23tn. This latest issuance aims to resolve verified debts owed to power generation companies, whose unpaid claims have weakened liquidity and restricted investment in the power …

By Ayo Kehinde Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE on Monday opened its initial public offering (IPO) of N2.15 trillion, allowing Nigerian and other eligible investors to acquire shares in Africa’s largest refinery. The offering comprises 4.1 billion new ordinary shares priced at N525 each, according to a statement released by the company on Sunday. The minimum subscription is 10 …

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has reportedly warned officers of the Force Intelligence Department (FID) and other police formations against encouraging forum shopping by the complainants, The police chief also reportedly warned law enforcement officials and men against meddling in matters deemed to be civil in nature but disguised as criminals to invoke police powers. A senior …

Babcock University has charged its newly admitted postgraduate students to embrace discipline, integrity, hard work and academic excellence as they begin their programs at the institution. The University mandated during the orientation program organized by the College of Postgraduate Studies to acquaint new students with academic requirements, registration procedures and other guidelines for a successful postgraduate experience. The College Chancellor, …

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned motorists to avoid driving in heavy rain as it expects a combination of sunny, cloudy conditions, thunderstorms and light to moderate rain in some parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday. The agency, in its weather forecast released Sunday, also advised members of the public to take precautions against risks associated with …

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) processed 2,296 Nigerians during the first six days of its special passport intervention program in the UK. The operation was launched to address delays affecting passport applications among Nigerians living in the UK and reduce the backlog of pending applications. The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Deputy Controller of Immigration Akinsola Akinlabi, …