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Although I never studied journalism, formally, I learned long ago that news is about what gets attention, the unusual. Consequently, one of the elementary ways to explain the topic was this contrast: “The dog bites the man”, is nothing new, but “the man bites the dog” is something else. Who would be so banal as a titular: The policeman takes …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Nigerians of a well-organised and transparent national convention, with preparations completed ahead of the major political event. The party has revealed that about 8,453 delegates from Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expected to attend the convention scheduled for March 27 and 28 in Abuja. Speaking at a press …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N21 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Legend Internet, Zichis and Premier Paints, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 200,957.89 points from 200,925.75 points on the previous trading day. After five …

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has formally presented a comprehensive framework for the establishment of the state police to the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, in a move seen as a major push towards decentralization of Nigeria’s policing architecture. The proposal, contained in a 75-page document titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the Establishment, Governance and …

By Victor Osula, Abuja Federal civil servants have stepped up calls for the federal government to implement the 40% peculiar allowance tied to the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, setting a March 31 deadline in a move aimed at accelerating the full implementation of ongoing wage reforms and improving workers’ welfare. The request was conveyed by the Joint National Public Service …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four persons accused of impersonating FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in a large-scale land fraud scheme. The suspects allegedly defrauded a retired senior military officer and other victims of over $150 million under the guise of facilitating land transactions in Abuja. The development was made known in a statement by Lere Olayinka, …

Post views: 312 …supports club structure in 27 LGAs By Silvernews The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, Chief Austin Onyedebelu, has pledged to support the development of grassroots sports as part of efforts to harness youth potential and curb social vices, Wakawaka Sports reports. Onyedebelu gave the assurance when he received a delegation led …

Starting May 1, 2026, recipients of diaspora remittances will no longer collect money sent to them in dollars or other foreign currency, but only in Naira. The apex bank issued a directive on Wednesday asking all International Money Transfer Organizations (IMTOs) to open naira settlement accounts to implement this new order. With this, the operator will then route all remittance …

The Akwa Ibom State Police have arrested Chief Edet, head of Asik Ubofa fishing village in Effiat clan, Mbo Local Government Area, for alleged illegal possession of firearms. A statement from State Police Command spokesperson Timfon John confirmed that intelligence officers swooped on the suspect on March 24, 2026, at around 10:15 am, recovering an AK-47 rifle and two empty …

In early February 2026, I arrived at Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. As I walked out towards the car park, I came across an unusual sight: a massive deployment of security agents – military, police and civil defense – along with traditional dance groups performing a celebratory welcome. Naturally, I assumed that a high-ranking government official or foreign dignitary …