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Post views: 20 BY OHIS ASEIN Brown Ideye is a name that still commands respect in Nigerian football circles, not only for what he achieved on the pitch, but how he continued to remain relevant even after playing at the highest level. Born in Lagos but with strong roots in Uhonmora, Ora, Edo State, Ideye rose from humble beginnings …

The Federal University of Technology, Ilaro, Ogun State, on Wednesday conferred honorary scholarship awards on Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja and UK-based entrepreneur, Sotayo Olugbenga Sonuga, in recognition. of their contribution to leadership, education and social …

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 percent in March. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report March 2026, released on Wednesday in Abuja. The agency stated that the general inflation rate in March showed an increase of 0.32 percent compared to the general inflation rate in February of 15.06 …

By Ayo Kehinde Nigeria is on the brink of a full-blown national crisis, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has warned, declaring that the country’s spiraling insecurity has effectively reached a “state of war” and calling for an immediate shift to war-like measures to prevent further national collapse. The stark warning was contained in a statement issued after the 38th meeting …

Grand Cape Mount County, April 15, 2026 — Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) says it has taken note of growing public debate following the recent visit of Vice President Jeremiah Koung to the company’s operations in Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, the management of BMMC said discussions held during the visit covered …

In the mangrove-lined streams and bustling markets of the Niger Delta, the scent of crude oil has long defined daily life. For decades, the region’s nine states – Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, Rivers and Abia – have fueled Nigeria’s economy through vast hydrocarbon reserves. Yet for many residents, that black gold has brought more curses …

Post views: 19 By Silvernews The Mbaise Council of Ndi Ezeji has announced the emergence of a new President General, Chief (Comrade) Ezeji Nwajere Linus Enyinnia, KSM, Okwu-Udo I of Okpofe. Enyinnia, a retired Director of Primary Health Services in Imo State, brings with him extensive administrative and leadership experience to his new role. He previously served as the …

A former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, on Tuesday drew laughter from delegates at the national convention of the African Democratic Congress in Abuja after he mistakenly referred to his former party while addressing attendees. Oyegun, who defected from the APC to the ADC in 2025, had just started his speech when he exclaimed “APC” before …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N2.28 trillion at the close of trading on Wednesday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Airtel Africa, Aradel and ETI, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 209,317.41 points from 205,913.93 points the previous day. After five hours of trading …

From afar, or a reasonable distance, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, projects the image of a reasonable and successful man. He presents himself as an accomplished legal luminary, a renowned academician and a distinguished citizen by any stretch of the imagination. He is also a Senior Lawyer of Nigeria (SAN). His slow and …