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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 …

Trinity University (TU), Lagos, has admitted 715 new students for the 2025/2026 academic session. During the eighth matriculation ceremony of the university on Wednesday, Pastor Samuel Olatunji, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the university, charged the newly admitted students with skills, values ​​and competencies. Olatunji said the institute will equip newly admitted students with the right …

Post views: 49 By Silvernews The Imo State Football Association (Imo FA) has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Alhaji Sani Zubairu, President of the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NFRA), who reportedly died on Tuesday morning. Described as a disciplined and highly respected football technocrat, Zubairu has been widely credited with raising the standard of refereeing in Nigerian …

Dangote refinery managing director David Bird has expressed concern over a substantial shortfall in crude oil allocations under the federal government’s Crude-for-Naira initiative, highlighting operational challenges and potential implications for domestic fuel supply. During an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, Bird revealed that the refinery currently receives only five loads per month, significantly below the targeted 13 to 15 …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to bridging the digital divide in disadvantaged communities, with a particular focus on Plateau State. This was revealed by Mrs. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management of the NCC, during a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang at Government House, Jos on Monday. Speaking on behalf of the Commission, Ms …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to Aisha Achimugu’s Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, ruling that the funds had not been proven to have been legitimately acquired. Judge Emeka Nwite, who handed down the sentence, accepted the request for final confiscation presented by the Economic …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N141 billion at the close of trading on Wednesday. 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 200,925.75 points from 200,705.88 points on the previous trading day. After five …

The Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Wednesday, made an order for final forfeiture of the sum of $13 million to the Federal Government linked to industrialist, Aisha Achimugu, and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, ordered that the funds traced, found and recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission …

Post views: 43 By Silvernews Presidents of Nationwide League One (NLO) clubs have formally appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to include direct club representation in its Congress as part of the ongoing statute amendment process. In a letter dated March 24, 2026 and addressed to the Chairman of the Nigerian Football Federation Statute Amendment Committee, the group, …