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…Calls for collective responsibility and inclusive governance A leading aspirant in the Ogun State governorship race in 2027, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has called for unity, courage and collective responsibility among residents of the state as they celebrate this year’s Lisabi Day. In a goodwill message to the people of Ogun State, Obasanjo said the annual celebration remains a powerful reminder …

The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) protracted internal crisis has taken a dramatic turn, as failed attempts at reconciliation between party leaders have pushed rival factions into a climactic legal clash in Nigeria’s Supreme Court. The latest escalation follows the failure of high-level peace talks involving key stakeholders, prompting a faction aligned with Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, and led by …

Leading politician and philanthropist, Peter Obi, has extended financial support totaling $20 million to the College of Nursing Sciences, Mbano, Imo State. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential favorite, who had previously donated $10 million to the College, made another donation of $10 million during his return visit on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Speaking during Obi’s visit on Thursday, the …

Investors lost N157 billion as equity market capitalization reduced slightly. The market strengthened in two of the five trading sessions as equity capitalization fell to N128.9 trillion from N129.1 trillion recorded last week. The All-Share Index (ASI) depreciated by 0.12% closing the week at 200,913.06 points from 201,156.86 points recorded in the previous week. The Nigerian equity market started the …

Post views: 18 By Silvernews Former Nigerian national team basketball player and sports entrepreneur Kelechi Anuna proposed to Olympic gold medalist Chiaka Ogbogu in Milan, marking the union of two Nigerian-American athletes with illustrious global careers and a shared commitment to making an impact beyond sports. The proposal, which took place on March 11, 2026, took place in Milan, …

…Tracka seeks urgent disclosure under the FOI Act … complains about the lack of reliable population data since 2006 Daud Olatunji A civic accountability group, Tracka, has expressed outrage over the alleged spending of $129.5 billion on Nigeria’s suspended 2023 national population census, describing the situation as a grave breach of public trust in the absence of published results. The …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El Rufai, on the loss of his beloved mother, Hajiya Umma, who died today in Cairo, after an illness. President Tinubu described the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family as a mother who lived an extraordinary life and raised children and grandchildren who …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N29 billion at the close of trading on Friday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares such as Legend Internet, Zichis and MC Nichols, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 200,913.06 point of 200,957.89 points recorded on the previous day. After five hours …

The University of Lagos Governing Council (UNILAG) has promoted a veteran journalist and former editor of several Nigerian newspapers and magazines, Dr. Tayo Popoola, to the rank of Full Professor in the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos. According to the official University newsletter, Campus News, vol. 019, issued on Friday, Popoola was promoted from the rank of Associate …

Post views: 34 Phinan Ozonweke, former Heartland of Owerri defender and now head coach of Edel FC, Awka, says he is “grateful” to the fans and supporters of the club for their all-out support for the club, Silvernews.com reports. Ozonweke, also a former Rangers International wing-back, spoke after his team secured a 2-1 victory against Abia Comets in a …