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Post views: 24 By Silvernews As part of efforts to promote mental wellbeing and improve road safety, the Nelo Dreams Foundation, in collaboration with the RiFC Foundation, will host a targeted men’s mental health awareness program for commercial drivers, tricycle operators and motorcyclists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The programme, themed “Lead with your mind, not just …

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said no individual or group has the authority to restrict his movements anywhere in the country, following renewed controversy over his visit to Ibadan, Oyo State, late last year. Gumi, who recently faced public criticism and allegations bordering on attempts to promote the “Islamisation” narrative in some parts of the South West, insisted that …

By Ayo Kehinde The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has said no credible alternative has yet emerged ahead of the 2027 presidential elections, blaming President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, while insisting that no single region, including the North, can independently determine the outcome of Nigeria’s presidential race. The position was expressed by …

Nigeria recorded a substantial improvement in its external trade position during the first quarter of 2026, with the country’s trade surplus almost doubling compared to the same period last year, according to newly released data from the National Bureau of Statistics. Latest figures show that the country posted a trade surplus of N7.55 trillion between January and March 2026, an …

‎The Police Command in Osun State has ordered political parties to suspend planned demonstrations in Oriade Local Government Area to prevent a possible outbreak of violence. This is contained in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, in Osogbo on Tuesday. Ojelabi advised political parties to reschedule demonstrations previously scheduled for Wednesday in the area, …

The federal government says 1,859 Nigerian families in 25 states have accessed a total of $128 billion in home loans under its expanded mortgage intervention program, as part of efforts to address the country’s deep housing deficit. President Bola Tinubu disclosed the development on Tuesday, noting that the beneficiaries obtained long-term mortgages through MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund with a …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has tasked senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to adopt proactive, intelligence-led and adaptive policing measures to address the nation’s evolving security challenges. The allegation was made during the monthly conference with senior strategic officers of the Force, held on Tuesday at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan …

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among the political leaders who agreed to the adoption of rotating presidency in Nigeria following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Senator Akume made this clarification on Tuesday while answering questions at the global press conference …

Post views: 72 Despite the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other challenges witnessed in the Nigerian football space, a Swedish European football expert is very optimistic that the country will return to greatness again, reports www.totorinews.com. Hakim Abu-Rejeili firmly believes that Nigeria will never lack football talent, but what is …

Tension has escalated in Ogun State political circles following allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifo Local Government stormed the residence of elder statesman, Chief Joju Fadairo, in an alleged attempt to force him to withdraw his support to PDP chief, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu. In a statement released on Tuesday, …