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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Nigeria’s economic reforms over the past three years. In a statement issued on Tuesday following the conclusion of the Executive Council’s 2026 Article IV Consultation with Nigeria, the Bretton Wood institutions noted that reforms undertaken by the current administration had strengthened macroeconomic stability and increased the country’s resilience. However, the report warns that …

By Ayo Kehinde The Joint Health Sector Trade Unions (JOHESU) have threatened to take fresh industrial action over the Federal Government’s failure to implement the long-awaited Adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), a development that could trigger another disruption in the Nigerian healthcare sector. The warning was made by JOHESU National President and President of the Medical and …

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, arrived at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado-Ekiti, on a one-day working visit to the State. The Vice President arrived aboard a Presidential aircraft with registration number 5N-FGW at exactly 10.24am and was received by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, his Ondo State counterpart, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade …

Post views: 79 By Silvernews Sir Stanley Sunny Nganya has emerged as the new president of Standard Tennis Club (STDC) Owerri after defeating Sir Ugochukwu Nwaogwugwu in the club’s presidential election held at the club’s headquarters in Owerri on Sunday. Nganya secured 63 votes to overtake Nwaogwugwu, who garnered 27 votes in an election that attracted considerable interest from …

Suspected armed bandits have killed two Nigerian Army soldiers in a violent ambush along the Mowe-Ibafo axis of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of ​​Ogun State, in the early hours of Monday. The attackers reportedly opened fire on military personnel in what eyewitnesses described as a sudden and coordinated assault, leaving two soldiers dead at the scene. While details of the …

By Ayo Kehinde Public outrage has continued to grow over allegations of illegal detention, extortion and human rights violations involving operatives of the Octopus Unit, C4i, Mile 2, Diobu, Port Harcourt, as the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations. The controversy follows allegations circulating on social media that an unnamed individual …

Post views: 53 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra Chapter and Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA) have resolved their differences and agreed to work together in the interest of football and sports in general in the State. The two bodies adopted the resolution after a crucial exclusive meeting between the leadership of SWAN led by Chimezie Anaso, …

The Yayi Diaspora Movement (YDM) has commended Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola for what it described as “impactful representation” as he marked his three years in the National Assembly, disclosing that no fewer than 53 projects facilitated by the lawmaker will be pressed into service in Ogun State. In a statement released on Tuesday, the group said the projects, spread across …

By Ayo Kehinde The Oyo State Government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow allegedly used as a hideout by suspects linked to the kidnapping of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former Energy Minister, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons. The demolished property was located in Lako community along Aiyegun-Anaye Road area of ​​Ibadan, the Oyo State …

Post views: 20 By Silvernews While Barr. Uche Onyeagocha continues to receive accolades for his dramatic intervention during the 2019 Imo State governorship electoral collation process, many believe that the full story of how democracy was defended in the state cannot be told without acknowledging a determined group of young volunteers who worked behind the scenes to protect the …