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Many people claim that government officials in Nigeria brandish metal shields to protect themselves from justice after willfully breaking the law. Proponents of this thought process insist that there is always an escape route for government officials after committing illegal acts. He officially upholds the oft-quoted mantra “above the law.” While laws enacted by the government protect government officials and …

The Nigerian stock market closed lower on Wednesday, wiping $801 billion from investors’ wealth as renewed profit-taking ended a three-session winning streak.. The decline followed selling pressure in several large- and mid-cap stocks, including Nestlé Nigeria, BUA Foods, Mecure Industries, International Energy Insurance and UAC of Nigeria. At the close of trading, the market capitalization of the Nigerian Stock Exchange …

Post views: 61 By Silvernews Preparations have concluded for the 2026 Iri-Ji Mbaise Festival, the annual New Yam celebration of the Mbaise people, scheduled for 15 August 2026 at Oke Ovoro Secondary School, Uvuru, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of ​​Imo State. Addressing journalists at a media briefing, Chairman of the organizing committee, Steve Onu, said the committee had …

…The NDLEA accuses three Mexicans and seven Nigerians of running an illicit drug factory …The Agency warns that international cartels are moving operations into the forests of the Southwest Daud Olatunji A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday conducted an inspection of an alleged clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State as the trial continued of three Mexican nationals …

US President Donald Trump has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive leadership “on behalf of the Nigerian people”. In a letter to President Tinubu, President Trump applauded Tinubu’s determination “in addressing the problems facing Nigeria, particularly the violence affecting Christian communities.” According to Trump: “It is a true honor to stand with you in the fight against these …

Post views: 29 By Ohis Asein As Team Nigeria begins its campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), Eng. Chukwudi Dimkpa, wished the nation’s athletes and officials a memorable, injury-free and successful outing. In his goodwill message, Eng. Dimkpa prayed for God’s protection on every member of Team Nigeria during …

Professor Bart Nnaji’s book Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The capacious Enugu International Conference Center was filled to the brim on Friday, July 17, when Prof Bart Nnaji’s birthday symposium, ‘Powering Tomorrow: 70 Years of Engineering the Common Good’, took pride of place. It was impressive to see the crème de la crème of Nigeria assembled and taking charge with remarkable ease. …

Leaders and residents of Ijemo community in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of ​​Ogun State have endorsed the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaja Lateefah Sowunmi-Kolapo, while at the same time supporting the party’s governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement came at a reception organized in honor of Sowunmi-Kolapo, where …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained the monetary policy rate (MPR), the country’s benchmark interest rate, at 26.5%. The decision was announced at the end of the 306th meeting of the Committee, held in Abuja on 20 and 21 July 2026. All 11 members of the Committee attended …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu warmly celebrates Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected and second female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her achievement as a watershed moment in the legal profession and a triumph for merit, excellence and gender inclusion. President Tinubu notes that Ms. Badejo-Okusanya’s remarkable career, characterized by integrity, professionalism …