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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Ebonyi State has renewed its call for justice in the killing of Nnenna Onu, a 35-year-old woman allegedly killed in a family inheritance dispute. The incident, which occurred in December 2021 in Amagu, Anike community in Onicha Local Government Area, reportedly involved relatives opposed to her claim to her late father’s property. According …

Nigeria’s small and medium-sized businesses are grappling with a massive $48 trillion financing gap, amid concerns that recent banking reforms have not yet translated into significant credit to the manufacturing sector, a new report has revealed. The Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) sounded the alarm in a policy brief on Sunday, saying that despite improvements in the …

By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. The decision is to provide an enabling environment for any council member wishing to contest elective positions in the upcoming general election. This was made known on Monday in a press release signed by the Secretary to …

Former National Vice President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has described the recognition of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike-led faction of the party by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as “the biggest joke of the year”.In a statement on Monday, George reiterated his earlier position that “Wike and some characters with him were expelled in …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejected claims that he will retire from active politics, describing reports as “false, misleading and politically motivated”. In a statement released on Monday through his media aide Paul Ibe, the former presidential candidate said rumors circulating on social media about his alleged decision to step aside after a meeting with African Democratic Congress stakeholders …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N276 billion at the close of trading on Monday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares such as Secure Electronics, May and Baker and Legend Internet, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 200,484.43 points from 200,913.06 points on the previous trading day. After …

By Ayo Kehinde With just hours to go before the March 31st deadline, many Nigerian taxpayers are still uncertain about how to file their personal tax return and comply with the legal requirements. Under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, every individual earning income in the country is required to file an annual tax return covering the previous year’s earnings. In …

Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, on Monday formally aligned himself with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move described as a defining moment for opposition politics in the northwestern state.ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark received Kwankwaso along with supporters at his residence on Monday.Mark stressed that Kwankwaso’s defection was more than a political realignment, …

Post views: 356 By Silvernews The President of the Imo State Basketball Association, Hon. Johnbosco Ekezie Okeahialam, has congratulated the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Musa Kida, and basketball stakeholders across the country following the recent FIBA ​​verdict on the Kida administration. Reacting to this development, Okeahialam, who closely followed the electoral process that brought Kida into office …

Civil society organizations have raised fresh concerns over the failure to use millions of dollars recovered from former public officials, warning that delays in disbursing the funds could erode public confidence in Nigeria’s fight against corruption. The groups said about $50 million linked to former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and $954,000 recovered from former Bayelsa State governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, …