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A former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC).This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists in Makurdi on Sunday.Until his resignation, Andoakaa was one of the leading governorship aspirants of the APC in Benue State.The former minister, who said his …

The World Bank said conflict in the Middle East is affecting shipping routes as costs are rising and supply risks spilling over from energy to fertilizer and other critical agricultural inputs. In a statement on its website, the global bank said several countries had mobilized as the attacks intensified. According to the Washington-based lender, it is working with governments, the …

Post views: 33 By Silvernews Coach Bright Ozabegbe, Technical Adviser of Ikorodu City FC, has attributed his steady rise in football to years of grassroots coaching and a formative playing career, underscoring the importance of early development structures in shaping his path. In an interview with Wakawaka Sports, the young tactician recounted his coaching beginnings with the Peter Rufia …

Investors in the Nigerian Capita market lost N157 billion at the close of trading last week. This follows a decline in equity capitalization to N128.9 trillion from the previous N129.1 trillion recorded by the stock exchange in the previous week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) depreciated by 0.12% and closed the week at 200,913.06 points from 201,156.86 points recorded in …

… The crisis of out-of-school children in Nigeria, numbering 18.5 million, is worsening …. Analysts warn of the consequences of security and poverty Daud Olatunji Imo, Ogun and Rivers states have emerged as the worst offenders among the 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory which have failed to access a total of ₦97.88 billion in basic education funds, compounding …

During the special prayer session at the National Mosque, Abuja, which attracted governors, ministers, politicians and worshipers from across the country, the Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, together with other eminent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars, prayed for Allah’s guidance, wisdom, good health and strength for President Bola Tinubuas who directs the affairs of the …

A governorship hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Laja Adeoye, has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will lose control of the state in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview in Lagos, Adeoye said many residents were increasingly dissatisfied with governance under the APC and were ready for political change. The real estate …

Post views: 23 The Niger Tornadoes produced a decisive late performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Wikki Tourists in their matchday 32 match of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna. After a hotly contested first half, the breakthrough came in the closing stages, with Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai converting from the spot before …

The Rivers State Government has told the High Court sitting in Port Harcourt that over $302 billion was spent during the six-month administration of the former Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), between March and August 2025. The disclosure was contained in a counter-affidavit filed with the court in response to a freedom of information lawsuit brought by the …

The National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing him as a strategic leader with an unwavering commitment to nation building. According to Yilwatda’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Sunday “the occasion is not only a moment of celebration for …