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*PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES THE RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN OYO STATE AND CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF A KIDNAPPED TEACHER* President Bola Tinubu has condemned as barbaric the alleged killing of one of the abducted teachers from Esiele community in Oyo State, while rescue operations are underway. Bandits invaded Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State on Friday. …

Post views: 35 By Silvernews Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, has endorsed Anambra State Football Federation President, Chikelue Iloenyosi, for the position of South East representative on the board of directors of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Kanu, a two-time African Footballer of the Year and president of Enyimba International FC, said Iloenyosi possesses the experience, leadership qualities …

Zainab Abioye Confusion and tension gripped the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State on Saturday following the exclusion of the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, from the list of cleared aspirants for the Ogun West senatorial primaries. The incident, which occurred a few hours before the exercise, sparked outrage among party faithful and increased concerns about the internal cohesion of the …

‎ The Muslim Rights Concern organisation, MURIC, has adopted the attitude of officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) who prevented one of the wives of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, from giving food to her husband while he was in their custody. El-Rufai’s son, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai also confirmed the allegation. ‎Reacting to this development, …

Saudi authorities announced the completion of extensive preparations for the Hajj season, employing 22,000 workers and 88,000 waste units. The implementation also includes smart technologies and operational systems aimed at improving safety, cleanliness and services for pilgrims at holy sites. The preparations are part of an integrated operational plan overseen by multiple Saudi entities to enhance the experience of pilgrims …

He National Sports Commission (NSC) congratulated Team Nigeria’s weightlifting contingent following an outstanding performance at the 2026 African Senior Weightlifting Championships in Ismailia, Egypt, where the country claimed a remarkable total of 29 medals. Nigeria concluded the continental championship with an impressive haul of 14 gold, 13 silver and 2 bronze medals, further underlining the country’s growing dominance in African …

Post views: 26 John Idoga scored a game-high 23 points to lead six-time champions Rivers Hoopers to a resounding 84-58 victory over Hoops & Read in the opening round of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) on Sunday. The encounter at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, was the first competitive outing for the KingsMen since their narrow defeat …

The Federal Commissioner representing Ogun State at the Fiscal and Revenue Mobilization Allocation Commission, Akeem Amosun, on Sunday intensified mobilization for the senatorial primaries of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun Central, urging party members to support Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu. Amosun, who addressed party faithful at his residence, AK City, Abeokuta, called on APC members across the senatorial district …

One of Nigeria’s main political groups, the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has justified the loans from President Bola Tinubu’s administration by arguing that it is the most realistic way to close the country’s huge infrastructure gap. In a policy statement signed by its president, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, the think tank argued that Nigeria’s infrastructure challenges were too large …

Former Executive Vice President of the National Science and Engineering Infrastructure Agency (NASENI), Professor Mohammed Sani Haruna, on Sunday called on party faithful, political supporters and residents of Nasarawa State to elect him as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during Thursday’s gubernatorial primary elections in the state. Haruna made the appeal during the Northern Zone Mega …