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By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri The MP, representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency in Borno State, Hon. Usman Midala Balami has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Accord Party, insisting that his decision became necessary after consulting stakeholders and numerous supporters to pursue his legislative initiatives covering education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, skills acquisition, technology, research, security, constitutional reform and …

Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has authorized the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and other institutions he attends to release his academic records to persons who make legitimate requests. Obi gave the approval through a statement released on Tuesday by his media aide, Valentine Obienyem. The move comes amid renewed public discussion about the academic qualifications of …

Post views: 23 By Silvernews The National Association of Professional Footballers of Nigeria (NANPF) has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of deliberately blocking its General Secretary, Comrade Austin Popo, from meeting visiting FIFA and CAF delegations. In a statement released by its communications directorate, the NANPF, which describes itself as the only recognized players’ union representing professional footballers …

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye has appointed veteran sports journalist and former President of the Nigerian National League (NNL), Chief George Aluo, Media Consultant to the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development. The appointment forms part of the Office’s ongoing efforts to strengthen …

By Chief Abiodun Oladimeji Lasile The theme, “Building a Better Egba Ogboni: Prospects and Challenges,” is particularly important at a time when our society is confronted by declining moral values, family disputes, communal conflicts, youth restiveness, distrust of institutions and an increasing disconnection between the younger generation and the ethical foundations of our culture. The question before us is therefore …

By Ayo Kehinde Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE on Monday opened its initial public offering (IPO) of N2.15 trillion, allowing Nigerian and other eligible investors to acquire shares in Africa’s largest refinery. The offering comprises 4.1 billion new ordinary shares priced at N525 each, according to a statement released by the company on Sunday. The minimum subscription is 10 …

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has reportedly warned officers of the Force Intelligence Department (FID) and other police formations against encouraging forum shopping by the complainants, The police chief also reportedly warned law enforcement officials and men against meddling in matters deemed to be civil in nature but disguised as criminals to invoke police powers. A senior …

Babcock University has charged its newly admitted postgraduate students to embrace discipline, integrity, hard work and academic excellence as they begin their programs at the institution. The University mandated during the orientation program organized by the College of Postgraduate Studies to acquaint new students with academic requirements, registration procedures and other guidelines for a successful postgraduate experience. The College Chancellor, …

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned motorists to avoid driving in heavy rain as it expects a combination of sunny, cloudy conditions, thunderstorms and light to moderate rain in some parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday. The agency, in its weather forecast released Sunday, also advised members of the public to take precautions against risks associated with …

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) processed 2,296 Nigerians during the first six days of its special passport intervention program in the UK. The operation was launched to address delays affecting passport applications among Nigerians living in the UK and reduce the backlog of pending applications. The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Deputy Controller of Immigration Akinsola Akinlabi, …