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Post views: 27 By Silvernews Coal City Blazers coach, Chiedozi Nwoye, has expressed optimism ahead of his team’s debut season in the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) season. The Nigerian basketball tactician reflected on the club’s preparations following the official start of the 2026 NPBL season,which was tipped off on May 16th after a previously scheduled date of …

The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria has condemned the recent abduction of students in parts of Oyo and Borno states, describing the incidents as a disturbing reflection of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and a direct threat to the country’s education system. The incidents concerned reportedly occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Ahoro Esinele in Orire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo …

By Ayo Kehinde The Option A4 voting system adopted yesterday for the conduct of the House of Representatives race in Imo State led to the defeat of four incumbent members of the House during the All Progressives Congress primaries held in Imo State on Saturday ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Hope Uzodinma had proposed the option for the …

The Presidency rejected what it described as unnecessary controversy over the alleged killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok or Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, was reportedly neutralized during a recent joint military operation involving Nigerian and US forces. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and …

Super Falcons stars Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo have expressed their excitement after helping AS Roma Women win the Serie A Femminile title. READ ALSO: Solomon Alegu dominates -58kg category at NTF National Open Trials The Nigerian duo made history by becoming the first Nigerian internationals from the same club to lift the Italian top-flight women’s league title together. Roma …

Leadership today is a strange and unforgiving place. The patience and goodwill that some leaders once enjoyed have all but evaporated. Optimism at the start of a term quickly runs into resistance, and before long every leader finds himself caught between expectations and reality. Few examples illustrate this tension more clearly than the parallel journeys of Liverpool manager Arne Slot …

By Ayo Kehinde After 28 years as a member of the House of Representatives representing the Bomodi/Patani federal constituency, Hon. Nicholas Mutu lost his bid to secure a return ticket during the APC primaries held in Delta State on Saturday. The Honorable Sir Okenmor Fidelis Tilije, the returning officer who announced Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Basil Okolobaowei Ganagana was the winner. …

Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election unopposed. After his victorious exit, he thanked the faithful and party members for their full support. Obasa, while making remarks after the election to Ward E Oyewole Primary Agege, thanked stakeholders and party members for giving him …

Celtic won the league title on the final day of the season after defeating Heart of Midlothian 3-1 in a dramatic match. Before the match, Celtic needed a win to secure the title, while Hearts only needed a draw to become champions. Hearts looked set to frustrate Celtic after taking the lead in the 43rd minute when Lawrence Shankland headed …

Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Ogun State Police Command have neutralized two suspected kidnappers and arrested a suspected kingpin, Seriki Mohammed Abdullahi, and another gang member, Mohammed Bello, during a coordinated intelligence-led operation that also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition and ₦1.5 million believed to be ransom proceeds. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, …