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By Ayo Kehinde The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has stepped up efforts to prevent Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed from defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move that highlights growing political realignments, triggered by recent high-profile defections across the country. The move comes amid growing momentum for the ADC, following the recent entry of former Kano …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the successful conclusion of the banking sector recapitalization program launched in March 2024. This is made known in a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, jointly signed by Dr. Olubukola Akinwunmi, Director of Banking Supervision and Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department of the CBN. In the statement, the apex …

The Ketu Intelligentsia Forum has endorsed a former governorship candidate, Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, as its preferred choice for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. The group, in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Wednesday, said the approval followed what it described as a “thorough deliberative process” involving community leaders, youth groups and …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja As part of preparations for the October 17 local government elections in Kogi, the Independent State Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), on Wednesday, convened a meeting of the Inter-Agency Advisory Committee on Election Security to discuss the way forward for the unsuccessful polls. Present at the meeting which held at the office of the Kogi State Commissioner of …

Adeleye Falade has officially taken over as CEO and CEO of NLNG.He assumed office on Wednesday at the company’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, succeeding Philip Mshelbila, who was recently appointed as secretary general of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Falade has nearly three decades of experience in the global oil and gas industry, with extensive leadership exposure across the …

The assistant coach of the Kano state football team, Auwal Ibrahim, made a deep and emotional appeal for support from the government, because the players do not want to continue begging for money on the streets. READ ALSO: Iwobi’s red card and Uzoho’s injury highlight Super Eagles’ night of mistakes in 2-2 draw with Jordan The physically challenged coach made …

Post views: 18 By Silvernews The Imo State Council of Football Referees has congratulated Sir Kelechi Mejuobi on his elevation as President of the Nigerian Football Referees Association (NFRA), describing it as a landmark achievement in the history of refereeing in the country. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Nwaegbe Uchechukwu, the Council said Mejuobi’s elevation, ratified …

The Ogun State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for the ongoing road infrastructure projects, particularly the rehabilitation of the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, describing it as a significant boost to safe transportation and sustainable development. The group, however, urged the governor to urgently extend similar interventions to other deteriorating roads within Abeokuta and its environs to …

By Ayo Kehinde US President Donald Trump has urged countries affected by fuel shortages linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz to take full responsibility for their own energy security, declaring that the US will no longer act as a guarantor of global fuel stability. In a strongly worded message posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump addressed nations …

Kennedy Boboye has denied allegations of verbally abusing and intimidating match officials following Bendel Insurance’s 2-2 draw against Plateau United, resulting in a heavy penalty from the League. In an interview with Brila.net, Boboye insisted his interaction with the referee was limited to a question about a controversial late decision. Retracting the incident, Boboye explained that his behavior could not …