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Post views: 24 By Silvernews A board member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) and CEO of Afasports, Ugo Udezue, has started fulfilling his campaign promises following the qualification of the Coal City Blazers to the premier conference of the Nigerian men’s basketball league. Udezue, the Anambra State born basketball administrator, was elected to the board of the federation …

.…Challenge NMDPRA Approval of Import Permits to Marketers, NNPCL Dangote Oil Refinery has launched a fresh legal action against the Federal Government at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking to invalidate new petrol import licenses granted to oil traders and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. In the lawsuit, the refiner asks the court to cancel import permits issued …

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says he remains fully committed to the team and is determined to return Nigeria to its glory days on the continent. Chelle stated that he has not lost his hunger and desire to succeed with the team despite the enormous pressure that comes with directing the Super Eagles. Super Eagles. The Malian said his …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified four loyalists of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from contesting the House of Representatives primaries scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. The decision was contained in the final list of candidates released by the party and made available to journalists on Friday in Port Harcourt. Among those disqualified are two serving members of …

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his queen, Queen Mariam, have joyfully welcomed the twin princes into the royal house of Oduduwa, palace officials confirmed on Friday. According to Moses Olafare, Director of Media and Public Affairs at Ooni’s Palace, both the mother and babies are in good health after the successful delivery. The arrival of the twins …

Post views: 21 By Silvernews The Imo State Football Association has invited football clubs across the state to register for this year’s State League competition as preparations for the new football season intensify. All interested clubs are expected to complete registration at the FA Secretariat, with organizers anticipating nearly 100 teams for the grassroots …

The British government has said it has no preferred candidate in Nigeria’s 2027 general election, reiterating its commitment to neutrality and support for a credible democratic process. The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever, made this known during a courtesy visit to the Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at Government House, …

By Ayo Kehinde The Nigeria Police Force has stepped up its crackdown on cyber crime and transnational financial fraud with the extradition of a Nigerian cyber fraud suspect, Samuel Ugberease, to the United States of America on charges bordering on online romance scams, wire fraud and money laundering of over $1.5 million. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, …

The Ekiti State Police Command has officially dismissed Sergeant Osayingbemi Temitope following his involvement in an incident associated with illicit drug use. The sacking was confirmed by the state police spokesperson, SP Sunday Abutu, in a statement released on Friday. The officer was captured in a viral video on May 9 in Ikole-Ekiti, displaying erratic behavior allegedly due to consumption …

Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup simply means the team was not good enough to play in the tournament, according to former Super Eagles striker Obinna Nsofor. Speaking on the debate over the quality of the current Super Eagles squad, Nsofor insisted that qualification remains the ultimate test of a team’s level. “If you didn’t qualify for …