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*The danger of making crime a norm Every time I speak of the fact that Nigeria is a crime scene, those who are part of crime and their mercenaries will quickly begin their noise, attacking and blackmailing me. But how do you tell people that those whose integrity, character and behavior should be exemplary and emulated in society have become …

The chief shepherd of the Victory life Bible Church International (VLBC), Abekuta, the Apostle Lawrence Achudume, has officially revealed “Christmas on the Rock”, an annual Christmas songs brand designed to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with greatness and compassion. The 2025 edition, from the theme “The nativity scene and his majesty”, is scheduled for Friday 19 December 2025 in …

Nigeria’s planned introduction of excise tax stamps on alcoholic and soft drinks has sparked opposition from manufacturers, who warn that the measure could increase production costs, worsen inflation and dampen consumer demand at a time when purchasing power is already at record lows. The policy, introduced under the federal government’s excise compliance framework, requires all excisable products to bear tax …

NGO is established to improve life for Nigerian prisoners after serving in correctional centres A non-governmental organization, public awareness on the rights and rehabilitation of vulnerable persons initiative (Par-RPV initiative) has ensured a more post-prison life for inmates in Nigerian correctional entries across the country. The NGO said it will target its satellite on inmates who show ample evidence of …

Emefiele in one of his court appearances The trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, took a new turn on Tuesday as the Ikeja Special Offenses Court was informed that its order for a forensic examination of a central mobile phone in the case has stalled due to procedural disagreements between the parties. Presiding over the …

The trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, on $4.5 billion fraud charges suffered a setback on Tuesday after a heated clash between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the defense team over the forensic examination of a mobile phone tendered as key evidence. At the resumption of hearing before Justice Rahman Oshodi of …

Former Nigerian International Abiodun Obafemi has cautioned that the upcoming semifinal clash between Nigeria and South Africa at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament will not be an easy match. Obafemi, who shared his insights ahead of the crucial encounter, highlighted the improvement seen in the South African team since their loss in the first match of the …

By Victor Osula, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has withheld assent to the Nigeria Institute of Transport Technology (Establishment) Bill, 2025, and the National Library Trust Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2025, citing fiscal inconsistencies and conflicts with existing government policies. In two separate letters read during Tuesday’s plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu said while the bills were well intentioned, some …

Prof. Yakubu says that technology, the excellence of the service remain the golden word of the inac By Raphael Ekpang Abuja (basic reporter) The president of the Independent National Commission (INC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, said that the excellence of technology and service will remain at the center of his operations, ensuring that every Nigerian experience with the electoral organ is …

Post views: 223 Edited by SilverNewsWhen Nasarawa United announced the appointment of Mbwas Mbwas as a technical councilor, many have seen it as a declaration of intent by the club based in Lafia. Determined to reconstruct and compete again at the highest levels, the management turned to a man whose experience and calm authority …