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Post views: 312 …supports club structure in 27 LGAs By Silvernews The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, Chief Austin Onyedebelu, has pledged to support the development of grassroots sports as part of efforts to harness youth potential and curb social vices, Wakawaka Sports reports. Onyedebelu gave the assurance when he received a delegation led …

The Akwa Ibom State Police have arrested Chief Edet, head of Asik Ubofa fishing village in Effiat clan, Mbo Local Government Area, for alleged illegal possession of firearms. A statement from State Police Command spokesperson Timfon John confirmed that intelligence officers swooped on the suspect on March 24, 2026, at around 10:15 am, recovering an AK-47 rifle and two empty …

In early February 2026, I arrived at Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. As I walked out towards the car park, I came across an unusual sight: a massive deployment of security agents – military, police and civil defense – along with traditional dance groups performing a celebratory welcome. Naturally, I assumed that a high-ranking government official or foreign dignitary …

The first week of Showtime Bowl Series In what can only be described as a demolition, the Knights crushed the Rivers Alphas 54-0, sending shock waves throughout the league and catapulting themselves from seventh to first place in one of the most dramatic opening day rises in Showtime history. It was a performance based on total dominance: unstoppable offense, impenetrable …

Trinity University (TU), Lagos, has admitted 715 new students for the 2025/2026 academic session. During the eighth matriculation ceremony of the university on Wednesday, Pastor Samuel Olatunji, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the university, charged the newly admitted students with skills, values ​​and competencies. Olatunji said the institute will equip newly admitted students with the right …

Post views: 49 By Silvernews The Imo State Football Association (Imo FA) has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Alhaji Sani Zubairu, President of the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NFRA), who reportedly died on Tuesday morning. Described as a disciplined and highly respected football technocrat, Zubairu has been widely credited with raising the standard of refereeing in Nigerian …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to bridging the digital divide in disadvantaged communities, with a particular focus on Plateau State. This was revealed by Mrs. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management of the NCC, during a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang at Government House, Jos on Monday. Speaking on behalf of the Commission, Ms …

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has expressed his disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking to Brila.net, Ighalo cited poor preparation as the main reason behind the team’s failure. Ighalo, who played for Nigeria in the 2018 tournament, insists the Super Eagles were sabotaged and the outcome was inevitable. “The World Cup is …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to Aisha Achimugu’s Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, ruling that the funds had not been proven to have been legitimately acquired. Judge Emeka Nwite, who handed down the sentence, accepted the request for final confiscation presented by the Economic …

The Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Wednesday, made an order for final forfeiture of the sum of $13 million to the Federal Government linked to industrialist, Aisha Achimugu, and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, ordered that the funds traced, found and recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission …