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By Ayo Kehinde According to the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89% year-on-year in real terms in the first quarter of 2026, signaling a stronger economic performance compared to the 3.13% growth recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The report, released on Monday, shows that the nation’s …

The federal government has declared Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays to allow Muslims to celebrate Eid-El-Kabir This is according to a statement released on Monday in Abuja by the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani. According to Ajani, the announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. …

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Qawiyu Oloyede for allegedly circulating a fabricated video of a bandit attack on social media, in what authorities claim was an attempt to cause public panic and attract attention online. The suspect, a tailor residing on Sokoto Road in Atan-Ota, was arrested after the video, which falsely portrayed an …

By Ayo Kehinde The federal government has admitted it does not have detailed documents identifying local Nigerian contractors, subcontractors and other beneficiaries involved in the $460 million Abuja CCTV security project, prompting fresh calls for full disclosure and accountability from the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The disclosure is contained in a letter from the Federal Ministry of Finance …

*Provides a strategic framework and international network for success at the Commonwealth University Leaders’ Conference Professor Anthony Kila, Director of the Commonwealth Institute and Professor of Strategy and Development, has urged Nigerian universities to aggressively pursue the recruitment of international students in Commonwealth countries, describing global education as one of the most strategic and underutilized opportunities for revenue and influence …

Post views: 41 By Silvernews Rangers International FC on Sunday dashed the hopes of football fans in Rivers State after clinching a dramatic Nigeria Premier Football League title in one of the most thrilling finishes in the league’s recent history. The Flying Antelopes secured the championship for the ninth time despite heavy pressure from title rivals Rivers United FC, …

Under the blazing lights of Showtime Arena, Meadow Hall, Lekki, the Showtime Bowl Series What was expected to be a tense battle for survival quickly turned into a showcase of elite football and championship ambition as three teams sent powerful messages to the rest of the league. Read also: NPFL shock: Remo stars confirm relegation after painful collapse of 2025/26 …

A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Hazeem Gbolarumi, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections, following a landslide victory in the party’s primary elections held in the 33 local government areas of the state. Gbolarumi polled a total of 3,615 votes to defeat his sole …

By Saleh Perkush The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, has warned residents of the North-East to remain vigilant ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Kabir celebrations, revealing that remnants of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province are planning possible attacks during the festive period. The military, however, assured citizens that extensive security measures had already been …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has accused the federal government of failing to fully comply with a Federal High Court ruling ordering the disclosure of details relating to Abuja’s controversial $460 million CCTV project, saying authorities have admitted they do not have detailed records of local contractors who benefited from the project. The human rights group revealed this …