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The Lagos State Government has called for greater community awareness, counseling and improved access to health services as part of efforts to reduce maternal deaths in the state. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlendemade the appeal Monday during a memorial and advocacy meeting held in Lagos address preventable maternal deaths linked to unsafe maternal health practices. The …

Post views: 17 By Silvernews The establishment of the Barrister Emma Njoku Youth Foundation has been described as a timely response to the growing need for sustainable development and youth empowerment in Imo State. The foundation, established by Barr. Emma Njoku is expected to create new opportunities for youths in Mbaise, Imo State and beyond by providing platforms for …

Ayomide Awe A former Chief of Staff to the Ogun State Governor and consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, Dr. Toyin Taiwo, has described the governorship ambition of the suspended APC chieftain, Abayomi Hunye, as a political strategy aimed at strengthening his bargaining position within the party. Taiwo, who spoke during an interview on …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Ten members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, abducted by suspected kidnappers have been rescued from Egume forest, Ofu Local Government Area of ​​Kogi State. The victims were rescued in a joint operation involving the police, army, Department of State Services (DSS) and other security and auxiliary forces. The 10 were among 15 corps members …

NISO Blames Transmission Outages for Changes in Power Allocation – Core Reporters NISO blames transmission outages on changes in power allocation Goodness Ekpang Abuja (Core Reporters) – The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed recent changes in power allocations to distribution companies (DisCos) serving the Lagos, Abuja and Northern corridors to multiple transmission line outages that have affected available …

A commission of inquiry set up to investigate Nigeria’s recent poor performance in international football has alleged that some officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have interfered in player selection and coaching appointments involving the country’s national teams. The president of the committee, Fanny Amunhe revealed it on Monday in Abuja presenting the findings of the panel report. Amun …

Edo State young winger Afekhuai Wonders Arepita has officially started a new chapter in his football journey after registering with Buruj Sports Academy. Wonders arrived at the academy with his mother, who was present to support her son as he took this important step in his football and academic development. Read also: NFF reform: ‘Time for a new look’: Shehu …

Post views: 9 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has congratulated Comrade Isaiah Kemje Benjamin on his re-election as the National President of the association following the successful conclusion of the 2026 Triennial National Congress of SWAN Delegates in Kaduna.The chapter also congratulated Ikemefuna Asika on his elevation as the South East Zone Vice President …

Daud Olatunji Security personnel at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have arrested a woman, Mrs. Iyabo Sowunmi, for allegedly attempting to smuggle substances suspected to be a psychoactive drug into the facility. Sowunmi was reportedly arrested at around 1.33pm on Friday, August 28, 2026, during a routine screening at the entrance to the detention center. The …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has continued his engagement with critical stakeholders and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, as part of efforts to strengthen unity within the party and build a common front ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Governor on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to Prince …