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By Victor Osula, Abuja The South East Development Commission (SEDC) came under intense Senate scrutiny on Tuesday after lawmakers questioned financial records showing the agency spent 153 million naira on rent for a one-room liaison office in Abuja and listed another 2.5 billion naira as “implicit expenditure” without adequate explanation. The Senate Committee on the Southeast Development Commission, chaired by …

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned to July 9 for hearing a suit filed against Senator Iyabo Obasanjo and others over an Abuja property. The case, which was before Justice Mohammed Umar as of March 30, had now been reassigned to Justice Inyang Ekwo, who had previously heard the case. The matter, which figured eighth in the …

Post views: 24 By Silvernews As part of efforts to promote mental wellbeing and improve road safety, the Nelo Dreams Foundation, in collaboration with the RiFC Foundation, will host a targeted men’s mental health awareness program for commercial drivers, tricycle operators and motorcyclists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The programme, themed “Lead with your mind, not just …

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said no individual or group has the authority to restrict his movements anywhere in the country, following renewed controversy over his visit to Ibadan, Oyo State, late last year. Gumi, who recently faced public criticism and allegations bordering on attempts to promote the “Islamisation” narrative in some parts of the South West, insisted that …

By Ayo Kehinde The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has said no credible alternative has yet emerged ahead of the 2027 presidential elections, blaming President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, while insisting that no single region, including the North, can independently determine the outcome of Nigeria’s presidential race. The position was expressed by …

Chidiebere Nwobodo’s header after a corner kick. Rangers won the NPFL, 2-1 over Ikorodu City, ninth title for the club with 68 points. Goal from a set piece. Rehearsed movement, directed shot, free header to the far post. Corner statistics in football, greyhound racing odds On a midweek card, whatever sport you’re following, 2025-26 continued to show the same thing. …

‎The Police Command in Osun State has ordered political parties to suspend planned demonstrations in Oriade Local Government Area to prevent a possible outbreak of violence. This is contained in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, in Osogbo on Tuesday. Ojelabi advised political parties to reschedule demonstrations previously scheduled for Wednesday in the area, …

The federal government says 1,859 Nigerian families in 25 states have accessed a total of $128 billion in home loans under its expanded mortgage intervention program, as part of efforts to address the country’s deep housing deficit. President Bola Tinubu disclosed the development on Tuesday, noting that the beneficiaries obtained long-term mortgages through MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund with a …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has tasked senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to adopt proactive, intelligence-led and adaptive policing measures to address the nation’s evolving security challenges. The allegation was made during the monthly conference with senior strategic officers of the Force, held on Tuesday at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan …

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among the political leaders who agreed to the adoption of rotating presidency in Nigeria following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Senator Akume made this clarification on Tuesday while answering questions at the global press conference …