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Millions of Nigerians are grappling with a worsening housing crisis as tenants and prospective homebuyers now spend well above the global affordability threshold on rent, with many allocating up to 60-70% of their income on housing. The development, which experts say reflects growing pressure on the country’s property market, far exceeds the 30% rent-to-income benchmark recommended by the United Nations …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended three executive members of its Wuse district in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) for their alleged involvement in the “illegal” suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe. The suspended officials are the district chairperson, Kanayo Chukwu, along with Amanda Pam and Omale Suleiman …

DSS, police urged to investigate and prosecute alleged fake news peddlers targeting Benjamin Kalu The Save Nigeria Movement (SNM) and the Federation of Freelance Journalists (FJF) have called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force to identify and prosecute persons allegedly responsible for spreading false information against the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, …

*Meets CBN capital requirements to open eight new branches in 2026. NOVA Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Jude Anele as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The appointment comes at a crucial time in the Bank’s evolution, following its transition from an investment bank to a commercial bank …

The Ogun State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern has warned political parties against fielding a Christian-Christian governorship ticket in the state ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the idea as a “historic political miscalculation”. The group said any political party attempting such a deal will face strong resistance from voters and risk long-term political consequences in the state. In …

President Bola Tinubu will land at the airport on 17 March 2026 to begin a historic state visit that will show the world the unique bond that exists between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. When the formalities of the visit begin on March 18, President Bola, in the company of his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will be the fifth Nigerian …

FCT-based Cross River North stakeholders support Tinubu, Otu and Jarigbe for 2027 Goodness Ekpang Stakeholders from the Cross River North Senatorial District residing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, and Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe for re-election in the 2027 general elections. The group, comprising leaders …

Justice Kekere-Ekun, CJN The Abuja-based National Industrial Tribunal of Nigeria has ordered officials of a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) currently occupying the secretariat, including the current leadership team, according to Musiliu Akinsanya, to vacate the national secretariat of the union in the Federal Capital Territory. The court ruling ordered the appellants, led by Tajudeen …

Post views: 25 By Silvernews President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ahmadu Musa Kida, has lauded the resilience and class of the Nigeria Women’s National Team, D’Tigress, following their impressive 101-84 victory over the Philippines Women’s National Basketball Team at the ongoing FIBA ​​Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. Kida described the team’s performance as a display …

… Attackers sack Kyaram, rustle hundreds of cattle as communities reel from tragedy Daud Olatunji At least 20 security personnel and local vigilantes were killed in a deadly ambush by heavily armed terrorists in Garga area of ​​Kanam Local Government Area of ​​Plateau State on Friday, raising fears of worsening insecurity along the Plateau-Taraba-Bauchi border corridor. The combined patrol team, …