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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, said Nigeria’s efforts to regain its traditional leadership role in Africa and strengthen its voice on the global stage depended heavily on resolving domestic economic, security and governance challenges. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the launch of Shadows of Power, a book written by retired Rear Admiral Sola Oluwagbire, the minister argued that …

The Plateau State House of Assembly has expressed strong support for the creation of a state police force, and assured stakeholders that any bill seeking to create a security structure will receive legislative attention as soon as it is approved by the Assembly. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Naanlong Daniel, made this assurance on Thursday in Jos when …

Nigerian rapper and singer Oludemilade Martin Alejo, known as Ycee, has spoken openly about his long-standing battle with bipolar disorder, revealing how the condition disrupted his personal life and career over the past few years. The award-winning artist made the revelation during an appearance on the Afropolitan Podcast, where he opened up about his diagnosis during the COVID-19 lockdown in …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed financial institutions across the country to immediately restrict the accounts and assets of five Bureau de Change individuals and companies after they were designated under terrorism financing sanctions. The directive was conveyed in a circular issued on June 24, 2026 and distributed to commercial banks, payment service banks and other institutions operating …

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s infrastructure achievements, and also criticized former Senate President David Mark for what he described as poor road construction during his years in government. Wike spoke on Thursday while inaugurating the N16 Arterial Road – Ring II Road Interchange connecting Jahi and Gwarimpa districts in Abuja. The event was …

Post views: 25 By Silvernews The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has inaugurated the Nigeria Road Assessment Program (NigeriaRAP) Steering Committee as part of efforts to improve the safety of road infrastructure and reduce road accidents and fatalities across Nigeria. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, while inaugurating the committee at the Corps Marshal Conference Room, FRSC National Headquarters, …

Two deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela in less than a minute on Wednesday, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, leaving at least 164 people dead and widespread damage in and around the capital, Caracas, as international aid began arriving Thursday morning, and UN agencies quickly deployed aid, support and rescue teams. UN News app users can follow along here.

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three men in connection with the brutal murder of former Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and his security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, following what investigators described as a grueling intelligence-driven operation. The breakthrough was announced on Thursday by the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, during a press conference at the …

The Federal College of Education (FCE), Abeokuta, has recorded a major milestone in Nigeria’s teacher education sector by becoming the first College of Education in the country to host an international virtual certification training program facilitated directly by a globally recognized educator. The pioneering initiative, organized through the Electronic Education Initiative (E-DON), featured Dr. Donna Stallings, former professor at Lincoln …

Emergency response teams launched a large-scale rescue operation on Thursday, after a three-story residential building collapsed in the Alakija area of ​​Lagos State, leaving several people trapped under the rubble. The building, located on Old Ojo Road near Alakija Bus Stop in Satellite City, collapsed at around 11:37 am, according to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. Emergency crews …