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President Bola Tinubu paid tribute to members of the Nigerian security services for their resilience and commitment in confronting terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other threats to national peace, while urging citizens to play a more active role in safeguarding the country. In a message shared on his While addressing troops serving in various theaters of operation, Tinubu described them as …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-proclaimed native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, before the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged N1.09 billion contract scam. The pair were arraigned by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC before Justice Abubakar Usman on a six-count charge bordering on obtaining money by …

What started as a desperate search for an allegedly kidnapped woman has taken a dramatic turn after police investigators reportedly found her safe in a hotel in Delta State, allegedly spending time with her lover while her family members and sympathizers struggled to raise millions of naira for her release. The woman, identified as Mrs Oluchi, was reportedly abducted in …

Post views: 20 By Silvernews While Barr. Uche Onyeagocha continues to receive accolades for his dramatic intervention during the 2019 Imo State governorship electoral collation process, many believe that the full story of how democracy was defended in the state cannot be told without acknowledging a determined group of young volunteers who worked behind the scenes to protect the …

The Federal Government has implemented stricter financial control measures across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), introducing new limits on authorized cash withdrawals and strengthening compliance requirements aimed at curbing misuse of public funds. The reforms are contained in the 2026 Annual General Order approved by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and communicated through …

President Bola Tinubu will begin the commissioning of major infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this on Monday during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Abuja, saying the President will kick off the exercise with the inauguration of the …

The Lagos State Police Command has acted to allay growing anxiety among parents and school administrators following reports of threatening messages alleging plans by bandits to target schools and kidnap students in the state. The security alert, which reportedly came after the notice was allegedly posted at a school, sparked concern among residents and raised concerns about the safety of …

…The government says the response could include restrictions on South Africans …Repatriation flights interrupted by documentation delays The federal government has said it is considering possible retaliatory measures against South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa, even as evacuation arrangements for affected citizens are being finalised. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this on …

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday that exchanging fire with Israel would only worsen the “chaotic diplomatic process” with the United States. He said at a news conference that Tehran exchanged messages with Washington in an atmosphere of “extreme suspicion”. The minister added that Israel’s actions in Lebanon, whether carried out with the knowledge and consent of the …

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stepped up efforts to attract local and foreign investment, describing Lagos as Africa’s main gateway for trade, innovation, infrastructure development and economic growth. Speaking at the opening of the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 on Monday, Sanwo-Olu said the State remains strategically positioned to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the …