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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 …

Joy Omewa and Asisat Oshoala scored as Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat Senegal 3-0 in an international friendly in Ikenne-Remo on Monday. Head coach Justin Madugu had beaten Teranga Lionesses 2-1 in the previous friendly. The teams are currently preparing for the upcoming African Women’s Cup (AWCON) scheduled to be held in July. Also Read: Super Falcons will face Egypt, Malawi, …

Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, on Monday asked the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court to set aside the arrest warrant issued against her. The court on April 16 gave permission to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to try Farouq along with former Permanent Secretaries in the ministry, Bashir Alkali and …

Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele The Senate will begin consideration of a constitutional amendment to create the State Police across Nigeria when plenary resumes on Tuesday, Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, announced today. The move is deliberate. The leaders of the National Assembly decided to “isolate the State Police measure from the broader constitutional review process” and carry …