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The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kaduna State for the 2027 elections, Lawyer Mohammed Sani Abbas, has challenged Governor Uba Sani and other governorship candidates to a public debate ahead of the elections. Abbas, who spoke shortly after his candidacy for the party’s governorship, said he was ready to engage his opponents in a debate in any venue, …

The Lagos State Government has called for greater community awareness, counseling and improved access to health services as part of efforts to reduce maternal deaths in the state. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlendemade the appeal Monday during a memorial and advocacy meeting held in Lagos address preventable maternal deaths linked to unsafe maternal health practices. The …

President Bola Tinubu has made new five appointments of Chief Executives for some of the agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, on Wednesday. Those appointed are Aminu Maida, who had been the Executive Director of technology and operations at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), now appointed the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC)/CEO of the Nigerian …

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Nigeria’s opposition parties on Monday opened discussions on the possibility of forming a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the leaders of six major political parties gathered in Abuja to begin laying the foundations for cooperation. However, some of the country’s most prominent opposition figures were absent from the maiden summit held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua …

Bukayo Saka’s second-half goal was the difference as Arsenal overcame a stubborn Aston Villa in a close encounter at Villa Park. Saka fired home from close range in the 59th minute after a clever interplay between Eberechi Eze and Riccardo Calafiori broke down Villa’s stubborn defence. The result means the Premier League champions maintain their winning start to the season, …

The federal government has announced the expansion of the national rail network. This involved the development of a smart national transport database, standardized bus terminals and plans for high-speed rail connectivity across the country. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Engr Olufunso Adebiyi, disclosed this on Monday at the opening of the 19th National Transport Council. He said …

Post views: 17 By Silvernews The establishment of the Barrister Emma Njoku Youth Foundation has been described as a timely response to the growing need for sustainable development and youth empowerment in Imo State. The foundation, established by Barr. Emma Njoku is expected to create new opportunities for youths in Mbaise, Imo State and beyond by providing platforms for …

Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth Empowerment and Sports, Comrade Saina Buba, has dismissed reports that he threatened violence against opposition politicians, insisting that his controversial statement in a viral video was a figurative expression aimed at members of the All Progressives Congress. Buba came into the public spotlight after a video circulated widely in which he appeared to …

Defense Headquarters has confirmed the rescue of 10 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) kidnapped by suspected kidnappers in Kogi State. The corps members were rescued from Egume Forest in Ofu Local Government Area during an operation involving joint security forces, DHQ announced on Monday. The victims were among 15 NYSC members who were reportedly kidnapped last week …