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Two persons were confirmed dead while several others sustained injuries of varying degrees in multiple accidents that occurred at the Soka junction of the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway on Saturday evening. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement made in Ibadan, the state capital by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka. Olayinka said the accident which occurred …

Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signed a $1.2 million (about 1.9 billion naira) contract with a US lobbying firm as he steps up moves ahead of a likely contest for presidential tickets within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Premium times can report. Documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice show that Atiku has committed himself Von Batten-Montague-York, …

Post views: 23 By Silvernews Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered firearms and other stolen items in Owerri, as part of ongoing efforts to curb violent crime in the state. The suspect, identified as Chigaemezu Aguguom, originally from Umuneke in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area, was arrested on April 2, …

Terror struck Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of ​​Kaduna State in the early hours of Sunday, when suspected terrorists launched coordinated attacks on two churches during Easter celebrations, leaving at least seven people dead and several others kidnapped. The attack, which targeted worshipers gathered for the holy event, sent shockwaves through rural communities, forcing residents to flee for …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied social media claims of a shake-up in its leadership, insisting that no such change has taken place. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, rejected the report in a statement shared via his X account (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, describing it as false and misleading. “Please note that the news circulating regarding the …

Sector 7 troops have arrested a suspected kidnapper believed to be linked to the kidnapping of four persons in Ancha village, Sanga Local Government Area of ​​Kaduna State. Security sources said the suspect was arrested at around 10.30am on April 4 in Zuturuntinta village, Zangon Kataf local government area, following credible intelligence that led troops directly to his location. The …

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested four suspects over a mob attack that resulted in the killing and burning of a man, identified as KC Joe, at Kokami village in Danja Local Government Area of ​​the state. Police said the suspects are currently in custody as they continue their investigation into the violent incident. According to a statement on …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reportedly contracted Washington-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, LC, in a $1.2 million deal aimed at strengthening his reputation and influence in the United States. According to documents filed with the US Department of Justice, the agreement was formalized on March 9 and 10, 2026. The contract was signed by the firm’s managing partner, Karl …

President Bola Tinubu has given the green light to a ₦3.3 trillion repayment framework designed to pay off long-term liabilities in Nigeria’s power sector and improve electricity supply across the country. The initiative targets the accumulation of old debt between February 2015 and March 2025 under the President’s Power Sector Financial Reform Program, with the government adopting a comprehensive resolution …

Music superstar Yemi Alade unveiled her highly anticipated beauty brand, Yem Beauty, during its inaugural pop-up experience recently at Laura Beauty Store, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The event marked a vibrant introduction to the brand’s signature matte lipstick collection and positioned Yem Beauty as a bold and inclusive cosmetics line. The pop-up attracted a constellation of Nigerian entertainment and media …