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National Human Rights Commission bill receives overwhelming support during public hearing in the House …as the Committee is committed to supporting any legislation that supports the rights of Nigerians The National Human Rights Commission Bill 2025 (HB 2376) received tremendous support from stakeholders on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, when the House of Representatives Committee on Human Rights held a one-day …

NDLEA captures UK’s wanted drug kingpin after 15 years on the loose After more than a decade spent evading justice on two continents, a fugitive drug kingpin has finally run out of luck. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Uzoma Ilomuanya, 58, in Lagos on Monday, ending a 15-year manhunt that had put him on the radar of …

Residents and businesses located under high tension cables in Alagbado/Oke-Odo along the AIT road corridor in Lagos State have been informed of plans to demolish their buildings. This is as stated by the Lagos State Informal Space Management Authority (LASISMA) which will demolish these buildings. A statement from the Lagos State government on Tuesday, said officials of the Lagos State …

At a time when few people were willing to risk the wrath of the US president, Spain was a different country. For several days after the start of the US-Israel attack Iranthe country felt like the only EU voice questioning the legality of the operation. Iran latest: Iran is close to electing a new leader Then they went further, refusing …

A leading aspirant in the upcoming governorship race in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has advised women to step up their game, take governance seriously and avoid the current descent into superficial femininity. Iyabo Obasanjo is particularly annoyed that today’s modern Nigerian women waste too much time, advocating their superficiality at …

At a time when diplomacy remained on the table, Washington chose to set it on fire. While the United States and Iran were still engaged in nuclear negotiations, Washington, together with Israel, launched joint military strikes against Iranian military and political figures and infrastructure, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of senior officials. The next day, the US …

Tensions and fears of war in the Middle East region continue to spread, as United States President Donald Trump tells Iran that it is now too late to carry out any negotiations. According to him, he had rejected what he said was Tehran’s attempt to start new negotiations again. “Their air defense, Air Force, Navy and leadership are all gone. …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is determined to eliminate revenue leakages at the country’s airports through full enforcement of electronic payment and collection systems as a significant change in its financial and operational framework. The Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku told journalists after appearing before a House of Representatives Committee that the agency has …

Post views: 51 By Silvernews High Chief, Pharm. Anthony Ogbuja, a Mbaise-born professional and businessman, has been inducted into the Nguru Political Forum in what observers have described as a strategic boost to the group’s political mobilization ahead of future contests in Imo State. The induction took place on the sidelines of the Ituaka Nguru ceremony held last Saturday …

The UK government has placed an emergency curb on visas for citizens of four countries. The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, accused them of exploiting the UK’s generosity to seek asylum. Study visas for citizens from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan have been suspended, as have work visas for Afghans. The Government has blocked visa routes as it claims increasing numbers …