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The number of people injured in the recent gas explosion in Calabar, Cross River State, has risen to 60, as authorities intensify efforts to contain the impact and provide medical treatment to those affected. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, revealed the latest figures during a visit to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) on Sunday, where …

Screenshot US President Donald Trump gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launched its most destructive attack on Israel. The ultimatum, issued just a day after the US president said he was considering “shut down” military operations after three weeks of war, came as the …

The Imo and Rivers State chapters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have rejected a lawsuit filed against the party’s national leadership, describing it as unauthorized and not reflective of their positions. In separate statements issued in Abuja, the state presidents, Prof. James Okoroma (Imo) and Chief Leader Sampson (Rivers) said they were neither consulted nor given consent for the …

Two people died after being trapped in a large avalanche in northern Italy, the country’s mountain rescue service said. Three other people were seriously injured and two suffered minor injuries after crossing the busy high mountain slopes. The incident occurred at an altitude of about 2,400 meters (7,874 ft) on the slopes of the 2,669 meter (8,757 ft) Hohe Ferse …

The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the Common Middle School Entrance Examination and introduce Student Identification Numbers to track students from primary school through their academic journey. Minister of Education Tunji Alausa disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Lagos, Saturday. The minister explained that the proposed reforms aim to improve access to education and ensure better tracking …

The NDLEA foils drug trafficking attempts at Lagos airport and seizes large shipments across Nigeria Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple shipments of illicit drugs hidden in unusual ways, including inside cardboard walls, winter jackets and body cream containers, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and in a courier company in Lagos. The anti-narcotics agency …

Post views: 63 By Silvernews It was a carnival of colors and joy on Saturday in Ikwuano, Umuahia Local Government Area of ​​Abia State, as veteran sports journalist, Raymond Akparhuere, tied the knot with Onyeyechi Okeiyi in a traditional wedding ceremony that attracted families, friends and well-wishers from Delta and Abia states. The ceremony brought both families together in …

Popular Nigerian dancer and fitness trainer, Kafayat Shafau, better known as Kaffy, has opened up about the breakdown of her marriage, admitting that she went into it without fully understanding what it entailed. Speaking in conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Kaffy reflected on her divorce from music producer Joseph Ameh, which was finalized in January 2022. She said her …

Nomba, a Nigerian business infrastructure company, has launched a Global Payments API aimed at simplifying cross-border transactions for fintechs, money transfer platforms and payment operators. The solution offers a single integration that allows businesses to raise funds in naira or stablecoins and distribute payments across five international markets. The product is designed to address long-standing structural barriers in Nigeria’s cross-border …

The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to continue to collaborate with traditional institutions in the state to improve security across the state. The State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, said this when he received the Emir of Zazzau and Chairman of the Council of Emirs and Chiefs of Kaduna State, Mal Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli at the traditional Hawan Bariki …