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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 …

The Anambra State Government has deducted the salaries of civil servants in February who did not report to work on Monday, which was earlier observed as sit-at-home day by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Previously, the government announced that starting in February 2026, salaries will be calculated on a pro-rata basis to prevent the practice of sitting at home …

The world of traditional Yoruba textile art mourns the passing of grandmother Sikira Adunni Aladire, a revered master of the ADIRE craft, who passed away at the age of 90 on Monday, March 2, 2026, at her home in Ile Toki in Ayeye, Ibadan. She was buried the same day according to the Muslim rite. A statement signed by Alhaji …

The Nigerian Army has reportedly arrested and detained a soldier identified as Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, after he posted a video on social media calling on governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives and other politicians to allow their children to enlist in the military and join the fight against bandits and terrorists across the country. In a video …

Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers of Niger, has called on Muslims and Nigerians at large to rededicate themselves to the worship of God and remain steadfast in their faith during the holy month of Ramadan. The royal father made the call during the Ramadan Tafsir held at the Etsu Usman Zaki Central …