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Israel says it carried out airstrikes on Syrian government infrastructure in the south of the country, in response to what it described as attacks on Druze civilians in Suweida province. In a statement, the Israeli army said it struck a command center and weapons stored at military bases overnight. “The IDF [Israel Defense Forces] will not tolerate harm to the …

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos early on Friday, following a historic two-day visit to the United Kingdom. He will join other Muslim worshipers later in the day to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The President and his wife, the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at 1.15am. He was …

Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has ordered the deployment of tactical teams to ensure the safety of lives and property during Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Disu also congratulated Muslims on successfully fulfilling the Ramadan fast and welcoming Eid al-Fitr. A statement by police spokesperson, Anthony Placid, on Friday stated that the Inspector General directed Police Commissioners and Tactical Commanders in …

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has issued a warning to bandits and their informants in the state, threatening that his government is ready to confront them. The governor who stated this in a video aired by Gaskiya News Hausa, boasted that the state government has received support from the federal government and international bodies to make maximum efforts against these …

City Boy Movement, the grassroots youth mobilization arm of Tinubu Support Groups, has announced the appointment of the founder of the Global Initiative for Women in Leadership, GIFWIL, Dr. Sarah Umahi, as Director of Media and Communications, Office of the National Movement of Women City Boy Leaders. Presenting the letter of appointment to Lady Umahi, national women leader of the …

A survey conducted by renowned American technologist, educator and leading voice on LinkedIn, Nick Martin, has revealed that Nigeria’s leading AI educator and digital communications strategist, Dr. Celestine Achi, is among the top 25 AI trainers working in the field of social impact. Martin is also an adjunct faculty member at Columbia University, George Washington University, and Georgetown University. Achi …

Senator Ali Ndume, who represents southern Borno, questioned the effectiveness of the existing monitoring system, and suggested that authorities should be able to track rebels if similar surveillance could be applied to community figures. Ndume, while speaking on Channels Television on Thursday evening, said, “If I can be monitored, what is stopping security and intelligence agencies from getting information about …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol following the escalating crisis in the Middle East. In a notice sent to marketers on Friday evening, the refinery said the ex-depo price had been increased from N1,175 per liter to N1,245 per liter. The new ex-depot price is N70 per liter higher than the …

An Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, has barred the wife of former governor, Kemi Alao Akala, from selling, disposing or entering into any form of transaction over the disputed properties of the late, Chief Adebayo Alao Akala, pending the disposition of the substantive case. The appellant, Oluwatoyin Alao Aderinto, in case no. 1/443/2024 had requested judicial intervention on …

Post views: 148 By Silvernews Umuahia – Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has honored a Nigerian Army Sergeant, Amoke Gunshot Simeon, for his gallant service during the height of insecurity in the state by offering him full sponsorship for medical treatment abroad. The governor made the offer on Thursday, March 19, during a meeting with the soldier at Government …