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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 …

The former Labor Party gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 elections in Lagos has criticized the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd) and National Security Advisor (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, for accompanying President Bola Tinubu on his recent visit to the UK. Rhodes-Vivour in an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, said the security chief was drinking tea in …

Nigerian Army troops have arrested 53 suspected criminals and members of extremist groups during coordinated operations in Plateau State. The army said in an operational report that Operation Ensuring Peace (OPEP) troops carried out targeted attacks in Barkin Ladi and Jos North Local Government Areas of the state. According to the report, OPEP Sector 4 troops raided suspected drug hideouts …

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General, has facilitated a meeting with Nigerian Army personnel and their families on the occasion of Eid el-Fitr to mark the end of the month of Ramadan. He admonished them of unity, resilience and renewed commitment to national service, honoring the sacrifices of fallen and serving troops. In a goodwill message marking the 2026 …

As political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, a new public opinion poll has positioned Engineer Michael Abayomi Adeyanju (popularly known as Imole) as the overwhelming favorite for the Ondo North senatorial seat, with 90% of respondents expressing preference for his candidacy.. The poll, conducted by PenPlus Stat Index (the research and public opinion unit …

Suspected political thugs disrupted the inaugural meeting of the Young Women Forum of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday in Eleme Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State. Thugs stormed the venue in Alesa Eleme, Rivers, dispersing supporters and destroying canopies, loudspeakers, chairs and other equipment. They disrupted the meeting on the grounds that the Independent National Electoral Commission …

Operation Hadin Kai troops thwarted a complex drone-assisted attack during an intensive operation in the North East and killed several suspected Boko Haram insurgents. Director of Defense Media Operations Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while giving an update on military operations from March 13 to March 19. Onoja said his troops repelled a major terrorist …

Kano state witnessed an unusual and symbolic break from tradition as three separate Eid-el-Fitr prayers were held across the city, underscoring deepening divisions between its traditional and political leadership. The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, led prayers at the Kofar Mata Eid Ground at around 8am, alongside senior government officials including Governor Abba Yusuf, Secretary to the State …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The federal government has made it clear that Nigeria will only receive its citizens under the immigration deal with the United Kingdom, firmly rejecting claims of any agreement to accept foreign deportees. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, who made this known, dismissed reports that Nigeria had agreed to …

The Anambra Police Command has placed its officers on alert to prevent any breakdown of law and order that may arise from the Awka customary stool dispute. This was disclosed by the Spokesman of the State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Friday in Awka. The statement read: “The Anambra Police Command has observed a concerning pattern of …