All is now set for TheNiche Annual Conference 2026. This year’s edition, which will be the fifth in the series, will be held on Thursday 23 April at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will begin at 10:00 am. On Tuesday, a statement by the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of TheNiche, an …
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Post views: 27 By Silvernews The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has moved to resolve the ongoing leadership dispute within the Nigeria Basketball Federation by officially recognizing the Ahmadu Musa Kida-led council and outlining a clear timetable for fresh elections. In a letter dated March 16, 2026, signed by FIBA General Secretary Andreas Zagklis, the world basketball body said the …
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Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This makes her the first woman to hold the position since the country’s formation. Nnake, 39, replaces Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, who served since the beginning of the Soludo government. His appointment marks the first political appointment …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday launched the draft Political Party Regulations and Guidelines 2026 ahead of the 2027 elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the document at a consultation meeting with political party leaders regarding the review of the INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties in Abuja. Amupitan said the review became necessary following the …
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A Lagos-based real estate syndicate, allegedly led by Lawrence Onwukwem and Isaiah Ijele, has been dragged into fresh controversy following a petition accusing the group of fraud, illegal eviction and violent intimidation, even as key members remain in hiding following a court conviction. The syndicate, which reportedly operates under the name Green Birch Tech Limited, along with partners Davies Ijele, …
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By Ayo Kehinde The organized private sector (OPS) and the Nigeria Labor Congress have called for urgent government intervention as petrol prices rise towards ₦1,400 a liter in parts of Nigeria, raising concerns about inflation, job losses and potential business closures. The latest increase follows subsequent price increases by the Dangote oil refinery, which recently increased its ex-depot price to …
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The organizers of the annual Sportsville Special Recognition Award have announced a new date for this year’s edition.The new date is April 3, 2026 versus the previously advertised date of March 28.The postponement, according to a statement released by Sportsville CEO, Frank Ilaboya, is to allow full participation following the engagement of some awardees and dignitaries in the nation’s capital …
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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, has announced the start of sale of nomination forms ahead of the upcoming national convention. The party faction announced this on Monday following the 107th National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja. The national convention is planned to be held on March 29 …
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Post views: 6 In a significant initiative, a big fan gifted personalized jerseys to Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, for his exceptional leadership style with the Kano team. Maidubji, who has received praise from several quarters for steering the wheel as skipper of Barau FC, was praised by the fan who traveled 294km from …
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From Maryam Ogunremi For days I have been thinking about the CAF appeals commission’s decision to deprive Senegal of its championship at the 2025 AFCON, which took place in Morocco. I know it’s coming a few days later, but I just can’t get over it. Much has been said by experts and those of us who are just lovers of …
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