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A 52-year-old Ondo State woman, Titilayo Funke Akindele, has reportedly died inside the Edo State High Court after officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) ignored pleas to release her for urgent medical treatment, her son, Samuel Akindele, has said. Samuel, who spoke in an emotional interview, said his mother’s death came after weeks of alleged detention, failed …

An African Democratic Congress (ADC) leader, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to support whoever emerges as the party’s presidential candidate. Atiku said he will support the party flag bearer even if the candidate turns out to be a youth. In an interview with DW Hausa also dismissed concerns that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could weaken the ADC, stressing that …

The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has rejected allegations that Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah’s residence, next to the cathedral and a billion-dollar Catholic pastoral centre, was set on fire. In a statement released Saturday, the diocese clarified that all facilities mentioned in the video remain safe, intact and fully operational. The statement, signed by the Director of Communications, Rev. P. Pascal …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday, said his administration’s infrastructure development and economic reforms across all sectors are for the benefit, well-being and prosperity of citizens. He made the assurance in Iperu, Ogun State, during the inauguration of the Gateway Cargo International Airport, built by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. President Tinubu also launched two new aircraft owned by …

Post views: 16 By Silvernews Nigeria’s representation in international judo will come to the fore when the Numzy Judo Club of Nigeria departs for an Intercontinental Club Championship scheduled for April 4-6, 2026, in Lome, Togo. The club will be represented by an eight-man delegation comprising two referees and six judokas, who are expected to compete against some of …

The Defense Headquarters on Friday announced the arrest of a wanted member of the proscribed indigenous people of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, identified as Simon Chukwumeoru Akpoke, alias “Iron”, in Ogun State. The Director of Defense Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a press conference, stressing that the suspect was arrested on …

To argue that Nigeria cannot afford policy inconsistencies that weaken its already fragile public health structure is not an exaggeration. The current disparity in retirement age between doctors and veterinary professionals is one such inconsistency, which requires urgent correction, not bureaucratic delays. The federal government’s decision to approve a retirement age of 65 for certain healthcare professionals is, in principle, …

Former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, said on Saturday that he will not stand for any elected position in the 2027 general elections. Ortom made the clarification in a statement signed by his Media Advisor/Consultant, Terver Akase, in Makurdi. There are reports on social media that Ortom has declared his intention to contest for the Benue North-West Senatorial seat …

A former Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, says she regrets not institutionalizing the “Whistle Blower” policy during her tenure. The whistleblower policy was introduced in December 2016 by the federal government as part of efforts to fight corruption. Adeosun, Minister of Finance from 2015 to 2018, affirmed the whistleblower policyshe died under Muhammadu Buhari because she failed to give him …

Post views: 16 There are unspeakable celebrations among Christian faithful all over the world. And there is every reason to dance and sing. In the spirit of the season, the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engr (Dr). Ahmadu Musa Kida, joined millions of Nigerians in the celebration. In his goodwill message, he highlighted the importance of the season, …