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Ambassador Okhidievbie Roy, a seasoned security expert, has offered candid insights into the root causes of insecurity in Nigeria, drawing from personal experiences in his military days. In an exclusive interview with Silverbird Television, Roy reflected on the once-crucial role traditional rulers played in maintaining security within local communities. He expressed concern that many of […]

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has urged African leaders, including Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, to end the continued export of raw materials if the continent is to move out of poverty. Despite Africa being abundantly blessed with raw materials essential for global manufacturing, the region contributes less than 2% to

In observance of the upcoming Easter celebrations, schools, banks, and government offices across Nigeria will remain closed for 48 hours on Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21. This announcement follows the Federal Government’s declaration of public holidays to mark the Christian holy period. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement, confirming the

A Peruvian court has sentenced the country’s former president, Ollanta Humala, to 15 years behind bars after he was convicted of money laundering charges linked to his presidential campaigns in 2006 and 2011. Humala was found guilty of receiving illegal campaign financing from the Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht, which has been at the center of

Over the last ten years, Nigeria has witnessed an alarming rise in the number of Ponzi schemes that have swindled millions of unsuspecting citizens, disguising themselves as “investment platforms,” “cooperatives,” or “donation networks.” These fraudulent operations have taken advantage of economic challenges and widespread financial desperation to lure people with promises of unrealistic profits. The