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By Ayo Kehinde Muhammad Sani Abacha, the eldest son of Nigeria’s late Head of State, Sani Abacha, has lost the PDP governorship ticket in Kano State for the 2027 general elections. Abacha was defeated by Muhammad Bello Dalhatu in the PDP governorship primary election held in Kano. Announcing the results of the primary elections, the Chairman of the Kano State …

The Katsina State Government has suspended a former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Community Development to Governor Dikko Radda, Nura Aliyu-Garwa, linked to an alleged kidnapping syndicate. Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr. Bala Salisu-Zango, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Katsina on Monday. The statement said the suspected aide was suspended from office before seeking an …

Post views: 37 By Silvernews Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR) Chairman Eddie Oparaoji has commended Fresh Air Academy founder Emeka Dozie for his innovative approach to education and commitment to nurturing future leaders. Prof. Oparaoji delivered the eulogy during a recent visit to Fresh Air Academy, Owerri, where he toured the school’s facilities and interacted with the management, staff and …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has gone to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn a Federal High Court ruling that struck down the revised calendar and program of activities for the 2027 general elections. The commission also moved a motion to stay the execution of the judgment, asking the court of appeal to stay the effect of the …

The Niger State Government has invited the Dangote Group and other private sector investors to explore crude oil exploration opportunities in the Bida Basin, Niger State. Speaking during a meeting held to mark the Dangote Special Day at the recently concluded Niger National Fair in Minna, the Commissioner for Trade, Investment, Industry and Private Sector Development, Hon Aminu Suleiman Takuma, …

The governments of Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, marking a significant step towards deepening economic collaboration between the two countries. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit (INRES) in Istanbul, Türkiye. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Nigeria’s …

Air Operators of Nigeria (AON) has reacted to claims that its members are indebted to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nigeria (NCAA) for services rendered by the agency. The association said in a statement in Lagos on Monday that all services rendered by the NCAA to domestic airline operators were fully prepaid on a cash-before-service basis. AON also said the …

As Muslims prepare for Sallah celebrations amid worsening economic hardship, the Abbasid Foundation, in partnership with Fidelity Bank Plc, has distributed hundreds of food parcels to vulnerable residents of Garki in Abuja. Founder and CEO of Abbasid Foundation, Hajia Hauwa Abbas, during the meeting in Abuja on Monday, said the food distribution initiative started almost four years ago through the …

Post views: 23 By Silvernews The emergence of Lawyer Mrs Ngozi Pat Ekeji as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency has continued to attract widespread praise and support from party faithful, stakeholders and supporters across the constituency. At the APC primary election venue, supporters erupted in celebration, chanting “Olaedo, Olaedo” as Mrs Ekeji …

— Arrests two suspects, hands over drugs to NDLEA and warns of security threat Nigeria Customs Service officers have intercepted a luxury passenger bus carrying military camouflage uniforms and illicit drugs worth about ₦259.68 million along the Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway in Ogun State. The interception, carried out as part of a coordinated intelligence operation by the service’s Ogun I area command, …