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By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for failure to meet constitutional electoral performance requirements. The other political parties affected are Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP) and Zenith Labor Party (ZLP). Justice …

Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has advised that the ruling ordering the deregistration of some political parties in Nigeria be overturned. The NDC presidential candidate has denounced on the altar of politics the growing damage to the nation’s sacred institutions, reiterating the need for Nigeria to restore the dignity, independence and integrity of …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepen collaboration with federal authorities and security agencies in addressing the worsening security situation in the state, including banditry, kidnappings and threats to rural livelihoods. The governor gave the assurance on Monday while receiving the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the South West, Adegoke Fayoade, at …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned in the strongest possible terms against any attempt to use the judiciary as a tool to undermine democracy and plunge Nigeria into a major political crisis. The party said it was deeply alarmed by the ruling reportedly delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in a case filed by …

The National Assembly and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) have stepped up efforts to scale up the student loan initiative, with plans to expand borrowers from 1.6 million to at least 7 million students nationwide. NELFUND Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Monday during a national awareness program on the student loan program organized …

Post views: 31 By Silvernews, A widow in Imo State, Mrs Esther Iheoma Nwanne Osuagwu, has said her family has endured years of threats, intimidation and violence stemming from a disputed plot of land allegedly left to her by her late husband. Documents made available to Silvernews show that the matter was reported to the police following an alleged …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Maiduguri-based convenience store operator Umar Bashir to 20 years in prison without the possibility of fine for financing terrorism linked to the Boko Haram insurgency. The trial judge, Binta Nyako, delivered the verdict on Monday after the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge brought against him by the federal government. Bashir, who …

Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has said several road projects for the South East region, originally conceived during the colonial era but left unrealized for decades, are now coming to life under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Speaking in Ebonyi State on Saturday, while leading senior journalists and government officials on a tour of the administration’s legacy projects, …

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has described Olubukola Babajide, founder of Crystal Options Ltd, as a shining example of Nigerian excellence whose achievements continue to positively project the country on the global stage. Babajide, a technology entrepreneur, was recently included in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honors List, where she was awarded the title of Member of the Order …

Post views: 24 Coal City Blazers Basketball Club has resumed training ahead of the second round of the Nigeria Men’s Premier Basketball League, with the Enugu-based team focused on improving their performances in the next phase of the competition. The Blazers’ young players, who had been on break after the first round, have returned to the pitch as the …