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The Social Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has ruled out any coalition with the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party will not compromise its standards by welcoming politicians with questionable records. Adebayo disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking on Frontline, a current affairs program on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, …

The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has paid glowing tributes to the last surviving child of the Ooni Alayeluwa Ademiluyi Ajagun, the 48th Ooni of Ife, Princess Rafatu Ademinure Awofisayo, who has died at the age of 102. In a statement on Wednesday by the Ooni Palace Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, …

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), under the leadership of its President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, and Executive Secretary, Prof. Wole Abbas, has expressed deep gratitude to Allah for the long and meaningful life of Princess (Alhaja) Rafatu Ademinure Awofisayo, the Iya Adinni of Ifeland, who returned to her Creator at the age of 102. In a statement jointly …

Post views: 79 By Silvernews The Ahiazu Mbaise Football Association has congratulated Chibuike Nwaiwu on his recent international call-up to the Nigeria men’s senior team and the impressive performance of his Turkish club, Galatasaray, over the weekend. The association’s coordinator, Uchi Agumuo, speaking to www.Silvernews.com.ng on the development, noted that the player has shown remarkable maturity over the years, …

A former senator and governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Iyabo Obasanjo, on Monday held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, where he formally briefed him on his 2027 governorship ambitions. Sources privy to the meeting revealed that the discussion centered on Obasanjo’s plan to contest the Ogun State governorship …

By Ayo Kehinde US President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic warning that “an entire civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not respect the American ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, increasing global tensions and putting the international community in difficulty. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, Trump described the ongoing situation as potentially …

Eight countries that form the core of the OPEC+ group of oil producers have expressed concern over Iran’s attacks on energy infrastructure as oil shortages persist amid the Middle East war. “Restoring damaged energy resources to full capacity is costly and time-consuming, thus affecting overall supply availability,” the countries said in a joint statement after an online meeting. They also …

Post views: 65 By Silvernews Amiyi Academy FC, Umuaka, celebrated its first anniversary in emphatic fashion on Sunday, April 5, 2026, with a resounding 5-0 victory over IMSU FC, Owerri, in a new football match held at Central School, Umuaka. The anniversary match, attended by a host of football dignitaries and stakeholders, lived up to expectations as Amiyi’s young …

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) worsened on Tuesday as the party’s state chairmen dismissed rival factions led by David Mark and Nafiu Bala, declaring their actions illegal and announcing new interim leadership. The State Presidents Forum, speaking at a press conference in Abuja through the Abia State President, Don Obinna, accused both camps of hijacking the …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that David Mark remains the national president of the party, following the release of an affidavit before the Federal High Court, Abuja by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), affirming his leadership. Made public on Tuesday via the party’s X address, ADC Vanguard, the release of the affidavit comes …