Politics

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Monday urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a motion seeking the withdrawal of Justice Peter Lifu from the hearing of a case questioning Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. The motion to recuse was filed by the plaintiff, attorney …

Following the receipt and consideration of a preliminary report on the May 12, 2026 incident involving Commission staff and medical staff of Uyo University Hospital, the Executive Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, directed an apology to Professor Eyo Ekpe, the Vice President, the UUTH Medical Advisory Committee and members of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA. While acknowledging that the welfare of …

*PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES THE RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN OYO STATE AND CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF A KIDNAPPED TEACHER* President Bola Tinubu has condemned as barbaric the alleged killing of one of the abducted teachers from Esiele community in Oyo State, while rescue operations are underway. Bandits invaded Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State on Friday. …

The chairman of the Labor Party’s National Fraction, Julius Abure, confirmed that his camp has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court to challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision to recognize Nenadi Usman as the party’s national chairman. Abure made the announcement on Monday during a press conference in Abuja, where he also unveiled a policy providing free nomination forms …

Post views: 35 By Silvernews Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, has endorsed Anambra State Football Federation President, Chikelue Iloenyosi, for the position of South East representative on the board of directors of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Kanu, a two-time African Footballer of the Year and president of Enyimba International FC, said Iloenyosi possesses the experience, leadership qualities …

At least 15 people were injured in a brawl that broke out during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Western Senatorial District primaries in Alimosho local government area of ​​Lagos on Monday. An officer of the Tactical Team of the Lagos State Police Command, Egbeda, Aduroja Olurotimi, confirmed the incident to journalists in Ikeja. Olurotimi said the injured people had been …

Zainab Abioye Confusion and tension gripped the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State on Saturday following the exclusion of the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, from the list of cleared aspirants for the Ogun West senatorial primaries. The incident, which occurred a few hours before the exercise, sparked outrage among party faithful and increased concerns about the internal cohesion of the …

‎ The Muslim Rights Concern organisation, MURIC, has adopted the attitude of officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) who prevented one of the wives of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, from giving food to her husband while he was in their custody. El-Rufai’s son, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai also confirmed the allegation. ‎Reacting to this development, …

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the closure of the sale and collection of expression of interest forms for the post of President ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party, however, has extended by one week the deadline for collecting expression of interest forms for aspirants to access other elective positions. In a statement released in Abuja and …

Saudi authorities announced the completion of extensive preparations for the Hajj season, employing 22,000 workers and 88,000 waste units. The implementation also includes smart technologies and operational systems aimed at improving safety, cleanliness and services for pilgrims at holy sites. The preparations are part of an integrated operational plan overseen by multiple Saudi entities to enhance the experience of pilgrims …