Politics

Post views: 23 By Silvernews The Imo State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) will hold a seminar on Ethics in Sports Journalism in conjunction with its general convention in Owerri on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. In a statement jointly signed by its president, Cosmos Chukwuemeka, and secretary, Tunde Liadi, the association said the seminar was …

A new political tension is brewing within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as youth groups and aspirants from the South West have announced a seven-day protest dubbed “Occupy INEC South-West Protest” over the alleged deletion of the party’s national leadership from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.. The mobilization comes at a time when concerns are growing within the …

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has cautioned Nigerian banks against granting loans without credible collateral, warning that such practices often lead to internal abuse and bad loans. Olukoyede made the warning recently when he received the Chief Audit Officer of First Bank Plc, Mufutau Olawale Abiola, who led a delegation on a …

When we talk about the Olympics, we think of ancient Greece, Mount Olympus, Pierre de Coubertin, the Olympic Rings and athletes. In addition to being the largest sporting event in the world, many stories are woven into that laurel wreath.They are stories of grit, determination, disappointment and triumph.Each Olympics heralds the arrival of young hopes, the emergence of new stars, …

Post views: 120 By Silvernews The Ezeji Mbaise has inaugurated a planning committee for the 2026 edition of the revered Iri-Ji Mbaise Cultural Festival, in a move aimed at preserving tradition and projecting the heritage of the people on the global stage. The committee, chaired by Dr Kachi Nwoga, will oversee the organization of the festival, which is expected …

…They warn of the religious crisis and demand an immediate reversal of direction Daud Olatunji The League of Imams and Alfas has criticized the Ogun State government’s proposed plan to hand over public schools to missionary organisations, warning that the move could spark religious tensions and undermine decades of peaceful coexistence. In a strongly worded rejoinder signed by its general …

By Ayo Kehinde The federal government has eliminated import duties on electric vehicles (EVs), public transport buses and manufacturing machinery, in a broad fiscal move aimed at easing cost pressures and curbing inflation. The announcement was made by Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s special social media assistant, Dada Olusegun, via a post on X on Monday. According to him, the directive follows …

For a long time it looked like Arsenal’s title was theirs to lose. After months of setting the pace in the English Premier Leaguecontrolling matches and carrying with them the aura of a team finally ready to end the wait, Mikel Arteta’s side are still in the strongest position. Yet, after that sensational home defeat against Bournemouth, the atmosphere changed. …

Post views: 25 As the 2025/2026 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL nears its end, Kano-based team Barau FC are making headlines for the right reasons in their debut season. Maliya Boys are thriving under the leadership of general manager, Dominic Iorfa and technical advisor, Eugene Agagbe, after enduring a torrid start under previous helmsmen. Leading the …

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday postponed judgment in a lawsuit filed by a member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, against the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) until Tuesday. Abejide is seeking an order restraining former Senate President, David Mark and former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, from parading themselves as national chairman and …