Politics

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed growing rumors that he has left the All Progressives Congress and switched to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, insisting that he remains fully committed to the ruling party despite rising political tensions in the state. The governor spoke on Wednesday during an inspection tour of the newly completed General Hospital and renovated Neuropsychiatric Hospital …

Fresh tension has gripped the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State ahead of the Ogun East senatorial primaries, as loyalists of former governor, Gbenga Daniel, raised the alarm over alleged plots to unleash violence and suppress voters during the exercise. Obese members, under the aegis of APC stakeholders in Ogun East Senatorial District, in a petition dated May 13, 2026, …

By Ayo Kehinde The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, has dismissed reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), clarifying that he had only honored an invitation from the Abuja-based anti-corruption agency. Abdullahi clarified a statement released on Wednesday through his media aide, Alhaji Abdulrasaq Danjuma, following media reports linking …

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has rejected criticism surrounding his recent visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, and insisted that the meeting had no political overtones despite increasing public speculation. Wike, who visited the APC chairman at his residence in Abuja on Tuesday, said attempts to give political significance to the meeting …

Fresh controversy has emerged ahead of the 2027 general elections following claims by the National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, that former Labor Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and New Nigerian People’s Party leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, failed to join the PRP because they allegedly wanted guaranteed access to the party’s presidential ticket. Baba-Ahmed made …

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State said his priority was to have a capable candidate in place who could take the state forward.Makinde, who stated this on Wednesday in Ibadan at the International Tourism Summit organized by the state government, said party color would not matter in choosing his preferred successor.The theme of the summit was: “From foundations to governance: …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the scheduled date for the Party’s upcoming Primary Election for the 2027 General Election remains unchanged. The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka said clarification became necessary following the circulation of false and misleading reports on social media and other communication platforms stating otherwise. It outlines …

Post views: 25 By Silvernews The South East Basketball Tournament, previously scheduled for May 15-16 in Ebonyi State, has been postponed following the commencement of the 2026 Basketball Premier League in Edo State. A statement from the National Sports Commission (NSC), Zone III headquarters, Enugu, signed by the zonal coordinator, Ezema Bernard Ede, revealed that the tournament, along with …

… The crisis is worsening in states affected by conflict and food insecurity …Nigeria has recorded the highest number of child entries in recent years Daud Olatunji Doctors Without Borders (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s worsening malnutrition crisis, revealing that more than 440,000 children were treated for varying degrees of the disease …

By Ayo Kehinde The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has unveiled the timetable and guidelines for the 2027 general elections, pegging $60 million as the total cost for aspirants seeking its presidential ticket and also granting fee concessions to women and persons living with disabilities (PWDs). In a statement released by its national president, Moses Cleopas, and national secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, …