Politics

An unknown number of civilians have reportedly been killed following a military airstrike on Guradnayi, a settlement near Kusasu in Shiroro Local Government Area of ​​Niger State.. Sources said the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, when military aircraft reportedly targeted fleeing residents and suspected armed groups in the area. One resident, Auta Awododo, said the attack occurred …

Adewole Adebayo has once again emerged as the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2027 elections. Adebayo is also the party’s flag bearer in the 2023 presidential election, ranking 16th out of 18 candidates running. Adebayo emerged via consensus agreement at the SDP national convention held in Bauchi on Saturday. The party chairman in Lagos submitted …

Governor Mai Buni of Yobe State on Sunday said the All Progressives Congress in the state will hold free, fair and transparent primaries if a consensus candidate fails to emerge. The Director General, Press and Media to Governor Mamman Mohammed, announced this in a statement released in Damaturu, the state capital. Six APC gubernatorial aspirants in the state have rejected …

My joy knows no bounds to see Pa Reuben Fasoranti, our father, elder statesman, administrator, pro-democracy activist, prominent politician and principal leader of Afenifere, reach the milestone of 100 years on May 11th. Baba Fasoranti deserves all the praise that will come his way on this occasion for his extraordinary life of service and immense contributions to this country. Pa …

An aspirant contesting for Kaiama I constituency in Kwara State House Assembly, Ahmad Muhammad, has donated $1 million to the families of five forest rangers killed by bandits in Nukku, Kaiama Local Government Area of ​​the state. Muhammad, a leader of the All Progressive Congress, APC popularly known as Dan Masani Gwanabe and founder of Mai Nasara Foundation, had formally …

For someone who is running for president for a record seventh time and who has changed political parties at least four times since 1999, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s unbridled rebuke of his fellow contestants in a recent interview with Arise Television raises a crucial question: Has he really learned anything from the policy mistakes that cost him that office …

… The North will regain its ticket in 2031 under the new zoning formula …Obi, Kwankwaso hail decision at inaugural party convention Daud Olatunji The Nigeria Democratic Congress on Saturday formally split its 2027 presidential ticket to the South for a single four-year term, a move seen as strengthening the prospects of former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and other …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted on charges of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office and diversion of public funds. The anti-corruption agency made the announcement through a search notice posted on its official platform on Saturday, days after the …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar-Farouq wanted over fraud charges. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, made the announcement on Saturday in a search notice posted on the commission’s website. Farouq, who served as a minister under former President Muhammadu Buhari from 2019 to 2023, is wanted …

Post views: 169 By Silvernews The success of Campos Football Club of Owerri is not based on one man alone, but on the efforts of dedicated footballing minds, with coach Ekezi Obinna standing out as a key figure in the club’s growth and achievements. From the early days when Campos FC played on the grounds of City Secondary School, …