Politics

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket for Southern Nigeria for a single four-year term, a major decision that paves the way for former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and other southern aspirants to contest on the party’s presidential ticket. The resolution was adopted at the party’s first national convention, currently …

The Police in Osun State, on Saturday, confirmed the killing of one Kolade Eluyera by suspected gunmen in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of ​​the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident, saying the deceased was found with gunshot wounds. Ojelabi said the incident was reported to the Ikire Divisional Police Headquarters on Saturday …

In what could influence the national debate ahead of the 2027 general elections, youth leaders from political parties across Nigeria have called for a clear transition plan for younger leadership, radical reforms in governance and urgent action against insecurity and unemployment. The demands are contained in a 10-point statement signed by Comrade Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, National Youth Leader of APGA …

Post views: 26 In a bid to realize the long-term vision of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) of building a world-class basketball facility and teams capable of competing at the highest international levels, the NBBF has found it desperate to strengthen the technical ecosystem of its national teams to adequately tap basketball talents within and outside the Nigerian shores. …

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has mocked the Democratic Party of Nigeria (NDC) because the party does not have a document on its website containing its manifesto. Onanuga who said he visited the party website to see what plans they had for Nigeria concluded that “like the ADC, the NDC has no plans for …

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, have uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate that allegedly used cyber tools to interfere with the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Delta State. The operation, conducted at the College of Education, Warri, led to the arrest of three suspects believed to …

Tensions have erupted within the Yobe State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as all governorship aspirants of the party collectively rejected a purported endorsement of a consensus candidate, calling it illegal and a violation of both the Electoral Act 2026 and the APC Constitution. At the end of a crucial meeting held in Abuja, aggrieved aspirants issued a …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set up high-powered screening committees for gubernatorial aspirants and incumbent governors seeking re-election or aspiring for Senate seats ahead of the party’s upcoming primary elections. The committee for incumbent governors and those aspiring for a seat in the Senate will be chaired by the National Chairman of the APC, Prof. …

Rano Air, on Friday, announced a temporary suspension of some of its routes due to unprecedented increase in the cost of Jet Al (aviation fuel). The airline’s management announced this on Friday via a post on X. The airline noted that the operational costs of supporting some of its routes had become extremely challenging and commercially unsustainable. Management said the …

Post views: 210 By Silvernews Egbu residents and friends of Mr Celestine Ogu gathered on Sunday to celebrate his promotion to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). The colorful celebration, held at the community’s popular neighborhood corner meeting point, attracted friends, brothers and well-wishers from different walks of life, who gathered to honor the officer for his …