Politics

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra State has suspended all congresses in the state until further notice. The Chairman and Secretary of the ADC in the state, Mr Patrick Obianyo and Mr Lawrence Okeke, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Awka. The duo said the decision underscores the party’s commitment to the rule of law, due …

Post views: 21 By Silvernews A new chapter has begun for basketball in Imo State following the official assumption of office by the newly appointed President of the Imo State Basketball Association, Hon. Johnbosco Ekezie Okeahialam. The short but significant ceremony took place at the office of the Commissioner for Sports Development, the Hon. Obinna Onyeocha, who formally presented …

The Social Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has ruled out any coalition with the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party will not compromise its standards by welcoming politicians with questionable records. Adebayo disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking on Frontline, a current affairs program on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, …

Former governor of Kano State, Kabiru Gaya, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gaya, who also represented Kano South in the Senate between 2015 and 2023, conveyed his decision in a letter addressed to the APC chairman of Gaya Arewa ward in Gaya Local Government Area of ​​Kano State. In the letter, the former governor said his …

The Federal Government has completed the formal process to send Nigerian envoys to key international destinations, including the UK, France and the UN, after receiving approval from the host countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu handed over a Letter of Credence on behalf of President Bola Tinubu officially advancing the accreditation of the diplomats. The affected envoys are Ambassador …

The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has paid glowing tributes to the last surviving child of the Ooni Alayeluwa Ademiluyi Ajagun, the 48th Ooni of Ife, Princess Rafatu Ademinure Awofisayo, who has died at the age of 102. In a statement on Wednesday by the Ooni Palace Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, …

A move by one of the two remaining Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors to foray into the All Progressives Congress (APC) has met with resistance. The APC caucus in Bauchi State has vehemently rejected the move by the state governor, Bala Mohammed to join the party. The caucus stated its position in a conference on Tuesday evening following a meeting …

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), under the leadership of its President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, and Executive Secretary, Prof. Wole Abbas, has expressed deep gratitude to Allah for the long and meaningful life of Princess (Alhaja) Rafatu Ademinure Awofisayo, the Iya Adinni of Ifeland, who returned to her Creator at the age of 102. In a statement jointly …

Post views: 79 By Silvernews The Ahiazu Mbaise Football Association has congratulated Chibuike Nwaiwu on his recent international call-up to the Nigeria men’s senior team and the impressive performance of his Turkish club, Galatasaray, over the weekend. The association’s coordinator, Uchi Agumuo, speaking to www.Silvernews.com.ng on the development, noted that the player has shown remarkable maturity over the years, …

Troubles plaguing the African Democratic Party (ADC) escalated on Tuesday when another faction emerged claiming responsibility for the party’s leadership. The group of 25 state chairmen said they had taken over the party amid non-recognition of David Mark’s leadership by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The chairmen stated that they constituted the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ADC, …