Politics

…Calls for collective responsibility and inclusive governance A leading aspirant in the Ogun State governorship race in 2027, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has called for unity, courage and collective responsibility among residents of the state as they celebrate this year’s Lisabi Day. In a goodwill message to the people of Ogun State, Obasanjo said the annual celebration remains a powerful reminder …

The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) protracted internal crisis has taken a dramatic turn, as failed attempts at reconciliation between party leaders have pushed rival factions into a climactic legal clash in Nigeria’s Supreme Court. The latest escalation follows the failure of high-level peace talks involving key stakeholders, prompting a faction aligned with Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, and led by …

Leading politician and philanthropist, Peter Obi, has extended financial support totaling $20 million to the College of Nursing Sciences, Mbano, Imo State. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential favorite, who had previously donated $10 million to the College, made another donation of $10 million during his return visit on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Speaking during Obi’s visit on Thursday, the …

Post views: 18 By Silvernews Former Nigerian national team basketball player and sports entrepreneur Kelechi Anuna proposed to Olympic gold medalist Chiaka Ogbogu in Milan, marking the union of two Nigerian-American athletes with illustrious global careers and a shared commitment to making an impact beyond sports. The proposal, which took place on March 11, 2026, took place in Milan, …

…Tracka seeks urgent disclosure under the FOI Act … complains about the lack of reliable population data since 2006 Daud Olatunji A civic accountability group, Tracka, has expressed outrage over the alleged spending of $129.5 billion on Nigeria’s suspended 2023 national population census, describing the situation as a grave breach of public trust in the absence of published results. The …

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has directed all political appointees interested in contesting the 2027 elections to resign from office, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act. The direction was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Wednesday. Ripples Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has issued similar directives to his ministers …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El Rufai, on the loss of his beloved mother, Hajiya Umma, who died today in Cairo, after an illness. President Tinubu described the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family as a mother who lived an extraordinary life and raised children and grandchildren who …

An aggrieved candidate, Amb. Fubara Dagogo, has filed a suit against the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged unlawful exclusion from the party’s national convention. Dagogo is vying for APC national deputy chairman, South-South, at the party’s national convention scheduled for Saturday at Eagle Square, Abuja, He urged Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to determine whether …

The University of Lagos Governing Council (UNILAG) has promoted a veteran journalist and former editor of several Nigerian newspapers and magazines, Dr. Tayo Popoola, to the rank of Full Professor in the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos. According to the official University newsletter, Campus News, vol. 019, issued on Friday, Popoola was promoted from the rank of Associate …

Post views: 34 Phinan Ozonweke, former Heartland of Owerri defender and now head coach of Edel FC, Awka, says he is “grateful” to the fans and supporters of the club for their all-out support for the club, Silvernews.com reports. Ozonweke, also a former Rangers International wing-back, spoke after his team secured a 2-1 victory against Abia Comets in a …