Politics

Although I never studied journalism, formally, I learned long ago that news is about what gets attention, the unusual. Consequently, one of the elementary ways to explain the topic was this contrast: “The dog bites the man”, is nothing new, but “the man bites the dog” is something else. Who would be so banal as a titular: The policeman takes …

A faction of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday elected Mr Adedeji Doherty as South West Zonal Chairman. Doherty, a former PDP Lagos chairman, emerged through consensus with 16 other executives at the South West Zonal Congress held in Ikeja, Lagos. Chairman of the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Nigerians of a well-organised and transparent national convention, with preparations completed ahead of the major political event. The party has revealed that about 8,453 delegates from Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expected to attend the convention scheduled for March 27 and 28 in Abuja. Speaking at a press …

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately open its portal to enable the Grassroots Initiative Party (GRIP) to complete its registration as a political party in the country. The judge in his decision ordered that the registration portal be opened so that GRIP can access the portal …

The South East Youths 4 Progressives (SEY4P) congratulated the Hon. Chimamkpa Ogbonnaya, on his emergence as the South East Zonal Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released by its President, Comrade Chukwuemeka Ugah, the group described Hon. Ogbonnaya’s emergence as a well-deserved recognition for his dedication, leadership skills and commitment to youth development and progressive …

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has formally presented a comprehensive framework for the establishment of the state police to the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, in a move seen as a major push towards decentralization of Nigeria’s policing architecture. The proposal, contained in a 75-page document titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the Establishment, Governance and …

By Victor Osula, Abuja Federal civil servants have stepped up calls for the federal government to implement the 40% peculiar allowance tied to the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, setting a March 31 deadline in a move aimed at accelerating the full implementation of ongoing wage reforms and improving workers’ welfare. The request was conveyed by the Joint National Public Service …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four persons accused of impersonating FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in a large-scale land fraud scheme. The suspects allegedly defrauded a retired senior military officer and other victims of over $150 million under the guise of facilitating land transactions in Abuja. The development was made known in a statement by Lere Olayinka, …

Post views: 312 …supports club structure in 27 LGAs By Silvernews The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, Chief Austin Onyedebelu, has pledged to support the development of grassroots sports as part of efforts to harness youth potential and curb social vices, Wakawaka Sports reports. Onyedebelu gave the assurance when he received a delegation led …

The Akwa Ibom State Police have arrested Chief Edet, head of Asik Ubofa fishing village in Effiat clan, Mbo Local Government Area, for alleged illegal possession of firearms. A statement from State Police Command spokesperson Timfon John confirmed that intelligence officers swooped on the suspect on March 24, 2026, at around 10:15 am, recovering an AK-47 rifle and two empty …