Politics

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, on Wednesday urged “disgruntled members” of other political parties in the country to join the National Leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District, made the call while speaking with journalists after the inaugural meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) in Abuja. The former governor, who …

Post views: 43 By Silvernews Presidents of Nationwide League One (NLO) clubs have formally appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to include direct club representation in its Congress as part of the ongoing statute amendment process. In a letter dated March 24, 2026 and addressed to the Chairman of the Nigerian Football Federation Statute Amendment Committee, the group, …

A prominent Egba chief, Mustapha Abdulhakeem Akinfiwatolu, has recounted the historical struggle and resilience that led to the birth of Abeokuta, describing it as a product of courage, unity and long-term sacrifice rooted in the 18th century uprising led by Lisabi Agbongbo Akala. Akinfiwatolu, who is the Akinfiwatolu of Egbaland, said the story of the Egba people remains a defining …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be starting to step back from the deep crisis it is experiencing, as factions loyal to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike have begun talks to save the party from total collapse ahead of the 2027 elections. The crisis hitting the party has raised doubts about its readiness or …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF Nigeria) has supported an increase in budgetary allocation to the health sector, particularly for HIV and tuberculosis, in the face of major reductions in international donor funding that limit available support for both HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Mr Steve Aborisade, Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager of AHF-Nigeria, made the appeal during an …

A former Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Femi Okurounmu, said Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution structurally favors the Northern Region, warning that the imbalance continued to impact governance outcomes and exacerbate political and economic challenges across the country.* Speaking during an exclusive interview on Frontline, a current affairs program on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, on Wednesday, the elder …

Political parties have expressed deep objections to the proposed 2026 election regulations introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and warned that some provisions could jeopardize the integrity of the 2027 elections. These concerns were expressed in Abuja during a consultative session held to review the draft guidelines, where party leaders, under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), criticized elements …

Leaders of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) have called on political parties to apportion their presidential tickets for the 2027 elections to Southern Nigeria, citing the need for justice, national stability and adherence to the established principle of rotation of power in Nigeria. The position was adopted at the Forum’s general meeting held in Abuja, where representatives …

Post views: 58 By Silvernews Campos Football Club of Owerri B team started their Federation Cup season on a winning note with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Captain Marvel FC at the Oisa Stadium, Ugoala in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of ​​Imo State. The match, played in a tense atmosphere, saw Campos take the lead in the 9th …

Senior politicians in Ogun State have dismissed reports that leaders of the All Progressives Congress have adopted consensus governorship aspirants for the South-West states, describing the claim as a “desperate and misguided attempt” to manipulate the political process. Stakeholders said the narrative, which emerged in a national newspaper, aimed to deceive other aspirants into abandoning their ambitions ahead of the …