Politics

*Meets CBN capital requirements to open eight new branches in 2026. NOVA Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Jude Anele as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The appointment comes at a crucial time in the Bank’s evolution, following its transition from an investment bank to a commercial bank …

The Ogun State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern has warned political parties against fielding a Christian-Christian governorship ticket in the state ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the idea as a “historic political miscalculation”. The group said any political party attempting such a deal will face strong resistance from voters and risk long-term political consequences in the state. In …

The Federal Capital Territory branch of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended three executives from Wuse District in the Abuja City Area Council over their involvement in the dispute over the suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe. Kingibe represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Nigerian Senate. Those sanctioned include the district chairman, Kanayo Chukwu, along with Amanda Pam and …

President Bola Tinubu will land at the airport on 17 March 2026 to begin a historic state visit that will show the world the unique bond that exists between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. When the formalities of the visit begin on March 18, President Bola, in the company of his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will be the fifth Nigerian …

FCT-based Cross River North stakeholders support Tinubu, Otu and Jarigbe for 2027 Goodness Ekpang Stakeholders from the Cross River North Senatorial District residing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, and Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe for re-election in the 2027 general elections. The group, comprising leaders …

Justice Kekere-Ekun, CJN The Abuja-based National Industrial Tribunal of Nigeria has ordered officials of a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) currently occupying the secretariat, including the current leadership team, according to Musiliu Akinsanya, to vacate the national secretariat of the union in the Federal Capital Territory. The court ruling ordered the appellants, led by Tajudeen …

The Bauchi State Chapter of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has called on politicians and citizens in the state to join forces ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections. The party’s state chairman, Hon. Abdurrahman Yusuf Muazu in a statement on Sunday said tickets are available to all candidates who have good ambitions and sincere aspirations to develop Bauchi State, …

Post views: 25 By Silvernews President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ahmadu Musa Kida, has lauded the resilience and class of the Nigeria Women’s National Team, D’Tigress, following their impressive 101-84 victory over the Philippines Women’s National Basketball Team at the ongoing FIBA ​​Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. Kida described the team’s performance as a display …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its national congress schedule ahead of the party’s national convention. The National Organizing Secretary, Mr Chinedu Idigo, and the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this in a joint statement released on Sunday in Abuja. According to the statement, poll unit and ward congresses will be held on April …

… Attackers sack Kyaram, rustle hundreds of cattle as communities reel from tragedy Daud Olatunji At least 20 security personnel and local vigilantes were killed in a deadly ambush by heavily armed terrorists in Garga area of ​​Kanam Local Government Area of ​​Plateau State on Friday, raising fears of worsening insecurity along the Plateau-Taraba-Bauchi border corridor. The combined patrol team, …