Politics

The Ndigbo for Tinubu Forum 2027 (NDI-ABAT) has apologized to Channels TV host, Seun Okinbaloye, over a controversial remark allegedly made by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. In a statement released on Monday and jointly signed by its national coordinator, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and secretary general, Ugwuoke Ugwuoke, the group described the comment as a widely misunderstood joke. NDI-ABAT …

Post views: 27 By Silvernews Presidents of Nationwide League One’s (NLO) Progressive Club Chairmen Forum have called for a review of group placements and a possible move to the start date of the 2026 championship, citing logistical challenges and fixture congestion. In a statement released yesterday, the forum urged its members to adopt a united position during future meetings …

A faction in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised fresh concerns over the direction of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that the decision could effectively rule the party out of the upcoming elections. Speaking on Monday, the National Publicity Secretary of the faction, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the situation stemmed from INEC’s refusal to accept official correspondence from …

A Jigawa-based Islamic cleric, Malam Sani, has sparked widespread reactions after he abruptly canceled his daughter’s wedding just a day before the ceremony, citing the groom’s open support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. The wedding, scheduled for April 3 in Yalwawa area of ​​Dutse, was canceled at the last moment despite full preparations, leaving both families and guests in …

Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), has blacklisted one of its major wire and cable suppliers for failing to supply it with cables over the weekend. The supply would enable the immediate resumption of electricity supply to a community in Abia State that had been without electricity for three weeks following the destruction of six high voltage (HT) …

Democracy does not always die with the explosion of gunfire or the drama of tanks entering public squares. More often, it is quietly undermined – by rulings, memos, selective interpretations, procedural maneuvers, manipulations, and institutions that begin to forget the moral purpose of their powers.This is why the current crisis surrounding the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is so alarming and …

Post views: 12 Heartland FC is deeply saddened by the shocking and untimely passing of Kun Khalifat FC team manager, Chijioke Ekpemandu. We received the news of his passing in a road accident with great pain and with a heavy heart. His death is not only a huge loss for Kun Khalifat FC but also for the entire football …

The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Bello Isiyaku-Kigan, on Monday assured that the leadership of his party remains intact both at the state and national levels. He described a misinterpretation of the court’s decision, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which removed the party leadership. Isiyaku-Kigan told journalists at Monday’s press conference in Sokoto …

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into an alleged personal and financial data breach involving Remita Payment Services Limited and Sterling Bank, raising fresh concerns over cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem. The commission revealed on Sunday that the investigation, which began on April 1, 2026, is aimed at determining whether sensitive information belonging to …

The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have “strongly condemned the threat reported by Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), against Channels Television presenter Seun Okinbaloye” and urged “the government of President Bola Tinubu to promptly, thoroughly, transparently and effectively investigate the threat”. The groups called on Tinubu’s government to …