Politics

Investigate threats against Seun Okinbaloye, other journalists, NGE and SERAP tell Tinubu – THISAGE

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 …

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At 70, Justus Olugbenga Daniel, this is your life, by Gabriel Akinadewo

*I made an impact as Ogun governor because I adopted Awolowo’s model *Without people like us, Dapo Abiodun would not have been governor *Tinubu has the courage to tackle Nigeria’s challenges *At a septuagenarian, I have become an elderstatesman *I laid a good foundation for Ogun *How Ogun West can produce governor In his 30s, he rose to the pinnacle …

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ADC rejects reports of Mark’s resignation as chairman

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected malicious reports regarding the resignation of its National Chairman, David Mark. Mr Paul Mumeh of the Media Office of the ADC National Chairman, made the clarification in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The party described the claims as “a dangerous fabrication” orchestrated by “childish, weak and inconsiderate propagandists.” The ADC confirmed that …

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NPFL26: Barau Skipper happy to stop Rangers, hails fans support

Post views: 19 Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, says his team is happy to stop Rangers International after both sides shared the spoils in a hotly contested match on matchday 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Maliya Boys displayed a heroic performance at the Enugu Cathedral, Sunday, securing a vital spot in the ongoing 2025/26 NPFL season. …

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APC to launch Bayelsa governorship campaign Saturday, insists on Sylva as candidate

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised to go ahead with the October 14 launch of its governorship campaign in Bayelsa State despite the disqualification of its candidate, Timipre Sylva, by a court. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said Sylva remained the party’s candidate for the November 11 …

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Why Nigeria must correct the language of conflict now, by Dr. Kabir Adamu – THIS UPDATE

For two days in Abuja, Nigeria was confronted with an uncomfortable truth: the country is not just fighting insecurity on the ground; he is also losing control of the narratives around him. At the conference hosted by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, the Office of the National Security Adviser and supported by the UKAid-funded Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) …

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ADC rejects David Mark’s resignation

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected as false and damaging reports that its national president, Senator David Mark, has resigned from his position.This is what we read in a statement by Paul Mumeh, of the National President’s Media Office.The party described the claim as “an insidious fabrication” orchestrated by individuals it described as “puerile, weak and reckless propagandists”.The party …

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ADC Ticket: Atiku Signs $1.2 Million US Lobby Deal

Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signed a $1.2 million (about 1.9 billion naira) contract with a US lobbying firm as he steps up moves ahead of a likely contest for presidential tickets within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Premium times can report. Documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice show that Atiku has committed himself Von Batten-Montague-York, …

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Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover firearms in Owerri

Post views: 23 By Silvernews Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered firearms and other stolen items in Owerri, as part of ongoing efforts to curb violent crime in the state. The suspect, identified as Chigaemezu Aguguom, originally from Umuneke in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area, was arrested on April 2, …

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