Politics

Two members of the Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The MPs are Mr Raymond Daudu, who represents Akoko South West Constituency I, and Mr Olajide Oguntodu, Akure South Constituency I. The defection letter was read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, …

Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, sentenced to death for treason in 1986, received a posthumous pardon from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Vatsa, a poet, was among 17 people who received presidential pardon following the approval of the National Council of State, which met in Abuja on Thursday. President Tinubu also granted a posthumous pardon to Herbert Macaulay, a Nigerian nationalist …

Post views: 44 By Silvernews Metro Desk The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested twelve suspected armed robbers in connection with the brutal robbery and killing of Arise News staff, Mrs. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Mr. Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartment, Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. The tragic accident occurred on September 29, 2025, …

…Aso Rock weighs loyalty, competence in the final decision Daud Olatunji Intense lobbying among political heavyweights has gripped Aso Rock as President Bola Tinubu finalizes the appointment of a new chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Barring last minute adjustments, the President is expected to present his preferred candidate, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, to the National Council of …

The National Council of State on Thursday gave unanimous approval to the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the end of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s term in October 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced Amupitan’s name to the Council during its meeting at State House, and described him …

The National Council of State has approved the appointment of North Central Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put forward Amupitan as a candidate to fill the vacant position, following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Yakubu served from 2015 to October 2025. President Tinubu …

Latest news: Ministry of Health unveils Nigeria’s strategic directions for nursing and midwifery journalists By Raphael Ekpang Nigeria’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has unveiled the Nigeria Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery (NSDNM) 2025-2030. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, while inaugurating the NSDNM, commended the resilience of nurses in Nigeria, assuring them …

Former Nigerian High Commissioner to Britain, Dr Christopher Kolade, has diedThe nonagenarian was a teacher, perfectionist, orator, broadcaster, diplomat, cleric and boardroom guru.A family source said he died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday.Born in Erin-Oke, Osun State in 1932, he was the son of an Anglican missionary and completed his secondary education at Government College, Ibadan, after which he …

The President of the Young Lawyers Forum, Nigerian Bar Association, Ota Branch, Ogun State, Bolaji Kuyebi, has successfully graduated from the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG). The graduation ceremony, held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Center in Abuja, brought together distinguished leaders, politicians and professionals from across Nigeria and Africa. Among the dignitaries …

The University of Lagos Consultancy Services (UNILAG Consult) has announced plans to honor the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, for his exemplary leadership style. According to Professor John Lekan Oyefara, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UNILAG Consult Limited, in a press conference held at the boardroom of UNILAG Consult in Lagos on Wednesday, said the honor is …