Politics

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed was on Saturday elected as National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP). Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Affairs to President Bola Tinubu appeared during the party’s National Convention. READ ALSO: APC extends tenure of Ekiti and Osun caretaker committees Kanu Sunny emerged as National Secretary, when his opponent, Abdulhakeem Abdullahi Ago, resigned before voting began, paving …

The All Progressives Congress (APC), at its eighth national convention on Friday, approved a six-month extension of the tenure of the party’s Provisional Committee leaders in Ekiti and Osun states. The decision, ratified by the National Convention, the party’s supreme body, was to ensure administrative continuity and stability ahead of upcoming government cycles in the affected states. Moving the motion …

Post views: 27 By Silvernews Heartland FC strengthened their push for promotion with a convincing 3-0 win over Gateway United FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. The Naze Millionaires asserted their authority in the early stages of the match, with Emmanuel Charles opening the scoring in the seventh minute to give the hosts a bright start. Heartland continued …

Nigeria is grappling with a new wave of Lassa fever epidemic that has claimed no fewer than 146 lives in three months, while at least 25 doctors and dozens of other health workers have been infected, raising fresh concerns about the country’s fragile health system. Data obtained from the Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention showed that in the …

From Amedu Joseph, Lokoja No fewer than 200 facilitators, Education Management Information System (EMIS) officers and area officers in non-formal education sectors and vocational centers in Kogi State have benefited from comprehensive refresher training aimed at improving data collection and service delivery. The training was organized by the Kogi State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), in collaboration …

The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a teenager whose body was discovered in a swimming pool at the University of Ibadan The development was confirmed in a statement issued in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka. According to police, the body was first spotted floating in the pool in …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to register their members for the 2027 elections. This was disclosed by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Voter Information and Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Haruna said instead of the April 21 deadline, political parties now have until May …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a viral report that claimed to reveal the cost of its expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 general elections, describing the information as false and misleading. The report, released widely on Friday, said the party’s presidential hopefuls would be required to pay $200 million for nomination forms, while candidates seeking …

Post views: 51 The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Nigeria’s bid to host the 2031 African Games, as delegates from the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) prepare to arrive in the country for an official inspection tour. The high-level visit is scheduled to take place in Abuja from March 30-31, 2026, marking a key milestone in Nigeria’s bid …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday approved a six-month term extension for the party’s Executive Caretaker Committees in Ekiti and Osun States. The decision, ratified by the National Convention Committee—the party’s highest body, aims to ensure administrative continuity and stability ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial cycle in the affected states. Moving the extension motion, Senator representing Kano North, Barau …