Politics

Political parties have expressed deep objections to the proposed 2026 election regulations introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and warned that some provisions could jeopardize the integrity of the 2027 elections. These concerns were expressed in Abuja during a consultative session held to review the draft guidelines, where party leaders, under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), criticized elements …

Leaders of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) have called on political parties to apportion their presidential tickets for the 2027 elections to Southern Nigeria, citing the need for justice, national stability and adherence to the established principle of rotation of power in Nigeria. The position was adopted at the Forum’s general meeting held in Abuja, where representatives …

Post views: 58 By Silvernews Campos Football Club of Owerri B team started their Federation Cup season on a winning note with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Captain Marvel FC at the Oisa Stadium, Ugoala in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of ​​Imo State. The match, played in a tense atmosphere, saw Campos take the lead in the 9th …

Senior politicians in Ogun State have dismissed reports that leaders of the All Progressives Congress have adopted consensus governorship aspirants for the South-West states, describing the claim as a “desperate and misguided attempt” to manipulate the political process. Stakeholders said the narrative, which emerged in a national newspaper, aimed to deceive other aspirants into abandoning their ambitions ahead of the …

Former Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal, Isa Ayo Salami, has sparked fresh debate over the 2023 general elections, by stating that Peter Obi should not be allowed to contest the presidential election under the Labor Party. The retired legal expert attributed what he described as flawed results in the electoral process to gaps in judicial competence, and noted …

By Victor Osula, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday raided and sealed the Abuja residence of the former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in what the authorities described as carrying out a court-ordered confiscation process, with the former minister denouncing the action as politically motivated. The operation, which took place at Malami’s …

Salihu Yakassai, former Director General of Media and Communications to former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Yakassai announced the switch in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Monday, The former governor’s aide said he took the decision to join the ADC after consulting with his …

Sheikh Maulana Tijani Sherrifdeen Worshipers at the Afobaje Community Mosque in Ota, Ogun State, have been urged to remain steadfast in prayers for the unity and progress of Nigeria rather than engage in actions capable of destabilizing the country. Delivering his sermon at the Eid celebration, the Chief Imam of the mosque, Sheikh Maulana Tijani Sherif, admonished Nigerians to recognize …

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday raided the residence of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami in Abuja. The transfer of the house located in the upscale Maitama district was said to be an attempt to implement a court order that temporarily handed over the property to the federal government. Heavily armed EFCC …

Post views: 40 The Niger Tornadoes Football Club expresses its deepest condolences and deep sadness over the passing away of Alhaji Sani Zubairu, President of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA). The club joins the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Nigeria Referees Association and the entire Nigerian football community in mourning the painful departure of a dedicated servant of the …