Politics

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 …

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has reiterated his call for peace, unity and collaboration among stakeholders, stressing that synergy remains essential to achieving the desired “Renaissance” for the State. Since assuming office, Governor Alia has consistently urged political leaders, community stakeholders and citizens to embrace harmony as the path to sustainable development and progress. His administration, he noted, is focused …

Daud Olatunji Stakeholders across Ogun State on Tuesday rallied in support of former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Tunji Isola, backing him for the 2027 governorship race and pledging support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term bid. The endorsement, held in Abeokuta, the state capital, attracted political leaders, grassroots mobilizers and traditional figures from the three …

By Barth Ikiebe The Nigeria Police Force has announced a major redeployment of senior officers across key commands and departments as part of efforts to strengthen operations and improve service delivery nationwide. The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved appointments covering Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIG) and Commissioners of Police (CP), in what authorities described as …

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fighting terrorism in Zamfara State. Shettima conveyed this assurance to Gusau, while officially welcoming Governor Lawal Dauda into the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said the federal government would deploy adequate security personnel and equipment to tackle insecurity in the North-West state. He congratulated Lawal on joining the …

All is now set for TheNiche Annual Conference 2026. This year’s edition, which will be the fifth in the series, will be held on Thursday 23 April at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will begin at 10:00 am. On Tuesday, a statement by the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of TheNiche, an …

Post views: 27 By Silvernews The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has moved to resolve the ongoing leadership dispute within the Nigeria Basketball Federation by officially recognizing the Ahmadu Musa Kida-led council and outlining a clear timetable for fresh elections. In a letter dated March 16, 2026, signed by FIBA ​​General Secretary Andreas Zagklis, the world basketball body said the …

Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This makes her the first woman to hold the position since the country’s formation. Nnake, 39, replaces Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, who served since the beginning of the Soludo government. His appointment marks the first political appointment …