Politics

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he accused the Federal Government of playing politics with the long-running OPL 245 controversy. According to him, the prior notice issued by Malabu Oil and Gas Limited, through its lawyer, Chief RO Atabo, SAN, LL.D, punctured the carefully constructed narrative of victory peddled by the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi. …

The Imo and Rivers State chapters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have rejected a lawsuit filed against the party’s national leadership, describing it as unauthorized and not reflective of their positions. In separate statements issued in Abuja, the state presidents, Prof. James Okoroma (Imo) and Chief Leader Sampson (Rivers) said they were neither consulted nor given consent for the …

Post views: 63 By Silvernews It was a carnival of colors and joy on Saturday in Ikwuano, Umuahia Local Government Area of ​​Abia State, as veteran sports journalist, Raymond Akparhuere, tied the knot with Onyeyechi Okeiyi in a traditional wedding ceremony that attracted families, friends and well-wishers from Delta and Abia states. The ceremony brought both families together in …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that the 2027 general elections will not be an easy ride, insisting that the party is gearing up for a close contest despite its current dominance in the country’s political space.. The party’s national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, rejected suggestions that the ruling party is trying to paralyze the opposition ahead of the …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced the sale of Expressions of Interest and Nomination Forms to fill executive positions at ward, local, state and national government levels. This was revealed in a statement issued by the National Organizing Secretary of the party, Chinedu Idigo in Abuja. The party asked interested parties seeking exco positions within its structure to obtain …

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its long-standing relationship with the United Kingdom, saying both nations must build on their shared history to forge deeper cooperation in all key sectors. The president made this known on Wednesday during a state banquet held in his honor at Windsor Castle, where he addressed King Charles III, Queen Camilla, members …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to “direct the Senate Public Accounts Committee to publish the names and titles of all officials involved in the alleged disappearance or non-discovery of ₦200 trillion of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), irrespective of their social or political status.” SERAP urged him to “direct …

It is said that no one does ceremonies like the English. This was evident last week when Nigeria literally strutted the red carpet rolled out in her honor on the ancient and hallowed grounds of Windsor and 10 Downing Street. When the curtain was brought down on President Bola Tinubu’s two-day official visit to the United Kingdom last Thursday, March …

Post views: 20 Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Ifeanyi Nchekwube produced another outstanding performance on Thursday, producing a series of fine saves to deny Rivers United in their rescheduled NPFL Matchday 26 fixture. The former Sporting Lagos goalkeeper enjoyed an impressive debut season with the Minna-based side, establishing himself as one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the league. Nchekwube has …

‎‎‎A former Edo State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Paddy Emmanuel Iyamu, traced his involvement in the All Progressives Congress (APC) to 2016, stressing that he has consistently invested time, resources and energy to ensure electoral victories for the party.‎‎He highlighted his role in the subsequent elections, especially his support for Senator Monday Okpebholo, saying he worked tirelessly across Oredo to …