Politics

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned to July 9 for hearing a suit filed against Senator Iyabo Obasanjo and others over an Abuja property. The case, which was before Justice Mohammed Umar as of March 30, had now been reassigned to Justice Inyang Ekwo, who had previously heard the case. The matter, which figured eighth in the …

The National Democratic Party (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to provide a detailed explanation as to why the country continues to borrow money, despite claims of increased revenue. He also sought clarification on how state revenues and loan funds are being used, amid what he described as worsening economic hardship across the country. Obi, …

Post views: 24 By Silvernews As part of efforts to promote mental wellbeing and improve road safety, the Nelo Dreams Foundation, in collaboration with the RiFC Foundation, will host a targeted men’s mental health awareness program for commercial drivers, tricycle operators and motorcyclists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The programme, themed “Lead with your mind, not just …

Senate leader Opeyemi Bamidele has announced plans to champion a major constitutional amendment that would replace Nigeria’s current two-term executive system with six-year terms for the president and state governors. According to the senior lawmaker, the proposed reforms aim to reduce political distractions associated with re-election campaigns and allow elected leaders to dedicate more time to governance and policy delivery. …

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said no individual or group has the authority to restrict his movements anywhere in the country, following renewed controversy over his visit to Ibadan, Oyo State, late last year. Gumi, who recently faced public criticism and allegations bordering on attempts to promote the “Islamisation” narrative in some parts of the South West, insisted that …

By Ayo Kehinde The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has said no credible alternative has yet emerged ahead of the 2027 presidential elections, blaming President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, while insisting that no single region, including the North, can independently determine the outcome of Nigeria’s presidential race. The position was expressed by …

‎The Police Command in Osun State has ordered political parties to suspend planned demonstrations in Oriade Local Government Area to prevent a possible outbreak of violence. This is contained in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, in Osogbo on Tuesday. Ojelabi advised political parties to reschedule demonstrations previously scheduled for Wednesday in the area, …

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has revealed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was instrumental in the political consensus that led to the implementation of Nigeria’s rotational presidential arrangement following the annulment of the historic June 12, 1993 elections. Akume disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during the World Press Conference held as part of …

The federal government says 1,859 Nigerian families in 25 states have accessed a total of $128 billion in home loans under its expanded mortgage intervention program, as part of efforts to address the country’s deep housing deficit. President Bola Tinubu disclosed the development on Tuesday, noting that the beneficiaries obtained long-term mortgages through MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund with a …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has tasked senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to adopt proactive, intelligence-led and adaptive policing measures to address the nation’s evolving security challenges. The allegation was made during the monthly conference with senior strategic officers of the Force, held on Tuesday at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan …