Politics

The recent abduction of school children in Ahoro-Esiele community, Orire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State remains deeply distressing. On May 15, 2026, ruthless kidnappers abducted 38 schoolchildren, killing one teacher in a heinous attack on our nation’s security and education system. Nigerian Union of Teachers and Students across the country took to the streets to protest. The action is …

Post views: 16 By Silvernews The President General of Ezeji Mbaise, Ezeji Chief Linus Nwajere, has assured that the 2026 edition of the Iri-Ji Mbaise Festival will retain its rich cultural and spiritual significance while being celebrated on a scale that will attract national and international attention. Nwajere gave the assurance while receiving members of the Central Planning Committee …

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has denied reports that he promised automatic senatorial tickets to lawmakers who lost in the recent primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that his remarks have been misconstrued. Akpabio, who spoke through a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, said he had neither made nor authorized …

Senator Sharafadeen Alli has categorically rejected allegations linking him to the kidnapping of Mrs Olaide Adegoke, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and described the claims as a calculated attempt to tarnish his reputation and inflame political tensions in Oyo State. The lawmaker, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District and recently emerged as the governorship candidate of …

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a landmark ruling, has declared the National Assembly’s controversial $110 billion vehicles and allowances plan illegal, ruling that spending $40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and $70 billion on support allowances for newly elected members violated procurement laws, constitutional obligations and public trust. The court also ordered the President of the …

Post views: 59 By Silvernews Nigeria’s sporting mainstay, Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike (JP), has congratulated the Super Eagles for successfully defending their Unity Cup title following their impressive 3-0 victory over the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica in the final played in London on Saturday. In a statement made available to the media, Agu-Ejidike described the victory as a significant boost …

Nigerian army troops have arrested a suspected terror kingpin, Kachalla Halilu, during a targeted intelligence-based operation in a busy market in Zamfara state, as security forces step up efforts to dismantle criminal networks in the northwest. The suspect was arrested at Shinkafi Weekly Market by officers from the 8th Division Garrison following credible intelligence following his movement to the location. …

PhD of Prince Charles Dickson A monk once offered a message of wisdom that may contain one of the most accurate diagnoses of Nigeria’s condition: “Imagine being bitten by a snake and, instead of focusing on healing from the venom, you chase the snake to understand why it bit you and to prove that you didn’t deserve it.” At first …

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power and gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her 12-year-old twin sons, after a fierce gunfight with suspected kidnappers in Ibadan, Oyo State. The operation, carried out on Saturday evening, led to the killing …

By Ayo Kehinde Thailand has donated 12 tonnes of rice worth $22,000 to support vulnerable communities in Nigeria, as aid agencies warn that as many as 34.7 million Nigerians could face severe food insecurity this year. The donation was presented to the World Food Program (WFP) in Abuja on Thursday by the Thai Ambassador to Nigeria, Thirapath Mongkolnavin, for distribution …