Politics

The Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday endorsed former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The faction took the decision at a special national convention held at its office in Area 10, Abuja. This followed the barricade of the venue previously scheduled for the event, …

Nigerian Army troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 31 kidnapped victims and neutralized five terrorists in coordinated offensives in Zamfara and Katsina states, in what authorities have described as a sustained drive against banditry in the northwest. The army also confirmed the destruction of several terrorist camps and the recovery of firearms, ammunition and motorcycles during the multi-pronged operations. …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) for the 2027 general elections. Makinde, who received the nomination at the APM presidential primaries, held in Ibadan, promised to reform the national security architecture if elected president next year. He stressed that his administration would prioritize decentralizing security management to allow …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), escalated sharply on Saturday when a faction led by Taminu Kabiru Turaki, SAN, went ahead with a special convention in Abuja, where former President Goodluck Jonathan was symbolically ratified as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Information Minister Prof. Jerry Gana received the Certificate …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki has nominated former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Jonathan’s candidature was approved on Saturday during a special national convention held at the party office in Area 10, Garki District, Abuja. Jonathan absent from the convention Although Jonathan was not present at the scene, …

The Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Babatunde Hunpe, has urged the Lagos State Government to increase the number of Private Sector Stakeholders (PSPs) to improve waste management across the municipal area. Hunpe made the call during a health inspection on Saturday, covering key communities such as Badagry Roundabout, Jegba Quarters, Posukoh Quarters and Wharakoh Quarters. He noted that current PSP …

Post views: 44 By Silvernews Members of the Standard Tennis Club Owerri are preparing for a major leadership transition as the club holds presidential elections on May 31, 2026, at the club’s clubhouse in Owerri. The elections are expected to usher in a new president and executive committee who will steer the affairs of one of the leading tennis …

The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) on Saturday issued a statement to express deep concern over the continued imprisonment of pupils and teachers abducted during the tragic attack on schools in Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities right in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State. According to the com. Hassan Ajibola Fatai, President, NUT, Oyo State Wing and Com. Salame Olukayode, …

The UEFA Champions League final is billed as the “best attack” (Paris Saint-Germain) versus the “best defense” (Arsenal) in European football, the unstoppable force colliding with an immovable object.And like all narrative clichés, there is a strong rooting in reality.On Saturday night, PSG could finish with the highest-scoring season of any team in the Champions League era, while Arsenal have …

Post views: 39 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) South East Zone has congratulated Rangers International FC Enugu for winning their ninth Nigeria Premier Football League title in the history of Nigerian football. The association praised the Flying Antelopes for their resilience, determination and consistency throughout the season, despite stiff competition and challenges from other clubs that competed …