Politics

The abducted Deputy Principal of Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State, Mrs Folawe Alamu, has made an impassioned appeal to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde and other stakeholders to urgently negotiate with the kidnappers holding her, pupils and teachers captive. In a rescue video circulating online on Thursday, the visibly shaken school administrator, …

Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999, the country’s democracy represents both a remarkable achievement and a sobering paradox. On the one hand, Nigeria has maintained uninterrupted civilian rule longer than at any other time in its history. On the other hand, many citizens are increasingly asking whether democracy has actually improved governance, strengthened national unity or …

A suspected serial killer identified as Akaninyene, believed to be an indigene of Obot Akara, has been arrested in Creektown, Odukpani Local Government Area of ​​Cross River State, after he allegedly confessed to the killing of about 30 people and led security operatives to a forest hideout where several shallow graves were discovered. The suspect was arrested during a coordinated …

Prominent Itsekiri leader, businesswoman, hotelier and philanthropist, Mrs Rita Lori Ogbebor, on Friday, raised the alarm over what she described as an “imminent genocide” against the Itsekiri ethnic nationality in Delta State, warning that the situation could escalate into a full-scale conflict if the Federal Government does not take urgent action.Addressing journalists at a press conference, the Warri Igba accused …

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has remanded the case filed by former National Deputy Chairman of the African Democratic Party (ADC), Nafiu Bala-Gombe, to another judge for trial. In court documents seen by journalists on Friday, the suit filed against Justice Emeka Nwite, has been transferred to Justice Peter Lifu after the judge …

A faction in the Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fallen victim to a directive by hotels and event centers in Abuja not to host political parties that are not recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has taken issue with the heating and threatened to revoke the documents of …

Post views: 118 by Silvernews Today marks two years since the birth of the Rangers International Football Club Foundation, Nigeria’s first football club foundation created for community social impact and global competitiveness. Since May 28, 2024, the Foundation has promoted sustainable development through targeted community programs in Enugu and several states in Nigeria. From youth development and education to …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a new turn on Friday when the Chief Justice of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, reassigned the case challenging the party’s leadership structure to another judge following the elevation of Justice Emeka Nwite to the Court of Appeal. The case, dismissed by former ADC …

Members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State have called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to reinstate the nomination of Innocent Ojike (OJICAM) in the May 23 primary elections for Oyi State constituency. APGA members numbering no fewer than 1,000 marched from the Anambra House of Assembly to the New Government House on Friday. The placards bore various …

Post views: 47 By Victor Nwachukwu The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) for what it described as the “peaceful conduct and youth-friendly nature” of its primary elections. The Chairman of NYCN in Imo, Comrade Humphrey Osuji, said this while speaking with journalists in Owerri on Friday. Osuji commended the APC in …