Politics

Post views: 22 By Silvernews Football talent Noah Idris of Lagos-based Mavlon FC was the center of everyone’s eyes after his two breathtaking goals for La Liga side Generation Next condemned Sevilla to a 2-1 defeat, reports www.totorinews.com. Idris, wearing the iconic number 10 shirt, dazzled magnificently on the right wing with his deft touches, calm control of the …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu In every political generation there comes a time when conversations about leadership, succession, influence, political and regional balance begin to dominate public discourse. Edo State, with its rich political history, sophistication and cultural identity, is currently experiencing one such moment. However, beyond the emotions, alignments, assertiveness and partisan calculations that naturally accompany politics, there is a …

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has declared that no name-dropping or political association with him will determine the outcome of the 2027 Oyo State governorship election, insisting that voters alone will decide who governs the state. Ladoja made the remark on Wednesday in Ibadan while addressing journalists at his residence in Bodija, shortly after Eid-el-Kabir prayers, amid escalating …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, arraigned one Salifu Olije Mustapha before Justice AI Akobi of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Kubwa, for allegedly posing and parading as an official of the Commission He was arraigned on four counts bordering on impersonation and making false statements. Count two of the charge …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has selected 17 candidates to fly the party flag in the local government elections in the state. The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has scheduled the local council elections for September 26. At least 12 local government officials got return tickets during the party primaries. They include Jude Asogwa (Nsukka), Caleb …

Nigerian Christians are in the news again.The president of the United States, Donald Trump, more than a year ago, ordered the Pentagon to protect them from attacks by groups linked to ISIS.The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.It serves as the symbolic and …

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect. Omo-Agege, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide. Sunday Areh, announced his resignation in a letter dated May 22 and addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North Local Government Area of ​​Delta …

The internal crisis in the Accord Party has taken a new direction after the national leadership led by Prof. Chris Imumolen announced plans to hold a primary election for the new governor in Oyo State. Imumolen, who insists he is the party’s genuine National Chairman, canceled parallel primaries previously conducted in the state by the Maxwell Mgbudem-led faction. In a …

Post views: 42 A renowned citadel of learning in Ekiti State, Palace Schools Ado-Ekiti, on Wednesday, joined the global community in observing the celebration of Children’s Day 2026 in grand style. The school, renowned for its niche in training future leaders, commemorated the day with many exciting activities including road shows, funfair, dance competitions, drama shows and gift presentations. …

A close aide of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Jimi Lawal, has won the African Democratic Congress governorship in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lawal emerged winner of the party’s primary elections held in 236 constituencies of the state, polling a total of 19,428 votes to defeat his closest rivals. Announcing the results on Monday at …