Politics

Former Vice President of Nigeria and a leading presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. In a statement released by his press office on Tuesday, Atiku described the festival as a profound symbol of personal rebirth, sacrifice and absolute trust in the Almighty. …

Former Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, has emerged as the Labor Party’s consensus candidate for the Nasarawa North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20. The National Publicity Secretary of the Labor Party, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Asogwa said the primary election held at the party’s zonal office in Nasarawa North attracted …

The French Government has selected Manji Wilson, Assistant to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, for the prestigious 2026 Future Leaders Invitation Programme. It is a program of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Wilson is the Governor’s Chief Technical Advisor for Development Partnerships, Strategic Liaisons and Diaspora Engagements. He has emerged as Nigeria’s sole representative for the 2026 …

RouterCall Communications has launched updated global communications services, including improved SIP trunking and integrated Microsoft Teams direct routing, in a move aimed at improving business connectivity and reducing operational costs. The company said the development will enable multinationals, small and medium-sized businesses and other business organizations to obtain more reliable, flexible and cost-effective communications systems. Speaking on the announcement, Chief …

By Ayo Kehinde Muhammad Sani Abacha, the eldest son of Nigeria’s late Head of State, Sani Abacha, has lost the PDP governorship ticket in Kano State for the 2027 general elections. Abacha was defeated by Muhammad Bello Dalhatu in the PDP governorship primary election held in Kano. Announcing the results of the primary elections, the Chairman of the Kano State …

The Katsina State Government has suspended a former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Community Development to Governor Dikko Radda, Nura Aliyu-Garwa, linked to an alleged kidnapping syndicate. Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr. Bala Salisu-Zango, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Katsina on Monday. The statement said the suspected aide was suspended from office before seeking an …

Post views: 37 By Silvernews Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR) Chairman Eddie Oparaoji has commended Fresh Air Academy founder Emeka Dozie for his innovative approach to education and commitment to nurturing future leaders. Prof. Oparaoji delivered the eulogy during a recent visit to Fresh Air Academy, Owerri, where he toured the school’s facilities and interacted with the management, staff and …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has gone to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn a Federal High Court ruling that struck down the revised calendar and program of activities for the 2027 general elections. The commission also moved a motion to stay the execution of the judgment, asking the court of appeal to stay the effect of the …

The governments of Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, marking a significant step towards deepening economic collaboration between the two countries. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit (INRES) in Istanbul, Türkiye. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Nigeria’s …

Air Operators of Nigeria (AON) has reacted to claims that its members are indebted to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nigeria (NCAA) for services rendered by the agency. The association said in a statement in Lagos on Monday that all services rendered by the NCAA to domestic airline operators were fully prepaid on a cash-before-service basis. AON also said the …