As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) finalises preparations for its 102nd National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja today, tension has erupted between leaders of the North-Central and North-West zones over which region should produce the next national chairman of the party. Naija News reports that the NEC is expected to consider and possibly adopt the Zoning Committee’s proposal to retain the existing zoning arrangement for party offices ahead of the 2027 general elections. A NEC member from the North, who spoke with Daily Sun, insisted that the North-Central deserved the position, arguing that the zone had not enjoyed a full…
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The President of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, has called for the unification of Africa under a single president, a unified currency, a single parliament, and a unified military command. Naija News reports that Malema made the demand while delivering a keynote address at the Nigerian Bar Association’s Annual General Conference in Enugu on Sunday, attended by thousands of lawyers and dignitaries. In his fiery address, the 44-year-old politician urged African leaders to dismantle colonial boundaries and work towards a borderless continent. Malema said, “We demand one Africa, we demand a borderless Africa, we demand an Africa with…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has described the withholding of local government funds for Osun State as “highly political,” warning that the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, must provide proper legal guidance to the Presidency on the matter. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ozekhome accused the AGF of partisanship by allegedly recommending that allocations be released to sacked All Progressives Congress officials in the state. Ozekhome said, “Let me tell you, it is highly political because the Attorney-General wrote a letter dated March 21 to the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy to release…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Brazil for a two-day state visit. Naija News reports that Tinubu had departed Yokohama, Japan, last Thursday for an ultra-long-haul flight to Brazil, where he will begin a state visit. President Tinubu had a stopover in Los Angeles before continuing his journey to Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. President Tinubu began his two-nation visit on Friday, August 15, when he departed Abuja. He and his entourage stopped over in Dubai, UAE, and arrived in Yokohama early in the morning on August 18. After attending the opening ceremony and plenary of the ninth Tokyo…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has said she does not believe in marriage just for the sake of being expected to get married. Naija News reports that the film star made this known during an interview with the Cable, while speaking about how the death of the man she intended to marry has influenced her outlook on love and marriage. Bimbo stated that she has no idea about getting married someday, but believes in finding the person that belongs to her, and if she does, she will get married. She said, “We lose people every day, and that always has…
Award-winning author, Chimamanda Adichie, has said that she has never read or searched for information about herself online since 2005. Naija News reports that Chimamanda made this known during an interview with YouTuber, Shade Samagbeyi, stating that she has made a decision never to search or read anything about herself on the internet again, to protect herself from the harmful aspects of online spaces. According to the novelist, searching about oneself only leads to battling ‘faceless ghosts’, which can distort reality and affect one’s mental health. The author said she believes that ignorance of such negativity allows her to create freely,…
The family of the immediate past Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Dajoh, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of his elder brother, Elder Gwamile Dajoh. Naija News reports that Gwamile’s death follows Aondona Dajoh’s resignation, which paved the way for the election of Hon. Alfred Berger as the new Speaker during an emergency plenary session. According to Daily Post, Gwamile reportedly collapsed and died on Sunday. The late Elder Dajoh was said to have been deeply concerned about the political crisis in the House before his sudden passing. However, information surrounding the incident remains…
Several fans of Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez lost their lives in a road accident after leaving his homecoming concert at Tafawa Balewa Square on Lagos Island. Naija News reports that the tragedy occurred when some concertgoers engaged in reckless racing on the highway while returning home. Videos circulating on social media showed at least four cars involved in the crash. Eyewitnesses expressed shock and grief, saying that the racing took place on busy expressways with poor lighting, putting both the drivers and other road users at risk. Many social media users mourned the victims and warned about the dangers of…
Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna, is pushing for her sister, Ruth Otabor, to receive medical treatment in India after a ghastly accident in Edo State. Naija News reports that the incident took place on August 13, 2025, near Auchi Polytechnic, just six days after Ruth graduated, and left her with injuries that required amputation of her leg. On Sunday, Phyna was seen at the hospital where her sister is receiving care, meeting with members of the Dangote Group management. She insisted that her sister should be flown abroad for treatment, arguing that her family cannot accept local care…
Leader of House On The Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin has stirred fresh debate after telling his congregation that Nigeria was not established by divine plan. Naija News reports that the clergyman explained that the country came into existence to serve the interests of the British rather than its people. According to him, Nigeria’s name was not of local origin but was given by the girlfriend of a British official during the colonial era when Lord Lugard and other administrators merged the regions. The preacher argued that Nigeria’s political figures often regarded as founding fathers, including Obafemi Awolowo, Tafawa Balewa, Ahmadu…
