Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has disclosed that he can’t determine who will emerge as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election. He, however, promised to support whoever emerges as the flagbearer of the ADC in a free and fair primary election. The former Vice President added that it would not matter whether he wins the party’s ticket or not. Naija News understands Atiku made the submission while addressing party members during the welcome ceremony of the new defectors to the coalition party in Lagos State on Saturday. The defectors were received into…
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A former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State, Senator Isa Galaudu, has formally resigned his membership of the party. Galaudu, who represented Kebbi North Senatorial District between 2011 and 2015, announced his resignation in a letter dated August 20 and addressed to the ward chairman of the PDP in Augie North, Alhaji Muhammadu Aliyu Danbuga. In the letter, the former Chief of Staff to the Senate President stated that his decision took effect immediately. “I write to inform you of my resignation with immediate effect as a member of the PDP. It’s obvious that the…
The Benue State House of Assembly Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned, Naija News reports. Naija News reports that Dajoh’s resignation was communicated in a letter he personally signed, dated August 24, 2025, and made available to journalists. The letter titled ‘Resignation As The Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, read in part, “I write to resign my position as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, effective today, August 24, 2025. “This is done in good faith and in the best interest of the state. I want to appreciate my dear colleagues for the opportunity they gave me to be…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has pledged support for Comfort Emmanson, the passenger involved in a recent altercation with Ibom Air, as well as for the state-owned airline. Speaking during a grand reception held in his honour at Nsit Ubium Local Government Area on Saturday, the governor said both Emmanson and the airline are assets of the state and deserve support. “The lady is our daughter. We will continue to support our flagship airline, Ibom Air. Every Akwa Ibom person should be proud of the airline which has flown our colours. Our money is invested in Ibom Air,…
Leader of the United Kingdom (UK) Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has spoken openly about the racism and hostility she has endured since becoming the first black woman to lead the party. Naija News reports that in an interview with the Sunday Times, Badenoch admitted she was taken aback by the level of abuse directed at her following her election. While stressing that only a few Conservative MPs were involved, Badenoch noted that much of the abuse came from online spaces. “There’s a certain cadre of people who clearly can’t cope with the fact that I won this and I’m doing…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has applauded what he described as a spirit of unity and foresight, following the collapse of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) structure in Kaduna State into the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The latest defection is described as a significant realignment in Kaduna’s political landscape, which was formalised at a high-level coalition meeting convened on Saturday in Kaduna. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the coalition’s Publicity Secretary, Darius Kurah, the gathering was presided over by El-Rufai and brought together key stakeholders and political leaders across party lines. In his remarks, El-Rufai hailed…
A former senator for Kogi Central, Ahmed Ogembe, has declared that he cannot be suspended by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News understands that PDP had earlier announced Ogembe’s suspension over alleged anti-party activities. The party accused Ogembe of boasting about collapsing the PDP structure in Okene Local Government Area into the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement, the PDP described his conduct as gross misconduct, betrayal of trust and deliberate acts capable of undermining the interest and survival of the party in the state. Reacting, however, to the party’s announcement in a terse statement on Saturday, Ogembe…
The immediate past National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has declared that the party is not contesting next year’s governorship election in Osun State to participate but is determined to win. Naija News reports that Omisore stated this as he commenced grassroots consultations across the state over his decision to join the race for the APC governorship ticket. In a statement issued by his media office and signed by Jamiu Olawumi, the former Deputy Governor stated that he is committed to due process and consensus-building, hence his decision to engage with party members at the…
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has denied claims that he insulted the Alaafin of Oyo during his weekend visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Reacting to reports sparked by comments he made at the Ooni’s palace on Saturday, Igboho insisted that his words were misinterpreted, stressing that he regarded the Alaafin as a father figure and a foremost monarch in Yorubaland. In a viral video on Saturday night, Igboho said, “My father, the Olugbon, called me and said the Alaafin felt I insulted him when I visited the Ooni. I want to…
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a notorious kidnapper and armed robbery kingpin, Mohammed Bammi, popularly known as Zomo, in Doma Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the suspect, who had escaped arrest last month when members of his gang were captured, was eventually apprehended during a clearance operation at Doka Forest. According to Nansel, Zomo attempted to resist arrest but was swiftly overpowered by the police. “In a desperate bid to evade capture, he pulled a knife to attack the officers but was swiftly overpowered…
