The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has raised an alarm over alleged infiltration of the party by security agencies in an attempt to create disaffection among its members. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues at the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, warned members against falling prey to divisive tactics. Mohammed, who chaired the PDP Governors’ Forum meeting in Zamfara on Saturday, said the gathering, along with other party organs, focused on consolidating unity. He said, “We learn from each other so that we can provide dividends of democracy…
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed speculation that it is considering zoning its 2027 presidential ticket, saying its priority for now is strengthening party structures nationwide. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this while reacting to the Peoples Democratic Party’s decision to zone its presidential ticket to the South. Speaking with Daily Trust on Monday, Abdullahi said zoning was not on the ADC’s agenda at the moment. He said, “Unlike other parties, we have a lot of work to do to build our structures across the country. That is more important to us than conversations about where…
A member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ejiofor Onyia, has declared that the opposition party is finally overcoming its internal disputes and repositioning itself to serve Nigerians better. Speaking on Arise News on Monday after the PDP’s National Executive Committee meeting, Onyia said the party had entered a new phase marked by unity and renewed commitment to its founding ideals. He stated, “One thing is certain, that the PDP is coming around. I think we are now exiting our time of squabbling and all sorts of problems. The party is coming back together to…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, effectively ruling out the possibility of a northern candidate flying the party’s flag in the next general election. Naija News reports that the decision was part of the resolutions reached at the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday at its national headquarters in Abuja. Party insiders told Daily Trust that the move was intended to douse tension and prevent fresh divisions within the party. A NEC member explained, “NEC zoned the presidency to the South because the national chairman and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a Certificate of Return to Kamilu Sa’idu, winner of the Kaura Namoda South State Constituency by-election in Zamfara State. Naija News reports that the presentation was held on Monday at the INEC office in Gusau, the state capital, following the rerun election last Thursday in five polling units across two registration areas. INEC had earlier declared the August 16 by-election in 109 polling units across six registration areas of Kaura Namoda Local Government to be inconclusive due to reports of irregularities in some voting centres. Presenting the certificate, Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will run for one full year, ending on August 30, 2026. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. According to the commission, the physical phase of registration commenced nationwide on Monday in all 811 state and local government offices, following the launch of the online pre-registration portal on August 18, 2025. Olumekun disclosed that within just one week, a total of 1,379,342 Nigerians had pre-registered online. “The…
The Nigerian Army has rescued 27 passengers abducted by kidnappers in Amoda community, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. Naija News reports that the development comes following a coordinated operation by troops of Operation Whirl Stroke. According to Daily Post, the kidnappers reportedly stormed the kidnappers’ hideout and overpowered them, leading to the safe recovery of the victims. The Army said the breakthrough in Benue formed part of its broader nationwide counter-terrorism and anti-crime operations, which also resulted in 15 terrorists killed, 42 suspects arrested, and 30 kidnapped victims rescued across the country. In the North East, troops engaged…
Garba Shehu, the spokesman for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has claimed that erstwhile President Olusegun Obasanjo hated his former boss. He stated this while reacting to Obasanjo’s posthumous appraisal of his principal. Obasanjo had described the tenure as the worst civil administration in Nigeria. Speaking to Leadership, the former aide said he had already explained why Obasanjo never liked the late head of state in his recent book, ‘According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesman’s Experience’, He, however, said that the late former President held Obasanjo in high esteem, adding that they fell out over an…
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 25th August, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate): The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1555 and sell at ₦1547 on Monday 25th August, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 1. Tinubu Meets Lula In Brazil, Seeks Stronger Ties In Trade, Agriculture President Bola Tinubu arrived in Brasília, Brazil, on Monday, with a call for renewed diplomatic and economic cooperation between Nigeria and the South American country. In a post on his official 𝕏 handle, Tinubu described his engagement with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as a “renewal of the historic relationship” between the two nations. The President wrote, “Today’s engagement marks the renewal of the historic relationship…
