Former Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta and a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has accused some individuals in the Presidency of frustrating the former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege. Nwaoboshi, popularly known as Oracle, claimed in an interview with Sunday Vanguard that the individuals had conspired to ensure Omo-Agege receives nothing from the current government. The APC chieftain said he had earlier advised Omo-Agege against contesting the 2023 governorship election against the incumbent, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, stressing that it is often difficult to defeat a sitting governor. He…
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC), with the 2027 general elections drawing closer, is grappling with internal uncertainty as the anticipated membership of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and ex-Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, remains stalled. Sunday Punch gathered from credible sources within the coalition that the delay by both men and other political heavyweights in formally joining the party has left its future direction unclear. According to insiders, the ADC’s struggle is further compounded by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s delay in recognising Senator David Mark’s leadership of the party, as well as ongoing legal disputes and financial constraints.…
The former Chairman of the Ekiti State Microcredit and Enterprise Development Agency, Akogun Abayomi Olumide, has alleged that his removal by Governor Biodun Oyebanji was politically motivated. Naija News reports that Olumide, who was relieved of his duties last Sunday, told journalists at a press conference in Ado Ekiti that his sack had nothing to do with corruption, as claimed by the governor, but was linked to his support for a governorship aspirant, Kayode Ojo, ahead of the 2026 Ekiti governorship election. Governor Oyebanji had, in a statement on Sunday, announced Olumide’s removal, accusing him of “gross misconduct and dereliction…
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have accused the Federal Government of intimidation and anti-democratic practices during the August 9 by-elections across the country. Naija News reports that the by-elections, which were conducted to fill vacant senatorial and House of Representatives’ seats following deaths and resignations, were marred by allegations of vote-buying, violence, and low voter turnout. At the end of the exercise, the All Progressives Congress won in 12 constituencies, the PDP secured one, the All Progressives Grand Alliance won two, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party clinched one. In a communiqué issued at…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to retain its national chairmanship position in the North. According to Punch, this followed the recommendation of the zoning committee headed by Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, that all 19 national offices of the party in each region should remain as presently constituted. The committee’s report is expected to be submitted and ratified at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the PDP on Monday (tomorrow). While inaugurating the committee, Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, stated that the panel was established to ensure fairness in the allocation of National Working Committee (NWC) offices.…
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to intervene in his ongoing face-off with the Federal Government. Naija News reports that Igboho, who lamented his inability to access his bank accounts, urged the monarch to plead with President Bola Tinubu for his name to be removed from the Federal Government’s wanted list. The Department of State Services (DSS) had in July 2021 declared Igboho wanted over allegations of stockpiling arms and ammunition. He has since remained on the security watchlist. Speaking during his visit to the Ooni…
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), calling for disciplinary action against three senior judges over alleged gross judicial misconduct in his ongoing trial. Kanu, in a petition that he personally signed, accused Justices Binta Nyako, Haruna Tsammani, and Garba Lawal of committing a miscarriage of justice. The petition was made available to journalists on Sunday through one of his lawyers, Umesi. Naija News reports that Kanu, who has been in custody at the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja since his extraordinary rendition from Kenya…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 24th August, 2025. 1. It Is Not A Must That I Become President – Atiku Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that he is not desperate to be president and is more interested in a better Nigeria. He said this while speaking at an affirmation ceremony for new defectors in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday in Lagos. Some PDP and LP party bigwigs proclaimed their membership in ADC at the ceremony. Abubakar, the guest speaker at the programme, was represented…
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has warned President Bola Tinubu that he may lose up to 80 per cent of northern Muslim votes if he drops Vice President, Kashim Shettima, in 2027. The North-Central APC Forum issued the warning in a statement released by its Chairman, Saleh Zazzaga, in Abuja on Saturday. Zazzaga, a member of the APC campaign council for the 2023 election, noted that the adoption of the Muslim-Muslim ticket was a strategy to win the election and does not amount to marginalisation of Christians and other religions. The APC Forum advised Tinubu to maintain the…
Arsenal produced a five-star performance at the Emirates earlier today, brushing aside Leeds United in a dominant 5-0 victory, but injuries to Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard left a shadow over an otherwise jubilant evening. The atmosphere was already electric before kick-off as Arsenal unveiled new £60 million signing Eberechi Eze to a rapturous home crowd. The buzz seemed to carry straight onto the pitch as the Gunners set the tone early. Jurrien Timber opened the scoring with a towering header from a set piece before turning provider for Bukayo Saka, who smashed home the second just before the break.…
