Fresh political realignments may be on the horizon ahead of the 2027 general election, as opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC), intensify consultations to present a formidable front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sources told Vanguard on Tuesday that several high-level meetings are ongoing among key […] The post PDP: ‘Consultation Is Ongoing’ – Source Confirms Plan To Woo Atiku, Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
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The lawmaker who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the National Assembly, Senator Ireti Kingibe, has declared her readiness to support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections, including former Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi. Kingibe, speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels […] The post ‘Peter Obi May Be ADC Candidate In 2027’ – Kingibe appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), amid growing realignments in Nigeria’s political landscape, has denied knowledge of a viral social media report claiming that five serving governors, 18 senators, and several federal lawmakers are set to defect to the party. The unverified message, which gained traction across WhatsApp and other platforms, listed Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), […] The post ADC Denies Viral List Of Governors, Senators Joining Party appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that all political parties in Rivers State have effectively merged into a single coalition backing President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election bid. Naija News reports that Wike spoke on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ event in Asari‑Toru Local Government Area, describing the new alignment as a […] The post ‘In Rivers We Don’t Have Any Political Party’ – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
Togo, Niger, and Benin owe Nigeria a combined $17.8 million, equivalent to more than ₦25.36 billion at current exchange rates, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed. In its Third Quarter 2025 report, the regulator revealed that the three neighbouring countries were invoiced $18.69m for electricity supplied during the period. However, they remitted only […] The post Togo, Niger, Benin Owe Nigeria Over $17.8 Million For Electricity – NERC appeared first on Naija News.
The legal team of Lagos-based cleric, Chris Okafor, has challenged Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and other bloggers to submit evidence backing allegations against him to the Nigeria Police or face criminal prosecution. Addressing journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, counsel to the cleric, Ife Ajayi, […] The post Chris Okafor Dares Doris Ogala, VDM To Submit Evidence Or Face Prosecution appeared first on Naija News.
The Obidient Movement has insisted that the presidency in 2027 should remain in Southern Nigeria, declaring that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is best suited to complete what it described as the region’s remaining term. The position was articulated by the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, in an interview […] The post 2027: ‘Obi Will Complete The Remaining Term Of The South’ – Tanko appeared first on Naija News.
The vice‑presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Yusuf Datti Baba‑Ahmed, has described former members of the party who have defected to other political platforms as political travellers, even as he hinted at a possible presidential ambition on the LP’s platform ahead of the 2027 elections. Naija News reports that […] The post Peter Obi: Datti Baba-Ahmed Describes LP Defector As Political Travellers appeared first on Naija News.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has alleged that former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, sought to enlist his support through former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, after the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election. Naija News reports that Bwala made the disclosure on The Clarity Zone podcast […] The post ‘Obasanjo Called Me To Work With Peter Obi’ – Daniel Bwala appeared first on Naija News.
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 7th January, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 8th, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
