Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has distanced himself from the decision to expel the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News reports that the PDP on Saturday expelled Wike, former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, and the party’s former National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. Their expulsion was announced […] The post Gov. Fintiri Rejects Wike’s Expulsion From PDP, Gives Reason appeared first on Naija News.
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Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the expulsion of his principal and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, describing the PDP’s decision as nothing more than an early-season revelry. In a statement on his 𝕏 account, […] The post National Convention: Lere Olayinka Speaks On Wike, Fayose Expulsion From PDP appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has apprehended and detained a former presidential aide, Alwan Hassan, after he publicly alleged that top Senate officials were blocking the legislative confirmation of Abdullahi Garba Ramat as chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The reason for the petition that prompted the police summons remained unknown, as neither […] The post Police Arrest Ex-Presidential Aide Over Bribery Allegation Against Senate appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved all its executives at all levels in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers states. This followed a motion moved at the party’s National Convention in Ibadan on Saturday by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and seconded by the National Auditor and member of the PDP National […] The post Convention: PDP Sacks All Excos In Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, And Rivers State appeared first on Naija News.
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BOT), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has given an assurance that the party would overcome all its present challenges. Wabara, who spoke on Saturday at the party’s National Convention in Ibadan, categorically stated that the PDP will not die. The BoT Chairman, in his goodwill message […] The post PDP Will Not Die – Wabara appeared first on Naija News.
Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed optimism that the November 15-16 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would bring about a positive turnaround in the affairs of the party. Makinde added that the party had fought a long battle before reaching its current position and would not give up. Naija News reports the Governor […] The post We Have Fought A Long Battle To Get To This Point – Makinde Speaks At PDP Convention In Ibadan appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Army has debunked the abduction of the Commander of the 25 Task Force Brigade, Brigadier General M. Uba, by ISWAP terrorists. Naija News reports that the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, in a statement on Saturday, described social media reports claiming Uba was abducted as entirely false. Anele urged the […] The post Army Speaks On Abduction Of Brigade Commander In Borno appeared first on Naija News.
Moroccan referee, Jalal Jayed, has been appointed to take charge of Sunday’s high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff final between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Jayed is not new to the Super Eagles. He handled their Matchday Five meeting with Rwanda in March, a game Nigeria won 2-0 in Kigali, thanks to a […] The post Jalal Jayed To Officiate Super Eagles’ World Cup Playoff Final Against DR Congo appeared first on Naija News.
Ambassador Umar Damagum has been unanimously confirmed as the substantive National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the party’s 2025 Elective National Convention in Ibadan. The confirmation took place on Saturday at the main bowl of the Lekan Salami Stadium, where thousands of delegates gathered to ratify the party’s new leadership structure. The […] The post PDP Confirms Damagum As Substantive National Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
Troy Deeney has reignited his criticism of Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, describing the defender as “insecure” after the pair clashed over comments made about Nigeria’s bonus dispute. The former Watford striker had earlier questioned Troost-Ekong’s leadership following the players’ strike before their 4-1 victory over Gabon. The squad refused to train in a push […] The post Troy Deeney Calls Out Troost-Ekong Again As War Of Words Escalates appeared first on Naija News.
