The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) to zone the presidency to the South, and retain the National Chairman of the party in the North has vindicated him and the G-5’s position in 2022. The Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, who reacted to the zoning, asked; “Now, that the party has realised its mistake of not listening to Wike and the G-5 in 2022, and have chosen to do what they said, three years after,…
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The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has lamented over the security challenges plaguing African nations. Speaking at the opening of the Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference in Abuja on Monday, the Minister called for strong collaboration to tackle the challenges. Matawalle, who represented the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, said the continent faced what he described as serious and evolving security threats. He said, “These challenges are complex, transnational, and increasingly asymmetric. Tackling them requires not just resilience but also strong continental cooperation. “Today we take an important step forward, we affirm that Africa’s security must be…
Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender, David Luiz, has distanced himself from the accusations of infidelity and inappropriate advances by a Brazilian woman, Karol Cavalcante. Cavalcante alleged that David Luiz, who currently lives with his partner Bruna Loureiro and their two children, initiated flirty conversations with her on Instagram using vanish mode. Speaking to journalist Leo Dias, she claimed their chats grew increasingly intimate and, at one point, the ex-PSG star asked for a threesome involving her friend. “We started talking and, as the days went by, the exchange of messages became more and more constant,” Cavalcante said, according to O…
A popular Abia State entertainer, Nwandinma Dickson, better known as “Nwayi Garri,” slumped and died on Monday during a performance in an August meeting in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area. Naija News learnt the annual August meeting was allegedly organised by the Abia State Governor’s wife, Priscilla Chidinma Otti, in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area. Nwandinma, a 65-year-old woman from Oza Umuebukwu in Nneji Autonomous Community, Ugwunagbo LGA, was scheduled to participate in a dance performance and drama at a high-profile event when the incident occurred. Nwandinma was reportedly dressed in her performance costume and moving around different canopies, exchanging greetings and…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved 17 new appointments across critical offices and institutions in the state, in what government officials described as a move to strengthen governance and improve efficiency. Naija News reports that the announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Kenneth Kalu, who said all appointments take immediate effect. The governor approved multiple appointments in the Protocol Department, with Uche Mark Nwosu named Chief Protocol Officer and Ikechukwu Nwankwo as Deputy Chief Protocol Officer. Other appointees include Adaeze Ivy Iroegbu as Chief Moderator, Emmanuel Paul Irechi and…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took some far-reaching decisions at its meeting held on Monday, 25th August. Among other decisions, Naija News reports that the NEC endorsed, ratified and confirmed the appointment of Amb. Iliya Umar Damagum as the substantive National Chairman of the Party. It also evaluated and expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness for its National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Below are the full details of decisions reached during the PDP NEC meeting as revealed in a communique issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South while retaining the existing National Working Committee (NWC) zoning arrangement ahead of its November elective convention. Naija News reports that the decision was taken at the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday at the national headquarters in Abuja. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the decision followed the presentation of the zoning committee’s report, chaired by Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri. Ologunagba stated, “NEC recommended that the North and South should retain their current NWC…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced the zoning process for its 2027 presidential ticket, with the decision expected to be ratified at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting today (Monday). Naija News reports that Bayelsa State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Convention Zoning Committee, Douye Diri, disclosed this in Abuja after the committee’s sitting. Diri explained that the decision to include the presidential ticket in the zoning arrangement was made at the PDP Governors’ Forum meeting held on Saturday in Gusau, Zamfara State, which also had the Board of Trustees (BoT), former governors, ministers, and other party…
Former Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye, has dismissed reports claiming he advocated for retired Nigerian footballers who go broke to be imprisoned. Brown Ideye came under fire after comments he made during an online debate were allegedly misinterpreted by several outlets. Naija News reports that Ideye advised current footballers to embrace financial discipline in light of the struggles faced by past Nigerian stars. His advice followed former defender Taribo West’s emotional outburst at the burial of ex-goalkeeper Peter Rufai, where West accused football authorities of abandoning retired players. Ideye had urged players to start saving from the early stages of…
The 102 National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Amb Iliya Damagum as the substantive National Chairman of the Party. Naija News reports that Damagum appointment was announced at the PDP’s ongoing NEC. More to come… The post BREAKING: PDP NEC Appoints Substantive National Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
