There are strong indications that the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) national convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November may be thrown into crisis following opposition from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Punch gathered that Wike’s move stems from his rift with his former ally, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, alongside other unresolved disputes within the party. Ahead of the November 16 elective convention, the PDP has cautioned the FCT Minister against moves that could undermine its plans. The party has only recently emerged from months of turmoil, during which key figures defected…
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There was tension in the Lakowe community of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State after a skit maker, identified simply as Austin, was gruesomely murdered with machete cuts. Punch gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, August 14, when suspected cultists stormed the community. Eyewitnesses told the platform that the assailants invaded Austin’s residence, dragged him out of his apartment, and hacked him to death on the spot. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons, said the attackers also chopped off one of Austin’s hands. “There was some sort of commotion…
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of five persons to serve as members of the Edo State Civil Service Commission. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, and released on Wednesday, the nominees are: Oko-Ose Samuel Ozemhonyelea, mni — Chairman Deborah O. Enakhimion — Member Mrs. Monica Igbadumhe — Member Elder David Ovbiosa Odaro (JP) — Member Isikpe Irene Kadiri — Member The statement noted that the list will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.…
Fresh indications emerged on Wednesday that the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was preparing to release the Supreme Court judgment, which it said affirmed the Alaafin’s exclusive right to confer chieftaincy titles across Yorubaland. Naija News reports that this comes after the expiration of the 48-hour ultimatum issued to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi. According to Punch, the development followed a series of meetings held by the Alaafin with palace chiefs in Oyo town to deliberate on the way forward. Recall that on Monday, the Alaafin’s media aide, Bode Durojaiye, had demanded that the…
The Edo State House of Assembly confirmed eight commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Monday Okpebholo for screening and approval on Wednesday. Naija News reports that those cleared by the House include Barr. Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua, Felix Akhabue, and Prof. Omorodion Ignatius. Others are Ohimai Ehijimetor, Eugenia Abdallah, Godwin Eshieshi, and Prince Kassim Afegbua. The confirmation followed the governor’s request and was processed by the House through its Committee on Rules, Business, and Governmental Affairs. The lawmakers confirmed the nominees following the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Rules, Business and Government House, which reviewed the nominees…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said he was not invited to the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News reports that Wike, who spoke during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, insisted that he was not aware of the opposition party’s planned national convention scheduled to hold on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. “I am not aware that they are going to a convention in Ibadan. As an NEC member, I have not been informed, nor have I been invited to…
The wife of Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, Chioma, has returned to social media almost three years after the demise of her first child, Ifeanyi. Naija News recalls that the couple lost their three-year-old son in 2022 in a drowning accident at their home in Banana Island, Lagos State. Since the incident, Chioma has never posted anything on social media, despite the arrival of their twin babies. However, Chioma, in the early hours of Thursday, August 21, 2025, took to her Instagram page to share pictures of her recent wedding with Davido in Miami. She also…
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has described the threat by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to stop the party’s national convention in Ibadan as “mere noise.” Speaking in an interview with Punch, George emphasised that the decision of the National Executive Committee of the PDP took precedence over the personal interests of any individual, regardless of their power. He said, “No individual owns this party (PDP). NEC decided that there will be a national convention, and it will be held in Ibadan. Any individual can make his noise. PDP…
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a stern warning to social media handlers of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition for fabricating statements and attributing them to him. Naija News reports that El-Rufai expressed his displeasure over the statements in a post via 𝕏 on Thursday. The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stated that he is distancing himself from the statements not because he necessarily disagrees with the message, but because he never made them. According to El-Rufai, fabricating statements is not an honest way to represent the party or gain traction and should…
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 20th 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 ₦1550 on Wednesday 20th August, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…
