Reports suggest that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s supporters in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are already working overtime to sell his candidature to stakeholders. Signals from Jonathan’s camp indicate that, contrary to earlier claims, the former governor is considering entering the 2027 presidential race. Sources in Wadata Plaza (PDP National Secretariat) told The Nation that high-level consultations are ongoing to woo Jonathan back into active partisan politics. The aforementioned publication also reported that Jonathan has been contacting influential Nigerians about his plan. One of those already visited by him is former President Ibrahim Babangida, sources said. A political ally of the former…
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Political strategist and Group CEO of Global Investment and Trade Company, Baba Yusuf, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of playing a spoiler game to destabilise the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 elections. Naija News reports Yusuf made this known during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Friday. He alleged that Wike’s strategy is to ensure the PDP remains unstable and find it difficult for former President, Goodluck Jonathan or the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to enter the party. According to Yusuf, the PDP had…
The Atlas Lions of Morocco became the first African nation to seal qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a dominant 5-0 victory over Niger on Friday night in Rabat. Morocco, which stunned the world by reaching the semi-finals at Qatar 2022, needed just three points to progress from Group E. That opportunity came after Tanzania’s 1-1 draw with Congo-Brazzaville earlier on Friday, and Walid Regragui’s men wasted no time taking advantage. Niger’s hopes collapsed midway through the first half when Abdoul-Latif Goumey was shown a red card for a second bookable offence in the 26th minute. Morocco immediately…
Former Minister of Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, has dismissed reports by Sahara Reporters claiming that he instigated thugs to attack a traditional chiefs’ meeting in Bayelsa State. The governor gave the online publication a seven-day ultimatum to retract its statement, maintaining that it was inaccurate reporting. In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Julius Bokoru, the former Bayelsa governor said even persons trying to link him to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa knew it was false. The statement said: “Even those that are trying to connect this act to the former governor know…
The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the Nigerian police summoning of former governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Naija News reports that in a letter dated September 4, 2025, and signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, Uzairu Abdullahi, El-Rufai and six African Democratic Congress (ADC) leaders were summoned to appear before the State Criminal Investigation Department on September 8. The allegations against them bordered on criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. Those listed in the letter were El-Rufai’s former Chief of Staff, Bashir…
Nigerian singer, Nwachukwu Ozioko, better known as Bracket’s Vast, has recounted his struggle with lymphoma, a cancer of the blood, in 2013. Naija News reports that Vast, during an interview on the AFRIMMA Podcast, described the period as unforgettable. He acknowledged that the unwavering support of his team was crucial, as everyone pooled their financial resources together to fund his treatment. According to him, the process of cancer treatment is deadly, stressing that he nearly died from the treatment at some point. He said, “It was a time in my life I will never forget. The people around me showed…
Paris Saint-Germain head coach, Luis Enrique, has been hospitalised after a cycling accident left him with a fractured collarbone. Luis Enrique was involved in the Friday crash while on his bike. Emergency services rushed him to the hospital, where scans confirmed the injury. Fortunately, doctors ruled out any additional complications, but he is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair the damage. PSG confirmed the incident in a statement on their official social media platforms on Friday night, September 5. It reads: “Following a cycling accident on Friday, Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique was treated by the emergency services and…
The Enugu State Government has accused the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, of defrauding the state of ₦5.76 billion intended for the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools across the state. Naija News reports that Ogundele was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged money laundering and diversion of funds. However, a video had surfaced of Ogundele insisting he was not guilty of any crime and was ready to clear his name. The real estate developer, who was in tears, lamented that the controversy stemmed from a contract with the…
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 5th September, 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 ₦1545 and sell at ₦1540 on Friday 5th September, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…
Nollywood actress, Temi Otedola, the daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has updated her new surname from Otedola to Ajibade. Naija News reports that the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in Iceland in August. Temi took to her Instagram page on Friday to release pictures of her wedding with Nigerian singer, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi. The movie thespian also updated her Instagram bio from Otedola to Ajibade with the caption on her post, “Mr and Mrs Ajibade. Now on Vogue Magazine” The couple hosted three weddings across three countries: one in Monaco on May 9,…
