Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi A fire outbreak triggered by a candle left burning overnight has destroyed four rooms in the boys’ quarters of a church in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday at Christ Celestial Church of God, Ife Oluwa, located in the Tanke area of the city. According to the Kwara State Fire Service, the fire broke out at about 6:18 a.m. and affected part of the church premises before firefighters arrived and contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other sections of the building and nearby structures. In a statement…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally transmitted a constitutional amendment bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police across Nigeria, a move that could significantly reshape the country’s security architecture. The proposed legislation, contained in a communication dated June 15, 2026, was read during plenary by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who subsequently referred the bill to the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review with a directive to report back on Wednesday. The bill seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to create a legal framework for a dual policing system, allowing states to establish and…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificates of Return to candidates who emerged victorious in the bye-elections conducted on June 20, 2026, across Rivers, Enugu, Nasarawa, Ondo, and Kano states. The presentation was carried out on behalf of the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), by the Supervising National Commissioner for Rivers State, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, according to a statement posted on the commission’s official X account on Tuesday. Addressing the winners during the ceremony, Agbamuche-Mbu congratulated them on their electoral success and urged them to provide effective representation for their constituents. “The most important…

Photo: Britain’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer By Gabriel Efe Political leaders often believe they inherit power. In reality, they inherit unfinished decisions. There is a peculiar ritual in British politics. A Prime Minister stumbles. The party begins to whisper. Names start circulating. Ambitious politicians who were once loyal suddenly discover that they have “concerns” about the direction of the government. The language is always familiar. Leadership. Renewal. A fresh start. A chance to rebuild trust. But beneath the carefully chosen words lies an old political truth: in Westminster, every senior politician secretly dreams of occupying the top seat. The problem…

By Deborah Nnamdi A severe heatwave sweeping across Europe has claimed at least 16 lives in France and triggered emergency warnings across several countries, as forecasters warned that temperatures could reach record levels in the United Kingdom this week. French authorities reported that 13 people drowned on Sunday and overnight into Monday while seeking relief from the intense heat, while three elderly individuals died from heat-related causes. The deaths came as thousands of schools across France either closed or adjusted their schedules due to soaring temperatures. The country’s weather agency, Meteo France, placed 49 administrative regions under its highest red…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has removed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Oyigbo Police Division following allegations of extortion and abuse of office. The action came after a rights activist accused the officer of extorting N500,000 from an individual who was allegedly arrested and detained without any known offence. The activist, who shared evidence of the payment on social media, also alleged that the DPO filed what he described as a questionable charge against a woman, accusing her of stealing her own children during a dispute with her estranged husband. According to…

By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised two suspected bandits, arrested four others, and recovered rustled livestock during a series of coordinated operations across Kaduna State. The operations, carried out between June 20 and 21, also resulted in the recovery of weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, and electronic devices containing what military authorities described as incriminating evidence linked to banditry and terrorist activities. According to the military, the first operation was launched on June 20 following credible intelligence on cattle-rustling activities in a community within the state. Troops swiftly mobilised and intercepted…

By Deborah Nnamdi The South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has assured Nigerians that security agencies are working tirelessly to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo State, expressing confidence that the victims will soon regain their freedom. Fayoade gave the assurance on Monday during an official working visit to the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja, where he also outlined ongoing efforts to strengthen policing through improved manpower, enhanced welfare packages, intelligence-led operations, and technology-driven crime-fighting strategies. Addressing concerns over the abduction, the DIG said all relevant security agencies and government authorities…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Navy has rescued three passengers from a capsized boat in Delta State and recovered more than 63,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State during separate operations conducted under Operation Delta Sentinel. The Director of Information of the Nigerian Navy, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed the developments on Monday in Abuja, describing the operations as part of ongoing efforts to enhance maritime safety and combat economic sabotage in the Niger Delta. According to Folorunsho, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta carried out a successful search-and-rescue operation along the Bennett River in Warri…

Photo: US Visa on a Nigerian Passport – courtesy googlephoto The US Department of State is introducing a premium visa processing service that will allow business and tourist visa applicants to bypass lengthy interview waiting times for an additional fee. Under the pilot programme, which will run from 1 July to 31 December, eligible applicants for B1 and B2 US visas can pay an extra ₦1.02 million (approximately ₦1,024,800) on top of the standard US visa application fee of about ₦252,800, bringing the total cost to roughly ₦1.28 million. In return, applicants will receive a guaranteed visa interview appointment within…