Author: Naija Daily News

Ganiyat was a young mother of three, living an ordinary life in River Valley Estate, Ogun State, until violence followed her into the place that should have been safest — her home. By the time help arrived that night, she had lost so much blood that there was little the doctors could do. Her internal organs were badly damaged. At about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, she was pronounced dead at Gifted Hands Hospital. She had been a mother for 13 years. On that night, her children became witnesses to a tragedy no child should ever see. Neighbours…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has broken his silence over the impeachment proceedings initiated against him by the State House of Assembly, describing his restraint as a deliberate choice anchored on faith and a desire for peace. The governor spoke on Sunday during a church service marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at St. Cyprian Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, where he called on residents to remain calm and assured them that the situation would not disrupt governance in the state. Alluding to a recent remark that “some dogs don’t understand why they bark,” Fubara said his refusal to…

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of two handwritten notes in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area, allegedly warning of a planned bandit invasion of the community on January 20. The notes, written in both Yoruba and English, were reportedly found at the front and back of a residential building. They bore no names, addresses, or identifying details of the authors. One of the notes written in Yoruba warned residents to prepare for the attackers’ arrival, while the English version suggested that the bandits were acting on alleged instructions linked to government authorities in the area. The Police…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that Obio/Akpor Local Government Area wields decisive influence over who becomes governor of Rivers State. Speaking during a “thank you” visit to the Obio/Akpor Local Government Council on Sunday, Wike emphasized that the area’s voting power has historically shaped electoral outcomes in the state. He asserted that no candidate has ever become governor or senator representing Rivers East without the backing of Obio/Akpor, which contributes a substantial share of the total votes cast. “For the people of Obio/Akpor, we have the power to dictate who becomes governor. Can…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has alleged that certain individuals are plotting to obtain ex parte court orders from High Courts outside the Port Harcourt Judicial Division to prevent the legislature from carrying out its constitutional responsibilities. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Dr. Enemi Alabo George. According to the Assembly, it received “credible information” that moves were underway to secure court injunctions aimed at stopping lawmakers from performing their duties. The development comes amid a deepening political crisis in the…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Anikpe Valentine Chibuike, in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, a 35-year-old single mother, in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was arrested on January 7, 2026, by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka. The police dismissed reports alleging that the killing was carried out by people to whom the suspect was indebted, describing such claims as false and misleading. Confirming the arrest in a statement on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 37-year-old businessman, Ani Onyebuchi Romans, for allegedly trafficking 5.3 kilograms of tramadol concealed inside full-body mannequins and bound for Cameroun. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, January 11, 2026, by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja. According to the statement, Romans was intercepted by NDLEA operatives along the Oron–Ibaka Road in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State while returning from the Christmas and New Year holidays. Investigations revealed that the suspect, who claimed to reside in…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said politicians who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State cannot lay claim to leadership of political structures and initiatives he helped establish. Wike made the remarks on Saturday during a “Thank You” visit to Port Harcourt Local Government Area (PHALGA), where he also urged supporters to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027. Criticizing the influx of former political rivals into the APC, the former Rivers State governor said their late entry into the party does not confer authority or leadership. Using a metaphor,…

Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced a cash reward of $1.5 million for Nigeria’s Super Eagles if they emerge champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Rabiu disclosed that the team would receive an immediate $500,000 bonus if they win their semi-final match and qualify for the final, with an additional $1 million pledged should they go on to lift the trophy on Sunday. The billionaire industrialist announced on Saturday via his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, shortly after Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals of the tournament. The win, secured in Marrakech,…

The Delta State High Court sitting in Warri has ruled that the Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) lacks the constitutional power to arrest traffic offenders, impose fines, or confiscate vehicle number plates. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday in Suit No. W/348/2016: Chuks Christian Ofili v. Attorney-General of Delta State & Anor, Hon. Justice Ejiro Emudainowho nullified Section 18(1) of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority Law, 2013, holding that it is inconsistent with the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The court held that DESTMA and its officials have no legal authority to impose fines, penalties, or sanctions, or to…