Author: Naija Daily News

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday launched a blistering attack on Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that the same political forces now dismissed as “barking dogs” were instrumental in Fubara’s emergence as governor. Wike spoke during a thank-you visit to the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, against the backdrop of an intensifying political rift in the state. The visit took on added political significance as the Rivers State chapter of the Ijaw People’s Congress publicly announced its withdrawal of support for Governor Fubara and declared its allegiance to the former governor. Responding…

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the burning of the property of a traditional worshipper in Ilorin, the state capital, following public outrage sparked by a viral video of the incident. The arrest came after an online video surfaced showing an elderly woman, Mrs. T. A. Olorisha, alleging that her residence at the Isale Koko area of Ilorin was completely razed by fire. In the video, she claimed the attack was linked to threats she had received over her religious practices. According to the police, the suspects had allegedly threatened Mrs. Olorisha in November…

The House of Representatives has released the four tax reform Acts recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, following public controversy and concerns over alleged alterations to the nation’s tax laws. The decision followed complaints raised during plenary about discrepancies between versions of the tax laws circulating in the public domain and the Acts as passed by the National Assembly. Acting on the concerns, the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, in concurrence with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, directed the immediate release of the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the laws, including the endorsement and assent…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has confirmed Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in Rivers State, declaring that the APC recognizesserving governors as party leaders in their respective states. Yilwatda also said the party would support Fubara’s second-term ambition if he emerges through the APC’s primary process, even as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, warned that his own political career would suffer irreparable damage should the governor secure another term in office. Speaking during a television interview at the weekend, Yilwatda explained that it is…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged the Amanyanabo of Okochiri Kingdom in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, King Ateke Tom, to refrain from interfering in political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike said political engagements in the state would soon gather momentum and appealed to the traditional ruler to allow politicians to conduct their activities without involvement from the traditional institution. “Allow us to play our politics. Don’t put your hand in it. We are not asking you to be involved; just allow us to play our game,” the minister said.…

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have recovered a large cache of high-calibre 12.7mm ammunition in the Bulumkutu Railway area of Maiduguri, Borno State, following intelligence-led security operations. The Nigerian Army disclosed the development through its media unit, noting that the recovery was made during ongoing cordon-and-search operations aimed at denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of movement within the state. According to the Army, the ammunition was discovered on Friday afternoon after residents alerted security operatives to suspicious metallic objects spotted inside a drainage channel in the area. Confirming the incident, the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI,…

The Rivers State Executive Council has approved a N1.85 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year, outlining the state government’s spending priorities amid prevailing economic challenges. The approval followed a meeting of the council presided over by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, according to disclosures by state officials and reports by the News Agency of Nigeria. The spending framework, which covers both capital and recurrent expenditures for the 2026 fiscal period, was reviewed and endorsed by the council at the meeting. The proposed budget will now be forwarded to the Rivers State House of Assembly for legislative consideration and approval. Briefing…

A night-time fire outbreak around the old Mangu Market in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has claimed the lives of six siblings, throwing the community into deep mourning. A spokesperson for the family of Malam Sanusi Maifaci confirmed that the victims were children aged between four months and 12 years. Recounting the incident, an uncle of the deceased, Umar Basbangida Aliyu, said the fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday at about 2:00 a.m. He explained that the children’s mother sustained severe injuries while attempting to rescue them and is currently receiving treatment at Allah Nakowa…

The Janaza (funeral) prayer for Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif “Latz” Ayodele, close friends and key members of former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua’s team, will take place on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in London. The prayer service is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the London Central Mosque, 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG, following the repatriation of their bodies to the United Kingdom after a fatal road accident in Nigeria. The two men died on December 29, 2025, in a car crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway at Makun, Ogun State. The Lexus SUV conveying Joshua, Ghami, and Ayodele reportedly…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to resume its Total Industrial and Clinical Services (TICS) 2.0 nationwide from January 12, 2026, citing the failure of authorities to fully implement agreements on doctors’ welfare and conditions of service. The decision followed an Emergency National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held on January 2, 2026. In an update issued after the meeting, NARD President, Dr Mohammed Suleiman, said the renewed action became necessary due to what the association described as persistent non-compliance with previously reached agreements. According to the resolution, the resumed industrial action, tagged “No Implementation, No Going…