Author: Naija Daily News

New Year’s Day turned tragic in Obegu-Aba, Ozibo, Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, as two young men died in a fatal crash involving a Toyota Corolla believed to be from the Ebonyi State Government House, and a motorcycle. The accident, which occurred around 7:40 a.m. along the Obegu-Aba/Ogbaga Road, left the community in shock as residents woke up to the sight of the mangled motorcycle and a damaged metallic Corolla with registration number 241-EBGH. The driver of the car, which bore an Ebonyi State Government official number plate, reportedly fled the scene moments after the collision. The victims…

Nigeria’s Court of Appeal in Kano has upheld the death sentence imposed on Abdulmalik Tanko, convicted of killing five-year-old pupil Hanifa Abubakar in a case that shocked the country. Justice A.R. Muhammad dismissed Tanko’s appeal on Friday, ruling that the Kano State High Court properly evaluated the evidence before convicting him of kidnapping and murder. Tanko, proprietor of Noble Kids Academy where the child was enrolled, abducted Hanifa in December 2021 and later killed her with rat poison after demanding a ₦6 million ransom from her family. The incident sparked national outrage due to the victim’s age and the breach…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, heightening speculation over a possible defection ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sources familiar with the development confirmed that the meeting took place in Kano and was attended by key APC figures, including the party’s state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, and a member of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, alongside other party stakeholders. Although details of the discussions were not officially disclosed, the engagement has intensified political debate around Yusuf’s future, amid persistent rumours that he…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) remitted a total of ₦12.117 trillion in statutory payments to the Federal Government between January and October 2025, according to its Monthly Report Summary for November 2025. The report also showed that the national oil company recorded a profit after tax of ₦502 billion in November, an increase from ₦447 billion posted in October, reflecting improved market conditions and stronger earnings performance. In November alone, NNPC Ltd generated N4.358 trillion in revenue, despite slight fluctuations in hydrocarbon production. Average hydrocarbon output stood at 6,968 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d), marginally…

The Rivers State Government has clarified that its annual N100,000 Christmas bonus is paid uniformly to all civil servants and public office holders on the state payroll, including pensioners, without discrimination. The clarification was made by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Honour Sirawoo, in response to recent public reactions following the commendation of the gesture by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Dr Sirawoo explained that the bonus is disbursed across board to all eligible workers captured on the Rivers State Government payroll system and has been consistently paid for the past three years. He…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has formally declared for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside other prominent political leaders from the South-East geopolitical zone. The declaration was made on Wednesday in Enugu, the Enugu State capital, where the leaders said their decision followed months of consultations and engagements. They explained that the move to the ADC was aimed at building a broad opposition coalition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and rescue Nigeria from what they described as poor governance. Among those present at the event were former Deputy…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said the alleged leadership mistake made in Rivers State would be corrected in 2027, stressing that leaders must govern in line with the will of the people and not pursue personal agendas. Wike made the remark during a thank-you visit to the people of Khana in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he expressed appreciation for their support for him and President Bola Tinubu. According to the minister, the lesson from past leadership choices would guide future decisions at the state level. “We will not make…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun State Command, has recorded major successes in its fight against drug trafficking, with the seizure of over 6,000 kilograms of illicit drugs and the arrest of 760 suspects across the state. In a recent operation, NDLEA operatives arrested a 49-year-old suspect, Fatokun Rahmon, for allegedly stockpiling 347 kilograms of cannabis sativa in a warehouse located in the Rounda area of Abeokuta. The arrest followed intelligence-driven surveillance targeting the area, which is believed to be notorious for the storage of illicit substances. Confirming the development in a statement on Tuesday, the NDLEA spokesperson…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu, has called on Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), assuring him of full support if he joins the ruling party. Kalu made the call on Monday during his annual Christmas Food Distribution and Town Hall Meeting held at his country home in Agbamuzu, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. “Let me use this opportunity again, publicly, to invite Governor Alex Otti to join our party. If he comes to our party, we will support him,” Kalu said. He stressed that…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the full implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, dismissing calls for their suspension amid ongoing public debate. The President made his position known in a message posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, stressing that the reforms would proceed as scheduled. According to Tinubu, some of the new tax laws took effect on June 26, 2025, while others are due to commence on January 1, 2026. He described the reforms as a critical step in rebuilding Nigeria’s fiscal framework and insisted that they would not be…