Author: Naija Daily News

The Ezineze Mgbidi Autonomous Community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State has been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden death of its traditional ruler, HRH Igwe P. D. Uzochukwu (Ezudo I of Mgbidi), barely 24 hours before his 90th birthday and 38th coronation anniversary. The monarch’s passing came as preparations were in top gear for the grand celebrations scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Billboards marking the milestone birthday had been mounted across the community, while indigenes had begun returning home in anticipation of the event. The festive mood, however, turned somber when news emerged that the…

Traders at the popular Army Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos, were thrown into panic on Tuesday evening following a devastating fire outbreak that razed several sections of the market. The fire reportedly broke out at about 6 p.m., sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and forcing traders to hurriedly scramble to salvage their goods. Videos shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed scenes of chaos as affected traders shouted for help while flames spread across parts of the bustling market. Other footage captured firefighters battling the inferno in an effort to contain it. As of the time of filing…

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have returned the N100,000 Christmas bonus recently credited to their accounts by Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, describing the cash gift as unsolicited and unapproved. In a statement issued on Tuesday night and signed by Hon. Enemi Alabo George, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, the lawmakers said the funds were transferred on the governor’s instructions without legislative approval. They emphasized that, as an institution guided by the law, they could not accept any public expenditure that falls short of due process. George noted that since 2023, Governor Fubara…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a minor reshuffle of the State Executive Council, redeploying Barrister Christopher Green as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Green, who previously served as Commissioner for Sports, was moved to the Ministry of Justice following approval granted at the last State Executive Council meeting for 2025. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Honour Sirawoo. According to the statement, Green will also continue to coordinate the activities of the Ministry of Sports pending the appointment of a substantive commissioner…

The Kebbi State Police Command has assured residents that security has been brought under control following a loud explosion at the General Hospital in Bagudo in the early hours of Tuesday. The assurance was given in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, who said security agencies responded swiftly to the incident. According to the statement, a joint security team comprising personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the military, and local vigilante groups cordoned off and secured the area shortly after the explosion. Specialists from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear…

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir Asabe, at the Kuje Correctional Facility pending the hearing and determination of their bail application. The order followed an oral bail application made by counsel to the defendants. Justice Nwite declined the request, ruling that granting bail at that stage would amount to an ambush, as the defence had already filed a written bail application before the court. After the defendants pleaded not…

Internationally acclaimed boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal road accident on Monday, December 29, in the Makun area of Ogun State, prompting visits from top government officials and representatives of the British High Commission. The accident occurred around midday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway and involved a Toyota Lexus SUV conveying Joshua and three other passengers. Two occupants of the vehicle were confirmed dead. They were identified as Ayodele Kelvin Olu, a 36-year-old Nigerian-British citizen, and Gami Sina, a 36-year-old British citizen. Following the incident, the Deputy Head of Mission at the British High Commission, Simon Field, visited…

Gunmen have launched a deadly attack on Gebbe community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, leaving an undisclosed number of people feared dead and several others injured. Local sources said the community has been thrown into deep shock, noting that such a violent attack has not been witnessed in the area for many years. The attack reportedly occurred suddenly when the assailants invaded the community and began shooting sporadically, forcing residents to flee their homes in search of safety. Many villagers were said to have escaped to neighbouring communities and nearby bushes to avoid being caught in the…

American music icon Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire ranks, according to Forbes magazine, becoming only the fifth musician to reach the milestone. The 44-year-old singer now stands alongside her husband, rapper Jay-Z, as well as Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Rihanna in an exclusive group of artists whose fortunes have crossed the billion-dollar mark. Forbes said Beyoncé’s wealth was built on several exceptionally lucrative years, driven largely by her music and touring success. Her Renaissance World Tour in 2023 grossed nearly $600 million, ranking among the highest-grossing tours of all time. In 2024, she broadened her musical range with…

At least seven journalists have died and four others sustained injuries in a tragic road accident involving a bus belonging to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Gombe State. The fatal crash occurred on Monday evening as the journalists were returning from a wedding ceremony in the Gombe South Senatorial District. The victims were part of an NUJ delegation that had travelled to celebrate with a colleague from the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) who was getting married. The incident has thrown the media community in Gombe State and across the country into deep mourning, with journalists, media organisations, and…