Author: Naija Daily News

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…

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…