Author: Naija Daily News

The governments of Ogun and Lagos states have confirmed that British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua and another passenger are in stable condition following a road traffic accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. In a joint statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinlade, and the Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, the governments said Joshua and the other survivor were evacuated to a specialised medical facility in Lagos for treatment. According to the statement, comprehensive clinical assessments were conducted, after which doctors confirmed that both patients were stable and did not…

Nigeria’s national electricity grid has suffered another collapse, plunging several parts of the country into darkness, although restoration efforts are currently underway, according to updates from electricity distribution companies. As of Monday afternoon, electricity supply across the country had dropped to minimal levels, with most distribution companies receiving little or no power. Data from the national grid at about 3:12 pm showed that only Ibadan and Abuja distribution companies were allocated limited loads of 30 megawatts and 20 megawatts, respectively, while other major DisCos, including Eko, Ikeja, Benin, Enugu, Jos, Kaduna, and Kano, recorded zero megawatts. Several distribution companies confirmed…

Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has exited Geregu Power Plc in a landmark transaction valued at about $750 million, divesting his 77 per cent controlling stake in the power generation company. The development was disclosed in a filing by Geregu Power Plc on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and corroborated by sources familiar with the deal. The transaction was executed through the sale of Otedola’s 95 per cent stake in Amperion Power Distribution Company Limited to MA’AM Energy Ltd, a Nigerian energy firm, marking one of the largest private power-sector divestments in Nigeria’s history. According to the NGX filing, Amperion Power Distribution…

A tanker vehicle on Sunday night lost control due to brake failure near the Polo Club Roundabout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, ramming into several parked vehicles and causing multiple casualties. An eyewitness in the area initially reported that at least six people died and about five others sustained serious injuries, adding that the truck driver and his conductor were among those who died instantly. The witness said the affected vehicles were damaged beyond repair and later towed, alongside the tanker, to the “A” Division Police Station. He also claimed the tanker belonged to Jingri Filling…

The Nigerian Army has neutralised more than 80 terrorists, rescued 34 kidnapped civilians, and arrested several suspects during coordinated military operations carried out across multiple states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between December 25 and 29. A credible source at the Army Headquarters disclosed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), saying the operations were intelligence-led and conducted in line with ongoing counterterrorism and anti-crime efforts nationwide. According to the source, troops operating in Gulumba Gana, Kumshe, Kasho Miri, and Chongolokura neutralized 38 terrorists, while intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets identified additional high-value targets in the areas.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the cancellation of a substantial portion of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC Ltd) outstanding debts owed to the Federation Account, effectively wiping out about $1.42 billion in legacy obligations. The decision was contained in a document by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and presented at the November 2025 meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). It followed recommendations by the Stakeholder Alignment Committee on the Reconciliation of Indebtedness between NNPC Ltd and the Federation. According to the document, the write-off covers legacy obligations incurred up to December 31, 2024,…

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has confirmed that he intends to contest the 2027 presidential election, striking a cautious and reflective tone as he stressed that political ambition must be subordinated to humility, service, and Nigeria’s collective survival. “Yes, I will be on the ballot in 2027,” Obi said during an extended interaction on X (formerly Twitter) Spaces. “But I am not God. Tomorrow is not guaranteed.” Obi’s remarks set the tone for a wide-ranging discussion in which he blended personal reflection with policy positions, presenting his aspiration not as…

World-renowned British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, was reportedly involved in a serious road accident on Monday along the Makun axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, resulting in the deaths of two people. Eyewitnesses said Joshua’s Lexus SUV, with registration number KRD 850 HN, collided with a stationary truck parked by the roadside near Danco Filling Station. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be fully established, and investigations are said to be ongoing. Joshua reportedly sustained minor injuries and survived the incident, while two occupants of another vehicle were confirmed dead at the scene. Passersby said the…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned political actors he described as “emergency singers” of the slogan “on your mandate, we shall stand” to respect political agreements, saying sudden declarations of loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would not deceive anyone. Wike said genuine support is proven during difficult moments, not after victory has been secured, stressing that his political camp stood firmly with President Tinubu long before it became popular to do so. “For us here, agreement is agreement. You can be signing ‘on your mandate, we shall stand’ in support of President Bola…

Photo: Pastor Chris Okafor and Doris Ogala, who accused him of ‘sampling’ and dumping her By Didimoko A. Didimoko For decades, Nigeria’s Pentecostal revival has been driven by powerful men whose influence stretches far beyond the pulpit. They command vast congregations, control enormous financial resources and shape the private lives of millions of followers. Yet, behind the language of holiness and moral authority, a recurring pattern has emerged: some of the most damaging revelations about prominent pastors have come not from police investigations or church tribunals, but from women who were once their closest confidants – lovers, protégées, wives or…