Author: Naija Daily News

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…

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,…