Author: Naija Daily News

Suspected gunmen have abducted a two-month-old baby during an attack on a commercial tricycle along the NNPC Link Road in Ekpan, Delta State. The incident occurred at about 4 p.m. on Monday when the baby’s mother, Mrs Rita Oghale, boarded a tricycle, popularly known as a keke, from Shaguolor Junction to Airport Road with her two children. Mrs Oghale said two other passengers—a man and a woman—were seated at the back of the tricycle. She explained that as the vehicle approached the NNPC Link Road, near the Delta Careers College fence and shortly before the traffic light, the male passenger…

By Deborah Nnamdi The recent decline in electricity supply across Nigeria has been attributed to gas supply constraints that are limiting the optimal output and operational frequency of power-generating companies (GenCos). This explanation was disclosed on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in a post by Nigeria National Grid on its official account on X. The platform, which provides grid status updates from the perspective of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, stated that gas shortages are the major reason for the nationwide drop in power supply. “Major reason for drop in power supply nationwide: GenCos are experiencing gas supply constraints affecting their…

Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of corruption and financial impropriety against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk. The petition, dated December 16 and submitted through Dangote’s lawyer, Ogwu Onoja (SAN), calls for the arrest, investigation, and prosecution of Farouk, accusing him of living above his means as a public servant. It was received by the office of the ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu (SAN). According to the petition, Farouk allegedly spent more than $7 million, without…

Plans to decorate Nurudeen Yusuf, aide-de-camp (ADC) to President Bola Tinubu, as a brigadier-general were shelved on Monday evening following last-minute interventions by two former chiefs of army staff, according to sources familiar with the development. Yusuf, who was only promoted to the rank of colonel in January, was reportedly slated for elevation to the one-star general rank through what was described as a “special presidential promotion,” a move that sparked unease within the military hierarchy. Under established military procedures, an officer is expected to serve as a colonel for at least four years and attend the National Defence College…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, is dead. He was 71. Muhammad reportedly died on Tuesday at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, about two weeks before his 72nd birthday on December 31. A source close to the family confirmed that the retired jurist passed away in the Kingdom, where he had been receiving medical care. The death of the former head of the Nigerian judiciary was also confirmed by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, in a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. The governor described Muhammad as…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 out of the 18 passengers abducted by gunmen along the Benin–Akure Highway in Edo State. The passengers were kidnapped on Friday, December 12, near Obarenren village in Ovia North-East Local Government Area while travelling in a commercial vehicle operated by a popular transport company in the state. Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, told newsmen that security agencies were intensifying efforts to secure the release of the remaining seven victims. According to the police, the vehicle was ambushed at gunpoint by…

By Deborah Nnamdi An elderly Islamic cleric, Ladan Zubairu, was brutally murdered early Monday at Yusuf Garko Mosque in the Maraba Quarters area of Kano, triggering mob violence and widespread panic before security agents restored order. The attack occurred shortly after dawn prayers. According to residents, the assailant struck inside the mosque moments after the cleric made the first call to prayer. The suspect was immediately chased by angry youths, lynched, and his house was later set ablaze, leading to the destruction of property in the neighbourhood. Speaking with journalists, the deceased’s son, Isa Kasim, recounted how his father was…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has accused her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, of deliberately exposing their children to public attention during an ongoing custody battle. In a video shared on her Instagram page, one of Daniels’ sons could be heard saying, “Mummy, come back.” The actress accompanied the clip with a lengthy caption in which she addressed her separation from the children and alleged that their father’s actions were calculated to attract media scrutiny. Daniels said that despite public assumptions, no mother can be truly at peace while separated from her children. She explained that she had chosen not to let…

By Deborah Nnamdi Fear has gripped Ora, a community along the Osun–Kwara boundary, following an attack by gunmen who abducted a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, and killed a resident. Residents said the assailants stormed the community on Monday evening, firing gunshots that sent people fleeing in different directions before escaping into the bush with the victim. It was gathered that the attackers abducted Owolabi after shooting sporadically in the area, while another resident was killed during the incident. Owolabi’s wife, Titilayo, said the attack occurred a few minutes before 7 p.m. in front of their house on Akisa Road,…

The Nigerian Bar Association has strongly condemned the Nigeria Police Force over its decision to resume enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026, accusing the police of disregarding the rule of law and due process. The police had, in a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced that enforcement of the policy would resume in January, citing a rise in vehicle-related crimes and emerging security concerns. Hundeyin said the move followed a careful review aimed at ensuring the safety of citizens. Reacting to the announcement, the NBA President,…