Author: Naija Daily News

TikTok has imposed a late-night restriction on its LIVE feature in Nigeria, blocking users from hosting or watching live streams during peak night hours. The restriction began quietly at midnight on Sunday, when LIVE access across the country was shut down without prior public announcement. Creators reported seeing a “No Access” notification between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., confirming that the blackout was nationwide. In an in-app message to eligible creators — those with at least 1,000 followers — TikTok said, “We’re temporarily limiting LIVE late at night in Nigeria as part of our investigation to ensure our platform remains…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have thwarted a robbery attack, rescued abducted travellers, and recovered weapons in a series of coordinated operations across Taraba State. The Brigade’s Acting Spokesperson, Lt. Umar Muhammad, disclosed the operations in a statement on Monday. According to him, the first operation took place on 6 December in Manya, Takum Local Government Area, after soldiers received a distress call that armed robbers had barricaded the Manya–Takum Road and were dispossessing travellers.He said the troops launched a swift clearance mission, forcing the criminals to flee and abandon an AK-47 rifle, a…

A Sunday worship service turned tragic in Lilu community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, after gunmen invaded an Anglican church, killing the wife of the presiding priest and injuring several congregants. The attack, which occurred during the morning service, has heightened tension across the state. It came barely 24 hours after armed men reportedly opened fire at Afor Market junction in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area, killing yet-to-be-determined victims. Confirming the incident on Monday, the spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the assailants stormed the church premises, leaving many worshippers wounded. Ikenga said the…

File photo: Delta State Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe The Delta State Police Command has arrested two key suspects in connection with the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, who was killed on November 23, 2025, in Anambra State. The suspects—identified as 25-year-old security staff Godwin Mngumi and his accomplice, Nnaji Obalum—were apprehended after days of intelligence-driven investigations by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). Spokesman for the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, said Mngumi was arrested on December 6, 2025, and was found in possession of the late justice’s mobile phone. According to Edafe, Mngumi…

A fresh controversy has emerged in Edo State following a petition by law students of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti alleging that the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Roland Otaru, SAN, may have been conferred with a professorship under questionable academic circumstances. In the petition, the students reportedly questioned the legitimacy of Otaru’s academic qualifications, claiming that his elevation to the rank of Professor of Law did not follow established academic procedures. They argued that the requirements for such a promotion — including progression through the academic ladder, a record of teaching and research, postgraduate supervision, and verifiable scholarly publications…

Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State on Monday received 100 pupils of St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, who were released after being abducted by bandits in November. The children, conveyed in separate buses, arrived at the Niger State Government House around 5:20 p.m., where they were welcomed by the governor and other senior state officials. Their release was reportedly secured by the Federal Government on Sunday, though the Presidency has not yet issued an official statement. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, said it had not received formal communication confirming the release. Bishop…

10 SHOCKING NIGERIAN MURDERS STILL WITHOUT JUSTICE AFTER 30 YEARS By Austin Manekator For more than three decades, Nigeria has faced a troubling pattern: prominent citizens murdered under mysterious or politically charged circumstances, followed by failed investigations and collapsed prosecutions. These cases span military and civilian governments, different regions, and various professions—journalists, politicians, judges, lawyers, and religious leaders. Despite public outrage and official promises, justice has remained elusive. Dele Giwa, founding editor of Newswatch magazine, was one of Nigeria’s boldest investigative journalists. On October 19, 1986, he was killed by a parcel bomb delivered to his home in Ikeja. The…

Photo: Benin President, Patrice Talon Around a dozen soldiers have been arrested in Benin following Sunday’s failed attempt to overthrow President Patrice Talon, military and security sources told AFP. One source said 13 people had been detained, all of them active-duty personnel except one former soldier believed to be among the alleged ringleaders. The attempted coup began early Sunday when soldiers identifying themselves as the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR) appeared on state television to announce that they had removed President Talon from power. The group accused the government of mishandling security in northern Benin, neglecting families of fallen soldiers,…

Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following reports of a military coup attempt against President Patrice Talon on Sunday, multiple security sources told Zagazola Makama. The jets, which departed Lagos earlier in the day, were sighted operating within Beninese airspace as Abuja intensified aerial surveillance of the fast-evolving political situation in the neighbouring country. According to security officials, the deployment is a precautionary move aimed at assessing potential regional security threats and protecting Nigeria’s national interests.“The aircraft has already arrived in the Benin Republic. Nigeria is closely monitoring developments and evaluating potential risks,” a senior security source…

The Federal Government has moved to address public concerns over subject selection in the newly revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum as students across the country continue their registration for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). In a statement issued on Saturday, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Sa’id Suwaiba Ahmad, assured parents, students, and schools that there are no restrictions on subject combinations, so long as they fall within the approved options. “All subjects remain fully open for students to choose from, provided such choices are properly guided by the school authority,…