Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi A raging fire on Wednesday morning destroyed property and goods valued at billions of naira at a factory in Abubor Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The blaze, which reportedly started around 5:50 a.m., tore through the facility, consuming production machines, office equipment, vehicles, and large quantities of finished and in-production goods, including flammable items such as Pampers and tissue paper. An eyewitness, Mr. Obinna Okoye, who lives near the factory, said the incident occurred while many residents were still asleep. He added that firefighters responded swiftly after being alerted. “The fire service men…

The Senate has been urged to reopen investigations into the death of 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje, following a petition submitted on Wednesday by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, PDP, Kogi Central. The petition, filed on behalf of Inibehe Effiong Chambers, calls for an urgent probe into the alleged prolonged sexual abuse suffered by Ochanya, a student of the Federal Government Girls College, Gboko, who died on October 17, 2018, from complications reportedly linked to years of assault. It accuses certain individuals of attempting to shield the suspects from prosecution and urges the arrest and prosecution of the prime suspect, Victor Ogbuja. It also…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of a security threat in Abuja, describing as unauthorized and misleading a circular directing the early closure of schools in the territory. Wike spoke on Wednesday after inspecting ongoing infrastructural projects in Guzape, Abuja, where he clarified that he never issued any directive for schools to shut down. He expressed shock at the circular, which had instructed public senior secondary schools to close on or before November 28, reportedly citing security concerns. “I was watching television last night, and I saw that FCT had directed that schools should…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for one Timothy Gilbert, who allegedly doused his girlfriend, 40-year-old Angela Ogah, with acid in the Ihovbe Quarters area of Benin City. Command spokesperson, CSP Moses Yamu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the suspect fled the scene immediately after the attack at Ikpoba Hill. According to Yamu, the incident followed a heated argument fuelled by suspicions of infidelity, during which Gilbert allegedly resorted to violence. He urged couples to avoid abusive relationships, stressing that “love is not by force.” Ogah is said to…

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a newly married woman accused of stabbing her husband to death just three days after their wedding in Jibia Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, revealing that the groom was discovered in a pool of blood at his home in Tashar Buja community. Aliyu said a distress report was received on November 23 at about 1:30 p.m., prompting detectives to rush to the scene. The victim was found with a deep cut on his neck and was taken to…

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media alleging that herdsmen attacked a community in the state, describing it as completely false and intended to cause panic. The video, which surfaced on Tuesday, showed intense gunfire between supposed herders and unidentified individuals, with voices in the background claiming they were under attack and others chanting “Asawana.” However, the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, said preliminary investigations revealed that no such incident occurred anywhere in the state. “The attention of the Rivers State Police Command has been drawn to a viral video circulating on…

The global brand of late Brazilian football legend Pelé has been acquired by NR Sports, the company owned by Neymar Santos Sr, father and manager of football star Neymar Jr. Neymar Sr announced the acquisition on Tuesday during an event at the Pelé Museum in Santos, the city forever linked with Pelé’s iconic career. “We are proud to reach this milestone,” he said, describing Pelé’s name as “a very strong brand” with lasting global influence. “We want to enhance its identity and bring it into the present.” Although the full terms of the deal remain confidential, Brazilian media reported an…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to take swift and decisive action to safeguard citizens amid rising insecurity across the country, insisting that the situation now demands an immediate, excuse-free response from national leaders. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the appeal on Wednesday during the opening ceremony of the 32nd Triennial General Assembly of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), held at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Wuse II, Abuja. Addressing delegates, clerics, and leaders of member churches, Okoh warned that Nigeria’s worsening security challenges require unified Christian advocacy and firm national responsibility.…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive security lockdown across forests in Kwara State in response to a surge in kidnappings and terrorist activities. The directive, announced on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, also mandates the Nigerian Air Force to intensify aerial surveillance over deep forest areas believed to be hideouts of armed groups. The order extends to parts of Kebbi and Niger states, where ongoing rescue efforts are underway. According to Dare, the President instructed that round-the-clock air surveillance be maintained to back up ground troops already deployed…

By Deborah Nnamdi The 24 schoolgirls abducted from Maga in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State have regained their freedom, the Presidency announced on Tuesday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu welcomed the safe return of the girls and commended the security agencies for their coordinated efforts in securing their release. Tinubu urged the security forces to intensify ongoing operations to free other students still in captivity across the country. “I am relieved that all the 24 girls have been accounted for. Now, we must, as a matter…