Author: Naija Daily News

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow N1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 Appropriation Act. The approval followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, presented during Wednesday’s plenary by its Vice Chairman, Senator Manu Haruna. Presenting the report, Haruna explained that the 2025 Appropriation Act, passed at N59.99 trillion, represented an increase of N5.25 trillion from the N54.74 trillion initially proposed by the executive. The adjustment, he said, expanded the budget deficit to N14.10 trillion, while the approved borrowing provision of…

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (rtd), has strongly condemned the actions of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing his verbal attack on a uniformed military officer as a grave threat to national security and institutional integrity. Buratai, in a statement on Tuesday, said Wike’s public disparagement of an officer of the Nigerian Armed Forces on November 11, 2025, went beyond misconduct and amounted to “a reckless endangerment of national order.” He stated that the minister’s outburst represented an act of profound indiscipline that undermines the military chain of command, disrespects the…

By Deborah Nnamdi In a shocking security breach, a suspected car thief reportedly broke into the Kano State Government House in the early hours of Monday and escaped with a Toyota Hilux belonging to the deputy governor’s convoy. The intruder was said to have gained access through Gate 4 at about 5 a.m. and drove the vehicle out through the main gate without detection. CCTV footage later reviewed by security officials confirmed the route used in the escape. Sources within the Government House disclosed that the deputy governor’s office area is only patrolled during working hours or when the deputy…

The Enugu State Police Command has arraigned a 29-year-old mother of two, Chisom Okonkwo, before a magistrate court for allegedly making false claims that her husband, Okonkwo Ozioma, defiled their two daughters. The case stemmed from a viral social media post on November 5, in which Chisom accused her husband of sexually assaulting their children and threatening to kill her if she exposed him. The allegations generated widespread outrage online. However, investigations reportedly revealed inconsistencies in her claims. Mr. Okonkwo, who denied the allegations, demanded legal representation before making any formal statement to the police. According to court documents, Chisom…

The World Bank has expressed concern over the inefficiency of Nigeria’s social safety net programmes, revealing that although more than half of their beneficiaries are poor, the majority of the country’s poor population remains unreached. In its latest report titled “The State of Social Safety Nets in Nigeria,” the global financial institution disclosed that 56 per cent of beneficiaries of government welfare programmes are poor, yet only 44 per cent of the total benefits actually reach poor households. According to the report, this disparity underscores a major inequality in the distribution of benefits, suggesting that while Nigeria’s safety net structure…

By Deborah Nnamdi There was tension in Abuja on Tuesday when armed soldiers reportedly barred the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and senior officials of the FCT Administration (FCTA) from accessing a disputed parcel of land in Gaduwa District. In a video shared by Channels Television, soldiers were seen standing guard at the site, blocking the minister and his entourage. One of the officers was captured making a phone call as Wike, visibly angered, reprimanded his aides while attempting to proceed. The confrontation reportedly escalated into a physical altercation between some members of the minister’s team…

By Deborah Nnamdi Social media personality, Ojaigho Prosper, popularly known as Gehgeh has ignited a heated debate after declaring that African men should not kneel to propose to women, calling the practice “unAfrican” and unnecessary. Speaking on the latest episode of the Honest Bunch podcast, Gehgeh argued that men proposing on one knee implies they are “doing women a favour” by choosing to marry them. When the hosts challenged his opinion — noting that women also make sacrifices in marriage by raising children and managing homes — Gehgeh stood firm on his position. According to him, “men don’t need marriage…

By Deborah Nnamdi Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss all terrorism-related charges against him and permanently halt his ongoing prosecution. In a written address supporting his preliminary objection, Kanu argued that his trial is unconstitutional, claiming it is based on repealed legislation and an invalid proscription order. He contended that the case violates the Nigerian Constitution, the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and several binding appellate court decisions. Through his legal team, the IPOB leader is seeking seven declarations, including a ruling…

By Deborah Nnamdi Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark his final appearance on the global stage, signaling the approaching end of an illustrious career spanning more than two decades. The 40-year-old Portuguese forward announced a video at a global tourism and investment forum in Saudi Arabia, where he was asked whether he would play beyond the next World Cup. “Definitely, yes. I’m going to be 41 years old, and I think it will be the moment,” Ronaldo said with a smile. Jokingly, he added, “Soon for me means in 10 years… No,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a man who died under mysterious circumstances following a fight at a brothel on Azikiwe Street, Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, November 9, 2025, reportedly began when the deceased visited the brothel to patronize one of the commercial sex workers. An argument broke out between him and the suspect, escalating into a physical confrontation. Sources said the client later collapsed in the sanitary lane of the brothel and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where…