Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Senator Ned Nwoko has spoken publicly for the first time about his ongoing conflict with his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, and her family, following the recent arrest of her brother, Samuel Daniels, popularly known as Sammy West. In a detailed statement released on Sunday, the Delta North lawmaker accused Regina’s siblings and friends of being a major influence on her alleged drug use and of repeatedly interfering with her rehabilitation process. According to Nwoko, Sammy often visited his home to harass his children, domestic staff, and security officers, especially when he was not around. “This is…

By Deborah Nnamdi Charles Chukwuma Soludo, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been re-elected as Governor of Anambra State following a decisive victory in Saturday’s gubernatorial election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results on Sunday, confirming Soludo’s commanding win with 422,664 votes under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). His closest rival, the All Progressives Congress (APC), secured 99,445 votes, while the Young Progressives Party (YPP) came third with 37,753 votes. The Labour Party (LP) followed with 10,576 votes, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) polled 8,208 votes, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Stanley Chibuike, for allegedly concealing a pistol inside a loaf of bread in Asaba, the state capital. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday, saying the suspect was intercepted by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad during a routine stop-and-search operation at Koka Roundabout on November 6, 2025. According to Edafe, the officers became suspicious of Chibuike’s behaviour and conducted a thorough search, which led to the discovery of a fabricated Beretta pistol hidden inside the loaf of bread. The…

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has recorded decisive victories in key polling units as voting and collation continue in the Anambra governorship election. At his own polling unit — Unit 002, Umuezeadigo Street, Isuofia, in Aguata Local Government Area — Soludo secured an overwhelming 417 votes. His closest challenger, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), received just four votes, while the Accord Party candidate got one. Eight votes were declared invalid out of 430 accredited voters, according to Presiding Officer Miss Obiorah Anwulike, who announced the results around 5:30 p.m. In…

By Deborah Nnamdi Saudi Arabia is accelerating the digitization of its immigration and border operations with the launch of a Self-Deportation Platform and an AI-powered Smart Track system, officials announced at the Digital Government Forum 2025 in Riyadh. Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Murabba, Acting Director General of Passports, said the initiatives reflect the Kingdom’s commitment to modernizing administrative processes and leveraging artificial intelligence for efficiency and security. The Self-Deportation Platform allows individuals residing illegally in the country to complete departure procedures online, eliminating the need for in-person visits to immigration offices. Once fully tested, users will be able to submit documents,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Nigerian man jailed for kidnapping has been on the run for nearly a month after absconding from an open prison in Sussex, UK. Ola Abimbola, 36, who was serving a 21-year sentence for conspiracy to kidnap, grievous bodily harm, blackmail, and false imprisonment, walked out of HMP Ford in Arundel around 8 a.m. on October 10 and has not been seen since. Abimbola had been transferred to the open prison under new rules introduced by the Labour government to ease chronic overcrowding in higher-security jails. Previously, he would not have been eligible for such a transfer…

By Deborah Nnamdi Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has announced plans to return to school to strengthen his control over his music career and business operations. The Zazu crooner, who already holds an OND from Kwara State Polytechnic, revealed that he now wants to deepen his understanding of the business side of the industry. Portable explained that his goal is to ensure his record label, Zeh Nation, and his music platforms are properly managed rather than relying solely on others for guidance. “Even though I already have an OND from Kwara State Polytechnic, I still want…

By Deborah Nnamdi Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate George Moghalu has fallen behind in his own polling unit in the ongoing Anambra governorship election. Preliminary results from Polling Unit 017, Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi North Local Government Area, show that Moghalu trailed the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Professor Chukwuma Soludo. Of the 463 registered voters at the unit, only 86 were accredited for the November 8 poll. Soludo emerged with 57 votes, while Moghalu secured 22. The remaining votes were shared among other parties. The result indicates early voting trends in the area as collation continues across the…

Belarus has updated its immigration rules, introducing higher income and salary requirements for foreign nationals seeking to work in the country or sponsor dependents. The changes, effective November 1, 2025, aim to ensure expatriates can meet the financial obligations of living in Belarus. The revised thresholds for sponsoring family members are modestly higher: spouses must now demonstrate a minimum income of BYN 2,624.97 (up from BYN 2,623.92), while minimum income for children ranges from BYN 305.86 for younger children to BYN 479.59 for older children. Authorities review these figures quarterly, requiring applicants to verify current rates before submission. Salary requirements…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United States has rolled out a major change to its visa application process, now assessing applicants’ health and financial capacity to ensure they can cover medical expenses without relying on state-funded healthcare. Under the Trump administration’s new directive, embassies and consulates will place greater emphasis on applicants’ medical history and ability to pay for treatment, including long-term care. Officers will review chronic illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cancer, or mental health conditions to determine potential reliance on public healthcare. Dependents, including children and elderly family members, will also be evaluated to gauge…