Author: Naija Daily News

As voters across Anambra State head to the polls, civil society groups have expressed optimism that the governorship election will hold peacefully despite the heavy deployment of security operatives. Speaking during an election monitoring exercise, Jake Epelle, Founder of TAF Africa and representative of a civil society organisation observing the poll, said the general atmosphere across the state remained calm, with residents demonstrating restraint and commitment to protecting their communities. “The security situation is not something to worry much about. The Anambra people are peace-loving. Everyone wants to ensure they don’t shed their own blood, so they find ways to…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the leadership of its Acting National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, has elected Senator Mao Ohabunwa as the new Chairman of its Board of Trustees (BoT). Ohabunwa emerged on Friday following a meeting held at the official residence of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister in Abuja, where Isah Dansidi was also elected as Secretary of the board. Speaking during the inauguration, Abdulrahman said the reconstitution of the board was part of efforts to restore integrity, fairness, and public trust in the party. “We have come together not merely to inaugurate a new…

By Deborah Nnamdi A disturbing case of alleged child trafficking disguised as legal adoption has emerged in Imo State, exposing the dark network of illegal baby sales and unregulated orphanages reportedly operating under state cover. A 21-year-old mother of two, Mercy Okoro from Ebonyi State, has accused Madam Charity Uzoka, operator of Care of the Child Orphanage in Owerri North Local Government Area, of deceitfully selling her newborn baby boy for N1.5 million shortly after birth. The incident, which took place between March and June 2025 at Watergate Hospital in Orji, has sparked outrage among child rights advocates and human…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nollywood actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels has broken down in tears while speaking about her troubled marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko, saying she feels emotionally drained and may return to him despite their ongoing marital crisis. The 25-year-old actress made the revelation in a video shared on Friday, following days of tension surrounding her relationship with the Delta North senator. The controversy deepened after Regina alleged that her brother, Samuel “Sammy West” Daniels, had been arrested on her husband’s orders and detained for several days. In a lengthy social media post, she revealed that her estranged parents…

Air travelers across the United States faced mounting uncertainty on Friday as a federal directive ordering airlines to reduce flights at dozens of major airports officially took effect. The move, initiated by the Trump administration, is being presented as a temporary measure to address growing air traffic safety concerns tied to staffing shortages caused by the record-length government shutdown, now entering its sixth week. Under the directive, airlines were instructed to cut flight operations by four percent starting Friday morning, with the reductions expected to rise gradually to 10 percent in the coming week. The cuts affect 40 airports nationwide,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The UK government’s push to tighten immigration controls could cost the country up to £4.4 billion ($5.7 billion), according to its own internal assessment, casting doubt on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to cut migration without harming the economy. The Home Office report, released alongside Starmer’s sweeping immigration reforms, reveals significant economic risks tied to the Labour government’s plan to drastically reduce the number of foreign workers and students allowed to remain in Britain. Key changes include shortening post-study visas for international graduates from two years to 18 months and raising English-language requirements for skilled-worker visas. Employers…

By Deborah Nnamdi Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled judgment for November 20 in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The judge announced the date on Friday after Kanu failed to open his defence, despite being granted six days by the court to do so. In his ruling, Justice Omotosho held that the defendant had been given ample opportunity to present his case and therefore could not claim to have been denied his constitutional right to a fair hearing. Kanu is facing terrorism-related charges…

By Deborah Nnamdi Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the United States Embassy in Abuja, calling for international intervention to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy and prevent the country from drifting toward a one-party system. The protesters, who also submitted letters of appeal to the U.S. Embassy, the European Union complex, and the Federal Ministry of Justice, carried placards urging global partners to help protect Nigeria’s democratic institutions and the judiciary. They accused the ruling party of intimidating opposition members and undermining democratic principles, alleging a growing trend toward a one-party state. The…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other relevant regulatory bodies to fully enforce the ban on the packaging of high-strength alcoholic beverages in sachets starting from December 2025. Lawmakers further resolved that no additional extension should be granted beyond the current moratorium. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong on the need to halt further extension of the phase-out of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachet formats. Leading the debate, Senator Ekpeyong reminded his colleagues that NAFDAC, after wide consultations with stakeholders…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has confirmed Dr. Kingsley Ude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu Statek, as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. His confirmation followed a screening session held on Th)ursday on the Senate floor, where lawmakers engaged the nominee on a range of national and international issues. Born in 1978, Ude previously served as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu State. During the screening, Senator Abdul Ningi drew attention when he asked Ude to comment on the “ongoing Trump threat” and propose possible solutions—a question that briefly stirred debate among senators.…