Author: Naija Daily News

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected the designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” by United States President Donald Trump over alleged widespread killings of Christians, insisting that Nigeria remains a democracy founded on constitutional guarantees of religious freedom. In a statement issued on Saturday, President Tinubu said the U.S. characterization of Nigeria as religiously intolerant “does not reflect our national reality” and fails to acknowledge the country’s ongoing efforts to protect citizens of all faiths. “Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty,” Tinubu said. “Since 2023, our administration has maintained open…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended four of its national officers following Friday’s court judgment stopping the party’s planned 2025 national convention. Those affected are the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade; National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu; Deputy Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha; and National Organizing Secretary, Umaru Bature. They were suspended for one month. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, who announced the decision on Saturday after an emergency NWC meeting in Abuja, said the suspended officials have been referred to the National Disciplinary Committee. He stated that during the suspension…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen have abducted the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammed Samaila Bagudo, in Bagudu town, Bagudu Local Government Area of the state. The assailants, suspected to be bandits, reportedly invaded the town on Friday night, shooting sporadically before whisking away the lawmaker. He was said to have been seized shortly after observing prayers at a local mosque and was heading home when the attackers struck. The Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Government, Ahmed Idris, confirmed the abduction. Spokesperson for the Kebbi State Police Command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, also confirmed the incident…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has come under fire after fans noticed the conspicuous absence of his estranged wife, Annie Idibia, from his 25th anniversary appreciation message. The award-winning singer, who recently marked 25 years in the music industry, shared a heartfelt open letter thanking those who helped shape his journey. In the tribute, 2Baba mentioned industry pioneers such as Nelson Brown, Baba Keke, D1, Eddie Lawani, and DJ Jimmy Jatt, among others. However, Annie Idibia — who was by his side through much of his early career — was not included. The…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has sparked speculation about an impending divorce from her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, following a series of cryptic social media posts. Daniels, who shared a picture of her new house on Instagram, wrote, “I have a roof over my head and the next is divorce,” suggesting plans to end her marriage. Her post came shortly after Nwoko publicly defended his polygamous lifestyle, stating that having multiple wives provides balance. “Just imagine telling you to stand on one leg — you know how difficult it is. But it is much more balanced to stand…

By Deborah Nnamdi Justice Osho Adebiyi of an FCT High Court in Abuja has sentenced a 19-year-old teacher, Abdullahi Abbass, to life imprisonment for raping his nine-year-old pupil in the Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement issued on Saturday by NAPTIP’s National Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, the agency described the ruling as a major step forward in the fight against sexual violence in Nigeria. Abbass, who taught at a well-known school in Kwali, was found guilty of luring and raping the boy on March 19, 2025. After school hours, he reportedly sent another pupil to…

United States President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern,” alleging widespread killings of Christians in the country. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump claimed that Christianity was facing “an existential threat” in Nigeria, describing the situation as a “mass slaughter” allegedly carried out by “radical Islamists.” “Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter,” Trump wrote, adding that the United States “cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening.” He said he had directed Congressman Riley Moore and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has approved the redeployment of several senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in what the service described as a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen command effectiveness. According to a statement on Friday by NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the new postings affect key positions at the Force Headquarters, field commands, and operational units nationwide. Ejodame said the reshuffle aims to optimise decision-making, improve mission readiness, and align NAF’s structure with the command philosophy of the new…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned 2025 National Convention until the party complies with the provisions of its constitution, the Electoral Act, and other statutory requirements. Delivering judgment on Friday in a suit filed by three aggrieved party members, Justice Omotosho also restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting or giving effect to any report from the convention if it is not conducted in line with the law and the party’s guidelines. The plaintiffs had approached the court to halt the planned convention…

By Deborah Nnamdi Popular gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey has revealed that he deliberately chose not to monetize his official YouTube channel during the 2025 edition of the Hallelujah Challenge, despite the platform’s potential to generate enormous revenue. The annual online worship and prayer session, which ran from October 7 to October 31, drew millions of participants across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Bassey’s YouTube channel, which currently boasts over 4.7 million subscribers and averages 1.5 million views per session, could reportedly earn him as much as N1 billion if monetized. However, the gospel singer maintained that his decision was based…