Author: Naija Daily News

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…

By Deborah Nnamdi Fresh indications have emerged that the Nigerian military has arrested an additional 15 officers of various ranks in connection with an alleged coup plot against the Federal Government, bringing the total number of detained personnel to over 40. Security sources said that the latest arrests followed crucial confessions obtained during the interrogation of the initial 16 officers earlier taken into custody. The detained officers reportedly revealed the expected roles of the newly arrested personnel in what investigators have described as a “grand plot.” According to the sources, security agencies are now analysing communication exchanges among the suspects,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United Church of Christ in Nigeria (UCCN), popularly known as HEKAN, has condemned the killing of one of its pastors, Reverend Yahaya Kambasiya, and the abduction of more than 20 persons during a fresh bandit attack on Farin Dutse community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, left the quiet community in panic as heavily armed assailants stormed the area, shooting sporadically and abducting several villagers, including worshippers from the HEKAN Church. In a statement issued by the President of HEKAN, Reverend…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Presidency has clarified that the recently approved 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel is a strategic move to make imported fuel less competitive and promote local refining. In a statement issued on Friday, October 31, 2025, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said the policy will boost domestic capacity and ensure that Nigeria’s oil wealth benefits its citizens. Dare explained that the measure seeks to end Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products, which has drained foreign exchange for years despite the country’s status as a major…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued 23 foreign nationals from captivity during a late-night operation in Nasarawa State. The victims — 14 men, eight women, and a child — were freed unhurt on Tuesday, October 22, 2025, when operatives of the command’s Scorpion Squad raided Angwan Adamu Ruga Fulani Zone B, Riverside, Ado Mararaba. Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, said 14 suspects were arrested during the operation following credible intelligence that the victims had been trafficked into Nigeria under the guise of employment opportunities. According to Adeh, the abductors demanded…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Anas Dauda, after a viral video showed him brandishing an AK-47 rifle and issuing threats in Mubi South Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said Dauda, of Jalingo B area, Lamorde Ward, was seen in the video wielding the rifle, apparently loaded with three magazines, and boasting about selling or leasing it. The video reportedly caused panic among residents, prompting Commissioner of Police Dankombo Morris to order Dauda’s immediate arrest. “Following the directive, operatives of Mubi South Division traced and arrested the suspect at…

By Deborah Nnamdi WhatsApp has unveiled a new feature that will allow users to access their encrypted chat backups using passkeys, enabling them to restore chats through fingerprint, Face ID, or their device’s screen lock code. The Meta-owned messaging platform announced that the update will simplify backup recovery for users who lose their devices, eliminating the need to remember long passwords or store complex encryption keys. Previously, WhatsApp’s end-to-end encrypted backups — introduced in 2021 — required users to create a password or manage a 64-character encryption key. While this strengthened data protection, it also posed challenges for users who…