Author: Naija Daily News

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated his son, Seyi Tinubu, on the occasion of his 40th birthday, describing him as a man of focus, courage, and humility who has remained committed to serving and uplifting others. In a heartfelt message on Monday, Tinubu expressed gratitude to God for his son’s life and the man he has become, noting that Seyi has shown remarkable determination and leadership from a young age. “You have walked your path with focus, courage, and humility, and you have done so with a soul that seeks to build, serve, and uplift others,” the President said. Tinubu…

In a sign of renewed presence and control, Hamas has reportedly begun a campaign of retribution targeting alleged Israeli agents and collaborators amid the ongoing war in Gaza. According to intelligence and local reports, the militant group has re-emerged in parts of the enclave, signaling its attempt to reassert dominance after months of Israeli military pressure. The resurgence involves several of its specialized units, including the Shadow Unit, tasked with handling prisoners, and the Arrow Unit, believed to be responsible for identifying and executing alleged collaborators. “Hamas is returning to the streets and regaining control,” one source said. “They are…

Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed away at the age of 80. The news of his death was announced on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, confirming that the revered preacher died on October 6, 2025. In a statement titled “With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the triumphant homegoing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai,” the family expressed profound appreciation to God for the cleric’s impactful life and service to humanity. “With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the triumphant homegoing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who…

All members of the Enugu State Executive Council have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of Governor Peter Mbah’s expected formal declaration for the ruling party on Tuesday. The development was confirmed on Monday by the governor’s Senior Media Aide, Dan Nwomeh, who shared a video on his social media handles showing commissioners and top government aides pledging allegiance to the APC. “Enugu State Cabinet Members join the APC with full chest along with Governor PN Mbah,” Nwomeh captioned the video, which featured excited officials chanting, “We are now in APC; tomorrow…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has ordered vice-chancellors of federal universities to immediately implement the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) participating in the ongoing nationwide strike. The directive was issued in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. Copies of the circular were sent to top government officials, including the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Pro-Chancellors of federal universities, the Director-General of the Budget Office, the Accountant-General of…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Godwin Emeka, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, for ingesting and concealing 127 wraps of cocaine in his private part and stomach. The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Ejiofor, who runs boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, Anambra State, was apprehended upon arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, via Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 941 on Wednesday, October 8, following credible intelligence. A body scan revealed he had ingested illicit substances…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a one-chance robbery and kidnapping syndicate in Abuja, rescuing two victims in the process. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, announced the arrest in a statement on Sunday, saying the suspects were nabbed following a swift police response to a distress call on October 8, 2025. According to Adeh, the operation began when one Hajara Ali reported at the Life Camp Police Station that her sister, Comfort Habila, had called in distress, claiming she had been abducted by suspected criminals who demanded ₦1 million…

By Deborah Nnamdi At least nine people have been confirmed dead, while six others remain missing, following a deadly attack on Nindama village in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Eyewitnesses said the assailants, in a coordinated operation, invaded the village in the early hours of Friday, October 10, around 3:30 a.m., shooting sporadically and killing residents. Eight people were reportedly slaughtered during the attack, while two others sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment. Security agencies have since intensified efforts to rescue the missing persons and track down the perpetrators. Later in the day, around 3:30…

Illegal miners, white-collar convicts, remorseful drug offenders, foreigners, Major General Mamman Vatsa, Major Akubo, Professor Magaji Garba, capital offenders such as Maryam Sanda, Ken Saro Wiwa, and the other Ogoni Eight were among the 175 convicts and former convicts who received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mercy on Thursday. President Tinubu granted clemency to most of them based on the reports that the convicts had shown remorse and good conduct. He forgave some due to old age, the acquisition of new vocational skills, or enrolment in the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). President Tinubu also corrected the historic injustice committed…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun an investigation into two travellers found in possession of undeclared foreign currencies totalling $6,180 and £53,415 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Terminal 2, Lagos. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement posted on its verified X handle on Saturday. According to the statement, operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the EFCC, based in Ikoyi, identified the suspects as Mamud Nasidi and Yahaya Nasidi. The EFCC said the suspects were apprehended by officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) during a routine check…