Author: Naija Daily News

Residents of Nigeria and several other West African nations are in for a rare celestial treat on Sunday, September 7, as a total lunar eclipse illuminates the night sky from 8:00 PM West Africa Time. The eclipse, expected to last approximately 83 minutes, will transform the Moon into a deep reddish hue — a phenomenon often referred to as a “blood moon.” Stargazers across the region can look forward to an awe-inspiring display. According to the National Television Authority (NTA), scientists have confirmed that the eclipse will be visible throughout most of Africa. “Countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon,…

The Anambra State Police Command has shut down an unlicensed juice factory in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area, and arrested one suspect in connection with the operation. In a statement issued on Sunday in Awka, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, uncovered the illegal facility on September 3. According to Ikenga, the factory was producing toxic counterfeit soft drinks under the label “Iyi Obeleagu Juice,” without approval from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). One suspect, 48-year-old Chigozie Okafor, was arrested at the scene, and several…

At least 63 people, including five soldiers and 58 civilians, were killed in a brutal attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on the community of Darajamal, near Bama, on Friday evening. The majority of the victims were Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who had only recently returned to resettle in the area after fleeing previous violence. The attack, which has drawn both local and international condemnation, also saw the destruction of more than 20 houses, vehicles, food items, and other valuables belonging to the resettled residents. Several people remain missing or unaccounted for, while others sustained injuries or fled into the…

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has clarified that the proposed 5% fuel surcharge under Nigeria’s new tax laws will not apply to several household energy products. In a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) statement posted on Saturday via X (formerly Twitter), Committee Chairman Taiwo Oyedele explained that the surcharge will not cover household kerosene, cooking gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), or clean and renewable energy products. The clarification comes amid rising public concern that the surcharge could worsen Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis. “No. Several energy products used by households are exempt. This includes household kerosene, cooking gas (LPG),…

A wave of violence swept through Edo State over the weekend, leaving a trail of bloodshed and fear. In two separate but chilling incidents, suspected kidnappers killed eight operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and a civilian, abducted a Chinese expatriate, and attacked passenger vehicles on a major highway, taking 29 hostages. Late Friday night, terror struck the BUA Cement facility in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area, when heavily armed assailants ambushed the premises, targeting five Chinese expatriates. A fierce gun battle erupted between the attackers and NSCDC personnel guarding the site. Despite valiant resistance,…

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola delivered a heartfelt and candid speech to his daughter, Temi Otedola, and her husband, singer and entrepreneur Mr. Eazi (Tosin Ajibade), during their wedding reception. Praising the couple’s deep connection and shared entrepreneurial spirit, Otedola described their union as “made in heaven.” “You’re truly in love with each other—truly, truly in love,” he said. “Temi is an entrepreneur. Tosin is an entrepreneur. You complement each other perfectly.” Offering fatherly advice to his daughter, Otedola urged her to prioritise her marriage and support her husband wholeheartedly. “You found a great guy—very great, very blessed. He comes from…

The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has responded to growing concerns surrounding the 2025 bursary payment scheme, particularly regarding the timing of disbursements and the status of some applicants. In a statement released by the Commission, DESOPADEC reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability in the administration of the bursary program, which supports students from its mandate areas. The Commission emphasized that every stage of the process — from payment application — was carried out with fairness and in strict adherence to its established guidelines. The application portal for the bursary was officially opened in early May…

By Deborah Nnamdi The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that mpox no longer qualifies as a global public health emergency, following a significant drop in cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other affected countries. The emergency status had been in place since August 2024, when a new wave of the virus—driven by two strains—sparked an outbreak primarily in the DRC. On Thursday, the WHO’s emergency committee met for its regular quarterly review and advised lifting the declaration, a recommendation accepted by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “This decision is based on sustained declines…

The Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Construction, Sijibomi Ogundele, has broken his silence following a public notice by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declaring him wanted for alleged financial crimes. In a video shared online, Ogundele addressed the situation, describing it as the result of a failed business deal involving the Enugu State Government. He maintained his innocence and vowed to report to the EFCC to clear his name. “I am not a thief. I am not a fugitive,” Ogundele said. “This issue stems from a contract between my company and the Enugu State Government. They engaged us…

By Deborah Nnamdi Residents of Malabo in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State have raised concerns over the outbreak of a strange illness causing severe pain, flesh decay, and bone damage. Victims say the disease begins as a painful boil, which later bursts and gradually eats away at the skin and tissues. Mrs. Phibi Sabo, one of the affected residents, said she has been battling the condition for weeks. “It started like a boil with pain, then swelled and burst. It began eating into my leg, damaging the bones. Despite receiving medication, I’m still in pain and have an…