Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) told AFP on Thursday that they are no longer included among the entities affected by the White House’s latest round of foreign aid reductions. Last Friday, President Donald Trump’s Republican administration announced it was cancelling $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, drawing strong criticism from Democrats. A memo outlining the cuts stated that the administration was “committed to getting America’s fiscal house in order by cutting government spending that is woke, weaponised, and wasteful.” Among the initial targets were several international organizations, including the ILO…

Photo: CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, new Force PRO By Deborah Nnamdi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). CSP Hundeyin brings with him a strong academic and professional background. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from Lagos State University and a Master’s degree in Legal Criminology and Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan. He also earned a Certificate in Civil-Military Coordination from the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Training Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State. An accomplished…

By Deborah Nnamdi Giorgio Armani, the legendary designer who brought Italian elegance to the global stage and revolutionized fashion with his minimalist aesthetic, has died at the age of 91. His eponymous fashion house confirmed his passing on Thursday, describing him as its “creator, founder, and tireless driving force.” Widely known as “Re Giorgio” – King Giorgio – Armani was not only a symbol of Italian style but a visionary entrepreneur. Over five decades, he transformed his brand into a fashion empire, generating over 2.3 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in annual turnover, while remaining proudly independent. Armani had been unwell…

The Dangote Group has officially denied any involvement in the fatal road accidents that occurred on September 3, 2025, in Enugu State, clarifying that none of its trucks were linked to the tragic incident. In a statement released on Wednesday, the conglomerate responded to circulating claims on social media and in some news outlets that attributed the accident to Dangote-branded vehicles. However, according to the Enugu State Police Command, investigations have confirmed that the trucks involved belonged to two separate entities: Visco Investment Global and Global Investment. Expressing deep sympathy to the victims and their families, the Dangote Group described…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman, Maryam Atiku, for allegedly burying her newborn baby girl alive in a shallow grave in Nasarawa, Dandi Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, revealed in a statement on Wednesday that the incident came to light when a farmer, Alhaji Kabiru Muhammed, noticed freshly dug soil on his farmland near Yaro village. Suspicious of the site, he alerted local residents, who dug up the area and discovered the baby girl alive. Police detectives quickly responded, rescuing the infant and taking her to a nearby…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 21-year-old woman, identified simply as Bina, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her partner—the father of her two children—to death during a domestic dispute. The incident took place on Jakpa Road, Effurun, in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Bina was paraded by the Delta State Police Command on Wednesday in Asaba. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, the couple was not legally married but had been living together. “They had ongoing issues, which led to a fight. During the altercation, she stabbed the man in the chest, near the heart. He bled…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to ensure that the recently announced increase in national revenue leads to real, measurable improvements in the lives of ordinary Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu had earlier revealed that Nigeria’s annual revenue target for the year was achieved by August — a development he described as a sign of economic stability. Reacting in a statement via his Facebook page, Obi congratulated the President but emphasized that economic progress must be felt by the people. “If the economy is indeed stabilising, as declared, then Nigerians must…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United States has approved $32.5 million in humanitarian assistance to help Nigeria tackle a worsening hunger crisis — a significant move following years of reduced aid after former President Donald Trump suspended most funding through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). According to a statement released by the U.S. Mission to Nigeria on Wednesday, the new funding will provide food and nutritional support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in conflict-affected regions of the country. The aid comes amid growing alarm over widespread food insecurity in northern Nigeria, driven by insecurity, climate shocks, and global funding…

Photo: Unrelated photo of an accident scene By Deborah Nnamdi A devastating accident occurred on Wednesday evening at the Four Corner junction along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway, where a truck, reportedly belonging to the Dangote Group, crushed a private vehicle, killing four members of the same family. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with bystanders watching in shock and grief as emergency responders retrieved the lifeless bodies from the wreckage. The incident triggered panic in the area and brought traffic to a standstill, causing long delays on the busy highway. Security personnel and emergency services eventually arrived to restore order…

By Deborah Nnamdi A tragic incident unfolded in Abuja on Wednesday when a man, his wife, and their two children lost their lives in a fatal car crash at the Mabushi Bridge, following a violent encounter with suspected roadside touts. According to eyewitnesses, the family was travelling in a private vehicle when the driver briefly stopped at the Berger Roundabout in Wuse to pick up a relative. The stop reportedly angered a group of touts, who accused the driver of violating their “rules.” The situation escalated quickly, and one of the touts allegedly forced his way into the moving car…