Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Titan Trust Bank Limited has officially ceased operations following the successful completion of its merger with Union Bank of Nigeria — a significant milestone in Nigeria’s banking sector. The consolidation, approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), results in the full integration of Titan Trust Bank’s operations and assets into Union Bank. As a result, Titan Trust Bank no longer exists as a separate legal entity. In a statement, Union Bank’s Head of Brand and Marketing, Mrs. Olufunmilola Aluko, confirmed the transition: “Union Bank has fully absorbed Titan Trust Bank’s operations and assets. The combined institution…

Ghana is in talks to export electricity to Nigeria in exchange for natural gas, according to Energy Minister John Jinapor. Currently, Ghana imports Nigerian gas through the West African Gas Pipeline, using it to generate around 25% of its electricity. With surplus capacity from its hydro and thermal plants, Ghana is proposing to use Nigerian gas to produce power and send a portion back to Nigeria. The proposed barter deal is designed to reduce Ghana’s foreign exchange burden while supporting Nigeria in addressing its chronic power shortages. Though still under negotiation, the arrangement represents a strategic opportunity to enhance regional…

By Deborah Nnamdi Hilda Baci, the renowned chef who earned global recognition in 2023 for completing the longest cooking marathon, is aiming for another ambitious culinary feat — creating the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. In a video posted to Instagram on Monday, Baci revealed the scale of her new project, which has sparked widespread curiosity and anticipation. She shared that the specially designed pot for the attempt holds a massive 22,619 litres, and her goal is to fill it to at least 75 to 80 percent capacity. “To achieve that,” she explained, “I’ll need about 5,278 kilograms of…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested seven suspected cultists in connection with a series of cult-related attacks in Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, believed to be members of the proscribed Ku Klux Klan confraternity, were apprehended with a human skull in their possession. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday in Uyo by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John. According to the statement, the arrests followed a report filed on August 25, 2025, by a student of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against any attempt to reintegrate former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, warning that such a move could lead to the party’s downfall. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike accused the PDP of failing to learn from the strategic missteps that contributed to its poor performance in the 2023 general elections. He recalled warning party leaders ahead of the polls about the dangers of allowing both the presidential candidate and the national chairman to emerge from the North —…

Photo: Donnarumma joins City from PSG Manchester City are set to complete the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain in a €35 million ($41 million) deal, with the move expected to be confirmed on deadline day. City’s pursuit of the 26-year-old comes after a shaky start from summer recruit James Trafford, who has been trusted in goal for all three Premier League matches so far but has yet to cement his place. Donnarumma’s arrival is expected to provide both stability and competition in Guardiola’s squad. At PSG, Donnarumma’s future had been uncertain since the summer. Despite being instrumental in…

Photo: $176m man Isak Courtesy AP News Premier League champions Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a British record transfer fee, media reports said on Monday. The Swedish forward is set to join the Reds in a deal worth about £130 million ($176 million), according to reports in The Athletic and The Telegraph, among other outlets. The Athletic reported that Isak will undergo a medical on Monday before completing a six-year deal with the Merseyside club. The fee will set a new Premier League transfer record, exceeding the £106 million that Chelsea paid…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Päijät-Häme District Court has sentenced Nigerian-born Finnish national, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences and other crimes, according to court documents obtained by BBC News Pidgin. Ekpa, a 40-year-old former municipal councillor from Lahti, was convicted on multiple charges, including: Participation in a terrorist organisation’s activities, incitement to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, aggravated tax fraud, and violations of the Lawyers Act. The court ruled that he remain in custody. According to the judgment, between August 2021 and November 2024, Ekpa attempted to advance the independence of the self-declared Biafra region in…

Photo: Late Mrs. Grace Adayilo By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been thrown into mourning following the death of Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the pioneer Head of the Civil Service of the FCT and the first woman to hold the position. She reportedly passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025. The news of her passing was confirmed by her Special Assistant on Media, Anthony Odey, in a brief text message to journalists. “Yes, please,” he wrote, without providing further details on the circumstances surrounding her death. Mrs. Adayilo made history when President Bola Tinubu…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome beheading of a middle-aged man, Dick Nnachi, in Oso-Edda, located in Edda Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, was confirmed on Sunday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to NAN, the Oso-Edda and Amasiri communities in neighbouring Afikpo Local Government Area have been embroiled in a longstanding land dispute that has frequently escalated into violence. Describing the killing as “wicked and inhumane,” DSP Ukandu condemned the act and…