Author: Naija Daily News

The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of five residents in the Ajanaumuna community of Ezinachi, Okigwe Local Government Area, in an attack that occurred around 10:30 p.m. on August 22, 2025. In a statement released Monday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Henry Okoye, the police disclosed that gunmen invaded the area, fatally shooting five individuals and setting fire to the residence of a local youth security leader, as well as destroying five motorcycles. One additional victim who sustained gunshot wounds is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. According to the statement, those killed were identified as Edeh…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the circulation of falsified batches of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg) emergency contraceptive pills in Nigeria. The alert follows a report from the Society for Family Health (SFH)—the Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH)—confirming that certain batches currently in circulation were not imported through authorized channels. According to a statement on NAFDAC’s official website, two counterfeit versions of Postinor-2, referred to as Type 1 and Type 2, have been identified. NAFDAC highlighted several distinguishing features between genuine and falsified products: Pin Verification Sticker:Counterfeit: Smaller…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced that the federal government is set to eliminate the need for Nigerians to repeatedly submit the same personal data to different government agencies. This will be achieved through the rollout of the Nigerian Data Exchange Platform (NGDX). For years, citizens have had to provide identical personal and biometric information for services like NIN registration, driver’s licenses, BVN, SIM registration, and passport applications. The NGDX aims to change that. Speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa said the NGDX will function as a secure,…

By Deborah Nnamdi As part of broader reforms to revitalise Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has launched a digital platform aimed at simplifying teacher registration, certification, and professional development. Unveiling the portal and the Strategic Vision for Nigerian Teachers in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the initiative is part of efforts to reposition the education system for improved outcomes. Developed by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), the portal offers a one-stop platform for teacher registration, licensing, renewal, and professional development tracking. It will also serve as a national database to monitor…

By Deborah Nnamdi A young man identified as Ifeanyi has been arrested by police in Enerhen Division, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, for allegedly murdering his father, Sunny, and stealing money to fund his girlfriend’s birthday celebration. According to reports, the incident happened Thursday night at their residence along OilField Road. Ifeanyi allegedly attacked his father while he slept, inflicted severe injuries including cutting off his hands, and stole proceeds from a land sale before fleeing the scene. Neighbors who heard the victim’s cries rushed him to the hospital, where he was later confirmed dead. The suspect was…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has arrested a 29-year-old man in possession of 7,000 suspected Tramadol capsules. In a statement released Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, said the suspect was apprehended on Saturday by NDLEA operatives from the Kiru Area Command. The arrest took place along the Zaria-Kano Road in the Kwanar Dangora area as the suspect traveled from Lagos with the illicit drugs. According to the statement, the Tramadol capsules, weighing 4.1 kilograms, were carefully concealed inside a 20-litre jerrycan typically used for oil—an attempt the agency…

By Deborah Nnamdi A young woman, identified as Omole Bidemi, died under unclear circumstances over the weekend, triggering outrage in the Oke-Esa area of Esa-Oke, located in the Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State. According to residents, Bidemi had left home around 9 p.m. on Friday, reportedly on her way to a church vigil, but made a stop at her boyfriend’s house on Oke-Esa Street. Less than 30 minutes later, news of her sudden death spread through the community. A resident, Tosin Adeola, told newsmen that Bidemi was known for regularly attending Friday night vigils. “On that day, she…

Abdul Jabar Adama has etched his name into the history books as the first Nigerian swimmer to win a medal at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships, held in Romania. The 17-year-old sensation clinched the silver medal in the men’s 50m Butterfly, clocking an impressive 23.64 seconds—just behind Great Britain’s Dean Fearn, who claimed gold with a time of 23.54 seconds. Adama’s achievement goes beyond the podium. In a single day, he shattered his own national record twice—first lowering it from 23.81 to 23.61 seconds in the preliminaries, and then again to a remarkable 23.48 seconds in the semifinals. This…

By Deborah Nnamdi A devastating boat accident struck Garin-Faji Village in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State early Friday morning, leaving six people dead and three others missing. The vessel, carrying dozens of passengers, capsized in a local water channel around 5:30 a.m., casting a pall of grief over the community. According to eyewitnesses, the boat overturned midway through its journey, throwing all occupants into the river. Local divers and first responders were able to rescue 19 passengers, but three remain unaccounted for—sparking fears that the death toll could rise. The Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Kemi Badenoch has spoken candidly about the racism she has faced since becoming the first Black woman to lead the Conservative Party, revealing she was unprepared for the scale of the abuse. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Badenoch admitted she had not anticipated the hostility she’s encountered, despite previously calling Britain “the best place in the world to be black.” “There’s a certain group of people who simply can’t handle the fact that I won and that I’m succeeding,” she said. “The personal attacks from anonymous sources are intense—almost hysterical. And it’s not just from…