Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Faiza Abdulkadir, a cleaner at a tertiary hospital in Maiduguri, Borno State, has captured the hearts of Nigerians nationwide after returning a staggering N4.8 million that was mistakenly deposited into her bank account. The story, originally reported by News Central TV on August 24th, has since gone viral on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where many have hailed her rare display of integrity amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. Faiza, who earns just N30,000 a month, lives in a single-room apartment in Gongi with her five children. The room was provided by prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ibrahim…

By Deborah Nnamdi Paris Saint-Germain have officially announced the signing of Nigerian forward Rasheedat Ajibade on a two-year contract, following her departure from Atlético de Madrid at the end of last season. The Super Falcons captain, who led Nigeria to victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), expressed her excitement at joining the French powerhouse. “It’s a great honour to sign for Paris Saint-Germain, one of the top clubs in Europe. This is a big step in my career, and I’m fully committed to helping the team win trophies and to being a source of inspiration for…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have rescued five kidnapped victims, dismantled a notorious kidnapping syndicate, and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in separate operations across Kebbi and Abia States. The development was confirmed on Tuesday by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, in an official statement. “In line with ongoing efforts to strengthen internal security and protect lives and property, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded notable breakthroughs in recent anti-crime operations,” the statement read. In Kebbi, on August 15, officers on routine patrol near Dankade Village in Ribah District engaged a…

Youths in Nkpolu, a community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, have reportedly apprehended and flogged a serving police officer and two other individuals over alleged involvement in hard drug use. As part of a community-driven anti-drug campaign tagged “No to Drug Abuse,” Nkpolu youths have taken a firm stance against drug use and trafficking within their locality. Community leaders claim that drug abuse has led to widespread social and economic deterioration, including the loss of homes and family properties by affected residents. The community youth leadership, which conducts routine patrols to enforce the anti-drug initiative, said the…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division, in collaboration with other security agencies, have arrested 69 suspects and seized more than 32,000 litres of stolen petroleum products as part of ongoing operations against crude oil theft (COT) in the Niger Delta region. In a statement released by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the operations were conducted between August 11 and 24, 2025, across several states, yielding significant successes. During the two-week operation, troops dismantled nine illegal refining sites and confiscated large quantities of illicit petroleum products. In Delta State, soldiers intercepted two…

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…