Author: Naija Daily News

The Kano Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 27-year-old man, Umar Adamu-Umar, with 9 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as Colorado, valued at over N10 million. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano. He said the suspect, a resident of Fagge Local Government Area, was intercepted on August 6 along the Zaria–Kano Road by operatives attached to the Kiru Area Command. According to the statement, Adamu-Umar was transporting 19 parcels of the illicit drug from Lagos to Kano and had been…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a critical alert about a newly discovered vulnerability in embedded SIM (eSIM) technology, warning that the flaw could expose more than 2 billion smartphones, tablets, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices to large-scale cyber threats. The flaw is linked to the GSMA TS.48 Generic Test Profile (versions 6.0 and earlier), commonly used in radio compliance testing of embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Cards (eUICC). Devices using these older test profiles are at risk. NITDA warned that attackers could exploit the vulnerability to gain physical or remote access to affected devices. This…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Akpan Godwin, for allegedly having 1,100 rounds of live ammunition in Nkpor, near Onitsha. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday in Awka. He said operatives from the Rapid Response Squad in Akwuzu apprehended the suspect on Friday following credible intelligence. During interrogation, Godwin reportedly confessed to engaging in the illegal sale of ammunition and named other individuals involved in the operation. Ikenga added that a manhunt is underway to track down the suspect’s accomplices and assured the public that further updates will be…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has resumed the direct collection of cargo revenue at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, marking the first time in 15 years that the authority has handled such collections independently. This milestone was announced in a statement signed by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, and shared via the authority’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, August 23, 2025. FAAN officials from the Directorate of Cargo Development and Services (DCDS) are now deployed at the cargo release points of both Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) and…

A tragic incident occurred in Otan-Ile, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, where an artisan identified as Tope Olajide reportedly took his own life following a disagreement with his wife. The incident took place around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Confirming the development in a statement on Friday, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, Kehinde Adeleke, said: “On August 21, 2025, at approximately 9:27 a.m., our Ilare Division received information that one Olajide Tope, popularly known as MECO in Otan-Ile, had committed suicide.” According to Adeleke, community members confirmed…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a record N2.001 trillion among the federal, state, and local governments as revenue generated in July 2025 — the highest monthly allocation so far this year. The disbursement was confirmed on Friday during the FAAC’s August meeting in Abuja. The funds were drawn from various statutory revenue sources including Value Added Tax (VAT), the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and foreign exchange gains. According to a statement by Mr. Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), the distributable revenue comprised…

In a bid to deepen cultural ties, boost economic cooperation, and address domestic labor challenges, the Japanese government has officially designated the city of Kisarazu as the “hometown” for Nigerians seeking to live and work in Japan. The announcement came during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), where similar designations were also made for Tanzania (Nagai), Ghana (Sanjo), and Mozambique (Imabari). As part of the initiative, Japan will introduce a special visa program targeting highly skilled, innovative, and talented Nigerian youth. Artisans and blue-collar workers willing to upskill will also be eligible under this new visa category.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the Federal Government’s approval of N142 billion for constructing bus terminals across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, calling it another example of misplaced priorities and poor leadership. In a statement titled “N142 Billion for Bus Terminals” issued on Friday, Obi argued that the move reflects a troubling mismanagement of the nation’s limited resources.” The success or failure of any nation’s development depends on how its resources are prioritized,” Obi said. “Approving N142 billion for just six bus terminals highlights a lack of competence, focus, and leadership.” He contrasted the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian military has recorded a significant breakthrough in its internal security operations with the arrest of a notorious wanted bandit, Adamu Buba, also known as ‘Mai Pankshin’, along with 13 members of his gang. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed the arrest on Friday, noting that the suspects were behind numerous deadly attacks and criminal operations across Plateau and Kaduna States. According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, the arrests were carried out by troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) during coordinated raids on terror cells and criminal hideouts in Plateau’s Riyom,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have recovered a Toyota Sienna van containing items suspected to be cannabis and other exhibits during a routine stop-and-search operation. The incident was confirmed in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Ben Hundeyin, via the Command’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday. According to the statement, officers attached to the Ojo Division intercepted an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna during a patrol on August 15, 2025. While requesting the driver’s identification and vehicle documents, the driver suddenly fled the scene with the car key, abandoning the vehicle. A subsequent…