Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Three members of the same family were hospitalized after being struck by bullets from an accidental discharge by a vigilante in the Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the incident on Wednesday via a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle. According to Makama, the shooting occurred on Monday afternoon in the Gidan Mutum Daya area when 35-year-old Tukur Mustapha, a member of the Community Watch Corps, unintentionally fired his weapon. The victims were identified as 28-year-old Murja Lawal, her two-year-old daughter, Anisa, and her younger brother, 26-year-old Abba Lawal. “All…

By Deborah Nnamdi The University of the Philippines (UP) has confirmed the passing of Nigerian student-athlete Israel Osamudiamen Friday, who collapsed during a men’s basketball team practice session on Tuesday, August 19. He was 19 years old and would have turned 20 on September 6. In a statement released on Wednesday, the UP Office of Athletics and Sports Development said Friday was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital after collapsing, but despite the efforts of medical personnel, he could not be revived. “The University of the Philippines is heartbroken to confirm that one of the newest recruits of its men’s…

By Deborah Nnamdi WWE superstar Naomi (real name Trinity Fatu), a two-time Women’s World Champion known for her dynamic in-ring style and signature “Feel the Glow” persona, has announced she is expecting her first child with husband and fellow WWE star Jimmy Uso. The announcement came during a special segment on Monday Night Raw on August 18, 2025, where the couple shared the news in a heartfelt video aired from Stephanie McMahon’s podcast, What’s Your Story? “We’re pregnant—I mean, there’s a baby on board!” Jimmy Uso said with a smile, as Naomi added emotionally, “I’m pregnant and I’m having a…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four bank accounts in Jaiz Bank linked to the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, over allegations of fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Tuesday while ruling on an ex parte motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by counsel Ogechi Ujam. The EFCC had requested a 60-day freeze to allow for the completion of an ongoing investigation. However, Justice Nwite granted a 30-day freeze, noting it could be extended if needed. According to…

By Deborah Nnamdi Two notorious drug traffickers, Ajetsibo Emami (37), also known as Warri Kinsman, and Solomon Akpomuai (51), have been convicted and sentenced to a combined 10 years in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos. Emami was apprehended in Ikeja on June 28, 2025, after a three-day sting operation by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which dismantled his drug network and led to the arrest of three accomplices. The operation recovered 24 jumbo bags containing 681 pouches of Canadian Loud, weighing 414.2kg. He was arraigned before Justice Deinde Dipeolu in case number FHC/L/636C/2025 on one…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a directive mandating all airlines operating within the country to enforce a complete shutdown of passengers’ mobile phones during take-off and landing. The directive was announced by Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, via his official X account on Tuesday. According to the NCAA, the regulation regarding the use of mobile phones and electronic devices has now been standardized across the aviation industry. Passengers are no longer permitted to use airplane mode during these critical phases of flight. “Henceforth, the regulation per phones and other…

Photo: Rivers State Police spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Kingsley Chinamezu, also known as Power Sharp, for allegedly murdering his 44-year-old girlfriend, Miss Confidence Konebari Sunny, with a machete. According to a statement from the command on Tuesday, the incident occurred on July 30, 2025, in the Umuebule community, Etche Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko disclosed that following the crime, the suspect fled to Egbeta village in Edo State, where he reportedly issued threats to the victim’s family, claiming he could harm…

By Deborah Nnamdi A salesgirl and three other accomplices have been arrested by the police for allegedly stealing electronics worth N29 million from a phone shop located in the Obasanjo Complex, Minna, Niger State. The suspects — Sarah Ogbonna, Ruth Emmanuel, and Mercy Ogbonna — reportedly conspired to steal high-end phones and other items from the store, which were then sold at significantly reduced prices by one Nurudeen Musa. According to the Niger State Police Command spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, the main suspect, Sarah Ogbonna, confessed to the theft, admitting she began siphoning goods from the shop in 2023. Though she…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 26-year-old man, Usman Aliyu, who allegedly assaulted his friend into a coma during a dispute over a woman. Aliyu, who resides in Ungwan Sarki, Kaduna, pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault. Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel granted the request of the prosecuting counsel, Inspector Chidi Leo, who asked that the defendant be remanded in a correctional facility pending further proceedings. The case was adjourned until September 11 for a hearing on the bail application. According to Inspector Leo, the incident occurred on August 14 around 4:00…

Ose Anenih, son of the late Chief Anthony Anenih—one of the founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—has formally resigned his membership of the party. In a letter dated August 18, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Arue Ward 3, Uromi, Edo State, Anenih stated that his decision followed a period of deep reflection and was driven by a desire to step back from the arena of partisan politics. “This decision was not made lightly,” he wrote. “From the very beginning, I have stood with the PDP through its triumphs and its trials, bound by a…