Author: Naija Daily News

Paris Saint-Germain added yet another piece of silverware to their growing trophy collection, winning the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in the club’s history after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night. The European champions staged a stunning late comeback at the Stadio Friuli in Udine to draw 2-2 in regulation time, before holding their nerve in the shoot-out to claim their fifth trophy of 2025. Tottenham, appearing in their first Super Cup following last season’s UEFA Europa League triumph, looked to be on course for a famous victory in what was Thomas…

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Ifeanyi Odinka, for allegedly stabbing his 75-year-old father, Dennis Odinka, to death during a dispute over proceeds from a land sale in Orlu. Police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, said in a statement on Wednesday night that the incident occurred on August 12, 2025, in Amaifeke, Orlu Local Government Area. According to him, the suspect confessed to the crime during interrogation and has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Owerri for further investigation and prosecution. In a separate incident, Pastor Ikenna Emmanuel, 32, of Authentic Power City Church, was…

Nigerian music executive, Ubi Franklin, has publicly refuted viral social media claims alleging that he stole a luxury wristwatch during singer Davido’s recent wedding in Miami, Florida. The allegations surfaced on Wednesday after a blog published a report accusing Franklin of theft, sparking widespread reactions and speculation across various online platforms. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Franklin strongly denied the accusation, describing it as “completely false and misleading.” “I am aware of the recent rumours circulating on social media linking me to an alleged theft,” he wrote.“Let me state clearly that these claims are entirely baseless. I did…

A High Court sitting in Benin City has sentenced five individuals to prison for their involvement in internet fraud, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The convictions were secured by the EFCC’s Benin Zonal Directorate before Justice M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court. The convicted individuals — Ayo Korede, Ogbemudia Osaretin, Harry Ehimien, Osasumwen Osahenator, and Efosa Richard — faced separate one-count charges, including impersonation, obtaining money under false pretences, retention of criminal proceeds, and possession of fraudulent documents. According to court documents, Osaretin was found in possession of fraudulent…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, approved a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The ban, which applies to universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, is aimed at addressing the growing inefficiencies in the country’s higher education sector. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, explained that the challenge is no longer access, but the unchecked proliferation of institutions, which has led to declining infrastructure and inadequate staffing. “Access to federal tertiary education is no longer our core issue,” Alausa said. “What we are witnessing now…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Magistrate’s Court in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday discharged Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger previously accused of unruly conduct and assault during a flight. Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the five-count charge after the police formally withdrew the case. Emmanson had faced allegations of disrupting the peace on board, assaulting a crew member, and behaving in a manner likely to cause a breach of public order. She had pleaded not guilty during her arraignment. At Wednesday’s hearing, Police Prosecutor Oluwabunmi Adeitan told the court that both the complainant and the airline were no longer interested…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Chairman of Rano Local Government Area in Kano State, Muhammad Naziru Ya’u, has been suspended for three months by the Kano State House of Assembly over allegations of financial misappropriation and diversion of subsidised fertiliser. The suspension followed the adoption of recommendations by the House Standing Committee on Public Petitions during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore on Wednesday. Presenting the committee’s findings, the Chairman of the committee and Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Dala, revealed that the investigation was triggered by a petition signed by nine…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community has been thrown into mourning following the reported suicide of a dental student shortly after the release of examination results. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Obafemi Awolowo University Dental Students’ Association (IFUDSA) confirmed the incident, describing it as a tragic loss to the Faculty of Dentistry. “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our colleagues,” said IFUDSA President Adebayo Idris. “We have received the painful news that he took his own life shortly after the release of examination results.” The…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Benue State, has indefinitely suspended its President, Comrade Tivkaa Evelyn Terwanger, over serious allegations including forgery, criminal impersonation, gross misconduct, and misappropriation of funds. The decision was unanimously adopted during a plenary session of the Students’ Union Parliament held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Following the resolution, the parliament directed Comrade Terwanger to immediately hand over all Students’ Union property in her possession to the Vice President, Comrade Ogberu Emmanuel Abi, who will assume the role of Acting President pending the outcome of ongoing investigations.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Security operatives have arrested the head of Sukutum village in Kankiya Local Government Area of Katsina State over allegations of acting as an informant for armed bandits. The arrest was confirmed on Wednesday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama. According to Makama, the unnamed suspect was apprehended based on intelligence linking him to criminal groups operating in the region. Quoting security sources, he said the village head allegedly provided information on security personnel movements and vulnerable communities, enabling the bandits to carry out targeted attacks. “The sources also claimed he regularly visited the bandits in…