Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Four people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a lightning strike in the Kantar Uban Daba community of Rimi Local Government Area, Katsina State. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening amid heavy rainfall. Three of the victims died instantly, while a fourth succumbed to injuries on Thursday evening. Some of the injured were treated at the Rimi General Hospital, with about five individuals still receiving medical care at the time of reporting. The deceased have been laid to rest by Islamic rites. Following the incident, community members and sympathisers have continued to visit…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has pledged strong support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its campaign against drug abuse, including offering agricultural opportunities for rehabilitated drug users and promoting alternative livelihoods for illicit crop growers. Kyari made this commitment during a meeting with the NDLEA Chairman and CEO, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), in Abuja. Highlighting the close connection between drug control and national security, Marwa said, “We really cannot tackle national security without adequate attention to drug control because they are interlinked.” He revealed that out of…

In addition to their statutory allocations, State Governments and Local Government Areas (LGAs) have received significant extra funding under the current administration—leading to a fiscal surplus of approximately N7.1 trillion, according to the Federal Government. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He explained that the additional funds include statutory allocations and refunds for previous deductions. These disbursements, he said, reflect the government’s commitment to redirecting savings from fuel subsidy removal to Nigerians. “We are increasing the resources available to sub-national states and local governments…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly denounced a recent ruling by the Federal Court of Canada which declared Nigeria’s two leading political parties — the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) — as terrorist organisations under Canadian law. The controversial ruling, handed down on June 17, 2025, by Justice Phuong Ngo, upheld a previous decision by Canada’s Immigration Appeal Division (IAD), which denied asylum to Nigerian national Douglas Egharevba. The court found Egharevba inadmissible under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) due to his political affiliations with the PDP and APC between 1999 and 2017. Reacting…

Chairman of the Board of Director for Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Dr. Layi Fatona (right) with Chairman & Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Mr. Jim Swartz. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Mr. Tony Attah, has stated that Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is now better positioned than it has been in the last five years to fully harness the country’s vast hydrocarbon resources—thanks to transformative policy shifts implemented by the Federal Government. Attah made this assertion during a panel session at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum…

In an increasingly digital world, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is more important than ever. Nigeria is making concerted efforts to enhance STEM education in schools and universities, recognizing its critical role in preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. As the country seeks to build a knowledge-based economy, investing in STEM education is seen as a key driver of innovation, economic growth, and social development. The Importance of STEM Education STEM education is essential for developing the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a technology-driven economy. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the temporary closure of its portal for uploading the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. This action is intended to resolve technical issues affecting candidates who had earlier uploaded the initially released results. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), JAMB explained: “Attention, Dear Candidates, Kindly be aware that the temporary closure of the portal for the 2025 WASSCE result upload is to address the issue with those who had previously uploaded the initially-released WASSCE result.” The board assured affected candidates that the issue is being addressed…

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has reiterated its dedication to the development of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. CNL Chairman and Managing Director, Jim Swartz, made this known on Wednesday during a visit by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and his delegation to Chevron’s Escravos operational base in Delta State. In a statement by Olusoga Oduselu, CNL’s General Manager for Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Swartz noted that Chevron has invested in Nigeria for over six decades, significantly contributing to the country’s…

The Magistrate Court 1 in Asaba witnessed intense courtroom proceedings on Monday as Pastor Sunday Ogbogho of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) was arraigned on charges of assaulting one Kenneth Orusi. According to the charge sheet, the incident allegedly occurred on July 27, 2025, at No. 5 Elder Ediale Street, off Ibusa Road, Asaba. The prosecution claims that Pastor Ogbogho struck Orusi on the head with a wheel spanner, causing bodily harm — an offence punishable under Section 355 of the Criminal Code. Upon hearing the charge, the defendant pleaded not guilty. His legal counsel, identified as Chris,…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has credited President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for making cancer treatment accessible within Nigeria. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday in Enugu, Idris said the federal government’s communication team was in the state to assess and report on the positive impacts of the President’s initiatives, as well as those of Governor Mbah. He praised President Tinubu’s achievements, stating that the President’s performance gives the impression of someone already in a second term due to the rapid pace of reforms.…