Author: Naija Daily News

The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 22-year-old man for attempting to rape two women he caught allegedly stealing pepper from a farm in the Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo. In a statement released on Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Kehinde Adeleke, said the suspect confronted the women despite not being the owner of the farm. He allegedly threatened to report them to security operatives unless they agreed to his sexual demands. According to Adeleke, the women pleaded with the suspect, but he insisted that the only way to avoid being…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has strongly condemned the release of an indecent video involving a passenger, Comfort Emmanson, during a recent incident aboard an Ibom Air flight. In a statement, Keyamo described the public circulation of the footage—which showed moments of indecent exposure—as “totally unacceptable,” and directed that any staff member responsible be identified and sanctioned accordingly. “While we support the filming of her unruly behavior for evidentiary purposes, the release of footage containing indecent exposure to the public is deplorable,” the minister stated. “We will not tolerate the debasing of womanhood under any guise.” Keyamo…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Police Command has announced major successes in its intensified crackdown on violent crime across the state, arresting 68 suspects and recovering a large cache of firearms, stolen vehicles, ammunition, and fraud-related items valued at over N500 million within the last four weeks. Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, disclosed the developments during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja, praising recent security operations for drastically disrupting criminal networks in the state. He credited the breakthroughs to newly implemented crime prevention strategies and swift-response deployments aimed at reducing crime and improving safety…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged illegal cash withdrawals totaling N189 billion during his tenure. Sources within the commission say the transactions, under investigation for months, appear to violate provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Tambuwal reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. on Monday for questioning. A senior EFCC official, speaking anonymously, confirmed the former governor is being interrogated over “unauthorised and suspicious withdrawals” of public funds while in office. EFCC spokesperson Dele…

Ibom Air has permanently banned a passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, following a violent incident on Flight Q1 513 from Uyo to Lagos on Sunday, August 10. The airline described her behavior as a “serious threat” to the safety of crew, passengers, and aircraft. In an official statement released Monday, Ibom Air said the trouble began before takeoff in Uyo when Ms. Emmanson refused repeated instructions to switch off her mobile phone, a standard aviation safety requirement. She only complied after the pilot intervened via public announcement and a fellow passenger turned off the device. Despite a brief verbal outburst, the…

Photo: Governor Oyebanji of Ekiti State Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council in a sweeping cabinet shake-up, effective immediately. The move is seen as part of a broader strategy by the governor aimed towards retaining his seat in the next gubernatorial election in 2026. In a statement on Sunday, Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habitat Adubiaro, said all affected Commissioners and Special Advisers must hand over to Permanent Secretaries or the most senior civil servants in their ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). Governor Oyebanji thanked the outgoing officials for their contributions and wished them…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has called on the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to reverse the suspension of a ValueJet captain and first officer involved in the August 5 incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, which featured renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate). NAAPE argued that the disciplinary action taken against the pilots was unjust, asserting that the primary fault lay with the passenger, who has since been placed on a no-fly list and faces potential prosecution, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAAPE President, Galadima…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has formally exited the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme—an initiative launched under the Buhari administration—after investing a total of $577.6 million and ₦822.3 billion over 16 months. This development marks a significant policy and operational shift for the state-owned oil giant, which says it will now redirect its focus toward its core commercial and energy operations amid growing pressure to improve profitability and efficiency in the post-Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) era. The Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme, introduced in 2019, allowed private companies to fund critical road projects…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of 93 youths suspected of involvement in internet fraud in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The arrests were made during a midnight raid carried out in the early hours of Sunday at a party tagged Wet & Rave Splash Extravaganza, held at the OOPL Rounda fun spot. A viral video circulating online showed partygoers fleeing the venue as EFCC operatives stormed the area. The Managing Director of OOPL Ventures, Vitalis Ortese, acknowledged the incident but provided limited details, saying: “Yes, they did. There was an incident…

By Deborah Nnamdi Security operatives in Zamfara State have successfully rescued the kidnapped family members of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Mohammed Abubakar Nakwada. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the development in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, the victims — Sadiya Nakwada, Aisha Nakwada, and Abubakar Dan Fulani — were freed during a coordinated operation involving tactical teams from the Zamfara State Police Command and the Special Tactical Squad of the Force Intelligence Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja. Makama also reported that five suspects — Hamza Umar, Abubakar Abdullahi, Aisha Umar, Mohammed…