Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force has announced the promotion of its Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, from the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). The promotion, approved by the Police Service Commission, recognizes DCP Adejobi’s exemplary service, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to the core principles of effective policing in Nigeria. DCP Adejobi was first appointed FPRO in an acting capacity on February 16, 2022, while holding the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), succeeding then Commissioner of Police Frank Mba. His appointment was later confirmed by the former…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has named David Bird, former CEO of Oman’s Duqm Refinery and ex-Shell executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2025. Bird takes over the refinery’s fuels and petrochemicals division in a strategic move to address production challenges and support the next phase of growth for the company, which commissioned the world’s largest single-train refinery in 2024. His appointment, reported by S&P Global, marks a renewed focus on operational efficiency, production scale-up, and regional expansion. Bird brings extensive experience, including leading Duqm refinery’s ramp-up and diversifying its crude slate as head of OQ8.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed speculation suggesting he intends to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or align with figures within the party. In a statement issued Friday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor described the rumours as unfounded and reiterated his unwavering loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “Our attention has been drawn to reports alleging Governor Adeleke’s defection to the ADC or an alliance with its leaders ahead of the 2026 governorship election. These claims are entirely false,” the statement read. Rasheed clarified that not only is Adeleke firmly rooted…

By Deborah Nnamdi Unknown gunmen have abducted Mr. Enock Maku, the Senior Special Assistant on Information and Protocol to the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State. The incident occurred late Wednesday night in the Agyaragu area of Lafia Local Government Area, causing panic among residents. Confirming the incident, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, said security operatives responded promptly and engaged the attackers, successfully rescuing two other individuals. However, Maku remains in captivity. “The command has launched a full-scale investigation and manhunt to secure the safe release of Mr. Maku,” Nansel stated, urging the public to remain calm…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 24 suspected armed robbers following a coordinated sting operation in Minna, the state capital. A pump-action rifle and other weapons were recovered during the raid. The arrests took place around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, when operatives from the anti-thuggery unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Minna, working alongside personnel from Maitumbi and Central Police Stations as well as local vigilantes, stormed several hotspots in the city. According to a statement issued Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, the operation was part of efforts…

Six law students from the Yola Campus have been rescued by police after being abducted on July 26, 2025, while traveling from Anambra State to Adamawa State. The abduction occurred late Saturday evening along the volatile Wukari–Benue State corridor, a route known for security challenges. In a statement released on Friday, August 1, 2025, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, Edet Udeme, confirmed the safe release of the students. According to Udeme, the students have been reunited with their families. “The police can confirm the successful rescue of the abducted students. We remain committed to the safety and protection…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, Saka Adewale Ajao, on Friday announced the arrest of a security guard, David Moses, in connection with the gruesome murder of a 55-year-old school nurse, Mrs. Chinyere Anaene, and a 14-month-old child, Nanenter Asher Yese, at Clear Hope Foundation Academy, Dawaki, Abuja. According to CP Ajao, the victims were reported missing on July 23, 2025. That same day, a ransom demand of M250 million was made using the nurse’s mobile phone. Despite having killed the victims, the suspects later extorted N3 million from the family under the pretense…

By Didimoko A. Didimoko, Special Correspondent Thousands of travellers and motorists face daily hardship due to the dilapidated sections of the crucial Benin–Warri highway axis of the East-West Highway, investigations by Naija Daily News have revealed. Our findings show that commuters on the busy Benin-Warri highway—which links major state capitals, towns, and communities across the six South-South states—experience harrowing conditions due to the failed road infrastructure. The highway connects the six oil-producing hubs of the Niger Delta to Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria’s commercial and political capitals, respectively. “To say sections of the Benin–Warri highway have collapsed is to be economical…

By Deborah Nnamdi A young man named Stephen Chidubem has died by suicide after reportedly struggling with gambling debts of over N500,000. The incident happened at his home on Abba Street, behind the Anglican Church in Saburi 2, Abuja. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), Chidubem was found hanging from a ceiling fan. Emergency services later arrived, and his body was taken to Kubwa General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead and moved to the mortuary for autopsy. A suicide note found at the scene pointed to gambling addiction as the reason…

Microsoft on Thursday became the second company in history to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation, propelled by stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and continued momentum in cloud and AI services. Shares of the tech giant jumped in early trading following the earnings release, reflecting growing investor confidence in Microsoft’s long-term growth. The company reported $75 billion in revenue from its Azure cloud business over the past year, highlighting its deepening footprint in enterprise software and cloud infrastructure. The milestone comes amid a broader rally in the tech sector. Microsoft’s stock has surged more than 110% since OpenAI’s ChatGPT launched in November…