Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi A gas explosion at a fast-food outlet in the Ajah area of Lagos has claimed the life of a 20-year-old staff member and left 13 others with serious burns. The tragic incident occurred around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at No. 5 Spring Garden Estate, Orchid Road, Ajah. According to the Lagos State Police Command, a suspected gas leak led to a powerful explosion that engulfed the restaurant, reportedly owned by Uchechukwu Godwill Villason. Preliminary investigations suggest the blast caused a massive fire, trapping workers inside the premises. Thirteen staff members suffered varying degrees of burns…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Chinese businessman, an 80-year-old Nigerian woman, and several others in a sweeping nationwide operation targeting drug trafficking networks. The week-long interdiction effort, which spanned from July 21 to July 26, resulted in the seizure of large quantities of synthetic and imported cannabis, opioids, and other illicit substances across multiple states. In a statement issued Sunday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA confirmed that one of the most significant arrests took place at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. A Chinese…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria’s Super Falcons have once again etched their name into African football history, clinching a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after a dramatic 3-2 victory over hosts Morocco in a thrilling final in Rabat on Saturday night. The win not only cements Nigeria’s status as the most successful team in WAFCON history, but also marks a significant milestone in what the players had dubbed #MissionX—a determined campaign to bring home their 10th continental crown. The match began with Morocco, backed by a roaring home crowd, taking early control and racing to a 2-0…

Photo: SP Bright Edafe, Delta State Police PRO. There has been widespread outrage on social media following allegations that officers of the Ekpan Division of the Delta State Police Command extorted a N500,000 bribe as bail from a woman arrested for drug trafficking alongside her 11-year-old daughter, Rejoice. The suspect, 45-year-old Esther Ugbologbo, was arrested after her daughter was found in possession of various hard drugs while riding in a commercial tricycle along Jakpa Road in the Uvwie Local Government Area. In a video released by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, Ugbologbo confessed to sending her daughter to collect…

By Deborah Nnamdi Several people were feared dead on Friday night after a tipper truck lost control and crashed into bystanders near Chisco Park Junction in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The tragic incident, which occurred around 9:30 p.m., was reportedly caused by brake failure. Eyewitnesses said the driver, in a desperate attempt to halt the vehicle, veered off course and rammed into people along the roadside. According to eyewitness accounts gathered by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), many of the victims were engaged in evening business activities or waiting to board vehicles when the…

By Deborah Nnamdi A section of the Pentagon Lodge, a three-storey building housing students of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (AE-FUNAI) in Ebonyi State, collapsed on Friday afternoon. Before the incident, the building had reportedly shown signs of structural weakness, with visible cracks that prompted some students to evacuate. As of the time of this report, no casualties have been confirmed. However, several students’ personal belongings were believed to still be inside, especially those who were out of town at the time of the collapse. According to sources within the university community, Pentagon Lodge consists of five separate blocks,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has promised a substantial bonus to the Super Falcons if they defeat hosts Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set a $1 million prize for the tournament winner. According to respected journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, the NFF has committed to awarding the Super Falcons 30% of the prize money—amounting to $300,000—should they lift the trophy. The final is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. tonight at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. Nigeria’s Super Falcons are aiming for a…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Government has shut down an illegal baby factory operating under the guise of a hospital in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area. The facility, “Mother and Child Hospital and Maternity,” located at 1 School Road near Tansian University, was sealed off on Saturday following a coordinated sting operation. The raid, conducted by the state Ministry of Health in collaboration with security agencies, came after months of surveillance and intelligence gathering. Officials arrested several staff members, including five pregnant women and ten others, after uncovering evidence of human trafficking and medical malpractice. Speaking to reporters, the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into a suspicious parcel containing foreign currencies worth over N426 billion, intercepted at a Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) facility in Lagos. The EFCC disclosed the development on Thursday via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, following the handover of the parcel by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and NIPOST officials. According to the statement, the intercepted package contained ZW$101 trillion (Zimbabwean Dollars), equivalent to N426,091,066,068.06, and VND 41.64 million (Vietnamese Dong), valued at N95,746.52. The parcel was reportedly flagged during routine inspections at the Lagos postal center, thanks to…

By Deborah Nnamdi Terry Gene Bollea, better known to the world as Hulk Hogan, has died at the age of 71. According to reports from TMZ and other outlets, emergency responders were called to Hogan’s Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday following a cardiac arrest. He was transported by ambulance after being placed on a stretcher. Though the wrestling legend had undergone a neck procedure earlier this year, his wife, Sky, had previously reassured fans that his heart remained “strong.” Hogan was a towering figure in the world of professional wrestling, credited with bringing the sport into the mainstream and helping…