Author: Naija Daily News

Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, has passed away at the age of 91, marking the end of a remarkable 64-year reign. The monarch died on Sunday, just hours after the passing of his close friend and former Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, was announced. Crowned on April 2, 1960, Oba Adetona was one of Nigeria’s longest-serving traditional rulers, widely respected for his wisdom, resilience, and dedication to the Ijebu people. His enduring friendship with Buhari began in the early 1980s and was forged under dramatic circumstances. In late 1983, the then-governor of Ogun State, Olabisi Onabanjo, had…

By Deborah Nnamdi Chelsea FC secured their second FIFA Club World Cup title stunningly on Sunday night, defeating French giants Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 in the final at MetLife Stadium. The match, played in front of a packed stadium, marked the first final of the newly expanded 32-team tournament. Cole Palmer was the star of the show, scoring twice in the first half and assisting João Pedro for the third. The 22-year-old’s performance not only earned him Man of the Match honors, but also the Player of the Tournament award. Chelsea struck early, with Palmer breaking the deadlock in the 22nd…

By Deborah Nnamdi After a season filled with show-stopping performances and emotional highs, Purp has been crowned the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 10. A 25-year-old Dramatic Arts graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University, Purp captivated audiences with her powerful vocals and heartfelt storytelling — a skill honed through years of singing in church choirs. Her victory comes with a grand prize package worth celebrating: N30 million, a brand-new SUV, and an array of other exciting rewards. The finale, held in Lagos, was a spectacular tribute to Nigeria’s vibrant music culture. Hosted by the dynamic IK Osakioduwa, the event featured high-energy…

Within hours of the announcement of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death in a London hospital, a steady stream of mourners began arriving at his Kaduna residence on Jabi Close to pay their respects. Among the first visitors was former Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, who told reporters that the late President’s remains would be flown to his hometown, Daura in Katsina State, for burial. Though it was not immediately clear which family members were present to receive condolences, many neighbours gathered solemnly along the street. Some stood in silence, others shared quiet memories of the former leader, while…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away earlier today in London at approximately 4:30 p.m. following a prolonged illness. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President onInformation and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, President Tinubu expressed his deep condolences to the Buhari family and confirmed he had spoken personally with Mrs. Aisha Buhari, the widow of the late former president. As part of arrangements to bring the former leader’s body back home, President Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the United Kingdom immediately…

By Deborah Nnamdi At least five people were killed and three others injured when armed bandits attacked a church gathering in Kampani village, Maro, in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11, during a meeting of members of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), according to a report shared on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama via X. Citing police sources, Makama said a distress call was made at approximately 9:20 p.m., prompting the deployment of a joint team of police and other security operatives to the scene. The five…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82. The former leader reportedly died at a private clinic in London, where he had been receiving medical care. The news of his death was confirmed by his former media aide, Bashir Ahmad, in a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Ahmad wrote: “The family of the former president has announced the passing of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.May Allah accept him in Al-Jannah al-Firdaus. Amin.” Born on December 17, 1942, in Daura,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Chief Imam of Uromi and President of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Edo-Delta Chapter, Sheikh Murtadho Muhammad, has been abducted by unidentified gunmen. The incident reportedly occurred around 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Angle 90 area of Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. According to eyewitnesses, Sheikh Muhammad was kidnapped shortly after completing one of the daily prayers. He was said to be on his way to buy food for his family when he was forcefully taken near his residence. Confirming the incident, Alhaji Abdulazeez Igbinidu, Chairman of the Edo…

By Deborah Nnamdi Armed bandits have killed two individuals, abducted 25 others, and stolen several cattle in coordinated attacks on two villages in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported the incidents in a post on Sunday, stating that the attacks occurred late Friday night around 10:30 p.m. The assailants, armed with AK-47 rifles, first stormed Dogon Daji village in the Nahuche District, where they abducted 25 people—including men, women, and children—killed a local blacksmith, Muhammadu Kasu, and made away with a motorcycle and several cattle. Shortly afterward, the attackers moved to nearby Danguro village,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple illicit drug shipments at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, including cannabis concealed in imported microwaves and cocaine hidden inside lipstick tubes. The agency also arrested several suspects across the country, including a fugitive drug kingpin who had been on the run for over a year. In a statement released on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said operatives recovered 23 parcels of “Loud,” a potent strain of cannabis weighing 11.3 kilograms, hidden in brand-new microwaves that arrived from Thailand via Ethiopian Airlines on Monday, July 7.…