Author: Naija Daily News

In a significant breakthrough against insurgency, the Niger State Police Command has rescued 35 individuals who had been held captive by Boko Haram insurgents for over a year. The victims have since received medical treatment and been reunited with their families. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the rescue operations were carried out between July 3 and 5 by the Joint Security Task Force and Police Tactical Teams in two separate missions. In the first operation, 24 victims were rescued along the Madaka–Makujeri road. They were found in a vehicle driven by one Yusuf Abdullahi from…

A tragic road accident on the Zaria-Kano highway has claimed the lives of 21 passengers following a collision between a commercial Toyota Hiace bus and a DAF truck. The fatal crash occurred around 8:20 a.m. on Sunday and was confirmed in a statement by Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Preliminary investigations by the FRSC crash investigation team revealed that the accident was caused by a route violation. The driver of the Toyota Hiace bus was reported to have driven against the flow of traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with the oncoming…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has addressed recent social media rumours suggesting the introduction of new or hidden fees related to the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system. The bank confirmed that BVN enrolment remains completely free for Nigerians residing within the country. In a statement issued on Monday, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, clarified the matter in response to concerns about charges linked to the recently launched Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform. Mrs. Sidi Ali explained that the reported fee applies solely to the NRBVN system, which is specifically designed for Nigerians living…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across many parts of Nigeria from Monday, July 7, to Wednesday, July 10, 2025. The agency issued the alert in its three-day weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, cautioning residents to prepare for stormy weather conditions expected in both northern and southern regions of the country. According to the forecast, thunderstorms are expected to begin on Monday morning in parts of Taraba and Adamawa, with rain and thunder spreading later in the day to Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna, and other northern states. On Tuesday, sunny intervals are likely…

The Nigerian Navy is in mourning following a tragic boat mishap that resulted in the loss of six lives — three naval personnel and three civilians — all attached to the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta. The victims were returning from a free medical outreach at Okerenkoko in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State when the incident occurred. As of the time of this report, three individuals — Lieutenant D. K. Nehemiah, Sub-Lieutenant Kwala, and Miss Uche, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member — remain missing. Search and rescue efforts are still underway. The unfortunate incident…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a family-run drug cartel in Lagos, allegedly operated by a businessman, Ajah Johnson Uchenna, and his wife, Rosemary Uchenna. The couple was arrested alongside their daughters, Stella and Ngozi Uchenna, as well as a family associate, Okoro Elijah, for reportedly running a large-scale illicit drug distribution network. Ajah and Rosemary were first apprehended on Friday, June 13, by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the Ojo area of Lagos. They were later handed over to the NDLEA along with 277.5 kilograms of cannabis (skunk). Despite…

Eight people lost their lives early Sunday morning in a fatal accident involving a commercial bus and a truck in the Badagry area of Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Taofiq Adebayo. According to the statement, the crash occurred before dawn at Atura Bus Stop, inbound Badagry. The vehicles involved were identified as a 16-seater Mazda commercial bus with registration number KJA 811 YF and a DAF truck bearing the number T14636LA. “The tragic accident instantly claimed the lives of eight passengers, including…

By Austin Manekator A U.S.-based Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining $4.2 million in pandemic relief funds. Oluwasanmi, who lived in Ohio and served as a religious leader, partnered with fellow Nigerian Joseph Oloyede to exploit U.S. COVID-19 relief programs designed to help struggling businesses. The pair submitted fake applications to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) scheme between April 2020 and February 2022, using fictitious payroll records and forged tax documents tied to shell companies such as Dayspring Transportation Limited and…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended a 24-year-old man, Liman Muhammad Baba, for allegedly killing his 80-year-old father, Malam Baba Siti, during a heated argument. The incident reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday in Uzum village, located in the Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Mohammed Wakil, the police received a distress call from a resident, prompting Commissioner of Police Auwal Sani Omolori to instruct the Divisional Police Officer in Giade to initiate a swift and discreet investigation. “Officers visited the scene and found the victim in a…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four individuals—among them, a petrol station manager—linked to a suspected armed robbery gang believed to be behind a string of attacks across the state. The suspects, identified as Noble Saint Neokoro, Batomie Samson, Abubakar Ali, and Bitrus Ibrahim, were apprehended in the Ejigbo area by officers from the Command’s Tactical Squad Hawk following a covert operation based on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance. Preliminary findings indicate that the manager of a local filling station was among those detained. Investigators revealed that while the station’s owner appears uninvolved, the premises may…