Author: Naija Daily News

Photo: Delta PPRO, Bright Edage confirms arrest of kidnapping gang members A criminal network suspected of terrorising communities in Warri, Osubi, Agbarho, Sapele, and Ughelli has been dismantled following a series of arrests carried out by the Delta State Police Command, authorities confirmed Monday. The syndicate, allegedly responsible for multiple cases of kidnapping and armed robbery, was tracked down after a kidnapping case reported at the Isiokolo Police Station was escalated to the Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), acting on the directive of CP Olufemi Abaniwonda. Police spokesman SP Bright Edafe said investigations led to the arrest of…

Photo: Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister Government workers in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Monday began a three-day protest over unpaid salaries, lack of overhead funding, and the prolonged strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The demonstration, led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), also demanded the immediate removal of the FCT Civil Service Commission Chairman, Emeka Ezeh. The workers, drawn from various unions affiliated with JUAC, sealed off the FCT Minister’s office, preventing access and halting operations. This move marked a sharp escalation in tensions between civil servants and the administration of FCT Minister Nyesom…

A Rano Air aircraft, operating a domestic flight from Sokoto to Abuja, suffered an engine failure mid-flight, forcing the crew to execute an emergency landing after smoke was detected in the cabin and cockpit, Nigeria’s aviation regulator said on Monday. The affected aircraft, registered 5N-BZY, reportedly experienced a failure in engine 1, leading to the presence of smoke onboard. The flight crew followed standard emergency procedures, including the use of oxygen masks, and safely brought the aircraft back to the ground. All passengers were unharmed. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said the aircraft has been grounded and ordered a…

Photo: President, PM Pierre and Bob Amadi -Courtesy State House A Nigerian medical student based in Saint Lucia, Bob Chikwem Amadi, has described his brief encounter with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre, as an inspiring and unforgettable experience. Amadi, a native of Rivers State and a student at the American International University in Saint Lucia, met the Nigerian President and the Lucian leader during President Tinubu’s state visit to the Caribbean nation. The meeting, according to a release by the president’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, took place on the second day of the President’s…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a strong warning to Nigerian travellers, especially those embarking on international trips, urging them not to assist strangers in carrying or checking in unknown luggage. In a public advisory released on Saturday, the agency emphasized the growing trend of drug traffickers exploiting unsuspecting passengers to smuggle narcotics and prohibited substances across borders. According to the NDLEA, many innocent travellers have found themselves in trouble with foreign law enforcement after unknowingly transporting illegal items. “Helping someone carry a bag or package without knowing its contents can have life-changing consequences,” the NDLEA spokesperson…

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 24-year-old man, Muanaenye Chekwube Victor, for allegedly masterminding the abduction of his friend and collecting a ransom of ₦5.3 million alongside his gang members. According to the police, Victor lured his unsuspecting friend to a location in Uli, Ihiala Local Government Area, where he was kidnapped by the suspect’s criminal associates. A ransom, paid in dollars equivalent to ₦5.3 million, was collected before the victim regained freedom. Police spokesperson DSP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed in a statement on Sunday that operatives from the Uli Divisional Headquarters arrested the suspect on Friday, June 26,…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the arrest of former international footballer Segun George Hunkarin and his business partner, Ntoruka Emmanuel Chinedu, for attempting to smuggle cocaine into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Chinedu, known for frequently shuttling between Nigeria and Turkey, was arrested on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, upon arriving at the Lagos airport. A search of his carry-on bag led to the discovery of 37 wraps of cocaine weighing 800 grams. Investigations revealed that he had arrived from…

Photo: Mr Wale Edun, Nigeria’s FInance Minister By Douglas Maha, with agency reports Nigeria’s public debt stock reached ₦149.39 trillion ($97.4 billion) by the end of Q1 2025, marking a 22.8 per cent increase over the preceding year as currency depreciation and persistent fiscal deficits continue to challenge Africa’s largest economy. According to new data from the Debt Management Office, the federal government’s debt position grew by ₦27.72 trillion from ₦121.67 trillion in March 2024, while quarter-on-quarter figures showed a 3.3 per cent rise from ₦144.67 trillion at the close of 2024. The expansion of Nigeria’s public debt reflects a…

Photo: Warren Buffett By Douglas Maha, with agency reports Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has donated over $6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway shares to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and four other charities run by his family. This is one of the biggest donations he has made since he started giving away his fortune nearly 20 years ago. Buffett, who is 94 years old, announced that he gave away 13.7 million shares of his company to support causes that are important to him and his family. Most of the donation—about $4.6 billion—went to the Gates Foundation, which focuses on…

…Suspended Governor battling to convince supporters on Rivers Crisis Photo: Wike and Fubara – Rivers Crisis key actors By Didimoko A. Didimoko The ongoing Rivers crisis has taken a new turn as suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara comes under fire from his supporters barely 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu brokered a peace deal between him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Despite public celebration of the truce, internal divisions have emerged, with many of Fubara’s allies expressing outrage over what they describe as politically costly concessions. Sources revealed that the governor allegedly ceded control of the 25 local government councils…