Author: Naija Daily News

President Bola Tinubu has appointed 60-year-old Grace Henry as the new chairperson of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman and the first non-commissioned officer to lead the nation’s foremost veterans’ organization. The appointment was announced in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja by Chief Abdul Lauya, Senior Special Assistant to the Chairman on Media and Digital Communications, and reported by the News Agency of Nigeria. Henry takes over from retired Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin. According to the statement, her appointment became effective on June 7 and was officially…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public health warning regarding a counterfeit version of the cancer medication Herceptin® 600mg/5ml (Trastuzumab Solution for Injection), reportedly discovered in Ghana and allegedly sourced from Nigeria. The warning, published on NAFDAC’s official website on Thursday, alerts the public and healthcare providers to the presence of the falsified product bearing batch number A8519. NAFDAC confirmed that this batch number does not match any legitimate product manufactured or distributed by Roche, the original producer of Herceptin. “This counterfeit was reportedly presented by a patient at a hospital in…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into allegations raised by a retired Superintendent of Police in a viral video concerning the welfare and pension entitlements of retired officers. The retired officer, who served in the Nigeria Police Force for 35 years, reportedly turned down a retirement package of N2 million, describing it as inadequate. In the viral video, the officer—who retired on October 1, 2023—voiced his deep dissatisfaction over what he termed an insufficient payout. He stated that the Nigeria Police Pension Board had recently informed him that his total retirement entitlement amounted to N3…

President Bola Tinubu has declined to sign the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill, 2025, recently passed by the National Assembly. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the bill sought to empower the NDLEA to retain a portion of the proceeds recovered from drug-related crimes—a proposal that deviates from the current legal provisions. The President’s decision was formally conveyed to the House of Representatives and read during Thursday’s plenary by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Citing Section 58(4) of the 1999 Constitution, President Tinubu argued that the bill conflicts with existing laws, which mandate that all proceeds from…

Operatives of Ondo State Police Command have arrested a community head of Laaagba community, Ondo East Local Government area of Ondo State, Chief Adeniyi Ifedayo, for alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl. The suspect allegedly lured the victim to his house, camped her for weeks, and harassed her sexually. Narrating her ordeal, the victim, who is hospitalized, said she was lured to the suspect’s house by a commercial motorcycle rider. According to her, ‘The Baale kept me in his house for two weeks and fed me with pap while he assaulted me sexually daily. “My parents became worried about my…

A High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced gospel musician Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, 24-year-old Salome Adaidu. Justice Simon Aboki delivered the verdict on Thursday, finding Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide following months of legal proceedings. Ajayi was convicted under Section 221 of the Penal Code applicable in Northern Nigeria, which mandates the death penalty for culpable homicide. “The evidence before the court clearly shows that the accused intentionally caused the death of the deceased. The law is clear on this, and the punishment is death. Therefore, the accused is hereby…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed four key tax reform bills into law, marking a significant step toward overhauling Nigeria’s tax system. The signing took place on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, with representatives from various branches of government in attendance. The newly enacted legislation includes the Nigerian Tax Law, the Nigerian Tax Administration Law, the National Revenue Service (Establishment) Law, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Law. Speaking earlier on Thursday, President Tinubu highlighted the purpose of the reforms, stating that they aim to unify Nigeria’s fragmented tax framework, eliminate duplication, boost investor confidence, and ensure…

The Lagos State Government has refuted claims of involvement in the us demolition of a property allegedly owned by the brother of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Peter Obi had earlier alleged that a building owned by his younger brother’s company in Ikeja, Lagos, was unlawfully demolished. According to him, the structure had stood for over 15 years before unidentified individuals tore it down, citing a vague court judgment that neither mentioned his brother nor authorized any demolition. Obi recounted, “This morning, my youngest brother called me in distress, saying that some individuals had stormed his company’s…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared the Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency seat in Ogun State vacant. This development follows the passing of the former Deputy Chief Whip, Adewunmi Onanuga, who died on January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. Speaking on Wednesday, Speaker Abbas stated that the decision was made in accordance with Section 68(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Following this declaration, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to announce a date for bye-elections to fill all vacant seats in both the National and State Assemblies. Currently, there…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Army announced on Wednesday that its troops, engaged in anti-banditry operations in Niger State, successfully repelled a terrorist assault on Bangi community in Mariga Local Government Area, neutralizing numerous insurgents in the process. According to Lieutenant Colonel Apolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the operation was conducted in coordination with the Nigerian Air Force’s air component. Over 300 armed bandits were intercepted and engaged in Kwanar Dutse Forest during a fierce confrontation. “Tragically, seventeen courageous soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice during the battle, while ten others sustained varying degrees of injuries,” she said.…