Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The Bayelsa State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the abduction of Justice E.J. Umokoro, a judge of the Bayelsa State High Court, in Yenagoa, the state capital. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, the judge was allegedly kidnapped on Saturday evening at a fast food outlet in the Ekeki area of the city. “Justice Umokoro was abducted from his vehicle while waiting at a fast food restaurant. Tactical teams and drones have been deployed to track down the perpetrators and secure his release,” Mohammed stated. Sources told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Enugu State Police Command has apprehended a 39-year-old suspected illegal firearms repairer and six other individuals in a series of intelligence-driven operations that resulted in the recovery of unauthorized weapons and ammunition. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe. According to Ndukwe, the operations were conducted between June 15 and 21 as part of proactive crime-fighting strategies implemented by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mamman Giwa. The operations led to the recovery of seven firearms, an expended cartridge, two live cartridges, and other incriminating items. “On…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced Saturday, June 28, 2025, as the date for its mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), targeting a total of 96,838 candidates. JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, made this known in a statement released on Sunday. He stated that candidates scheduled for the mop-up exam can begin printing their examination notification slips from Monday, June 23. According to the statement, the first session on exam day will begin at 8:00 a.m., and candidates in that session are advised to arrive at least one hour before the start time. “This mop-up…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 43-year-old makeup artist, Adekoya Adebukonla Mary, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, for attempting to smuggle 2.2 kilograms of cocaine hidden in the walls of her suitcase. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi announced the arrest on Sunday, stating that the suspect was apprehended on Monday, June 16, 2025, while boarding a Qatar Airways flight to India via Doha. Adekoya had claimed she was traveling for fibroid surgery but later admitted she was recruited for drug trafficking under the guise of a medical trip. Investigations revealed…

Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended Dr. Mkor Aondona, the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Benue State on Documentation, Research, and Planning, over allegations of sextortion and cyberbullying. The arrest took place in Makurdi on Friday, June 20, 2025, following multiple complaints from female students who accused the governor’s aide of sexually exploitative and criminal conduct, including cyber harassment and blackmail. According to the petitioners, Aondona allegedly lured slim and attractive young women with offers of ushering jobs, demanding sexual favors in exchange for their selection. They further…

In a move that has shocked many in the athletics world, Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ofili has officially transferred her sporting allegiance to Turkey. The 21-year-old, known for her blistering pace and record-breaking performances in the 200m and 400m events, completed the switch after final approval from World Athletics. The decision brings an end to her tenure representing Nigeria on the international stage, where she was widely regarded as one of the nation’s most promising track stars. Ofili, a multiple-time NCAA champion and national record holder, rose to prominence while competing for Louisiana State University (LSU) in the United States.…

The Federal Government has successfully obtained a coveted landing slot at Heathrow Airport in London for Nigerian airline Air Peace, following prolonged diplomatic efforts under the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the breakthrough on Saturday via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, hailing it as a major diplomatic achievement. Keyamo emphasized that the slot was secured through persistent negotiations aimed at upholding Nigeria’s rights under BASA, ensuring fair and reciprocal access for Nigerian carriers. He noted that the move reflects the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope…

By Deborah Nnamdi Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, has announced plans to initiate legal action against social media influencer Timothy Gabriel over what he describes as defamatory and false claims made against him and his wife, Regina Daniels. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Ned Nwoko Media Directorate and shared with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Saturday. According to Nwoko, Gabriel not only made the allegations but also openly challenged him and his wife to respond, effectively inviting legal proceedings—a challenge Nwoko says he has now accepted. He emphasized that…

Femi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has stepped down from his position. Soneye announced in a post shared on his Facebook page on Saturday, citing the need to dedicate more time to his family and attend to personal responsibilities that now demand his closer attention. The statement reads: “Dear Esteemed Colleagues, “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you all for the unwavering support, professionalism, and genuine commitment you’ve shown in helping to shape and amplify the NNPC Ltd story over the past 20 months. Your role in building a vibrant and…

By Deborah Nnamdi Tragedy struck in Kano State on Saturday as a bomb explosion claimed the lives of at least five people and left ten others injured. The explosion occurred in an area of the state yet to be officially disclosed, causing widespread panic among residents. Authorities confirmed that the blast involved an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and a military-grade mortar vehicle. Confirming the incident, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Adamu Ibrahim, stated that an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the explosion and whether it was accidental or the result of foul play. “Our…