Author: Naija Daily News

Photo: Destructions continue despite Israel-Iran Ceasefire Tensions remain high in the Middle East as the ceasefire announced between Israel and Iran faces immediate uncertainty. Despite a public declaration by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, missile attacks continued, and Iran’s government denied agreeing to any truce. Trump had announced a “complete and total ceasefire” via Truth Social, stating that Iran would halt strikes first, followed by Israel 12 hours later. He credited diplomatic efforts for the breakthrough and urged both nations to maintain peace. The statement was widely circulated across global news platforms, raising hopes of an end to the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has claimed that after more than four years of trial and several amended charges, the Federal Government has yet to provide any credible or legally admissible evidence linking its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to terrorism, incitement, or acts of violence. In a press statement released on Monday, Onyekachi Ifedi, speaking on behalf of IPOB’s Directorate of Legal Affairs, Research, and Global Communications, said it had become necessary to counter ongoing misinformation, politically driven headlines, and deliberate distortions surrounding Kanu’s legal ordeal. Ifedi urged the public, civil society organizations, and media outlets…

Photo: Delta Pastor Marries Secretary – Photo grab from wedding video Dr. Alfred Jesudovie, a well-known pastor and founder of Jubilee Christian Mission (JCM) in Delta State, has stirred controversy after reportedly ending his marriage of over two decades and marrying his former secretary, Gift — a divorcee and mother of two. A video of the elaborate traditional wedding ceremony recently went viral on social media, including Facebook, showing the newlyweds dancing to traditional music at an undisclosed location in Delta State. The footage surprised many, particularly members of Jesudovie’s congregation, and has generated heated discussion both within religious circles…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old man, Joshua Osaigbovo, in connection with the death of 21-year-old Osato Edogiaweria. Her decomposing body was discovered in a shallow grave. The development was revealed in a statement posted on X.com by the Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu. According to Yamu, Osato’s mother, Mrs. Ojo, had filed a missing person report on April 25, 2025. The statement read, “Following a case of a missing person reported on April 25, 2025, at Aduwawa Division, by Mrs Ojo, that her daughter, Osato Festus Edogiaweria, 21 years left home on…

By Deborah Nnamdi Dr. Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has explained his reasons for declining a N30 million donation from Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris during a recent crusade in the state. During a Sunday sermon at the church’s headquarters in Abuja, Pastor Enenche clarified that the refusal was based on his long-standing commitment to maintaining the independence of his ministry from government funding or political ties. He emphasized that the decision was not a personal rejection of Governor Idris, but rather a reflection of principles he has firmly upheld for more than 20 years. “For…

US airstrikes on Iran used the B-2 Stealth Bomber By Didimoko A. Didimoko with agency reports The United States ‘of America’s airstrikes on Iran’s major nuclear facilities are escalating already fragile relations in the Middle East and triggering a sharp rise in global oil prices. The targeted bombing—confirmed by the Pentagon—struck fortified enrichment sites at Natanz, Fordow, and Esfahan, in what US officials called a “preventive operation” to stop Tehran from achieving nuclear weapons capability. Iran has denounced the strikes as an act of war, vowing “everlasting consequences” and immediately launching retaliatory missile attacks against Israeli military targets in the…

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…