Author: Naija Daily News

President Donald Trump rejected a plan presented by Israel to the U.S. to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during the ongoing Israel Iran-conflict, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. The Israelis informed the Trump administration in recent days that they had developed a credible plan to kill Khamenei. After being briefed on the plan, the White House made clear to Israeli officials that Trump was opposed to the Israelis making the move, according to the official who was not authorized to comment on the sensitive matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity. The Trump…

Alibaba… By Deborah Nnamdi Alibaba, a Veteran Nigerian comedian (born Atunyota Akpobome) has voiced concern over what he describes as a troubling decline in professionalism within the country’s comedy industry. Speaking on a recent episode of the Outside The Box podcast, Alibaba recounted a personal experience involving a fellow comedian he had recommended to host a corporate event. According to him, the comedian made an inappropriate joke about the company chairman’s plus-size wife, sparking embarrassment and raising questions about the comedian’s judgment and decorum. “There are about three Nigerian comedians I simply can’t stand,” Alibaba said. “They have no decorum.…

By Deborah Nnamdi A joyful occasion turned into a heartbreaking tragedy in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, as a groom and two of his friends lost their lives in a car accident just moments before his wedding ceremony. The fatal crash occurred on Saturday morning. The groom, SP Mustapha Garba Gumau, a senior police officer, was traveling from Gumau to Magaman-Gumau for his wedding Fatiha scheduled for 10:00 a.m. when the accident happened around 9:00 a.m. near Bargain Tsamiya village. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle carrying the groom and his friends veered off the road and crashed, killing…

By Deborah Nnamdi Over 100 cattle, reportedly belonging to suspected armed Fulani herdsmen accused of attacking communities in Benue State, died while attempting to cross the River Benue. The incident happened on Saturday. According to reports, many of the animals died under mysterious circumstances—some were said to have been buried when sand collapsed on them due to erosion, while others reportedly drowned while swimming across the river toward Nasarawa State. A witness, Mr. Olikita Ekani, claimed he saw the incident while returning from his farm on Saturday. “I was coming from my farm on Saturday, June 14, 2025, and I…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force has extended the deadline for enforcing the Tinted Glass Permit requirement to August 12, 2025. This extension follows public concerns regarding the reactivation of the digital application process. The announcement was made on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the police, the decision was based on public feedback and is intended to allow for a comprehensive review of the permit system, to make it more accessible and user-friendly. “The extension of enforcement is intended to give room for additional enhancements and refinements to the application process, ensuring…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come under intense public scrutiny following reports that he was recently spotted wearing a luxury wristwatch reportedly worth over $61,000. The watch, identified as a Patek Philippe timepiece, has ignited widespread debate online, with many Nigerians questioning the optics of such extravagance amidst the country’s ongoing economic struggles. Photos of the president wearing the high-end accessory circulated widely on social media platforms, sparking criticism from citizens who view the display of wealth as tone-deaf. Nigeria is currently grappling with high inflation, rising unemployment, and fuel subsidy reforms that have significantly increased the…

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned a N754.8 million fraud case brought against former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a unanimous ruling delivered on Friday, the appellate court allowed Akpobolokemi’s appeal, set aside the earlier judgment by the Ikeja High Court, and dismissed all 12 counts filed by the EFCC. The charges included conspiracy, stealing, and forgery related to alleged illegal fund transfers from the VIMSAS Committee account. Originally arraigned alongside multiple defendants, the EFCC later amended the charge to name only…

Veteran Nollywood actor and former Labour Party spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of betrayal and poor leadership in handling the Labour Party Crisis. In a recent interview with Symfoni TV, Okonkwo claimed Obi failed to manage the leadership crisis that has rocked the Labour Party since the general elections. He alleged that Obi sided with the Julius Abure-led faction, which he accused of aligning with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Okonkwo revealed that repeated efforts were made to advise Obi against supporting Abure’s camp, but the former Anambra governor allegedly refused to…

A tragic shooting in Minnesota early Saturday has left State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark dead, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife critically injured, in what authorities believe was a politically-motivated attack. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz described the incident as a “politically-motivated assassination,” sparking widespread condemnation from congressional leaders and renewed concerns about political violence in the United States. The fatal shooting occurred at the home of Rep. Hortman, a senior member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), where she and her husband were gunned down in what appears to have been a targeted assault. Police…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Joint Committee on Public Accounts and Public Assets of the House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, to appear before it on Monday, June 16, 2025. The summons relates to alleged violations of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007. The top officials are expected to address concerns raised in the 2021 audit reports by the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation, particularly regarding weaknesses in internal financial controls. In a letter jointly signed by the Chairmen of the…