Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested 27 suspects following a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts in the Kawo area of Kaduna. During the operation, security personnel recovered a range of dangerous weapons—including knives, axes, and cutlasses—as well as quantities of suspected hard drugs and dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp. The command’s spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrests in a statement released on Monday. He explained that the operation was part of ongoing efforts directed by the Commissioner of Police to root out criminal elements destabilizing peace in certain parts of the state.…

Retired Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, narrowly escaped death on Friday after his convoy came under heavy gunfire in Borno State. The attack, allegedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, has heightened fears over the worsening security situation in the region. Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, revealed the incident during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday evening. According to Ndume, the ambush took place near a frontline military base, targeting the retired general and the soldiers accompanying him. Though casualty details remain unclear, the senator confirmed that a fierce…

In a major political shake-up, several prominent leaders of the Lagos chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have announced their defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made public just moments ago by Hakeem Amode, the former Publicity Secretary of the Lagos PDP, who confirmed his resignation from the party along with other key figures. Although details surrounding the number and identities of the defecting members remain limited, Amode’s disclosure signals a significant blow to the opposition party in the state and could have ripple effects on Lagos’ political dynamics ahead of the next electoral…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi says the fuel subsidy removal was necessary only that it was done haphazardly. Obi noted that he would have removed the petrol subsidy and floated the naira if elected president but not in the way it was done by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He maintained that while the removal of fuel subsidy was necessary, the policy should have been implemented in a “gradual and organized” fashion. “I have consistently maintained that I would have removed the fuel subsidy,” Obi said in an interview with Arise…

…Northern Power Brokers, and the Political Shake-Up By Austin Manekator As Nigeria moves past the 2023 general elections, political realignments are already reshaping the landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, deep into his first term, is navigating rising political turbulence—not only from opposition figures but also from the northern political establishment within his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). What once appeared to be a united APC front is now splintering. Influential northern leaders, some of whom reluctantly backed Tinubu’s 2023 victory, are reportedly working behind the scenes to return power to the North in…

Portugal secured their second UEFA Nations League title after edging out Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw in the final played Sunday night in Munich. Cristiano Ronaldo brought Portugal level in the 61st minute with a close-range volley after shrugging off Marc Cucurella to meet a deflected cross from Nuno Mendes. The equaliser came after a frenetic first half that saw Spain take the lead through Martín Zubimendi in the 21st minute, before Mendes responded just five minutes later with a powerful low strike past Unai Simón. Mikel Oyarzabal then restored Spain’s lead shortly before halftime…

By Douglas Maha The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has warned Nigerians against investing in a cryptocurrency called Punisher Coin, also known as $PUN. The SEC stated that the presale of $PUN is unauthorised and has not received regulatory approval, raising concerns that it may be a Ponzi scheme. According to the Commission, the promoters of Punisher Coin are not registered to operate in Nigeria’s capital market in any capacity. The warning came after the SEC noticed online promotions for the presale, including an article by a Nigerian daily news media, Daily Trust E-Paper titled, “Cryptos to Buy:…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has firmly denied rumours of a rift between him and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling the claims baseless and misleading. Speaking to journalists on Sunday after a private meeting with the President at his Ikoyi residence, Sanwo-Olu described Tinubu as a father and leader, reaffirming his loyalty and that of Lagos State to the President’s administration. “There’s no conflict whatsoever,” Sanwo-Olu said. “Some people just like to create drama. He is my leader, and we’re grateful for his time today.” The meeting, attended by members of the Lagos Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), was described as…

The Nigerian Armed Forces have launched a major joint operation in the Diobu suburb of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in response to a surge in cult-related violence and insecurity that has plagued the area for weeks. The late-night operation on Sunday involved combined forces from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Police. Eyewitnesses confirmed the deployment of over 20 military vehicles, including trucks and pick-ups, as troops stormed Elechi Beach and other notorious flashpoints within the city. Security personnel began demolishing shanties and makeshift shelters believed to be hideouts used by gang members to stage attacks on residents. Sources close to…

By Deborah Nnamdi Paul Adefarasin, Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, has responded to a viral video that falsely accuses him of brandishing a firearm, calling the claims both painful and malicious, and attributing them to “clickbaiters just looking for money.” In a sermon streamed live on the church’s YouTube channel on Sunday, Adefarasin expressed deep distress over the allegation and the public reaction it sparked. “I was wrongly accused of pointing a firearm at an aggressive content creator who invaded my personal space,” he said. “I do not possess a firearm license, I do not carry a…