Author: Naija Daily News

…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…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu is set to confer National Honours on a number of selected lawmakers on June 12, as part of the activities marking this year’s Democracy Day. This announcement was made in a statement issued by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., on Sunday in Abuja. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), members and leaders of the House of Representatives will take part in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly scheduled for Thursday, June 12. President Tinubu, who will serve as the Special Guest of Honour, is expected to address the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has reported that 59,786 inmates out of a total population of 80,879 have been documented across 256 custodial centres nationwide. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Deputy Controller of Corrections Abubakar Umar, who noted that the figure accounts for 74 percent of the inmate population. Umar also refuted claims that the National Identity Number (NIN) registration exercise had not yet begun in all custodial centres, labeling the report as misleading, inaccurate, and unrepresentative of the current situation within the facilities.…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Sunday through Tuesday. In its weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, NiMet projected morning thunderstorms on Sunday, accompanied by moderate rainfall in parts of Taraba and Adamawa states in the northern region. ” In the afternoon/evening hours, there are prospects of thunderstorms with rains over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, Jigawa, Borno, Gombe and Bauchi. “In the North-Central region, cloudy morning is expected over the region. ” Later in the day, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Kwara State Fire Service on Saturday recovered the lifeless body of a 43-year-old man who reportedly jumped into a well in the Edun area of Ilorin West Local Government Area, shortly after the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The deceased, identified simply as Kareem, was alleged to be under the influence of a hard drug known locally as ‘Colorado’ (a type of synthetic cannabinoid). According to reports, Kareem jumped into the well at Ile Alapo, Edun, not long after returning from Eid prayers on Friday. In a statement released on Saturday, the Head of Media and Publicity for the…