Author: Naija Daily News

Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen is edging closer to a high-profile move to the Saudi Pro League, having reportedly agreed personal terms with Al Hilal. However, the deal remains in limbo as Napoli stands firm on their €75 million valuation of the forward. According to reports from Sky Sports Italy, Osimhen has made significant strides toward a switch to Saudi Arabia, signaling his readiness to begin a new chapter in his career with one of the region’s most ambitious clubs. Despite the player’s willingness, the Italian club has yet to greenlight the transfer. Napoli’s firm stance on the transfer fee…

By Deborah Nnamdi Veteran Nigerian highlife musician Mike Ejeagha has passed away at the age of 95 following a long illness. His death was confirmed on Saturday by his eldest son, Emmanuel Ejeagha. According to Emmanuel, the music icon—affectionately known as “Gentleman, Mike Ejeagha”—died on Friday night around 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Military Hospital in Enugu. “My father passed away due to a long-standing ailment,” he said. Ejeagha’s legacy is marked by his distinctive style of Igbo folk music, which resonated across multiple generations. Born on April 4, 1930, in Imezi Owa, in Ezeagu Council Area of Enugu…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that it conducted precision airstrikes on major Boko Haram strongholds in Borno State, resulting in the neutralisation of several terrorists. The strikes, which also targeted the insurgents’ logistics infrastructure, were aimed at disrupting their operations ahead of the Eid celebrations. In a statement released on Saturday, the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the airstrikes were carried out on June 5 and 6 as part of Operation HADIN KAI. The operations focused on terrorist hideouts in Tumbumma Baba and Chiralia, located in…

By Deborah Nnamdi Dr. Ini Ememobong, the Commissioner for Information, Strategy, and Special Duties in Akwa Ibom State, has stepped down from his role after Governor Umo Eno’s switch to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a Facebook post on Friday, Ememobong explained that his resignation was in line with the governor’s directive, which called on political appointees who were not willing to join the APC to resign from their positions. “Today, I submitted my resignation to His Excellency in line with his instruction that those who are not joining the APC should respectfully disengage,” he wrote. Ememobong noted that…

By Deborah Nnamdi A male student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, reportedly jumped from a three-story building and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident took place at a lodge near the university’s entrance. Locals stated that the student appeared to have consumed hard drugs before the fall. Neighbors reported hearing a loud noise, and upon rushing to the scene, they found the victim’s body lying in a pool of blood. Authorities discovered that the student’s roommate was also under the influence of the same substances, as he was found incoherent in their…

By Deborah Nnamdi Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has formally declared his switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Friday in Uyo, the state capital, Eno explained that the move came after three months of thorough consultations with prominent political figures throughout the state. “For some time now, the political space—particularly in this state and across the nation—has been filled with speculation about my potential defection from the PDP, the platform that facilitated my rise to the position of governor,” he stated. “This conversation has generated diverse opinions. Today, I…

by Deborah Nnamdi An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday sentenced a man, Francis Onwuzulike, to nine years and six months imprisonment for sexually assaulting his neighbor’s 13-year-old son, (names withheld). Justice Rahman Oshodi convicted and sentenced Onwuzulike following his plea bargain agreement to the amended three-count charge of indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault, and indecent acts. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the convict was charged with sexual assault by penetration in which he had pleaded not guilty but a plea bargain was later reached by the parties. The Prosecutor, Bukola Okeowo, bearing…

By Deborah Nnamdi with Agency Report The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two police officers and the abduction of a Chinese national and a Nigerian during an attack on a mining site in the Oreke-Okeigbo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday when unidentified gunmen stormed the facility, killing an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Haruna Watsai, and Inspector Tukur Ogah, both attached to the 45 Police Mobile Force, Abuja. Their rifles were reportedly taken by the attackers. Police spokesperson SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, speaking on behalf of Commissioner of Police CP…

Gamers finally got their hands on Nintendo’s new Switch 2 on Thursday — a console poised to deliver record-breaking early sales for the Japanese company behind Super Mario. An upgrade to the wildly popular original Switch, the new device boasts a larger screen and enhanced processing power. Priced at $449.99 in the U.S., the Switch 2 builds on the success of its predecessor, which has sold 152 million units since its 2017 debut, making it the third-best-selling console of all time. Demand is already high: Nintendo’s online store in Japan received 2.2 million pre-order applications. Among its new features are…

By Deborah Nnamdi with Agency Report British-Nigerian actor Junior Salokun has announced his plans to make a significant impact in Nollywood, with a focus on taking on leading roles that challenge norms and spotlight African narratives on the global stage. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, Salokun said his goal is to use film as a medium to bridge cultural gaps and share authentic stories. “Storytelling has always been a passion of mine. I’m especially interested in roles that delve into the complexity of human emotions and experience,” he said. “I want to be…