Author: Naija Daily News

The Federal Government has commenced the payment of N44,000 in minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) across the country. This payment, which began earlier this week, targets ex-corps members who concluded their service before the implementation of the revised monthly allowance of N77,000 introduced earlier in the year. Multiple recipients have confirmed on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the arrears have started reflecting in their bank accounts. The NYSC monthly allowance was officially increased from N33,000 to N77,000 on September 25, 2024, following a directive from the National Salaries, Incomes, and…

… Residents live in Fear as Gang Violence Escalates A wave of violent cult clashes and armed robberies has gripped the Diobu axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, leaving residents in several suburbs terrified and calling for urgent government intervention. Over the past few weeks, communities including Mile 1, Nsukka, Udi, Njemanze, Elechi, and Illoabuchi have witnessed repeated attacks by rival gang members, with reports of shootings, killings, and robberies occurring almost daily. Residents say the ongoing gang violence in Port Harcourt has turned previously bustling areas into danger zones, especially during evening hours. “It was a sleepless night for…

The Ugbokodo-Okpe community, Delta State, has been thrown into mourning after a man named Paul, also known as “Papa Jeffrey,” allegedly stabbed his younger brother, Saturday, to death over a dispute involving his wife’s missing N2,000. The confrontation started when Paul’s wife accused Saturday of stealing, an allegation he denied. Tensions rose when she grabbed his shirt, prompting Saturday to slap her. In response, Paul returned home and, with his son’s help, set out to find his brother. Upon finding Saturday at the Waterside part of the community, Paul allegedly stabbed him multiple times, leading to his death. The community…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have successfully intervened to prevent a mob from carrying out vigilante justice on a 37-year-old man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting his 15-year-old stepdaughter. According to the Command, the intervention was carried out by officers from Operation Restore Peace, led by CSP Kim Abert, following credible intelligence that led them to the scene where the suspect, Wisdom Benoie, was being targeted by an angry crowd. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil. Wakil said: “On May 31, 2025, Wisdom…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays in observance of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha festivities. In a statement released Monday in Abuja, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, stated that the declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. The minister extended congratulations to Muslims both within Nigeria and abroad on this special occasion. He urged the Muslim community to uphold the spirit of sacrifice and faith exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him)…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended three suspected armed robbers and recovered two vehicles believed to have been stolen by them. Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga revealed in a statement on Monday in Awka that the suspects were arrested on May 30 by officers from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, at Agukwu-Nri in Anaocha Local Government Area. The arrests followed intelligence obtained from an armed robbery suspect currently in police custody. The suspects—Monday Onoja, Sanusi Muhammed, and Kenneth Nwokpu—are males aged between 27 and 32. Recovered from the suspects were a white Mercedes…

Photo: SIminalayi Fubara, Suspended Governor of Rivers State Tragedy struck in the early hours of Monday in Okrika Community, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, when a high-tension electric cable snapped and fell onto a residential area, killing at least six people. Among the victims were a pregnant woman and an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The incident occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m., leaving the community in shock and grief. The fallen cable also ignited a fire that completely razed a building, destroying properties estimated to be worth millions of naira. An eyewitness, Ebiye, a…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi Red Circle made its grand premiere May 31st and delivered on every promise. Clocking in at two gripping hours, the film kept the audience locked in, hearts pounding and minds racing from start to finish. Red Circle follows Fikayo Holloway, a bold fashion-and-style journalist played by Folu Storms. When her best friend is brutally murdered, Holloway sets out to uncover the truth, only to find herself entangled in a dangerous web of betrayal, secrecy, and power. What she ultimately discovers doesn’t just threaten everything she thought she knew—it shakes her to her very core. Anchored by a…

In a sector where consistency, safety, and customer satisfaction define success, Bukunolami Adeosun has distinguished herself as a key leader shaping the future of food service in Nigeria. Currently serving as Head of Quality Assurance and Training at Genesis Group, one of Nigeria’s foremost food service companies, Bukunolami oversees the systems and strategies that ensure food safety, operational efficiency, and team excellence across the company’s extensive portfolio of outlets. With over nine years of progressive industry experience, her career reflects a strong commitment to raising standards and building high-performing teams. She has held leadership roles at some of the country’s…

Austin Manekator The atmosphere at GCAPPA, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki LGA, was one of excitement and gratitude on Saturday, 31st May 2025, as the community welcomed several high-profile visitors who came to inspect the ongoing road-paving project. In attendance were Hon. Bayo Balogun, member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ibeju-Lekki Federal Constituency, and Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa (JAJA), Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area. They were joined by Hon. Idowu Eletu, as well as the Baale of Iraboko, along with a sizeable delegation from the Ibeju-Lekki Community Development Committee (CDC), and leaders and members of the Central and Zonal Community…