Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The death toll from the flooding in Mokwa, Niger State, has climbed to 151, with 11 individuals reported to have sustained varying degrees of injuries. According to Hussaini Ibrahim, the Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), several bodies were recovered in Mokwa town following the heavy downpour, while others were found in the nearby Rabba Community. “Some bodies were recovered from the debris of collapsed homes,” Husseini said, adding that his teams would need excavators to retrieve corpses. He noted that many individuals were still unaccounted for, highlighting a tragic case where…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government is redirecting its priorities from military hardware to agricultural tools in a strategic effort to strengthen food security. This includes replacing armored tanks with tractors and machine guns with milking machines, according to the Minister of Livestock Development, Dr. Abubakar Maiha. Dr. Maiha made this known during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA) and the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on Friday in Abuja. He said the initiative aims to modernize the livestock sector and boost food…

By Deborah Nnamdi All passengers aboard an 18-seater bus narrowly escaped death on Friday, May 30, 2025, when the vehicle was engulfed in flames in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Eyewitnesses told our correspondent that the fully loaded bus was en route from Owerri, Imo State, to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, when it suddenly caught fire mid-transit. According to reports, the fire erupted abruptly and spread rapidly, prompting all occupants—including the driver and conductor—to leap out of the burning vehicle. Having managed to reach safety, the passengers watched helplessly as the blaze consumed the bus completely. Many…

By Deborah Nnamdi with Agency Report The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced that comprehensive reforms are set to be implemented in the FCT transportation sector, aimed at enhancing both safety and passenger comfort. Wike made this known on Friday in Abuja following an inspection of the newly completed Kugbo and Mabushi Bus and Taxi Terminals. The terminals are being prepared for inauguration as part of the celebrations marking President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. The minister also visited the completed access road to the Giri District, which is similarly set for commissioning.…

By Deborah Nnamdi with Agency Report The Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to train at least five million Nigerian youths in practical, industry-relevant, and income-generating skills over the next few years. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the announcement during the official launch of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative in Abuja on Friday. Alausa revealed that the TVET application portal opens today (Friday), giving young Nigerians the opportunity to enrol for free training in high-demand fields such as coding, cloud computing, and data analytics. “This isn’t a projection—it’s a mission supported by strategic…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Ekiti and Osun State governorship elections for June 20 and August 8, 2026, respectively. This announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during the swearing-in and deployment ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners held on Friday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. According to Prof. Yakubu, the Commission approved the election timetable and schedule of activities in accordance with legal provisions. He emphasized that, by law, INEC is required to publish notices for major elections no later than 360 days before the scheduled date.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has signed a landmark agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to inject $500 million into the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF) and extend its operations until 2040. The agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony held in Abidjan on the sidelines of the AfDB Annual Meetings. Outgoing AfDB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, represented the Bank at the event. Established in 1976, the NTF offers concessional financing to support vital development projects across low-income African nations. Unlike the African Development Fund (ADF), which allocates resources to countries, NTF funds are designated…

Heirs Insurance Group has officially opened entries for its fourth annual national essay competition, offering junior secondary school students across Nigeria the chance to win scholarships and grants worth N10.5 million. The 2025 Heirs Insurance Essay Championship comes with an exciting new twist – the introduction of a special category for teachers. This expansion reflects the company’s growing commitment to education and financial literacy in Nigeria. Competition DetailsOpen to all JSS students nationwide, participants must submit original 500-word essays on “The Role of Insurance in Keeping Families Safe and Secure.” The submission portal will remain open from May 27 through…

TotalEnergies has reached an agreement to sell its 12.5% non-operated interest in Nigeria’s OML 118 oil block to Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), in a $510 million deal that reinforces Shell’s commitment to offshore oil production in Nigeria. The French energy major disclosed on May 29, 2025, that the transaction, conducted through its local subsidiary TotalEnergies EP Nigeria, is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals. The OML 118 Production Sharing Contract (PSC) includes the Bonga and Bonga North deepwater oilfields, located approximately 120km offshore the Niger Delta. Once completed, Shell’s equity in OML 118 will rise to…

…21 Corpses Recover, 51 Homes Swept Away- NEMA File Photo: Flood devastation A devastating flood in Niger State has claimed at least 21 lives and left dozens missing after hours of torrential rainfall overwhelmed Mokwa Local Government Area late Tuesday night. The flash flood, one of the worst in recent years, caused severe damage in Mokwa town, submerging homes and vehicles and displacing numerous families. The sudden flood swept through the communities of Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa, catching residents and commuters completely unprepared. More than 50 residential homes were reportedly engulfed by floodwaters, leading to significant loss of life…