Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. This announcement was made on Thursday by the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, who spoke on behalf of the National Working Committee during the APC National Summit at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. The endorsement followed a plethora of votes of confidence, including by APC governors and lawmakers, who also expressed their support for Tinubu’s bid for a second term

By Deborah Nnamdi A small aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood in San Diego, California, early Thursday morning, igniting fires and destroying homes and vehicles. Several fatalities are feared, though authorities are still working to confirm the number of people aboard. The Cessna 550, arriving from Kansas, went down around 3:45 a.m. near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, hitting the Murphy Canyon neighborhood — a community that primarily houses military families. At least 10 homes were damaged or hit by debris, and vehicles on both sides of the street caught fire. “There is more than one fatality that we’ve found so far,”…

By Deborah Nnamdi Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has instructed all commissioners and political appointees in his administration to either follow him in defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or step down from their roles. The directive was reportedly delivered during a State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held on Thursday, where the governor officially announced his departure from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join the APC. According to sources at the meeting, Governor Eno emphasized that his move should not come as a surprise to members of his cabinet, stating: “Anybody who claims he is not…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a nationwide reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). The new pricing was revealed on Thursday via the refinery’s official social media platforms. According to the announcement, petrol will now be sold at rates ranging between N875 and N905 per liter, depending on the region. This new pricing structure represents an N15 per liter reduction across all locations and partner retail outlets. The revised prices apply to all major fuel marketers affiliated with the refinery, including MRS, Ardova (AP), Heyden, Optima Energy, Techno Oil, and Hyde Energy. Updated Petrol Prices by…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu on Thursday forwarded a N1.48 trillion budget proposal for Rivers State to the National Assembly for approval. The proposal follows the Supreme Court’s nullification of the state’s 2025 budget and the current imposition of emergency rule in the state. According to the President, the proposed budget allocates N324 billion to infrastructure, N166 billion to health, N75.6 billion to education, and N31.4 billion to agriculture. He noted that the agricultural sector is projected to create approximately 6,000 jobs. Tinubu urged lawmakers to expedite the budget’s passage in the interest of the state’s development and welfare.…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Katsina State Police Command has begun an investigation into the suspected food poisoning of four individuals, including the three children who have reportedly died in the Kaga Hassan Quarters of Magama Jibia, Katsina State. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Thursday. The victims—Hussaina Ayuba, Ahmed Ayuba, and Nana Ayuba—were said to have died while receiving treatment at Jibia General Hospital after allegedly consuming contaminated food. A fourth individual, 12-year-old Hafsat Ayuba, is currently receiving medical treatment and is reportedly in stable…

By Deborah Nnamdi Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has strongly denied reports alleging he met with President Bola Tinubu in Rome to discuss a purported N225 billion debt involving Fidelity Bank. In a statement released on Thursday, Obi dismissed the claims as part of an ongoing smear campaign designed to tarnish his image. “It’s obvious that the biggest business for blackmailers now is talking about Peter Obi from every negative perspective. Even my solemn spiritual trip to Rome has been twisted into yet another blackmail campaign by merchants paid ostensibly to propagate anything negative against Obi”…

Photo: Emirates Airlines plane The Federal Government (FG) has emphasised the importance of reviving the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Italy. The move aims to facilitate direct flights between the two countries and boost bilateral trade and investment. Amb. Anderson Madubuike, Director of Economic Trade and Investment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made the call at the Nigeria-Italy Investment Summit 2025 (NIIS 2025) in Abuja on Wednesday. The summit, organised by Giant Gee Nigeria Limited in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Abuja and the Nigerian Embassy in Rome, is themed “Building Bridges: Unlocking Opportunities.” Madubuike,…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised serious concerns about internal sabotage in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, alleging that some military officers, politicians, and community members are acting as informants and collaborators for Boko Haram insurgents. During a recent interview on News Central’s Breakfast Central, Governor Zulum expressed frustration over the presence of saboteurs within critical institutions. He pledged that his administration would take decisive and ruthless action against anyone undermining efforts to restore peace and stability in Borno State. Zulum emphasised the importance of strengthening intelligence operations as a non-negotiable strategy in combating terrorism. He warned that the insurgency…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that it will conduct a mop-up examination for candidates who missed the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement was made by JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, during a recent stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. Over 5.6% of registered candidates were unable to participate in the main UTME. According to Professor Oloyede, this new mop-up initiative will provide those individuals with a second chance, regardless of the reason for their absence. He emphasised that offering such opportunities is standard practice in any credible examination system, provided the process is not abused.…