Author: Naija Daily News

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.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Justices P. I. Ajoku and S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt have sentenced three internet fraudsters to 30 months’ imprisonment for impersonation and obtaining money under pretenses. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a statement released Wednesday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, identified the convicts as Rex Akah Kinikachi Kelvin, Kennedy Chinedu Eleyi-Waltar, and Chris Orji. The trio was arrested during a sting operation carried out by EFCC operatives in March 2025 at different locations across Port Harcourt. They were arraigned separately by the EFCC’s Port…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Federal High Court in Ilorin has sentenced 23-year-old Adebisi Olalekan to two years in prison for cybercrime and ordered the forfeiture of over N124 million, a N30 million Mercedes-Benz ML350, and an iPhone 14 Pro Max to the Federal Government. Olalekan, from Omuo-Ekiti in Ekiti East LGA, Ekiti State, was convicted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, after pleading guilty to two counts of cyber-related offenses brought against him by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to a statement by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Tottenham Hotspur secured their first European trophy in over four decades with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday night. The only goal of the match came in the 42nd minute when Pape Matar Sarr’s cross was deflected into United’s net by Luke Shaw for an own goal, with Brennan Johnson’s pressure playing a key role in the buildup. Chances were few and far between in a tense, cagey affair. United controlled much of the possession but failed to capitalize, coming closest through…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed Taraba State as Nigeria’s agricultural powerhouse, calling for its vast agricultural potential to be fully utilized to strengthen food security and drive economic development. Delivering the president’s message at the inaugural Taraba State International Investment Summit (TARAVEST) in Jalingo on Wednesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized that the administration’s ongoing reforms aim to build a robust and inclusive economy through strategic use of human and natural resources. “Food sufficiency is the foundation of national stability, which is why agriculture stands at the heart of our national development strategy,” Tinubu stated. He…