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By Deborah Nnamdi The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to take immediate action to contain a worsening cholera outbreak in Badagry West, Lagos State, which has already claimed lives and poses a serious public health risk. This appeal followed the adoption of a motion presented by Hon. Sesi Whingan, who warned of further loss of life without urgent intervention in the affected communities. In a show of solidarity, lawmakers observed a minute of silence in memory of those who have died from the outbreak. The House directed the Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre…

Photo: Video grab of the scene before two of the dogs were shot dead By Didimoko A. Didimoko (Full video of incident on @NaijaDailyNews2 on X and naijadaily_news on TikTok A teenage girl is in critical condition after being viciously attacked by a pack of dogs owned by her parents in Warri, Delta State. The horrifying incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a residential estate off Metronex Road along Effurun-Warri Road. Eyewitnesses say the girl was mauled in broad daylight, leaving her with severe and life-threatening injuries. According to reports, the victim resides with her family in the estate, where…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two British-Nigerians, Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, on their historic election and inauguration as mayors in London. In a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised the duo for upholding the reputation of Nigerians abroad, commending their dedication to integrity, hard work, and public service. “Your achievements are a source of pride and inspiration to young people in Nigeria and across the diaspora,” Tinubu said. On behalf of the Nigerian government and its citizens, Tinubu extended warm congratulations to Mayor Bright and Mayor Jackson, encouraging them to remain steadfast in…

By Deborah Nnamdi An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 27-year-old man, Musa Lamidi, in a correctional facility over the alleged murder of his father, Rufai Lamidi. Musa, who has no fixed address, is facing a charge of murder. According to the Prosecutor, ASP Musbau Lawal, the incident occurred on May 11 around 11 p.m. in Eruwa, Oyo State. He alleged that Musa struck his father on the forehead with a stick, leading to his death. The offense is said to violate Section 319 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000. Magistrate Olaolu…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 23-year-old woman, Abigail Victor, appeared before a Kaduna Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday over allegations of stabbing her boyfriend with a knife. Victor, who resides in Ungwan Sunday, Kaduna, is arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and causing bodily harm. According to the Prosecutor, Inspector Chidi Leo, the incident occurred on May 17 in the Sabon Tasha area of Kaduna. He stated that Victor allegedly conspired with two accomplices, who are currently at large, to assault her boyfriend, Dominic James, following a dispute over infidelity. “She contacted two of her friends who went with her…

By Deborah Nnamdi Access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) was restricted in Tanzania on Wednesday after hackers took over a police account and falsely announced the death of the president, according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks. The incident coincides with the mysterious disappearance of activists Boniface Mwangi from Kenya and Agather Atuhaire from Uganda, who were reportedly arrested by Tanzanian authorities earlier this week. The two were in the country to attend the trial of opposition figure Tundu Lissu, who faces treason charges ahead of October’s national elections. According to an AFP journalist, Tanzanian users were only…

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed that all Southeast governors are now aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as plans are underway for a regional political summit to formally endorse him as the Southeast’s preferred candidate for the 2027 general election. In a special feature interview for an upcoming State House documentary marking President Tinubu’s second year in office, Umahi said that political leaders from the region—across party lines—are rallying behind the president in recognition of his administration’s commitment to equity, development, and national unity. According to a statement released Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has revealed plans to sell a 753-unit housing estate previously seized from the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The property is part of the assets recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development announced on Tuesday that it has officially taken over the estate, located in Abuja, after it was formally handed over by the EFCC at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mabushi. This was made known in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Gbagi market road in Ibadan, Oyo State was on Tuesday thrown into mourning when a secondary school student on his way to school got fatally struck by a stray bullet fired by a police officer during a high-speed chase in Ibadan. The police officer was reportedly pursuing a fleeing vehicle, suspected to be the popular “Yahoo Boys.” Unfortunately, one of the bullets fired missed its target and hit the student, who was riding on a motorcycle with his twin brother. The boy was on his way to take the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examination at…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the retention of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5%, following the conclusion of its highly anticipated 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, who briefed journalists at the end of the meeting, also confirmed that the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) will remain at 50%, while the Liquidity Ratio stays unchanged at 30%. Key Monetary Policy Decisions: The CBN’s decision to hold the benchmark interest rate reflects its ongoing strategy to curb inflation and stabilise the naira, while maintaining a tight monetary stance to…