Author: Naija Daily News

Photo: INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official list of political parties and candidates cleared to participate in the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025. The list, which was displayed at the entrance of INEC’s state headquarters in Awka, includes 15 political parties, each presenting both governorship and deputy governorship candidates. George Nnadubem Muoghalu and Chiedozie Alex Okoye of the Julius Abure-led faction were listed as candidates and running for the Labour Party, respectively. Among the notable contenders are Nicolas Chukwujekwu Ukachukwu and Uche Lilian Ekwunife of the All Progressives…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 120 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud following coordinated raids across various parts of Lagos State. In a statement released by the Commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 carried out the operation on Monday, May 19, 2025. Oyewale stated that the suspects included 95 men and 25 women. Their arrests were based on actionable intelligence and several weeks of surveillance linking them to cybercrime activities. During the raids, EFCC agents seized 26 luxury vehicles, a collection of high-end jewelry, smartphones, laptops,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Police operatives from the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested a 24-year-old native doctor, Ejike Emmanuel Chinonso, for allegedly owning firearms and ammunition. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, which was made available to newsmen in Enugu on Monday, the arrest led to the recovery of various weapons from Chinonso’s shrine located in Ugwuochie-Iwollo, Ezeagu Local Government Area. Items seized include a locally made pistol, a revolver pistol, one expended cartridge, two live rounds of ammunition, one live .38 special caliber round, and a live…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Delta State Police Command has apprehended two individuals suspected of being serial phone snatchers during a routine stop-and-search operation. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, officers stopped a commercial tricycle (keke) and found seven mobile phones in the rider’s possession during a search. The passengers were unable to unlock the phones, arousing suspicion and leading to further investigation. SP Edafe disclosed this through a video shared on his X (formerly Twitter) social media platform on Monday. Edafe, issuing a public advisory to commuters through the video, said: “As you go about your…

Photo: President of European Union Commission, Ursula von de Leyen and UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a landmark post-Brexit agreement aimed at resetting diplomatic and economic relations, ahead of a high-level UK-EU summit in London hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The new deal, confirmed by EU diplomats, includes three major documents approved by all 27 member states: A Security and Defence Partnership, a Joint Statement of EU-UK Solidarity, and a Common Understanding on trade, fishing, and youth mobility This agreement is seen as the most significant diplomatic breakthrough between London…

A renewed wave of tension is emerging within federal universities and inter-university centers following the rejection of the distribution formula for the recently approved N50 billion Earned Allowances by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU). The Federal Government had authorised the disbursement of the N50 billion among four university-based unions: the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), SSANU, NASU, and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). However, the proposed allocation grants 80 per cent of the funds to ASUU, leaving…

…Kwankwaso not Leader of NNPP – Party The National Leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has cautioned Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso to stop using the party’s name for unwarranted attacks on the Presidency and All Progressives Congress (APC). The Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr Oginni Olaposi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Olaposi stated that the contract between the party and Kwankwaso, its presidential candidate in 2023, has ended. He pointed out that the Memorandum of Understanding between the NNPP and the Kwankwasiya movement, led by Kwankwaso, had long been terminated. “Kwankwaso should stop parading himself…

Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh, a former regent of Warri Kingdom in Delta State, and son of flamboyant former Nigeria’s first Finance Minister, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, has identified the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, as one of the most principled and effective politicians in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. Speaking in Warri, Delta State, Okotie-Eboh, who was Chairman of the Great Ogboru Campaign Council, applauded Wike’s political integrity and unwavering commitment to development, leadership, and national unity, calling him a rare example of principled governance in Nigeria’s political landscape. “Nyesom Wike is a politician with integrity, focus, and conviction,” he said. “Unlike many…

Photo: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu By Douglas Maha China has expressed strong interest in deepening its partnership with Nigeria through investments in its solid minerals sector, particularly by establishing electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plants. The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, in Abuja. Ambassador Dunhai highlighted Nigeria’s vast mineral wealth and strategic position in China’s foreign policy, referencing the recent agreement between Presidents Bola Tinubu and Xi Jinping to upgrade bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, opening new avenues for industrial collaboration. According…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has apprehended Ovbokhan Igbinovia Kelvin, the recently deposed spiritual leader (Ohen) of Okhoromi community in Oredo Local Government Area, along with four other suspects, over the possession of a suspected human skull and various weapons. The arrested individuals include Osarodion Omoregie, 4, Charles Otasowei, 55, Edwin Igbinovia, 45, and Osagie Igbinovia, 44. Recall that the Ohen was removed from office by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on May 15, 2025, following public outcry from community members over allegations of land grabbing and unlawful demolition of property. In a statement released…