Author: Naija Daily News

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…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 31-year-old woman, Freda Omakhone, over allegations of defrauding several luxury boutiques across the state. In a statement released in Benin City on Sunday, the Command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, revealed that the suspect was involved in multiple scam cases targeting high-end stores. According to Yamu, Omakhone’s method involved making purchases worth hundreds of thousands of naira and sending doctored bank transfer receipts—altered to reflect false amounts and business names—via WhatsApp to deceive store owners. A variety of stolen items were recovered from the suspect, including luxury wigs, electronics, kitchenware, designer…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended two octogenarians—80-year-old Ayuba Ashiru and 82-year-old Uloma Uchechi Sunday—along with her 32-year-old daughter, Chisom Uchechi, during a series of coordinated operations across the country. In a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media & Advocacy at NDLEA Headquarters, the agency revealed that Ayuba, a previously convicted drug trafficker who served a 10-year sentence from 2014 to 2024, was re-arrested on May 14 in Kaduna State with 2.3kg of skunk. He confessed to being in the drug trade for 46 years. In Abia State, officers raided the home of…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday joined global dignitaries in Rome, Italy, to witness the official inauguration of Pope Leo XIV as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church at a solemn installation Mass held at St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the beginning of the Pope’s tenure as the 267th Bishop of Rome. Tinubu’s presence at the Vatican followed a formal invitation extended by the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on behalf of Pope Leo XIV. Upon arrival at Mario De Bernardi Military Airport on Saturday evening, the Nigerian president was welcomed by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State…

… I have defeated greedy, wicked politicians in Rivers By Didimoko A. Didimoko Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed rumours that he plans to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 Nigerian presidential election, even if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) zones its presidential ticket to the South. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State and a key political figure, reaffirmed his loyalty to President Tinubu’s administration, stating clearly that he has no intention of running against the incumbent president. In an exclusive interview with BBC News Pidgin, Wike said, “I will not contest. Why…