Author: Naija Daily News

The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in multiple legal challenges over the outcome of the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024, in which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner. The three-member panel of the appellate court, led by Justice M.A. Danjuma, announced on Thursday that rulings in the appeals and cross appeals have been reserved, with judgment dates to be communicated to the involved parties. Four Appeals Heard in High-Stakes Edo Election Case The court considered four major legal submissions: All appeals challenge the…

Photo: Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State The Anambra State Government has officially banned the distribution of food, cash, and gifts to street beggars and children in public spaces, especially under the Aroma Bridge in Awka, the state capital. The government also outlawed all forms of public begging, loitering, and street trading beneath bridges in Awka, citing concerns over public safety, urban sanitation, and the image of the capital city. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Managing Director of the Anambra State Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Ossy Onuko, said the move aims to maintain order and restore dignity…

By Douglas Maha, Abuja Seplat Energy Plc, Nigeria’s largest indigenous oil and gas exploration company, is on track to exceed its 2023 full-year revenue of $1.1 billion in the first half of 2025, following increased oil production and strategic asset expansion. At its annual general meeting in Lagos on Wednesday, Seplat’s Chief Executive Officer, Roger Brown, announced that the company generated $809 million in revenue during Q1 2025, putting it on course to outperform the previous year’s earnings within just six months. “Our Q1 revenue was $809 million. With a strong second quarter ahead, we expect to surpass last year’s…

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old woman, Fatima Salisu, on suspicion of arms trafficking, acting on credible intelligence reports. According to a statement released on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel, Salisu was apprehended for allegedly smuggling ammunition through the Keana and Doma areas of Nasarawa State to criminal elements in Katsina, where she resides. Following the tip-off, Commissioner of Police CP Shetima J. Mohammed directed the swift deployment of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The operation led to Salisu’s arrest and the seizure of 400 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition and 81 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has clarified that the ruling party has no intention of turning Nigeria into a one-party state. Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Thursday, Morka addressed concerns arising from recent defections of opposition members to the APC. He emphasized that these defections do not signal a deliberate move toward establishing a one-party system. He drew comparisons with the era when the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) held power, controlling over 28 states without facing similar accusations. “If members of the PDP or Labour Party choose…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for demonstrating remarkable transparency and accountability in tackling the issues that arose after the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Agency praised JAMB’s candid admission of its shortcomings as an uncommon but admirable display of leadership, highlighting a strong commitment to institutional responsibility. The Director General of the NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, in a statement by the Deputy Director of Media & Communication, Paul Odenyi, lauded the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, for demonstrating the kind of integrity and courage that public…

By Deborah Nnamdi Aminu Jaji, a member of the House of Representatives, has expressed deep concern over the escalating security crisis in Zamfara State. He described the situation as so dire that insurgents have reportedly resorted to feeding kidnapped infants to their dogs. Jaji, who represents Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Congress, made these remarks on Wednesday while speaking to journalists at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. He rejected suggestions to involve foreign mercenaries in the fight against insecurity, arguing instead that Nigeria’s military is capable of restoring peace if adequately equipped and motivated. He also…

By Deborah Nnamdi A final-year student of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Nwachukwu Omiko, tragically passed away on Wednesday after collapsing while playing football. Omiko, a student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, reportedly slumped on the pitch during a game with fellow students. Despite immediate attempts by his peers to revive him, their efforts proved unsuccessful. According to reports, university authorities were quickly notified, and Omiko was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, in the institution’s oxygen-equipped ambulance. Sadly, medical personnel at FMC confirmed his death upon arrival. In an official statement signed by…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Nigerian woman, Bolaji Bolarinwa, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison in the United States for engaging in forced labor and related offenses. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, Bolarinwa ran a coercive scheme in which she compelled two individuals to work in her home, performing domestic chores and childcare under abusive conditions. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division explained that Bolarinwa lured the victims to the U.S. under pretenses and then seized their immigration documents. She reportedly used…

By Deborah Nnamdi A fatal motor accident late on May 12, 2025, claimed the lives of four pedestrians along G.U. Ake Road in Rivers State. The incident occurred around 11:42 PM and involved a Toyota Camry with registration number ABJ 10 EM, driven by 36-year-old Benson Peter Michael. According to the Rivers State Police Command, the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck six pedestrians. Four died at the scene, while two others sustained injuries and were rushed to the Rivers State University Hospital for treatment. The vehicle has since been recovered, and the driver is in police custody.…