Author: Naija Daily News

Former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has ruled out a return to the Aso Rock Villa, instead pledging her support for First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. Known for her forthright opinions, Jonathan expressed strong support for rotational leadership, emphasizing the importance of the “turn-by-turn” system in promoting national unity. She made these remarks while acknowledging the presence of President Tinubu’s daughter and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, during an event in Abuja on Saturday night, where she was honored with the Women Icon Leader of the Year award by Accolade Dynamics Limited.…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) in Ikoyi, Lagos, has arrested an apprentice and his accomplice for allegedly diverting building materials worth over N250 million from a construction supply company to fund gambling activities. According to a statement released on Saturday by the PSFU spokesperson, Ovie Ewhubare, the suspects—identified as Ezekiel Taiwo and Rahman Airat—have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos on five counts, including conspiracy, stealing, fraudulent conversion, embezzlement, and money laundering. The arrest followed a petition filed by businessman Jimoh Atofolaki, who alleged that Taiwo, an apprentice stationed at the Osogbo branch…

By Deborah Nnamdi Authorities in northern Afghanistan have arrested 14 individuals for playing music and singing — activities banned under the Taliban’s strict interpretation of Islamic law — according to provincial police on Saturday. Since reclaiming power in 2021, the Taliban has progressively enforced restrictions that align with their conservative religious values, including a broad crackdown on music in both public and private settings. This includes banning live performances and music at social gatherings, in vehicles, restaurants, and across broadcast media. Police reported that the arrests occurred Thursday night in Takhar province’s capital, where the group had gathered at a…

By Deborah Nnamdi A two-year-old girl who was trafficked from Abuja to Aba for N100,000 has been rescued, and efforts are now underway to locate her parents. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) reported on Friday that a suspect connected involved in her trafficking has been apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS). The statement read: “A two-year-old girl, renamed Chiamaka Favor (alias), who was trafficked from Abuja to Aba in February 2025, has been rescued by NAPTIP Abia Command on May 8, 2025. “The suspected trafficker, arrested by DSS Abia and handed over…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria has pulled out of the 2025 World Relays set to be held in Guangzhou, China, due to delays in securing visas for its athletes. In a statement released on Friday, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) attributed the withdrawal to complications in China’s visa issuance process. The federation expressed disappointment, noting that although visa applications began in February, the embassy delayed approvals until the last minute, ultimately preventing the team from attending the competition. “With deep regret, we, the AFN, announce our withdrawal from the World Relays following unacceptable visa delays by Chinese authorities. “ Despite…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Samson Oghenebreme, for allegedly transporting human organs from Edo State to Lagos for ritual purposes. According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, Oghenebreme was apprehended on April 25, 2025, in the Odomola area of Epe, after residents reported his suspicious activities. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect intended to deliver the organs to a native doctor for use in money-making rituals. The statement read: “Operatives of Odo-Noforija Division have arrested one Samson Oghenebreme, aged 25, in Odomola community, Epe, for having human organs.…

By Reno Omokri Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu has completely, entirely, and paid off its debt to the International Monetary Fund, and we have been struck off the list of IMF debtor nations by the IMF itself, which confirmed this in an official release on its website, showing that Nigeria is not listed amongst IMF debtor nations. You can see that list here https://www.imf.org/external/np/fin/tad/balmov2.aspx?type=TOTAL In the above list, while Argentina and Burkina Faso, the darlings of the opposition and fake news media, are heavily indebted to the IMF, Nigeria is not listed at all. But they praise Milei and Traoré…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of 78 suspects and the recovery of a large cache of weapons, illicit drugs, and stolen property during recent operations across the state. Commissioner of Police Dr. Ibrahim Bakori disclosed this during a press briefing held at the Bompai Police Headquarters in Kano. He described the development as part of the command’s sustained efforts to combat crime and ensure public safety. Among the notable arrests was that of 32-year-old Sulaiman Danwawu, a well-known drug dealer from Tudun Yola Quarters. Danwawu, previously arraigned in 2022 for possession of 500…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Lagos State police command on Friday arraigned a 22-year-old man, Ahmed Olufemi, before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl. Olufemi, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge bordering on defilement, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Ayodele Adeosun, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on April 29 at about 8.00p.m at No 24, Ezede St. in the Ajangbadi area of Ojo, Lagos. According to the prosecutor, the defendant lured the girl into his room and had canal knowledge of her.He…

By Deborah Nnamdi Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has granted bail in the sum of N20 million to music producer and former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, Ezekiel Onyedikachi (popularly known as EeZeeTee). The bail relates to a new charge involving an alleged $255,000 foreign exchange fraud filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a brief ruling delivered on Friday, the judge set the bail conditions, requiring one surety who must live in Lagos and possess property equal in value to the bail sum. Justice Aneke, who had earlier released the…