Author: Naija Daily News

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…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Leeds United fan is in critical condition after falling from a tree during the club’s Premier League promotion celebrations on Monday. Ed O’Brien, 23, is reported to have fallen while celebrating in Millennium Square, where more than 150,000 supporters had gathered to mark Leeds’ dramatic Championship title win—clinched thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Tottenham loanee Manor Solomon against Plymouth. O’Brien was taken to Leeds General Infirmary and is currently in a coma. His mother, Stacey Barker, said, “Ed is just a young man who made a mistake and he’s paying for it dearly.” A JustGiving…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is preparing to announce the results of candidates who took the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Reports suggest that the results will be released before noon on Friday, during an event scheduled to take place at JAMB’s headquarters in Bwari. The terse invitation is ready: “The release of 2025 UTME is scheduled to be held tomorrow, Friday, 9th May 2025; Venue: JAMB National Headquarters, Bwari, Abuja; Time: 8am.’ Recall that JAMB had, on Tuesday, released the statistical data of the performance of its candidates for the UTME examination. From…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police on Thursday arraigned a 43-year-old woman, Iyabo Komolafe, identified as a suspected fake prophetess, before a Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, over alleged fraudulent practices. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Ayodele Ayeni, the defendant allegedly committed the offences on December 12, 2023; February 15, 2024; and April 2025 at Mokola Roundabout in Ibadan. Ayeni informed the court that Komolafe, along with accomplices who are currently at large, posed as prophetesses to deceive two individuals—Waliyat Shakiru and Olawuni Akinola—into giving them money under the pretense of false spiritual revelations. The prosecutor stated…

By Deborah Nnamdi The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement was made by Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo on Thursday in Awka, during President Tinubu’s official visit to the state. Governor Soludo stated that APGA and the All Progressives Congress (APC) would collaborate in the upcoming election, citing their shared commitment to progressive ideals. “Progressives are working together,” Soludo declared at the event held at Alex Ekwueme Square.