Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has announced a ban on the importation of foreign goods that can be locally produced in Nigeria, unveiling a new industrial policy aimed at boosting domestic production and economic self-reliance. The decision, made during Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, also restricts the hiring of expatriates for jobs that Nigerian professionals and artisans can perform—unless explicitly approved by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who briefed reporters after the meeting, described the initiative as a bold economic shift. He said the new framework,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A police officer has drawn widespread criticism on social media following the emergence of a video showing him tying the shoelaces of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The footage, which went viral on Monday, captures Ganduje standing as the officer kneels to adjust his shoe—a scene that has sparked a wave of backlash online. Many Nigerians expressed concern over a uniformed officer performing such a personal task, saying it compromises the dignity and professionalism expected of law enforcement. While some speculated that Ganduje may hold personal significance in the officer’s…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims circulating in the media that the arrest of social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was due to multiple petitions from various individuals. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Monday, the Commission labeled the report—originally published by BBC News Pidgin—as false, urging the public to disregard the information. According to the BBC News Pidgin article, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale allegedly confirmed VDM’s arrest and stated that he would be released upon meeting bail conditions, with the case expected to proceed…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results. This medium highlights the step-by-step guide on checking this year’s JAMB result via the website and the SMS options. See the processes below: First, Visit the JAMB eFacility Portal Open a web browser and visit the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s eFacility portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/login. Enter your login details: Here, you’ll need to provide your email address and password you used during registration.Once you’ve entered the required details, click on the “Check UTME Results” button. Your UTME score for each subject taken…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, stating that it is in connection with multiple petitions filed against him. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale told BBC News Pidgin on Monday that Otse was taken into custody over allegations of cyberstalking raised by several complainants. He said, “We arrested him to respond to a series of allegations raised against him by some petitioners. “We will release him when he meets the bail conditions and we will take the case to court as soon as possible;…

By Deborah Nnamdi A four-bedroom flat at No. 1 Happiness Close, Akufo Estate in the Elebu area of Ibadan was gutted by fire in the early hours of Monday. Mr. Yemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, confirmed the incident, stating that emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following a distress call received at 1:13 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found the residential building engulfed in flames. They quickly moved to contain the blaze, successfully preventing it from spreading to nearby structures. The fire service team also rescued the occupants of the building, and no casualties…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the official performance statistics for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), revealing a concerning trend in national academic performance. Out of the 1,955,069 candidates who took the exam this year, only 420,415 — approximately 21.5% — scored above 200 out of a possible 400 marks. This means that more than 1.5 million students, or nearly 78.5%, scored below the 200 mark, which is often considered the baseline for competitive entry into many Nigerian universities. Breaking down the higher score brackets, JAMB disclosed that: These figures underscore how few candidates are…

Boko Haram Launches Deadly Assault on Military Base in Yobe State At least four Nigerian soldiers were killed and several military vehicles destroyed on Saturday when suspected Boko Haram fighters launched a pre-dawn assault on the 27 Task Force Brigade in Buni Yadi, located in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The attack, which reportedly began around 2 am, came less than a day after the North East Governors Forum concluded a high-level security meeting in the state capital, Damaturu, aimed at adopting a new strategy against insurgency in the region. Buni Yadi, approximately 65 kilometres from Damaturu, is…

The Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, has ordered an investigation into the death of five children in the Agyaragu community of Obi Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this on Monday in Lafia. Nansel explained that the lifeless bodies of the children were found inside an abandoned, unserviceable vehicle parked at the residence of one Mr Abu Agyeme. The commissioner has ordered a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. ”He expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended the command’s heartfelt condolences to the bereaved…

The United Kingdom has opened new premium visa application centres in two southern Nigerian cities, in a move authorities say will ease access for thousands of prospective travellers amid a sharp rise in demand. The centres, located at the Omedel Luxury Hotel in Enugu and Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt, were formally launched this week by VFS Global, the UK’s visa processing partner. They will serve applicants seeking entry to the UK for work, study, and tourism, especially ahead of the busy summer travel season. The UK Home Office said the decision to expand services beyond the existing locations in…