Author: Naija Daily News

The Nigeria Police Force announced on Saturday that its National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested 28-year-old Dauda Samuel for his alleged involvement in a police recruitment scam, cyber fraud, and identity theft. According to a statement from Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the arrest was based on credible intelligence and multiple complaints from the public. Reports indicated that the suspect had been impersonating Deputy Inspector-General of Police Frank Mba on Facebook, using this false identity to promote a fake police recruitment drive. He allegedly used this scheme to fraudulently collect money from unsuspecting individuals under the guise of…

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended 95 individuals suspected of cult-related activities and seized a cache of weapons and ammunition during a week-long operation aimed at curbing cult violence in Benin City. In a statement released on Saturday to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the arrests and recovery of two locally made pistols, a single-barrel shotgun, and 24 live cartridges during targeted, intelligence-driven raids. The suspects are believed to be members of the Maphites, Eiye, and Aye confraternities, which have been linked to recent deadly clashes over…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi In an age already saturated with misinformation and AI-generated absurdity, President Donald Trump has once again stretched the limits of presidential decorum—this time by portraying himself as the Pope. On May 3, 2025, Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself in full papal regalia—golden mitre, ornate robes, crucifix, and even a coronation chair—on his Truth Social platform. The image, astonishingly, was also shared via official White House social media accounts. What might have been dismissed as satire or digital fantasy was anything but harmless: it was disrespectful, ill-timed, and disturbingly self-aggrandising and ‘Trumpish’. The post arrived just…

A Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, has sentenced Andrew Ominikoron, a driver of Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, to death by hanging for killing Oluwabamise Ayanwola, a 22-year-old fashion designer. Justice Sherifat Sonaike on Friday sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron to death by hanging after the court found him guilty of the murder of Ayanwola and the sexual assault of Dr. Anosike Victoria and the rape of one Maryland Ojiezelu. In March 2022, Ominikoron, 47, was arraigned by the Lagos State Government on five counts charge bordering on alleged rape, conspiracy, sexual assault, and murder. According…

By Deborah Nnamdi A South African woman has been found guilty of human trafficking and kidnapping after a court ruled she sold her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith, who has been missing since February 2024. Racquel “Kelly” Smith, 35, was convicted on Friday alongside her boyfriend and a mutual friend, following a two-month trial that gripped the nation and sparked public outrage. Judge Nathan Erasmus delivered the verdict at a community hall in the small coastal town of Saldanha Bay, where the trial was held due to intense local interest. “The evidence shows that Joshlin was exchanged,” said Erasmus, referring to…

By Deborah Nnamdi As part of its ongoing digital transformation efforts, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched the Electronic Currency Declaration Form (e-CDF) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This initiative aims to enhance border security and ensure greater transparency in financial disclosures. According to NCS spokesman, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, the pilot phase of the project began on April 9, 2025, and was executed smoothly. He noted that the system effectively captures both inbound and outbound currency declarations, providing a more secure, efficient, and accountable process for international travelers. During the pilot, the e-CDF system recorded 69 transactions.…

By Deborah Nnamdi An early morning fire on Friday razed three shops in the Sango area of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The blaze, which started around 4:30 a.m. behind the Fart Oil filling station, was reportedly triggered by an electrical spark from a freezer left plugged in overnight, igniting flammable materials nearby. According to eyewitness accounts, three out of ten prefabricated shops in a row were completely consumed by flames before the arrival of fire service personnel. Though no lives were lost, the fire destroyed goods including freezers, drinks, and other items valued at several million naira. Confirming…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially begun implementing the Dual Mandate Policy across all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs), following the passage of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023. In a statement released by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, the new law—signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—authorizes FCOEs to offer both the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education. This marks a major advancement in the country’s teacher education system. Speaking at the policy launch in Abuja, Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa hailed the move…

By Deborah Nnamdi Abia State Governor Alex Otti has clarified that his relationship with President Bola Tinubu does not depend on political affiliation, stating that he remains close to the President without being a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This comes in the wake of recent defections, including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, along with PDP lawmakers in the State Assembly, who all joined the APC. Okowa, the PDP’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, claimed the move was to strengthen Delta State’s ties to the presidency. In an interview with Arise Television on Friday,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, have taken initial steps toward mending their fractured relationship, following a mediation effort led by former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba and incumbent Governor Dapo Abiodun. Reliable sources confirmed that the two political figures recently met at Wike’s Abuja residence, marking a significant move toward resolving the deep-seated political rift that has gripped Rivers State. The meeting, which signals the beginning of peace talks, reportedly featured a candid discussion during which Governor Fubara apologized to Wike. A source close to…