Author: Naija Daily News

Christian Chukwu, a revered figure in Nigerian football and former captain and coach of the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 74. Reports indicate that the football icon passed away in the early hours of Saturday, although the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear at the time of this report. The news was confirmed by his close friend and former teammate, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, who played alongside Chukwu in Nigeria’s victorious 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. “I just received the news that between 9:00 and 10:00 this morning, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, MFR, my dear friend…

Photo: Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang By Sadeeq Kamsela There seems to be no let-up in the ongoing mayhem ravaging Plateau State in North Central Nigeria as armed gangs attacked Zogu village in Miango District of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, killing a father and his two sons. It was gathered that a 56-year-old man, Weyi Gebeh, and his two sons, Zhu and Henry, aged 25 and 16 respectively, were hacked to death in their sleep by the marauders. Naija Daily News recalls that no fewer than 100 persons have been either shot or hacked to death by rampaging…

Photo: Mr Olawale Edun, Nigeria’s Finance Minister Douglas Maha, Abuja In a move that has garnered international attention and sparked praise among economists, global rating agency Fitch has elevated Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating from “B–” to a stable “B’”. This upgrade, contained in the international agency’s latest release on Friday, reflects a dramatic transformation in the nation’s economic management and signals growing confidence among investors. Since June 2023, Nigeria has set off on an ambitious reform program aimed at restoring fiscal discipline and economic transparency. The government has implemented a host of measures—from liberalizing the exchange rate and…

Alhaji Abba Kyari, once celebrated as a distinguished officer in the Nigeria Police Force, has seen his reputation marred by a series of serious allegations and legal challenges. From being the shining star of the force, Kyari has fallen to the cesspool of everything that is wrong with the law enforcement force. Early Career and Rise to Prominence Born on March 17, 1975, in Maiduguri, Borno State, Kyari joined the Nigeria Police Force in 2000. He quickly rose through the ranks, earning commendations for his role in high-profile criminal investigations. His leadership of the Inspector General of Police’s Intelligence Response…

Photo: Disgraced maverick officer Abba Kyari By Didimoko A Didimoko A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that embattled former Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari and four other officers of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) must face trial over drug-related charges, rejecting their no-case submissions. Justice Emeka Nwite, who presided over the case, determined that the prosecution—led by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)—had presented sufficient evidence to warrant a full defence from all five accused. Kyari, alongside ACP Sunday J. Ubua, ASP Bawa James, Inspector Simon Agirgba, and Inspector John Nuhu stand accused of conspiring to…

An explosion occurred on Friday at a CCTV equipment store on Kodesho Street, near Computer Village in Ikeja, Lagos, leaving five people injured. In response, operatives from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Lagos State Police Command promptly cordoned off the area, including nearby buildings, to ensure public safety. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident, stating that both Mobile Police and regular patrol teams had been dispatched to the scene. EOD experts also conducted a comprehensive sweep of the area to secure it and launch an investigation into the cause of the blast. Lagos State Commissioner of…

By Deborah Nnamdi Dr. Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace has voiced strong condemnation and deep concern over the recent revelation of Nigerian underage girls trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire. In a statement personally signed and released to journalists on Saturday, Onyema pledged that Air Peace would facilitate the repatriation of the girls to Nigeria at no cost. The situation came to light after social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, disclosed on Thursday that over 1,200 Nigerian underage girls are currently stranded in Ivory Coast as victims of human trafficking. Otse further issued a warning to the Chairman…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United States Embassy has updated its visa interview requirements for Nigerian applicants, with the new rules taking effect on April 22. In a statement released on Friday, the U.S. mission stated that all applicants attending interviews at the Abuja and Lagos consulates must bring a DS-160 visa application form showing a confirmation barcode that starts with “AA” followed by two zeros. This barcode must match the one used to book the interview appointment online. The embassy warned that applicants who fail to present matching barcode details will be denied entry to the consular section and disqualified…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi April 2025 is a feast for Nollywood fans, dishing out an exciting variety of films that span genres—from spine-tingling thrillers to heartfelt romance and laugh-out-loud comedies. Whether you’re heading to the cinema or streaming from home, these six standout titles are the ones to watch this month: 1. Recall In Cinemas: April 4, 2025Kunle Afolayan returns with Recall, a mind-bending psychological thriller that explores the fragility of memory and the complexities of identity. Premiered at the Africa International Film Festival in late 2024, the film follows a character tormented by fragmented memories that slowly unravel long-buried secrets.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Hundreds of women in Rivers State have taken to the streets to protest President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in the state. The demonstrators, visibly angered, marched from Isaac Boro Park in Mile 1 to Garrison Junction along the busy Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway, disrupting traffic along the route. Operating under the banner of the Rivers Women Unite Prayer Group, the women stated that their protest aimed to resist the emergency rule and demand the restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State. Led by Dr. Nancy Chidi Nwankwo, Tamunobelema D. West, and Cynthia Amadi, the…