Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has revealed that it will start receiving the first batch of 3,205,101 pre-paid meters in April 2025, as part of its initiative to address Nigeria’s electricity metering gap. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu shared this information in a statement issued on Sunday, signed by his Special Adviser on Communication and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji. The statement further indicated that the first set of 75,000 meters, under the International Competitive Bid 1, is expected to arrive next month, with a second batch of 200,000 meters scheduled for delivery in May 2025. “It has been reported…

By Deborah Nnamdi At least 15 individuals suffered various degrees of burn injuries on Sunday after a gas explosion at No. 12 Amosu Street, Ijora Badia, in the Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State. The explosion, which occurred around 5:00 p.m., was caused by a 25-kilogram gas cylinder inside a small shop. The shop was part of a row of five stores within a bungalow that contained 15 self-contained rooms and significant damage, though fortunately, there were no fatalities. Initial investigations indicate that the explosion resulted from a gas leak due to improper handling of the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Troops from the 6 Brigade/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke of the Nigerian Army, have eliminated three bandits in a gunfight in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation also led to the dismantling of over 70 criminal camps in the Dutsen Zaki and Achalle communities within the same LGA. According to a statement from Captain Olubodunde Oni, the spokesperson for the 6 Brigade, arms and ammunition were seized during the operation. According to him, “The operation, which targeted suspected bandits’ hideouts, saw troops advancing to Achalle, where they thoroughly cleared the general area before…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has dismissed claims that his administration enlisted members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), which is linked to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to tackle insecurity in the state. The rumours, which circulated over the weekend, alleged that the Otti-led government engaged the ESN, which is believed to be the armed wing of IPOB, to drive away Fulani herders and protect farmers from attacks on their farmlands. Speaking on Sunday through his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma, Governor Otti described the reports as false, malicious, and misleading, stating they have no…

Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former Governor of Oyo State, has passed away just days before his 90th birthday. The announcement was made in a family statement on Sunday, signed by Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the Olunloyo family. Titled “Victor Olunloyo Goes Home,” the statement expressed gratitude to God for his life and service. “With heavy hearts but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo—former governor of Oyo State, renowned mathematician, engineer, and technocrat,” the statement read. Dr. Olunloyo, who held traditional titles, including the Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife,…

Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election, following a resounding victory in the party’s primary. The primary, which began on Saturday and concluded in the early hours of Sunday, saw Ukachukwu dominate the field with 1,455 votes, with his closest challenger, Valentine Ozigbo, securing just 67 votes. Other aspirants, Johnbosco Onunkwo and Edozie Madu, polled 26 and eight, respectively, while 27 votes were declared invalid. Naija Daily News recalls that Ozigbo recently dumped Labour Party, LP, in his quest to defeat incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The result was…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected $197.71 million into the foreign exchange (FX) market on Friday, April 4, 2025, as part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring adequate liquidity and maintaining orderly market functioning. This is according to a statement on Saturday by Dr Omolara Omotunde Duke, Director of the Financial Markets Department, reiterating the Bank’s stance on maintaining market integrity and operational transparency. The statement read, “In line with its commitment to ensuring adequate liquidity and supporting orderly market functioning, the CBN facilitated market activity on Friday, April 4, 2025, with the provision of $197.71 million through sales…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has proposed extending the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program from one year to two years. Alausa made this suggestion on Friday during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to his office in Abuja. A statement shared on NYSC’s official Facebook page also revealed that the minister recommended expanding the content of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Training Programme for corps members. “The minister also advocated for the extension of national service from one to two years, with the expansion of NYSC…

unrelated photo of an accident scene By Deborah Nnamdi At least seven people have been confirmed dead and four others injured in a fatal road crash that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Saturday morning. The crash resulted in a major traffic gridlock, leaving numerous commuters stranded for hours as emergency responders raced to clear the scene and assist victims. The crash, which reportedly occurred at about 7 a.m. on Saturday, involved 15 passengers and three vehicles: a Mack truck with registration number SEY363YY, a tanker registered as T2900LA, and a yellow bus LSD180YA. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of Operation Delta Sanity II of the Nigerian Navy said they recorded huge success against crude oil theft in March. Commodore A Adams-Aliu, Director of Information, in a statement posted on Nigeria Navy verified Facebook page on Saturday said an Illegal refinery site laden with about 5,500 liters of stolen crude oil, 2,000 liters of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), 1 oven, 9 dugout pits, 15 polythene sacks of illegally refined AGO, 13 sacks of stolen crude oil, and 1 pumping machine were discovered and deactivated around Oteghele community at Obodo Omadino in Warri, SouthWest…