Author: Naija Daily News

Photo: INEC Chairman Yakubu Mahmood The NPA expressway and other industrial roads in Warri, Delta State, were shut down on Monday morning as Itsekiris in the area took to the streets to protest against the recent ward delineation exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the area. Coffin-bearing protesters made bonfires along the busy expressway that leads to the Nigerian Port Authority and blocked vehicle traffic. It was gathered that the protesters, who are mainly of the Itsekiri ethnic stock, were unhappy about the exercise, claiming that it was illegal despite a Supreme Court ruling on the matter. They…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday dispersed protesters with tear gas in the Maitama area of Abuja and the Aba road area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The protesters, who had gathered peacefully to express their grievances, were thrown into disarray as the tear gas canisters sent many scampering for safety. The protest, which is part of a nationwide demonstration spearheaded by the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society organizations, began earlier in the day to draw attention to several national issues. Key among the concerns raised by the organizers are the alleged misuse of…

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Two siblings, John Abugu (43) and Kenneth Abugu (31), have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with 5kg of cocaine worth about N470 million. The siblings were arrested at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, during check by eagle-eyed NDLEA operatives while attempting to board a plane to India with their illicit drugs. The 5kg cocaine has a street value of over $300,000 ($60,000) per kilogram. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said the brothers claimed they were going for medical treatment, but a search revealed the drugs concealed in the lining of their luggage. In a related…

Photo: Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III By G.T. Addey (Agolokorobosin) The erosion of the Itsekiri nation’s territorial and political integrity is no longer a silent threat but a clear and present danger. This issue did not begin with the reign of Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR; the struggle to retain control over Warri, our ancestral homeland, has been decades in the making. The only difference now is how close we are to the precipice. Encroachments, name changes, and strategic dilution of indigenous Itsekiri presence have long marked the political chessboard of the Niger Delta. While the Ijaws and Urhobos meticulously…

Agency Report The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an increase in suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) across the country. According to the NCDC’s official website, between March 17-23, 2025, a total of 315 suspected cases were recorded in Kebbi, Sokoto, and Yobe states. Of these, 38 cases were confirmed, leading to 14 deaths and a concerning case fatality rate (CFR) of 4.4 percent. The NCDC has stated that its CSM Emergency Operations Centre is actively monitoring the situation, with ongoing surveillance in the affected regions. “Since the start of the 2024/2025 season, the NCDC has reported…

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…