Author: Naija Daily News

*Says the President’s two-year performance is sterling By Didimoko A. Didimoko Niger Delta activist and Chairman, Tantita Securtiy Services Nigeria Limited, Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, has publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, citing his numerous achievements within two years in office. Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo), in an open letter marking Tinubu’s 73rd birthday, praised the President’s leadership, resilience, and dedication to national development, describing him as a special breed of breeder of leader. Ekpemupolo, a well-known figure in the Niger Delta and a key player in the fight against crude oil theft, described Tinubu as a unique…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said those who questioned and challenged his educational qualifications during the 2023 electioneering campaign have been put to shame. Governor Oborevwori spoke when he played host to members of the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Worldwide, who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. The alumni body stated that the Governor was one of the testimonies of the Alumni’s political vibrancy, honoring him with two awards, the Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association Hero’s Award and the Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association Award of…

A controversy has erupted over the alleged brutal killing of a group of traveling hunters in the Uromi community of Edo State by suspected local vigilante members. The hunters, reportedly traveling from Port Harcourt to their northern communities for the Sallah holiday celebrations, were attacked and killed in the Esan North-East Local Government Area of the state on the allegation that they were kidnappers. Sources said the victims were lynched after arms and ammunition were found in their possession. Investigation by Naija Delta Report revealed that the incident was a product of a long-standing suspicion of the activities of herders…

By Didimoko A. Didimoko A mother and her daughter have been sentenced to six months in prison by an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court for stealing dried ponmo (cow skin), stockfish, and dried meat worth N1 million. The convicted duo, Falilatu Amidu and Ayisatu Amidu, were found guilty of conspiracy and theft. The ruling, delivered by Magistrate O.O. Odumosu on Friday, came after the prosecution presented compelling evidence establishing their guilt beyond reasonable doubt. However, the court granted them an alternative—a N5,000 fine—provided they each refund N100,000 to the complainant as restitution. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Kehinde Fawunmi, the theft occurred…

File Photo: A protest picture used for illustration By Sadeeq Kamsela At least five people were killed and many injured on Friday when security operatives clashed with Shi’ite protesters during an International Quds Day procession in Abuja. The violence erupted near Banex Plaza in Wuse 2, where thousands of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) members had gathered to mark the last Friday of Ramadan in solidarity with Palestinians. Security forces, using armored vehicles, blocked the route and opened fire indiscriminately after Jummah prayers. The IMN is an extremist Shi’ite Muslim group founded in the late 1970s by Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky,…

*Superrich to pay up to 25% tax By Douglas Maha, Abuja The Federal Government has projected that Personal Income Tax (PIT) payments for wealthy Nigerians will rise from 18.6 per cent to 25 per cent once the Tax Reform Bills become law. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, stated that this increase would build on the 20 per cent revenue growth recorded last year. Speaking during a Zoom dialogue meeting in Abuja, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), he noted that Nigeria’s economy has maintained relative stability over the past 18…

By Austin Manekator The recall campaign against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has ignited a political maelstorm in Kogi Central, exposing longstanding tensions in a state known for its turbulent leadership and quest for electoral offices. Recent reports suggest that over 250,000 signatures have been garnered to support her removal—a staggering figure, especially when juxtaposed with the approximately 480,000 registered voters in the district. This means that over 50% of the registered voters are purported to have signed the recall petition, a claim that warrants scrutiny. In the February 2023 senatorial election, Akpoti-Uduaghan secured victory with 54,074 votes, narrowly edging out the…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to introduce an electronic system aimed at enhancing the process for travelers declaring cash carried into or out of Nigeria. The spokesperson for the NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday, explained that the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-money laundering framework and improve compliance with financial regulations. “The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the deployment of an Electronic-Currency (E-Currency) declaration form as part of its anti-money laundering measures for travelers carrying cash into and out of Nigeria. “Maiwada…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted. The agency’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a circular released via the EFCC’s X handle on Friday. According to the EFCC, Achimugu is wanted by the agency in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The circular reads, “The public is hereby notified that Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. “Achimugu, 51, is an indigene of Ofu Local…

In February, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies, deployed new Intelligent Transport System sites to monitor and detect speeding and manage traffic flows. According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the installations would complement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras and other Traffic Management Solution devices. The Commissioner stated that the fine for violating the red light is N20,000 and the fine for violating the speed limit is N50,000. These locations are powered with speed cameras, traffic lights, and e-police stations to monitor and enforce road safety. Motorists caught violating traffic laws at…