Author: Naija Daily News

Nyesom Wike has dismissed the controversy surrounding his recent visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, saying he does not subscribe to “politics of enmity” and owes no one an explanation over his personal relationships. Wike spoke with journalists on Wednesday during an inspection of ongoing road projects in Karu, Apo-Karshi and Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory, where he addressed the public reaction that followed his Tuesday meeting with the APC chairman. The former Rivers State governor described the controversy as an unnecessary politicisation of what he called a simple personal interaction between two…

Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed widespread speculations linking him with a planned defection from the All Progressives Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, declaring that he remains firmly committed to the ruling party amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor broke his silence on Wednesday during an inspection tour of the newly constructed General Hospital and the fully remodelled Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Rivers State. Fubara’s clarification follows days of intense speculation in political circles and across social media, with reports suggesting he was preparing to dump the APC for the NDC as political…

The Anambra State Police Command has raided a suspected secessionist camp in Owerre-Ezukala, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, recovering sophisticated weapons, ammunition and explosive devices in what authorities described as a major breakthrough in ongoing security operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday, saying the operation formed part of sustained offensives targeting criminal hideouts and flashpoints across Anambra. The latest raid comes amid intensified efforts by security agencies to tackle rising cases of violent attacks, cult-related killings, kidnappings and separatist-linked violence in parts…

Renowned Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur Victoria James, popularly known as Veekee James, has announced the birth of her first child. The designer shared the news in a heartfelt social media post, introducing her daughter, Eliana Adeife Atere, to the world. In the reveal video, the newborn was seen wearing a pink knitted sweater embroidered with her name. Veekee James also explained the meaning behind the name “Eliana,” writing: “She’s Here @elianaatere 🥹 02-May-26. Eliana Adeife Atere. EL (God) and ANA (He has answered), signifying ‘My God has answered.’ 1 Samuel 1:27 — ‘For this child I prayed; and the…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to a total of 75 years imprisonment for fraud, money laundering and diversion of public funds amounting to about N33.8 billion. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Wednesday, convicting Mamman on all 12 counts filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court sentenced the former minister to seven years imprisonment each on 10 counts, while he received three years and two years respectively on counts four and five. Justice Omotosho ruled that the prison terms would run consecutively, bringing the…

Seyi Makinde is expected to formally declare his presidential ambition on Thursday, May 14, during a major political rally scheduled to hold at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, in what supporters describe as a significant step toward the 2027 general election. The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026,” is expected to serve as the official launch of the Oyo governor’s anticipated 2027 presidential bid, alongside the unveiling of a political alliance involving the Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement, as well as other candidates aligned with the emerging coalition reportedly being championed by Makinde and his loyalists. Sources…

The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, who reportedly died at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Reports said the actor passed away on Monday, May 11, after months of battling the illness, leaving colleagues, fans, and admirers across the country in shock. Multiple Nigerian media outlets confirmed his death on Tuesday, sparking an outpouring of tributes across social media. Among those who paid tribute was actress Funke Akindele, who shared an emotional message on Instagram. She wrote, “Hmmmmmm. Rest in peace, Alex. I tried…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has revealed that women now outnumber men in higher education globally, although inequalities in access, completion rates, and leadership opportunities continue to persist across regions. UNESCO disclosed this in its first global trends report on higher education released on Tuesday, showing that there were 114 women enrolled in higher education for every 100 men worldwide in 2024. According to the report, gender parity in higher education has now been achieved in all regions except Sub-Saharan Africa. The organisation noted that Central and South Asia recorded significant progress, moving from 68 women enrolled…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has announced that the Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the conviction and sentence of a human trafficking convict for trafficking, procurement for prostitution, and organising foreign travel that promotes prostitution. NAPTIP disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the apex court, in a unanimous judgment delivered on May 8, 2026, upheld the earlier rulings of the trial court and the Court of Appeal in the case involving Titilayo Folorunso. According to the agency, investigations revealed that the victim was allegedly deceived with promises of a teaching job…

Suspected kidnappers have abducted a businessman in Irawo, Atisbo Local Government Area, in an attack that also left a 10-year-old girl with gunshot injuries. The incident occurred on Monday after the victim was allegedly trailed from Kraal Market in Ago-Are to his filling station in Irawo before the assailants followed him to his residence, where he was seized at gunpoint and whisked away to an unknown destination. The injured girl, identified as Modinat Aleshinloye, was reportedly hit by gunfire during the attack and was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment and extraction of pellets. Confirming the incident, Olayinka Ayanlade,…