Author: Naija Daily News

… Says party is focused on resolving its internal crisis By Didimoko A Didimoko The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed speculations about joining a coalition aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential election. Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the PDP’s National Secretary—recently reaffirmed by the Supreme Court as the party’s legitimate scribe—has emphasized that internal disputes within the party are being addressed. In an interview with The Punch, Anyanwu called on party members to focus on rebuilding and strengthening the PDP rather than engaging in coalition talks ahead of the 2027 elections. He urged members…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ondo State Command has revealed the discovery of an illegal crude oil reservoir in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by DSC Daniel Aidamenbor, the command’s spokesperson, which was shared with the media on Tuesday in Akure. Aidamenbor further explained that the illegal crude oil reservoir was uncovered during a collaborative operation involving the Nigeria Army and Tantita Security Service. He added that the reservoir was hidden in a forest in Obe-Akingboye, in the Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. According to him, the discovery was…

Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Council, Chief Anthony Ofoni, has announced the suspension of Victor Edevwe, the youth president of Ekpan Community, following his arrest by operatives of the Delta Police Command for allegedly purchasing an AK-47 rifle. In a statement, the Chairman directed the community vice youth president, Otome Iffie, to assume leadership of the youth body, explaining that the suspension was to ensure “public security. “Consequently, Mr. Otome Iffie, the Vice President, has immediately been mandated to take over the leadership of the youth body, not in an acting capacity but as a substantive President for the remaining…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State police command has launched a manhunt for a suspect who is alleged to have killed his pregnant fiancée, known as Mama Hallelujah, and her three-year-old daughter, Miracle. The State’s Police spokesperson CSP Moses Yamu, announced this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Tuesday. According to Yamu, the gruesome murder of the mother and child was discovered on March 18 by a concerned neighbour in Ovbiogie Community, near Ekiadolor, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state. He said that the concerned neighbour had reported a…

By Deborah Nnamdi Iwao Hakamada, a Japanese man who was wrongfully convicted of murder and held as the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, has been granted $1.4 million in compensation, an official confirmed on Tuesday. The payment amounts to 12,500 yen ($83) for each day of the over 40 years Hakamada spent in custody, much of it on death row, where every day could have been his last. Now 89, Hakamada was cleared of the 1966 quadruple murder last year following a relentless campaign led by his sister and supporters. The Shizuoka District Court, in a decision on Monday, said:…

Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has resigned from office. His resignation was announced in an early morning statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas on Tuesday. The statement expressed appreciation for Nwaeke’s contributions to the administration of the Sole Administrator in the few days he served and wished him success in his future endeavors. According to the statement, Permanent Secretary for Welfare in the Office of the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Iyingi Brown has been appointed in an acting capacity until a new head…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police has made over 2,300 arrests in various operations carried out nationwide from February 2025 to the present. A breakdown of the figure showed that 602 were armed robbery suspects, 385 kidnapping suspects, 557 murder/homicide suspects, 215 individuals involved in unlawful possession of firearms, 286 rape suspects, and 276 suspected cultists. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, the Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, said operatives also recovered 333 firearms, 6,422 rounds of ammunition of various calibres and 200 stolen vehicles. He added that a total of 324 kidnapped victims were rescued during these operations. Adejobi said,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Travelers to the U.S. are being cautioned about the severe consequences of overstaying their visa, with officials alerting that violators may face a permanent ban on re-entry. U.S. immigration authorities state that consular officers have complete access to an individual’s immigration records and can identify past violations, making it virtually impossible to avoid penalties for overstaying. Officials emphasized that there is no leniency for those who claim ignorance of visa regulations, as travelers are responsible for complying with the terms of their stay. “If you overstay your U.S. visa, you could face a permanent ban on traveling…

By Deborah Nnamdi The suspended Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), has said she will never apologize to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senate for speaking her truth. According to her, the six-month suspension is a clear case of political victimization, but she will not be deterred. In a statement on Monday, titled: “Re: a purported apology to the Senate over my sexual allegations claim against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan the desperation to silence her was palpable, but she will not be intimidated. The statement…

By Deborah Nnamdi Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has encouraged students enrolled in full-time programs at accredited institutions in the UK, Europe, USA, and Canada to take advantage of an exclusive 15% discount on economy-class tickets for flights between Nigeria and London. In a statement, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, Head of Corporate Communications at Air Peace, highlighted that this offer provides a great opportunity for both parents and students preparing for the summer return to Nigeria. Ndiulo further explained that by utilizing this discount, students studying at accredited institutions in the UK, Europe, USA, and Canada can enjoy substantial savings on…