Author: Naija Daily News

High blood pressure has been identified as the possible cause of the tragic death of a 52-year-old man, Salihu Byezhe, who slumped during Subhi (early morning) prayers at a mosque in Gudaba village, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday. Byezhe slumped after eating the Sahur (pre-dawn) meal preparatory to the day’s fasting when he suddenly collapsed and later gave up the ghost on the way to the hospital. He was thereafter interred in line with Muslin rites at about midday. Sources close to the victim said he was battling an elevated blood pressure before his…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has confirmed that she responded to an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide clarification on financial matters during her time in office. On Thursday, Kennedy-Ohanenye was questioned by the EFCC in connection with allegations of a N138 million fraud. In a series of posts on X on Friday, the former minister shared details of her visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, noting that she arrived at 2:15 p.m., began discussions at 2:50 p.m., and departed at 6:50 p.m. She stated that she offered “comprehensive…

File photo of Dr. Doyin Okupe By Douglas Maha, Abuja Dr. Doyin Okupe, a seasoned political strategist and former presidential spokesperson, has sadly passed away at the age of 72. His death, confirmed on Friday, comes with little information about the circumstances at this time. Okupe was well-known for his influential role in Nigerian politics, having served as Special Assistant on Media and Publicity under President Olusegun Obasanjo and later as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan. He was also the driving force behind Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign as its Director-General. However, Okupe’s career was…

Photo: CDS C.G. Musa By Didimoko A. Didimoko The Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, and Nigeria Defence Headquarter have put the military on red alert over threats by some Ijaw militant groups to cripple oil production in protest of Supreme Court judgments against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. It was gathered that the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu and other military topshots were paying close attention to happenings in the state and other parts of the region in the face of recent threats by both militants and the Ijaw National Congress. It would be recalled that the INC had threatened…

By Deborah Nnamdi Unknown gunmen have invaded a pharmacy shop at Agyaragu in the Jenkwe development area. Obi local government, Nasarawa State, shot a young lady and abducted the pharmacy owner and two of his sales boys. The operation, which took place at about 8:44pm on Thursday, in the heart of Agyaragu town, reportedly lasted for about an hour without any security interference. According to an eyewitness, the gunmen invaded the popular ‘Emmy Gold Pharmacy Nigeria Limited’, shooting sporadically and gunning down an innocent young lady who was a passerby. “The gunmen were well armed. Their shutting scared everybody. They…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has finally relented to mounting pressure and agreed to reopen the renowned Ogbo-Ogwu Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, just a month after its closure to address the issue of fake and counterfeit drugs. Dr. Martins Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s South-East Zonal Director, announced after a brief meeting with state government officials, led by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, and market leaders at the market premises on Thursday. He explained that the market’s reopening was a result of persistent efforts by the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma…

By Deborah Nnamdi Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), has contested her six-month suspension from the Senate, asserting that she remains a valid senator despite what she called an “illegal” suspension. In a statement addressing the issue, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that the suspension breaches the principles of natural justice, fairness, and equity. “Against the culture of silence, intimidation, and victim-shaming, my unjust suspension from the Nigerian Senate invalidates the principles of natural justice, fairness, and equity,” she stated. “The illegal suspension does not withdraw my legitimacy as a senator of the Federal…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has questioned former Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over her alleged involvement in the misappropriation of N138 million. Ohanenye was among those recently removed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She is accused of breaching procurement processes and misappropriating approximately N138 million during the distribution of the Ministry’s allocated funds for the 2023 budget. She arrived at the anti-graft commission headquarters around 11:00 am and was still facing interrogators on her alleged involvement in the fraud as of press time. Investigations by the EFCC showed that funds donated to the funding of…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has imposed a six-month suspension on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following the sexual harassment accusation she leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This decision, made on Thursday, March 6, 2024, was based on a recommendation from the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. As part of the suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s salary and security details would be withdrawn, and she would be barred from accessing the National Assembly premises. Her office would also be locked, and her legislative aides would not receive their salaries during this period. The suspension, effective March 6, also bars her from…

By Deborah Nnamdi The senator representing the Kogi central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has submitted another petition to the Senate alleging sexual harassment against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. According to her, the petition was signed and authored by one of her constituents, named Suberu Yakubu. Natasha brought the petition under Order 40 of the Senate Standing Rules. Akpabio, who was presiding over the plenary, rebuffed attempts by about three senators to block Natasha from submitting the petition. The Senate President, however, asked Natasha if the subject of the petition was not already before a court, to which she replied,…