Author: Naija Daily News

By our reporter A 23-year-old man, Solomon Fabiyi, has been arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command for an alleged failed plot to use his seven-year-old nephew for a money ritual. The suspect’s plan was derailed when the herbalist, whom he contacted for the rites, snitched on him and alerted the police after he brought the child for the ritual. The Ekiti State Police spokesperson, SP Sunday Abutu, revealed that the victim, simply identified as Jomiloju, was saved in the nick of time before Fabiyi could execute his heinous plot. Abutu revealed that Fabiyi lived with his parents and the…

A 94-year-old man, Adedapo Idowu, has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with the aim of fulfilling his long-standing aspiration of studying Political Science at the University of Ibadan. Idowu, who registered at the JAMB Professional Test Center in Ibadan, Oyo State, expressed his excitement about the smooth registration process. Last week, JAMB revealed that over 700,000 candidates have registered, including 11,000 underage applicants. Idowu shared that his initial fears about pursuing higher education at his age were dispelled after his seamless registration experience. He commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the efficient use…

By Deborah Nnamdi A man identified as Godwin Odah has been reportedly killed, beheaded, and other parts of his body severed in Akparata village in Effium autonomous community in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State by suspected warriors in the bush of the war-torn area. It was reported that Odah was at the back of his compound plucking fruit when the suspected warriors attacked him, killed him, cut off his head, severed other parts of his body, and went away with them. The killing of Odah in Akparata village is coming barely one week after the Governor of Ebonyi…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the State Kidnapping Prohibition Law 2025 and approved death sentence for offenders. The majority leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, had earlier moved the motion for the house to resolve into the committee of the whole to consider the bill clause-by-clause. The motion was seconded by the Minority Leader, Henry Okaka, a member representing Owan East. During the clause-by-clause consideration of the bill, the lawmakers amended the existing law 2013, which had provided for life imprisonment and confiscation of property allegedly used for kidnapping The lawmakers, however, amended the law to provide…

By Deborah Nnamdi The slain Irewole Local Government Council boss, Mr Remi Abass, has been buried amidst tears as residents could not control their emotions. Abbas was killed during the battle for the control of local government council secretariats between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State on Monday in Ikire, Irewole council headquarters. During his burial in Ikire, residents thronged the venue decrying the manner of his death, despite his contribution to the development of the community. Meanwhile, the APC in the state has called on its supporters and members to…

Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator, has implemented a major adjustment to its data pricing structure. The revision, which took effect recently, reflects the impact of escalating operational costs on the company’s operations. A review of the *312# USSD code and the company’s website confirms the new pricing structure, which has been met with mixed reactions from subscribers. The company stated that the adjustments were necessary to sustain operations amid economic challenges. The rising cost of doing business in Nigeria, driven by inflation and foreign exchange volatility, has put immense pressure on telecom firms, forcing them to review their…

Nigerian leaders, particularly those from the Southsouth geopolitical zone have been thrown into mourning by the death of irrepressible Ijaw leader Chief Edwin Clark, who died on Monday, 17 February. His death was announced in a statement by his family confirmed on Tuesday morning. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his predecessor, Mohammadu Buhari, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and other prominent Nigerians were unanimous in their praise of Clark, the ferocious advocate of resource control and development of the oil-bearing communities. President Tinubu described Clark’s death as a sobering loss. Rivers and Delta governors, Siminilayi Fubari and Sheriff Oborevwori respectively, mourn the…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 56-year-old pastor, identified as Emeka Mkama, has allegedly defiled a four-year-old minor in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on December 24, 2024, was made public on Monday, February 17, after it was brought to the attention of the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, and the Chairman of Idemili North LGA, Chief Stanley Nkwoka. It was gathered that the incident was not made public until it was brought to the attention of the commissioner and LGA chair after one of the officers at Model Primary Health Centre,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control ( NAFDAC) has uncovered a massive stockpile of falsified and unregistered pharmaceutical products in Idumota, Lagos. This was made known in a statement shared on the agency’s X account on Monday. According to NAFDAC, the seized items, which include Cocodamol and counterfeit GSK Ampiclox, were swiftly evacuated in an ongoing crackdown on the illegal drug trade. The statement said, “#IdumotaUpdate This morning, we uncovered large consignments of Cocodamol and falsified GSK Ampiclox, which have been evacuated. “Also found were Benxhexol-5 tablets, packaged in cellophane sachets likely for…

A Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, operated by its regional subsidiary Endeavor Air, experienced a severe crash while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The flight originated from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Here are the details and background of the incident: Details of the Crash The plane was a Bombardier CRJ-900LR, registered as N932XJ, which is a regional jet typically used for short to medium-haul flights. Upon landing, the aircraft suffered a flap actuator failure, which contributed to a hard landing, causing it to flip over near the runway. All 80 people on board were evacuated, with reports indicating at…