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By Gabriel Efe, Guest Writer In our previous exploration of Thrasymachus’ principle—his assertion that justice is merely the advantage of the stronger—we examined its relevance in the Nigerian context. Yet, this idea extends far beyond national borders. In world politics, economic structures, and geopolitical conflicts, we continue to see a persistent pattern: those with power shape the definition of justice to suit their interests. Nowhere is this more evident than in the evolving roles of the United Nations, the resurgence of nationalism over globalization, and shifting power dynamics in key global conflicts, particularly the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The United…

Photo: Suspects arrested at Okija where 70 corpses were unearthed in 2004 By Didimoko A. Didimoko The infamous Okija shrine in Umuofor, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been shut down by the state government. Anambra government official told Naija Daily News that the money was part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s effort to rein in fake native doctors and criminal gangs operating in the state. Our sources said the governor moved against local deity adherents following the growing notoriety of Okija and other parts of the state for criminal activities, including internet fraudsters, kidnappers and ritual killers. The…

The introduction of fresh N100 per N20,000 transaction by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised concerns about a fresh burden for an already impoverished populace. The apex bank announced a major revision to its Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, effective March 1, 2025, eliminating the extant three free monthly withdrawals previously offered to customers using ATMs of other banks. A circular, signed by John S. Onojah, Acting Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, was published on the CBN’s website on February 10, 2025. It affects all banks and financial institutions in Nigeria. Key changes outlined…

A 300-level student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Goddy Mbakwe Precious, could be rusticated from the institution as Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu, demanded action on her alleged assault of a lecturer. A video of Precious, of the Department of History and International Studies, digging her incisors into the flesh of Dr Chukwudi Okoye of the Department of Theatre Arts, recently went viral on the internet prompting the UNIZIK management to take action. Naija Daily News gathered that the student’s mother is a senior lecturer in the institution. The Acting Head of Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, Njelita Louis,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Illela Border Command, has arrested a suspected human trafficker, Sirajo Illela, and rescued two female victims who were allegedly being smuggled to Libya. The arrest was made at Illela’s family residence in the Yar Kara area of Illela Local Government Area of the State on Wednesday, February 12. The Comptroller of the Command, Mr. Tony Akuneme, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Mohammed, in Abuja. According to Akuneme, the victims—Maryam Akinosi, 40, from Ogun State, and Olatunde Abidemi, 26, from Oyo State—were found without valid…

By Deborah Nnamdi An Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos State, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of a 56-year-old policeman Owolabi Akinlolu at the Maximum Correctional Centre Kirikiri for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl in his office. Owolabi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police at the Ogudu Police Station in Lagos, allegedly raped the survivor in his office after promising to help recover her phone, which was stolen by one-chance robbers while she was returning from Ikeja with her grandmother and siblings. Akinlolu reportedly summoned the teenager to his office on June 29, claiming they had apprehended the suspect who had stolen…

The Federal Government has taken full control of Keystone Bank Limited, after its former shareholder, Sigma Golf Nigeria Limited, lost the legal tussle to control the bank. A Lagos State Special Offences Court on February 11, 2025, convicted Sigma Golf in a case initiated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an alleged N20 billion fraudulent diversion through Heritage Bank for the acquisition of Keystone Bank shares. The court ordered the forfeiture of Sigma Golf’s shares in Keystone Bank to the federal government., with the court ruling that Sigma Golf’s interest in over 6.25 billion units of Keystone…

By Deborah Nnamdi Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the gantry price of its diesel by 5 percent to N1,020 per liter from N1,075 to impact the lives of customers and Nigerians. Since it began diesel production in January 2024, the refinery has reduced the price of diesel more than three times, from an initial N1,700 per liter to the current rate, thus providing much-needed relief to manufacturers and consumers alike. The latest reduction of N55 per liter for diesel follows the revelation by Development Economist and Public Policy Analyst Prof. Ken Ife that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery sacrificed…

Chevron Nigeria Limited is the biggest contributor to internally generated revenue of Delta State, the company has revealed. Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), Jim Swartz, who made the disclosure in Asaba, Delta State state capital, did not reveal how much the America mutlinational oil company paid. He, however, reaffirmed CNL’s commitment to the socio-economic development of Delta State, according to a statement made available to reporters by Olusoga Oduselu, General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs. The CNL MD made the remarked when he led a power delegation of the firm to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen suspected to be members of the Greenland cult have launched an attack on military personnel guarding a crude oil pipeline in Okporowo community, Igbu Orlukwor clan, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, sending shockwaves through the community. The attack, which occurred on Monday, February 10, 2025, at about 11 am, left one military personnel with life-threatening injuries, although no fatalities were reported. According to sources, the cultists, led by one of their leaders who is on the watchlist of security agencies in the state, opened fire on the military personnel, prompting a swift response…