Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nnewichi community in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State was on Saturday thrown into tears following the killing of three siblings by unknown attackers. The children, a five-year-old boy and two girls aged seven and nine, were reportedly eating when the killers entered their home, murdered them, and placed their bodies inside a deep freezer in one of the rooms. Eyewitnesses said their mother, Chikazor Ejezie, a lecturer and nurse had gone out for an examination, while their father, who works in Edo State, was also away when the incident occurred. “When the mother…

The World Bank has pledged $1.2 billion for investment in girls’ education in 18 Nigerian states, aiming to improve secondary education and empower adolescent girls. The announcement was made during the relaunch of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) program in Abuja. News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that the World Bank Country Director, Mr. Ndiame Diop, announced the investment during the event, with the Bank’s Senior Social Protection Specialist, Tina George, representing him. Diop stated that the AGILE program will support secondary education for adolescent girls and enhance their empowerment. He said, “An educated girl is…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Sen. John Enoh, says the Federal Government is committed to balancing trade through policies that support local production while managing imports. Enoh said this at the Renewed Hope Global Virtual Town Hall Conference 2025 while speaking on the nation’s trade strategy. The minister emphasized the importance of evaluating the country’s balance of trade, whether in surplus or deficit when formulating economic policies. He noted concerns that Nigeria remained an import-dependent economy and reiterated the need to expand and deepen the country’s productive capacity to drive exports and reduce…

By Deborah Nnamdi No fewer than 28 persons were burnt to death in an auto crash that occurred at Mile 49, Onipetsi, along the Ore-Lagos highway, Odigbo local government area, Ondo state on Saturday night. Confirming the crash on Sunday, the sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the State, Samuel Ibitoye, said that only two out of 30 persons survived the crash and are receiving treatment in a hospital. Ibitoye attributed the accident to overspeeding and traffic violations. He said: “It’s unfortunate that 28 lives were burnt beyond recognition in the fatal accident caused by excessive…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in the fresh clash between rival cult groups in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area of the State that claimed the lives of three people. Although the names of the cult groups are unknown at report time, sources said that one group had launched an attack on the other on Friday, killing two members, which led to a counterattack on Saturday. Among the deceased was a cultist known as ‘Small Lighter,’ who had allegedly been terrorizing the area. The cult groups reportedly engaged in a gun…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command on Thursday, January 29, 2025, neutralized a kidnappers’ den following a reported abduction on January 25th. A gun battle reportedly ensued, which resulted in the killing of five gang members. The Force’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The statement reads in part: “Upon sighting the operatives, the gang engaged the police operatives in a gun duel. “The confrontation led to the neutralization of 5 of the gang members and the successful rescue of the 3 kidnapped victims, with the recovery of some…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Friday, rescued a 25-year-old woman, Promise Eze, from a suspected ritualist in an Abuja hotel. In a statement on Sunday, spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, said the 25-year-old was found unconscious with her hands and legs tied to a chair and mouth taped in the bathroom of an Abuja hotel. Adeh said the incident happened on Friday, in Wuse, adding that the suspect was at large. Adeh stated that the command swung into action after receiving a distress call from the hotel earlier in…

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association (PETROAN) says its members have begun loading dual-purpose kerosene, automotive gas oil, and premium motor spirit from the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. PETROAN spokesperson Joseph Obele confirmed this in a statement on Saturday. This development comes after reports that the Port Harcourt refinery shut down in December 2024, just a month after its rehabilitation in November. A similar situation was reported at the Warri refinery, which resumed operations on December 30, 2024. However, in an update, Obele revealed that the lifting of petroleum products has commenced in both state-owned refineries. According to…

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revoked the Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) of Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited and Omni-Blu Aviation. The regulatory body stated that the decision was due to violations of Part 1.2.1.5 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs), which prohibits the falsification, reproduction, or alteration of applications, licenses, certificates, logbooks, reports, or records. The disclosure was conveyed in a statement posted on the official X account of the NCAA on Friday. This move is part of the NCAA’s ongoing efforts to sanitize the aviation industry, ensuring that all operators uphold the highest standards of…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Niger State Police Command has rescued a six-month-old baby who was kidnapped by her cousin and taken to the Federal Capital Territory to be sold. The incident happened last Saturday in the Kwamba area of Suleja. The baby’s mother had asked her cousin, Joy Nuwa, to look after the child while she went on an errand. Instead, Nuwa, along with some neighbors, took the baby to Kubwa, Abuja, intending to sell her. According to a statement by the Police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, on Friday, their plan failed when the baby was reported missing to the police.…