Author: Naija Daily News

The Federal Government on Monday played video evidence before the Federal High Court in Abuja in its bid to establish an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu through a coup d’état. The video recordings, tendered by the prosecution in the case marked FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, showed some of the defendants explaining their alleged roles in the plot during interrogation by investigators. Those standing trial include retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, serving Police Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, as well as Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani. Also mentioned in the charge…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with two Chinese firms for the restart, operation, and expansion of the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries as part of efforts to restore Nigeria’s refining capacity and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products. The agreement, signed with Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co., Ltd., is expected to lay the foundation for a Technical Equity Partnership aimed at completing ongoing rehabilitation works and ensuring efficient, sustainable operations at both facilities. According to a statement issued on Monday by NNPC’s Chief Corporate…

The family of 18-year-old social media user, Kingsley Akunemeihe, has appealed to billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu to forgive the teenager following his arrest over a viral social media post falsely claiming that the entrepreneur had divorced his wife, Awele Elumelu. In an emotional video shared on Instagram, Kingsley’s sister, Ngozi Akunemeihe, said her younger brother was arrested shortly after sitting for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. According to her, the teenager had reposted a claim on X, formerly known as Twitter, alleging that Elumelu had separated from his wife without knowing the information was false. She said Kingsley was…

Security operatives have arrested 13 suspected cultists during an initiation ceremony in a forest area between Alode and Onne in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Sunday after about 100 young men reportedly gathered in the forest for the initiation exercise. An eyewitness, identified as Lene, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Monday that police operatives stormed the location while the ritual was ongoing. According to him, many of the participants fled into the forest on sighting the approaching security team, while over 13 suspects…

No fewer than 11 persons have been killed following a reprisal attack by bandits on communities in Kankia Local Government Area, as security agencies launched an intensified manhunt for the attackers. The Katsina State Police Command said the attack occurred on Sunday at about noon when armed bandits regrouped and invaded Jeka da Kolo and Kwalgoro villages, opening fire on residents and killing 11 people before police tactical teams were re-mobilised and successfully repelled the assailants. The Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar Fage, condemned the attack and extended condolences to the families of the victims. In a statement issued Sunday…

Supporters of Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara have moved to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primary elections in what political observers see as an early strategic move that could shape the governor’s political future ahead of the 2027 elections. It was gathered over the weekend that several frontline loyalists of the Rivers State governor obtained nomination and expression of interest forms before the deadline for the party primaries, signaling an emerging political realignment within the state. Although Governor Fubara has yet to formally declare his intention to seek a second term, sources close to the…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA , has arrested two octogenarians, Pa John Ofiel, 83, and Ogunjobi Samuel, 78, in separate operations linked to drug trafficking in Abia and Ekiti states, as operatives intensified nationwide enforcement against illicit drug activities. The arrests were disclosed on Sunday in a statement by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the statement, Pa Ofiel was arrested by NDLEA operatives on Tuesday, April 28, during a raid at Samek by Powerline in Aba, Abia State, following credible intelligence linking him to the sale of illicit substances. “At the time…

No fewer than 130 Nigerians have registered for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa as the Nigerian government intensifies efforts to protect its citizens amid rising tensions linked to anti-foreigner protests in the country. The development was disclosed on Sunday by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in a situation report shared via her X handle. She said the evacuation arrangement forms part of broader diplomatic and security measures being coordinated with Nigerian missions in South Africa following renewed anti-immigrant demonstrations in cities including Pretoria and Johannesburg. According to the minister, the evacuation plan followed directives from Bola Ahmed…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured that all suspects connected to the killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Delta State will face the full weight of the law, while also disclosing that the identity and address of the sender of the parcel linked to the incident would soon be uncovered. Speaking in Abuja while parading Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nuhu Ayuba, and members of his team allegedly involved in the killing, the IGP confirmed that the officers have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and that their case files have been forwarded for prosecution. Speaking through the…

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both leaders were presented with their membership cards on Sunday in Abuja amid cheers from supporters shortly after a closed-door meeting with the party’s leadership. They were officially received into the party by former Bayelsa State governor and NDC national leader, Seriake Dickson. The development came hours after Obi announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress, citing worsening internal crises, endless litigation, factional…