Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sanctioned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the yuletide season. Each bank was fined ₦150 million for non-compliance, in line with the CBN’s cash distribution guidelines, following spot checks on their branches. The enforcement action follows repeated warnings from the CBN to financial institutions to guarantee seamless cash availability, particularly during periods of high demand. The affected banks include Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank Plc, Keystone Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, Globus Bank Plc, Providus Bank Plc, Zenith Bank…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested two suspected pedophiles in separate incidents for allegedly luring minors with food and money before sexually assaulting them. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Command, Ahmed Wakili, the first incident occurred on December 30, 2024, when a case was reported at the Tilden Fulani Divisional Police Headquarters involving one Aminu Musa, a 41-year-old resident of Sabon Garin Narabi, who was accused of sodomizing an 11-year-old boy (name withheld). According to the complainant, the suspect lured the minor to his room on several…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has confirmed an outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, popularly known as bird flu, in Kano State. The bird flu reportedly affects various bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowls and turkeys. The outbreak of the disease has raised concerns over its potential spread in Nigeria’s northern region. A circular by the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, Dr Columba Teru Vakuru, highlighted the heightened risk of transmission of the bird flu disease. “We urge all state veterinary offices and relevant agencies to activate their surveillance systems immediately. “Strict biosecurity measures must be implemented,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have uncovered two gun manufacturing factories in the state’s Guma and Kwande local government areas. This was disclosed in a statement released Tuesday by the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Steve Yabanet. The CP noted that through credible information about criminals manufacturing arms at Mbaafa, Adikpo, and Kwande LGA, detectives were deployed to the areas for investigation. According to him, on January 11, police stormed the gun factory at Mbaafa and arrested one Friday Aduduakamve and Iorwashima Iornyume, aka AK-35. The CP said that the operatives searched the factory and…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has signed an agreement with the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to eliminate regulatory gaps in the telecommunications industry. The Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Tunji Bello, at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the collaboration would ensure robust consumer protection in the telecommunications industry. Bello said the partnership would also promote fair competition and ensure the eradication of exploitative practices in the industry. He added that the partnership would benefit both operators and consumers and would also foster harmonious collaboration between the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Jigawa State Command of Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has rescued ten victims of suspected trafficking during a midnight operation in Babura Local Government Area of the State. The State’s NIS Comptroller CIS. Musa disclosed this while briefing newsmen in his office, in Dutse. He said, the interception is based on the “Operation Salama” team, carried out on January 12, 2025, at Naira Tsamiyar Kwance in Babura Local Government Area. According to him, the victims, comprising eight females and two males, were en route to Europe through illegal migration channels. CIS. Musa explained that the victim’s ages…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure the Federal Government develops a sustainable strategy for financing education in Nigeria. Speaking at the 70th birthday celebration of the Vice Chancellor of Bells University, Oludele Ojediran, held at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Obasanjo also urged all levels of government to empower youths to become job creators. “President Tinubu and the Federal Government must find a means to finance education for its sustainability. Governments at all levels must also empower the youths to become providers of job opportunities,” he said.…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, held a virtual conference with strategic managers of the Nigeria Police Force, including Commissioners of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, tactical commanders, and the Force Management Team. During the meeting, Egbetokun applauded officers for their efforts in curbing crime in 2024 and urged them to intensify anti-crime strategies to ensure a significant reduction in crime rates in 2025. According to a statement on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP emphasised the importance of professionalism in police operations. “The IGP emphasised the importance of conducting…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has called for bold reforms and smarter investments to address current economic realities. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this call during the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Governors’ Retreat held in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia. According to a press release issued on Monday by the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, the minister emphasized the need for the IsDB to reassess its approach to development financing in light of present economic challenges. “He called for transformative, high-impact projects in infrastructure, agriculture, rail, and energy, urging…

By Deborah Nnamdi The House of Representatives Committee on Monday, assured the Nigerian Army of sufficient financial allocation in the 2025 budget proposal to tackle the nation’s insecurity challenges. The Chairman of the Committee, Aminu Balele pledged during the 2025 budget defence session organised by the committee. Addressing journalists after a closed-door meeting with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, Balele stated that the committee was impressed with the Army’s performance regarding its 2024 budget implementation. He said, “We are committed to providing unwavering support, fostering cooperation, and maintaining solidarity with our military counterparts. Be assured of…