Author: Naija Daily News

Senator Samuel Anyanwu reaffirmed on Monday that he remains the substantive National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This comes after the Appeal Court in Enugu State, last week, dismissed Anyanwu’s position, instead upholding former National Youth Leader Sunday Okoye as the National Secretary. Arriving at the PDP National Headquarters in Abuja at about 10:50 am, Anyanwu asserted that a stay of execution order necessitates maintaining the status quo, affirming his position as National Secretary until the court issues a final verdict. He stated, “As you can see, I’m in the office. The ruling of the Appeal Court judgment…

A popular Abuja-based gospel singer Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, has been arrested by the police after being caught with a severed human head believed to be of his murdered girlfriend. A report obtained by Naija Daily News revealed that Timileyin, known as a multi-talented gospel singer, prolific songwriter, vocalist, and recording and performing artiste, was apprehended on Sunday. A source said he was caught around a church in the Orozo area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Videos making the rounds on social media suggested that Timileyin was seen carrying a black nylon bag with flies following him. The suspect was accosted…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Kebbi State Police Command have arrested three suspected rapists in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson CSP Nafiu Abubakar, and made available to newsmen in the state on Monday. The statement reads: “On the 5th of January 2025, at about 1600 hrs, one Kalifa Ibrahim ‘M’, aged 19 years of the Gwazange area, Argungu, enticed one Rukayya Umar ‘F’, aged 8 years of the same address, to a hidden area and had sexual intercourse with her. “On receipt of the complaint, a team of policemen responded promptly…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate said three major cancer facilities with equipment investments will be commissioned by May 2025. Pate made this known during Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday. He said, “For the first time in Nigeria’s history, six major cancer infrastructure, and equipment investments were approved by Mr President (President Bola Tinubu) early last year, of which they are already underway, and three of them will be ready by May 2025, to be commissioned; Nigeria has never had it. “So that those who are suffering from cancer, that is…

Nearly 10 years after he was first elected speaker for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa has been kicked out of his exalted position by members of the state assembly. The state’s lawmakers impeached the Speaker over allegations of abuse of office and gross financial misconduct, in a move that was as dramatic and controversial as the embattled former Speakers reign. Obasa’s hitherto deputy, Mojisola Meranda, representing Apapa I Constituency, was elected Speaker, thereby making history as the first elected female Speaker of the Lagos State Assembly. Obasa, whose survival till his unceremonious removal on Monday, made…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged troops to double their efforts in fighting criminal activities across the nation, emphasizing the significance of pursuing and neutralizing threats wherever they may hide. Gen Musa gave the charge during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Social and Award Evening for Soldiers, Ratings, and Airmen in Abuja on Sunday. The CDS stressed the need for a more proactive approach in addressing security challenges, adding that the military must make a significant impact in operations against insecurity in 2025. “We are not where we want to be, but…

By Deborah Nnamdi Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Bamzir village, Whuntaku District, Chibok Local Government Area of the state, Borno State, killed two persons and burnt down a church. The media team of the local government chairman of Chibok LGA Mustapha Madu, in a statement, said the terrorists attacked around 2:10 am on Sunday and burnt down houses, resulting in the death of two brothers identified as Josiah Pogu Pudza, an SS 2 student, and Enoch Pogu Pudza, while one Esther Yohanna sustained a bullet injury. According to the statement, the terrorists carted away food items and livestock and razed…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 17-year-old boy named Jamiu Adebayo for allegedly raping his neighbor’s eight-year-old daughter in the Aregbe area of Abeokuta, the state capital. This was disclosed in a statement by the State’s police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola on Sunday. According to her, the suspect had lured the victim into his parents’ sitting room, instructed her to remove her underwear, and then defiled her. This led to blood dripping from the victim’s private parts, and when asked by her mother what happened, she lied that a stick had caused the injury.…

Photo: Ogun State PPRO Omolola Odutola By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 17-year-old boy named Jamiu Adebayo for allegedly raping his neighbour’s eight-year-old daughter in the Aregbe area of Abeokuta, the state capital. This was disclosed in a statement by the State’s police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola on Sunday. According to her, the suspect had lured the victim into his parents’ sitting room, instructed her to remove her underwear, and then defiled her. This led to blood dripping from the victim’s private parts, and when asked by her mother what happened, she lied that…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have apprehended a 34-year-old man for allegedly killing his 14-year-old son, Tope, over involvement in criminal activities at Ajowa Akoko, Akoko West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The suspect, Monday Elela, who is a father of seven, allegedly buried his deceased son in a shallow grave under a banana tree in their home. According to a statement by the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Wilfred Afolabi, on Sunday, Elela, a bricklayer and farmer in connivance with his wife, who is on the run, allegedly committed the crime to put…