Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The Akwa Ibom chapter of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has said that some clinics and hospitals in the state are fully engaged in organ harvesting business. The State Zonal Coordinator of NAPTIP, Emmanuel Awhen revealed this during a press briefing in Uyo on Saturday to mark the 2025 National Human Trafficking Awareness Day with the theme “Strengthening Communities by Connecting the Dots”. Awhen, who was represented by the Head of Public Enlightenment of the agency, Eme Ukpabio, stated that organ harvesting had become a booming trade in the state, noting…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted a 40ft trailer loaded with skunk, a strain of cannabis, weighing 2,217.6 kilograms. The agency’s Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who spoke through a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday stated that the interception occurred while the skunk was being distributed into six vehicles at an abandoned fuel station in Kagini, Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, for onward distribution to some northern states. Babafemi disclosed that the intelligence-led operation, which took place on Saturday, January 11, 2025,…

Nigeria’s military personnel are now expressly prohibited from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other acts deemed contrary to the ethics of the armed forces. The personnel are equally barred from body piercing, tattooing, disorderly behaviour, and drunkenness on or off duty, according to Section 26 of the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service signed by President Bola Tinubu on December 16, 2024. A copy of the document in circulation partly read, “An officer must not engage in homosexuality, lesbianism, and bestiality. He/she is not to belong to, or engage in activities of the Lesbian, Gay,…

International students pursuing higher education in Turkey can now apply for the Turkey Government Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarship offers a range of benefits for students from all countries who wish to pursue bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degrees in Turkey. Key Features of the Scholarship: Student Exchange Programs: Application Process: Eligibility Criteria: Sponsorship Package and Benefits: Important Dates: Conclusion: The Turkey Government Scholarship provides a unique opportunity for international students to pursue higher education in Turkey with financial support and cultural enrichment. Students interested in applying should start gathering the required documents and prepare their applications well…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Borno State Police Command have arrested a suspected drug peddler in possession of 116 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri.He said the arrest was made by the command’s Anti-Vice Squad following credible intelligence. “On January 10, at about 11:30 a.m., the squad apprehended Kabura Kayuram, 22, a resident of Jajeri Ward in Maiduguri, with 116 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. “The suspect and the exhibits have been transferred to the…

By Hon. Johnbull Cleopas, Kestin Ebimobowei Pondi, born in the Gbaramatu and Ogulagha Kingdoms of Delta State, is a philanthropist whose unwavering goal has always been to touch lives and alleviate the suffering of people, regardless of their tribe, background, or religion. As the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd, a company entrusted with safeguarding oil pipelines and installations in the Niger Delta and beyond, Kestin’s leadership extends far beyond his professional responsibilities. He is deeply admired and respected, not just in the Niger Delta, but across the country. A Man of Compassion and Service Despite never having…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters has reported that troops deployed for counterterrorism operations killed 109 terrorists and arrested 81 suspects during the first week of 2025. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, made this announcement in a statement on Friday, noting that the military remains committed to its campaign against insurgents and their collaborators across the country. Detailing the outcomes of various operations conducted by troops nationwide, Buba said, “During the week under review, troops neutralized 109 terrorists, arrested 81 suspects, and rescued 43 kidnapped hostages.” Buba reported that troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralized…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old, Abiodun John, the suspected leader of the Alora cult, while armed with two pistols during a routine stop-and-search duty along the Akute/Olambe Road in the Ifo Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola disclosed this in a statement sent to journalists on Friday. Odutola said John was reportedly arrested on Thursday at about 3:30 p.m. following a tip-off by some members of the public that indicated suspicion against him and other partners traveling inside a Venza car with dealer number URSMOT AUTOS…

File photo: Controller-General, Federal Fire Service, Abdulganiyu Jaji By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Fire Service has revealed that Nigeria recorded the loss of 100 lives and properties worth N67.1 billion to fire outbreaks in 2024. The service also said 30,890 lives and properties worth N1.94trn were saved from destruction during various fire outbreaks across the country in 2024. The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Abdulganiyu Jaji, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday. He said, “In the year 2024, the Federal Fire Service successfully saved property worth N1.94 trillion and recorded an estimated property loss…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Department of State Services has arrested a 32-year-old blogger, identified as Augustus, for cloning its official website and posting a fake recruitment notice. The suspect, from Akwa Ibom State, was apprehended on Thursday at his residence on Akpan Eno Lane in Abak. According to DSS sources, Augustus, a graduate of the University of Uyo and a content creator, cloned the agency’s website to deceive unsuspecting Nigerians into believing the DSS was conducting a recruitment exercise. “Augustus, a native of Abak Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, was tracked and arrested by our operatives on Thursday…