Author: Naija Daily News

The Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Olutunji Disu, has ordered immediate disciplinary action against officers of the Nigeria Police Force involved in the fatal shooting in Effurun, Delta State, which led to the death of a civilian, Mene Ogidi. Speaking at a press briefing at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, the police chief described the incident as “criminal, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable,” stressing that it does not reflect the standards of the Force. Disu identified the officer at the centre of the incident as Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nuhu Usman, stating that he acted in gross violation of established…

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday confirmed before the Federal High Court in Abuja that there was a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu through a coup d’état, as a protected witness testified against six alleged masterminds. A soldier from the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police, whose identity was shielded by court order, appeared as the fourth prosecution witness and gave evidence linking the defendants to the alleged conspiracy. The accused include retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, serving Police Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, and three others—Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has now been elevated to head the ministry as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement. In a related development, the President nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as the new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Until his nomination, Enikanolaiye served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations. Enikanolaiye,…

Residents of Logo Local Government Area have raised concerns over a reported influx of armed Fulani herdsmen into the Gaambe-Tiev axis, warning that the development is heightening tension across affected communities. Locals said the herders, accompanied by large numbers of cattle, have triggered fear and uncertainty among residents, many of whom rely heavily on farming for their livelihoods. They warned that the situation could escalate if urgent action is not taken. A community source, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, described the development as troubling and potentially dangerous, noting that residents are increasingly anxious over their safety. According…

Widespread outrage has erupted in Warri and Effurun, Delta State, following the alleged extra-judicial killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine Ogidi, an incident that has sparked protests and heightened tensions across the area. The unrest intensified after a viral video emerged showing the victim being shot in broad daylight by a police officer identified as ASP Usman Nuhu, drawing condemnation from residents, civil society groups, and social media users. In response, more than a hundred youths stormed the Ekpan Police Division on Wednesday afternoon, demanding accountability and justice over the killing. The disturbing footage has drawn condemnation from residents across Warri, Effurun,…

A Nigerian national, Patrick Nwaokwu, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison in the United States for his role in a nursing credentials fraud scheme that resulted in losses exceeding $1.5 million. The sentence was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland following a federal court ruling, which also ordered that Nwaokwu serve two years of supervised release after completing his prison term. According to U.S. prosecutors, Nwaokwu conspired with several individuals to sell fraudulent nursing diplomas and academic transcripts to persons seeking employment in the healthcare sector. Court documents revealed that the scheme enabled…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the commission investigated the founder of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, for six months over suspected money laundering before exonerating him. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking at the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in Abuja. He explained that the probe was initiated following intelligence reports and petitions concerning unusual inflows of foreign currencies into the cleric’s domiciliary account. According to him, the volume and international sources of the transactions raised red flags, prompting a detailed investigation by the…

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday sentenced two men, Ojo Olasunkanmi, 31, and Obamoyegun Dele, 31, to death by hanging for armed robbery. The convicts were initially arraigned on January 31, 2020, alongside Adewale David, 36, who died during the course of the trial, on a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy and armed robbery, later amended on March 25, 2025. According to the charge, the defendants, armed with guns and axes, committed the offence on August 11, 2018, at Oganganmodu, off Igbole Road in Ido Ekiti, where they conspired to rob residents and dispossessed them…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses conducted by committees appointed by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the authority to conduct state congresses lies with the party’s state executive committees, not its national leadership. The court further held that the four-year tenure of the ADC’s State Working Committees and State Executive Committees remains valid and subsisting pending the conduct of duly constituted congresses and the convening of a national convention. Justice…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concern over the growing involvement of Nigerian university students in cybercrime, revealing that nearly six out of every 10 undergraduates are engaged in internet fraud. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Tuesday during the opening of the 8th biennial conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria held in Kano. The conference, themed “Unlocking the Potentials of Artificial Intelligence: University Governance, Internationalisation and Rankings,” brought together key stakeholders in the education sector. Citing findings from recent EFCC field operations, the anti-graft agency boss described the…