Author: Naija Daily News

Photo: Justice Muhammad Lawal Shaibu A presiding judge of the Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, Justice Muhammad Lawal Shaibu, on Monday, tasked anti-corruption agents to focus on larger figures involved in corrupt practices rather than targeting cyber-fraudsters aka Yahoo boys. Shaibu made this call during the opening of the Northwest Zonal Attorney General’s Anti-Corruption Forum (AGAF), organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC). He shared his frustration over the continuing presence of corrupt individuals in positions of power, citing an example of a serving governor who had previously been incarcerated under his watch. He expressed disbelief…

File photo of unrelated 2 younger kidnap suspects By Deborah Nnamdi The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has detained a suspected 19-year-old kidnapper, Abu-Umar, in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The state commandant of NSCDC, Umar Mohammed, confirmed this at a news conference on Monday in Ilorin. Mohammed said the suspect allegedly planned the abduction of a mother and her two children. “The suspect was involved in the abduction of a mother, Isiaka Halimah, and her two sons, Kabir Isiaka and Hassan Isiaka, on November 7 at Gidanrogo Area of Ajase-Ipo, in Ifelodun…

Photo: Aerial view of the estate recovered from the ex-govt official The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has hailed the seizure of 753 duplexes and other premium properties from a former government official as its largest and most significant forfeiture in history. On Monday, December 2, Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie ruled in favour of the EFCC, ordering the final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja, allegedly belonging to an unnamed former government official. However, a Naija Daily News source said, “I am quite sure that it is Godwin Emefiele, the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, who…

Photo: Terra Kulture Arena, Victoria Island, Lagos By Oghenekevwe Kofi As the festive season approaches, Nigeria’s cultural scene is lighting up with an array of exciting events, from thought-provoking stage plays to vibrant arts festivals and blockbuster movie releases. Whether you’re a theatre enthusiast, a movie lover, or looking for family-friendly entertainment, December has something for everyone. Season of Theatre and Festivals The month kicks off with Ikechi’s Covenant on December 1st at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. With performances scheduled at 3 PM and 7 PM, this promises to be an unforgettable experience for theatre lovers. Tickets are available…

Belgium has passed a law that gives fundamental rights to sex workers, including the right to refuse clients and choose their mode of operations. The law, which came into effect on Sunday, will enable sex workers in Belgium will be able to sign formal employment contracts and gain labour rights on par with those in other professions in a legal breakthrough some call a “revolution.” The latest development is an improvement on the country’s 2022 decision to legalise sex work. Under the new regulations, sex workers will have access to health insurance, paid leave, maternity benefits, unemployment support and pensions,…

Photo: Adegoke with his wife, Pashotah Skitmaker and popular Nigerian content creator Kuye Adegoke (Egungun of Lagos) seems unbothered by his leaked viral nude video that is generating controversies on Nigerian social media. Adegoke, in the viral video, could be seen with another lady on a video call dressed in just a pair of white boxers with a black band. In the middle of the call, he seemingly deliberately took his penis out of the boxers, eliciting a gleeful smile from the lady on the other side of the call. This incident occurred against the backdrop of a public alarm…

By Austin Manekator President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who rarely addresses public concerns directly, has amassed a sizable team of media and communication aides holding various titles. Among them is Daniel Bwala, a former outspoken critic now serving as Special Adviser on Policy Communication, and Sunday Dare, a former Minister, whose appointment as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication has sparked speculation about a shift in his political positioning. While these appointments appear designed to enhance public communication and strengthen the administration’s image, Nigerians have grown increasingly critical. Many question the team’s efficiency, underlying motivations, and the financial burden it…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Ezeokoli Sylver, a 59-year-old businessman based in Brazil, for attempting to smuggle 700 grams of cocaine into Nigeria. Sylver was arrested on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the E-Arrival Hall of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, upon arrival from São Paulo, Brazil, via Addis Ababa on an Ethiopian Airlines flight. The street value of a gram of pure cocaine is about $81 (141,750), making the value of the 700 gram $56,700 (N99.225m) A body scan revealed foreign objects concealed in Sylver’s stomach. Following his arrest, he was placed under…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has read riot acts to banks and other financial institutions engaging in malpractices or refusing to make cash available to Nigerians. Cardoso, who spoke in Lagos at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) dinner, said sanctions would be meted out to banks that fail to provide cash to customers as of December 1, 2024. This is against the backdrop of the nationwide cash scarcity in recent times with many Point of Sale (POS) operators increasing their charges. Many Nigerians have also expressed frustration as many automated…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi, L.M. Ericsson Nigeria Nigerians are active on social media and in the streets, often criticizing politicians for the country’s issues. However, during elections, where they can alter the narratives with their votes, the loud complaints fade, and voter turnout is low, especially among the youth who yearn for change. Voter apathy is a persistent problem in Nigeria, particularly in off-cycle gubernatorial elections. Recent elections show that only about 10 per cent of the electorate determines the outcomes. In states like Anambra, Bayelsa, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Osun, Ondo, and Edo, low voter turnout is common despite high numbers…