Author: Naija Daily News

Photo: Members of Aiguobasimwin Movement During Submission of the Petition A Bini socio-cultural group in Edo State, Aiguobasimwin Movement (aka Oya Ayasinmwin-Evbomwan) has petitioned the state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo to demand the revocation of the certificate of occupancy for the Museum of West African Art. The group in the petition obtained by our reporter alleged that the museum was a personal asset of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, who allegedly diverted state funds for the project. Mr Iyamu Osaro and Mr Osayuki-Osa Benson-Cultural-Founder/President and Secretary General respectively authored the petition. It stated, “We are here today with the evidence before us…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Federal High Court sitting in Kano State on Wednesday sentenced 40-year-old old Musbahu Muhamud, to seven years imprisonment for sexually exploiting a 10-year-old girl. The Prosecutor, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano State Zonal Commander, Abdullahi Babale, told the court that Muhamud committed the offence on October 6. The prosecution presented four exhibits, including the confessional statement of the convict and the victim’s testimony, to the court to prove his case. He said that the offence contravened the provisions of section 16(1) of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) says it has achieved 1.8 million barrels per day of crude production following continuous dislodgement of pipeline vandals and crude oil thieves. The Chief Production War Room Officer, NNPC Ltd., Lawal Musa, said this on Thursday in Abuja during a briefing on NNPC Ltd. production. Mr Musa, who is also the Senior Business Advisor to Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPC Ltd., said that the achievement was based on the collaboration between the leadership of NNPC, stakeholders, and security agencies. “We achieved this because of the clear…

By Deborah Nnamdi An Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Thursday, ordered the remand in the correctional facility of a 54-year-old man, Nathaniel Adedokun, and three others for alleged armed robbery and murder. Others are Moshood Adesanmi, 38, Abiodun Akinboye, 30, and Tiamiyu Sarafa, 45. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, are facing charges of alleged conspiracy, armed robbery, murder, and receiving stolen property. The Prosecutor, Insp Iyabo Oladoyin, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on July 23, at 10.00 p.m. in the Akinyele area of Ibadan. Oladoyin said the defendants conspired with others at…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has revealed that he found a dead bat on his bed the day after the September 21, 2024 governorship election, attributing the incident to divine protection. Speaking at a praise concert celebrating his inauguration and that of Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa, Okpebholo emphasized his faith in God throughout the election process. The governor recalled how, while waiting for election results, he faced opposition from critics across various media platforms. “While they were operating from platforms like Arise TV, Facebook, and Channels, I turned to God,” Okpebholo said, acknowledging that his victory was a result…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said it seized 709.979kg of illicit substances in October in the state. This is contained in a statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. The statement also disclosed that the command arrested 129 suspects, who were all males. “The total illicit substances recovered under the period is 709.979kg, which is made up of 309.991kg of cannabis sativa. ”Others are 394.835kg of various psychotropic substances, comprising 741,600 tablets of Tramadol, 2.789kg of pregabalin, and 0.027kg of methamphetamine, among others,”. According to the…

An Air Peace flight scheduled to depart from Abuja to Lagos on Thursday morning was forced to aborted just before takeoff due to a bird strike at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. One of the passengers, Lagos-based human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, shared details of the incident on his Facebook page, noting that some passengers reacted with panic and alarm. “While taxiing on the runway and just before takeoff, our Air Peace flight from Abuja to Lagos, scheduled for 6:30 AM, was forcefully stopped, causing panic and screams from some passengers,” Effiong recounted, according to a report on Leadership.ng…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) generated a total revenue of N11.5 billion from nomination form sales, levies, and dues collected from political aspirants and officeholders between February and March 2023. Of this amount, N7.9 billion was earmarked for state congresses, the national convention, and campaign activities for the 2023 general elections. This was contained in a report compiled by the party’s Director of Finance, Ismaila Yunusa Alkali, and signed by Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum. Thomas Segun of T.O. Thomas and Co., Certified Accountants, signed on behalf of the auditing firm. In compliance with the Electoral Act, the PDP submitted…

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ruled out former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s chances of clinching the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the 2027 general election, stating it is “simply not going to happen.” During a live media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike remarked that despite Atiku’s repeated pledges to Nigerians, he has consistently faced rejection. Atiku, who was the PDP’s presidential candidate in 2023, recently argued that, had he been elected, his government would have taken a different path from President Bola Tinubu’s, aiming to alleviate current economic challenges. Wike stated: “Did he (Atiku) not…

Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have arrested 11 suspected currency racketeers and internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The EFCC disclosed this in their official X handle on Wednesday. They were arrested on Tuesday, November 12, around Apara Street, GRA Port Harcourt based on credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in Naira abuse and internet fraud. The suspects are Rafael Obi, John Daniel, Dominion Sambo, Solomon Nwoke, Solomon Daniel, Stanley Uche, Micheal Markson, Chima Fred Onwra, Arinze Damian, Vizor Richard and Chidera Orji. Items recovered included N1.485 million cash,…