Author: Naija Daily News

Thirteen children and an adult were killed in a lightning strike during a prayer session in a refugee camp in Uganda on Saturday. Ugandan authorities say the strike, which occurred in Lamwo district of Northern Uganda, also injured 34 persons. “The victims, yet to be identified, had gathered for prayers when the rain started around 5:00 PM, and the lightning thunderstruck at 5:30 PM,” Kituuma Rusoke, a spokesperson for the police force, said on social media. The Palabek refugee camp is on the Uganda side of the country’s border with South Sudan and houses around 80,000 people, most of whom have travelled from the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Police Force on Sunday said it arrested 130 individuals, including 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians, for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrime and hacking operations. The force’s spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, said the foreign suspects, who are primarily of Malaysian and Chinese descent, comprise 87 males and 26 females, while the Nigerian suspects comprised four males and 13 females, were also arrested for their involvement in activities that threatened national security. Adejobi said the operation took place at a building at the next cash and carry area of Jahi, Abuja, where…

A Chief Magistrate Court in the Wuse Zone 2 area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, has sent one ‘Professor’ Jide Josiah Jisos to six months in jail for impersonation during a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UMTE. The Professor was arrested in an apparent bid to aid his daughter (names withheld) during the examination held in 2019. Court documents showed that Chief Magistrate Justice Folashade Oyekan handed down the sentence last weekend, but also gave ‘Prof’ Jisos the option of a N100,000 fine. It was gathered that Jisos was apprehended by officials from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has identified his refusal to hand the state’s resources to his former godfather and Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike as the underlying cause of the current crisis in the state. The governor spoke after donating N200m to Apostle Chibuzor Gift, the General overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM) Worldwide, on the cleric’s 51st Birthday. He said, “There is a reason for this crisis, and that reason is the control of the resources of Rivers State. Rivers State resources belong to you, and we will make sure that the resources are applied judiciously for the…

Nigerian, Accomplices Stole $12m A Nigerian man, Kolade Akinwale Ojelade has been sentenced to over 26 years in prison for defrauding prospective homeowners through a phishing scam. Ojelade, 34, living in Leicester, was indicted in February 2023, extradited from the U.K. in April 2024, and pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, U.S Attorney General’s Office Northern District of Texas, said in a statement on Friday. FBI Dallas is seeking to identify persons or businesses that may be victims of an alleged business email compromise (BEC) fraud scheme. On May 10, 2023, a federal grand jury charged Kolade…

By Austin Manekator As America approaches the polls on November 5, the anticipation for a potential historic shift is undeniable. Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, stands on the cusp of possibly breaking the final glass ceiling to become the first female President of the United States. This monumental possibility brings to life what fiction has toyed with for years – a woman at the helm of arguably the world’s most powerful nations. The portrayal of female presidents in television and film has long provided audiences with glimpses of what female leadership in the White House might look like. As…

An Ijaw leader and chieftain of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu about the ongoing crisis triggered by the fall-out between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his former estranged godfather and predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Sara-Igbe accused the president of supporting Wike, the FCT Minister in his fight against the governor, warning of reaction from Ijaw and Niger Delta youths. “The people of Niger Delta are aggrieved with the way Mr President has given support to Wike against the Governor of Rivers State. The Ijaw nation is sad and the Ijaw youths are not also…

The Edo State Government has confirmed the Naija Daily News report that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arrested the state’s Accountant General and other signatories to the state’s financial accounts. NDN reported on Friday that the Accountant General, Mr Julius Anelu and other officials of the outgoing administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki, were arrested by the EFCC. EFCC Arrests Gov Obaseki’s Account General, 4 others – Naija Daily News The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osas Nehikhare, said the officials were invited by the EFCC in a letter addressed to the Secretary to the State…

Tributes are pouring for a former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Professor Amos Agbe Utuama (SAN), who died in the early hours of Saturday, at the age of 77. Utuama, a law professor served as Attorney General of Delta State for eight years – 1999 – 2007, during which he spearheaded former Governor James Ibori’s many litigations resulting from his ex-convict case and electoral victories. Before he forayed into politics he was a professor of law at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He was chosen as the running mate of Ibori’s cousin, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, who contested and won…

Oghenekevwe Kofi Nigeria is a country steeped in history, its cultural heritage shaped by centuries of diverse civilizations, kingdoms, and colonial influences. From ancient landmarks to historic cities, travelling through Nigeria is an opportunity to connect with the stories and traditions that have shaped the nation. Here is a guide to some of the most significant sites for travellers looking to explore Nigeria’s rich past. Benin City: The Legacy of the Benin Empire Once the heart of the powerful Benin Empire, Benin City in Edo State is a destination that allows visitors to step into a bygone era. The city…