Author: Naija Daily News

A 44-year-old North West Essex MP with Nigerian roots, Ms Kemi Badenoch, has defeated Robert Jenrick to emerge leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party Leader. Badenoch, who spent her early years in Lagos and the United States of America, was one of three children born in the United Kingdom to Nigerian parents, Femi and Feyi Adegoke. Ms Badenoch received 53,806 votes to Mr Jenrick’s 41,388. However, James Cleverly revealed the day before the results that he would be returning to the backbenches. Speaking after her win, Ms Badenoch thanked the other candidates, saying the party had come through the…

Panic has gripped top officials of the outgoing Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, following the arrest of key members of the finance department of the administration by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. A report said EFCC officials arrested the state’s Accountant General, Mr Julius Anelu, and other signatories to the state’s government accounts. The report by Daily Trust claimed that the five state government officials, reportedly arrested on Thursday, were being held at the Benin office of the agency. It was also gathered that the officials were arrested apparently to forestall last-minute withdrawal from…

The factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election to fill the 27 seat allegedly vacated by defected members in the State House of Assembly. Oko-Jumbo leads three of the 31-member Assembly, while Rt. Hon Martin Amaehule leads 26 others. The lawmaker, who addressed a press conference in Port Harcourt, on Friday, said the call became necessary following the alleged removal of “impediment stopping INEC hitherto, from conducting the bye-election.” He said, “It is common public knowledge that Martin Chike Amaewhule and 26…

UPDATED: An embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) lost another tranche of $2.4m to the Federal Government on Friday. Emefiele, the CBN Governor from June 2014 to June 2023, lost the funds and shares and landed property in a ruling by Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Justice Dipeolu also ordered a final forfeiture of seven (7) premium properties, and share certificates from Queensdorf Global Fund Limited Trust. This decision came after Emefiele and any interested parties failed to contest the initial interim forfeiture. The court found Emefiele could not prove that…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained that it re-arrested popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye (also known as Bobrisky), over his alleged N15m bribe to the commission’s operative. A viral video showed how Bobrisky was forcefully ejected from an Amsterdam-bound KLM plane on Thursday night by immigration officers at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. She was allegedly on her way to London, United Kingdom. A Vanguard newspaper report on Friday quoted a senior EFCC official indicating that Bobrisky’s re-arrest was due to his failure to respond to multiple invitations from the EFCC concerning allegations he made against the agency. The…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians about the illegal sale and distribution of an unregistered condom brand in the country. On Thursday, NAFDAC reported that officials from its Directorate of Post Marketing Surveillance discovered Foula condoms, packaged in threes, in Abakaliki, Ebonyi, and Zango in Katsina States. “These condoms are not registered by NAFDAC for use in Nigeria, and the product labelling is not in English,” the agency said. NAFDAC emphasized that condoms are an effective barrier method for preventing unintended pregnancies and protecting against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. However, for condoms to be effective, they must be used correctly. The agency warned that the illegal distribution of unregistered condoms poses a significant risk, as the safety, quality, and efficacy of these products are not guaranteed. Poor-quality condoms may leak or break, thus failing to offer adequate protection. NAFDAC has directed all zonal directors and state coordinators to conduct surveillance and remove the unregistered products from the market. It also urged importers, distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid dealing with illegal products. “All medical products and devices must be obtained from authorized and licensed suppliers. The authenticity and physical condition of these products should be carefully checked. Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of substandard or falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, by calling 0800-162-3322, or via email at sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng,” NAFDAC stated. NAFDAC also encouraged healthcare professionals and patients to report any adverse events or side effects related to the use of medical products or devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, through the e-reporting platforms on www.nafdac.gov.ng, the Med-Safety app available for download on Android and iOS stores, or via email at pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng.

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration has seized expired food and other items worth N87.5 from yet unnamed warehouse and supermarkets in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. NAFDAC’s officials uncovered the items in a warehouse in Zone 4, Wuse, Abuja, which Naija Daily News learnt is owned by some Asian businessmen. A post on the agency’s verified ‘X’ page said the warehouse was “stocked with large quantities of expired and unregistered food products.” During the operation, NAFDAC officials discovered that the facility was reportedly revalidating expired items to resell them on the market. “The raid extended to…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed the discovery of the wreckage of a helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The helicopter, operated by East Wind Aviation and engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, carrying eight passengers on board. The NSIB Director of Public Affairs, Bimbo Oladeji, announced on Thursday that the wreckage, a Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, was located approximately 0.775 nautical miles from the FPSO Adoon at a depth of 42 meters. The helicopter’s registration, 5N BQG, enabled identification efforts during the…

By Deborah Sunday Residents of Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, are alarmed by rising thefts of phones, bags, and purses, particularly during transit. These crimes are prevalent on major roads, especially in the mornings and evenings when commuters are hurrying to work or home. It is reported that some motorists collaborate with accomplices who pose as passengers. These individuals strategically position themselves in the back seats, between passengers, or close to the door – to target unsuspecting victims. They often carry multiple bags and distract nearby passengers by requesting them to make room, using this opportunity to steal…

The Rivers State Government has shot down rumours that it is planning to shut down oil production in the state over Wednesday’s judgment that barred the Federal Government and its agencies from releasing the state’s monthly allocation. The States Commissioner for Information and Communication, Warisenibo Joe Johnson described the report on social media as ‘false’. He said, “The attention of Rivers State Government has been drawn to a spurious news item circulating on social media on “Gov. Siminalayi Fubara shutting down NNPCL and all oil companies in Rivers State “The report was not only false but concocted propaganda from the…