Author: Naija Daily News

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…

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…