Author: Naija Daily News

Edo State Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo has urged banks to stop granting loans to the state government during the transition period. He expressed concerns about Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration officials’ alleged looting of government funds and properties and called for investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS). It would be recalled that the outgoing Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu had earlier expressed concerns about alleged ongoing looting by Obaseki’s appointees. He warned civil servants and heads of departments to protect government assets. A 24-member transition committee from the All Progressives Congress, led…

President Expected Back in Nigeria Today The President and Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Ibrahim Shettima are currently out of the country, leaving the country without a substantive head of government. Naija Daily News has learnt. President Tinubu left the country two weeks ago on 2 October, leaving Shettima in charge of Aso Rock, the seat of government. Naija Daily News confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that VP Shettima has jetted out of the country for a two-day visit to Sweden. A statement by the VP said his Sweden trip is to represent Nigeria in a bilateral…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday night arrested Favour Ekoh, an Urban Radio 94.5FM host in Enugu, for her alleged involvement in a ₦700 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded no fewer than 50 victims. The scheme, operated by Leverage Index Limited, promised a 10% return on investment through a method referred to as “Life Trading,” but the EFCC did not state Ekoh’s role in the alleged crime. It was learnt that after collecting money from investors, the company abruptly closed its office at No. 1 Colliery Street, Okpara Avenue, Enugu, without returning any investments or…

Photo Gov Caleb Mutfwang By Deborah Nnamdi No fewer than 15 persons have been killed by suspected tribal militias in Bokkos Local Local Government Area of Plateau state. Five persons were killed in Rafut village in the Kwatas district in the latest attack that occurred on Monday night. Residents said the gunmen first ambushed four young men who were guarding their family’s homes in the village, killing them on the spot, before storming the compound and killing an elderly man before fleeing the scene. Confirming Monday night’s attack, the Chairman of Bokkos Cultural Development Council, Farmasum Fuddang, said in a…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned a 29-year-old man, Shehu Garuba, for allegedly stealing an Automated Teller Machine card and withdrawing N810,000 from the owner’s account. The defendant of no fixed address was arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, on a count charge of stealing. The prosecutor, Insp Moyosola Adesola, told the court that the defendant and one other at large, committed the offence on September 23 at about 6:00p.m at Access Bank premises, Bank Road, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. She alleged that the defendant stole one ATM card belonging to the complainant, Adewunmi Moses, and…

Photo of the alleged Rapist, Sgt Abraham Uzuobor There is growing anger among Nigerians over a viral video allegedly of one Sgt Abraham Uzuobor, a police officer raping a 17-year-old girl detained at an unnamed police station in Edo State. There are concerns that the incident could lead to another wild anti-police protest ahead of the 3rd Anniversary of the #ENDSARS protest if relevant authorities fail to assuage public anger by investigating and bringing the officer to book The video, which was made by a fellow officer, caught the fair-skin police officer who was pants down, getting off the victim,…

Tragedy struck in Majiya village, Taura local government area of Jigawa State as a tanker explosion snuffs out the lives of over 100 people. A police officer, who confirmed the report, said over 50 other victims are battling for their lives in the various hospitals in the area. It was learnt that the incident occurred around 12:30 am, today, Wednesday, 16 October, when the loaded tanker fell on its way to deliver products in a northern state. The victims are believed to be villagers who swooped to scoop petrol from the fallen tanker before it exploded. Jigawa Police spokesman DSP…

By Frank Efe, Warri Comrade Mulade Sheriff, a human rights and peace advocate, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to safeguard the integrity and independence of Nigeria’s judiciary, emphasizing its vital role as a cornerstone of democracy and a refuge for ordinary citizens seeking justice. In a statement in Warri, Mulade noted the urgent need to restore confidence in the judicial system, warning that the erosion of judicial independence threatens the very foundation of Nigeria’s democracy. “A fair and independent judiciary ensures justice for all Nigerians. Without it, our democratic system is at risk of crumbling under political interests,”…

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has referred the fiasco surrounding the botched Libya-Nigeria African Cup of Nations, AFCON, second leg qualifier to its disciplinary committee. CAF, in a statement on Monday evening, said, “The matter has been referred to the CAF Disciplinary Board for investigation and appropriate action will be taken against those who violated the AF Statutes and Regulations.” It would be recalled that the Super Eagles players and officials returned to Nigeria following an over 12-hour ordeal in an abandoned in out-of-way Al Albraq Airport in the Libyan deserts. Members of the team, including Victor Boniface, the…

The Divisional Police Officer in Charge of Orerhokpe in Delta State is now responding to treatment after he fell into an ambush along with other officers, including his colleague from Agbarho Police Station, who died from gunshot wounds. A yet unascertained number of officers were gunned down by the hoodlum in the Sunday attack, but CSP Paul shown in the video above, is getting better.