Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Five police officers, including an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the alleged extra-judicial killing of 28-year-old musician, Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Million. The officers were arraigned before Justice M. Nduka of the Delta State High Court 4, Asaba Judicial Division, over the April 26, 2026 incident that occurred in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. ASP Usman Nuhu is facing a one-count charge of murder, while four other officers — ASP Owoloko Daurou Pamo, ASP Okoh Kelechi, Inspector Goodluck Kingsley, and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted N200 million bail to the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, who is standing trial over alleged cybercrime and criminal defamation. Delivering a ruling on Tuesday, Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Sowore to provide two sureties before he can enjoy the bail. The court ruled that one of the sureties must be a traditional ruler from Sowore’s community in Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State, while the second must own landed property within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Justice…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing civilian leadership for the scheme and extending the orientation camp programme from three to six weeks. The reforms, approved during Monday’s FEC meeting in Abuja, represent the first major review of the 53-year-old scheme since its establishment in 1973. Under the new structure, the NYSC will be headed by civilian leadership, while the military will continue to provide security support for corps members nationwide. The council also directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Youth…

By Deborah Nnamdi Two siblings have lost their lives after a leaking canoe conveying them across a river capsized in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, raising renewed concerns over the safety of water transportation in the area. The victims, identified as 25-year-old Mekalachi Gogochuri and his 23-year-old sister, Rejoice Gogochuri, drowned on Saturday evening when the canoe overturned at Aliya (Over Bridge) in Ahoada Town. Five other passengers on board reportedly survived the incident. Their elder brother, Abraham Gogochuri, said the siblings were returning home from work when the accident occurred at about 7:45 p.m. According to…

By Deborah Nnamdi Babcock University has disowned a purported academic certificate circulated online by comedian and content creator Carter Efe, describing the document as fake and warning that those responsible for producing or using forged academic credentials could face prosecution. The controversy erupted after Carter Efe, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, reportedly claimed during an interview that he graduated from the university with a First Class degree in Biochemistry. Following widespread scepticism on social media, he shared what he claimed was his academic certificate as proof. The document, which quickly went viral, purportedly showed that he graduated with…

file image: Some of the rescued students By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have rescued 10 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers who were abducted during a terrorist attack on Lassa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday morning. The military, however, confirmed that one soldier and a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were killed during a fierce gun battle with the fleeing terrorists. The Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. According to the statement, suspected…

The Federal Government has congratulated 16-year-old Osasere Okundaye for making history as Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant after successfully qualifying through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). In a statement issued on Monday, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, described the remarkable feat as a testament to hard work, discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. “I heartily congratulate Miss Osasere Okundaye on her outstanding achievement of becoming Nigeria’s youngest Chartered Accountant at just 16 years of age,” the minister said. Olawande noted that Okundaye’s success reflects the immense potential of Nigerian youths and should inspire others…

Six people have been killed following a shooting at a shelter for mothers and children in the northern German town of Stade, with police arresting three suspects, including the alleged gunman. The deadly attack occurred on Monday near the port city of Hamburg. Authorities confirmed that all the victims were adults, with one of the injured later dying in hospital, raising the death toll from five to six. Police said investigations are ongoing and that there is no further threat to the public. The victims were all adults, although officials have not released their identities or provided further details about…

Chelsea have issued a detailed statement explaining the circumstances surrounding the departure of former head coach Enzo Maresca, revealing that the Italian resigned midway through the 2025/26 season to pursue the opportunity of succeeding Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. The Premier League club admitted that the 2025/26 campaign was deeply disappointing, blaming much of the disruption on the managerial change that occurred during the Christmas period. According to Chelsea, the club became aware in the autumn of 2025 that Maresca believed he had a chance of replacing Guardiola at Manchester City at the end of the season. The club said…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, Austine Emenike, popularly known as “Oyibo,” and recovered firearms and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. The command described the arrest as a breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against violent crime, stating that the operation was carried out based on credible intelligence. The Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko Agabe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday. According to the statement, the operation was conducted in line with the directives of the Commissioner of…