Author: Naija Daily News

The community of Kogi State Polytechnic has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of a lecturer, Mr. Anslem Ojodomo. Ojodomo’s death comes barely a month after the demise of another lecturer, Dr. Barnabas Akuba, who reportedly died in February shortly after completing his PhD programme. The late Ojodomo was said to have collapsed on Thursday while delivering a lecture to students. A source within the institution disclosed that the incident occurred during a classroom session, causing panic among students. “The lecturer suddenly slumped while addressing the students, throwing the class into confusion and panic,” the source said. He…

Property worth millions of naira has been destroyed following a fire outbreak in Okuku, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State on Thursday night. The inferno, which reportedly started from a bungalow, spread rapidly to nearby buildings before it could be brought under control, leaving several structures in ruins. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, residents—mostly youths and women—made frantic efforts to salvage belongings from the affected homes as the fire raged. An eyewitness, Benjamin Ogar, attributed the incident to a power surge from the public electricity supply, noting that significant losses were recorded, particularly in the building…

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed the arrest and arraignment of a man accused of severing his partner’s finger in a suspected domestic violence incident that sparked outrage on social media. In a statement issued on Thursday, the agency said it became aware of the case through a viral video posted by a TikTok user and swiftly contacted the victim to provide support and ensure the matter was formally reported. The victim had shared a distress video on March 22, revealing she was receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital while appealing for assistance. She explained that…

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining site in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, recovering more than 20,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Acting Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho. Folorunsho said the operation was conducted under Operation Delta Sentinel by personnel of the Forward Operating Base, Bonny, under the Eastern Naval Command, following credible intelligence on illegal refining activities in Allison Community. According to him, an anti-crude oil theft patrol team was deployed to the area, leading to the discovery of an…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price for premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to ₦1,200 per litre. The development was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the spokesman of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, who said the refinery also pegged its coastal price at ₦1,153 per litre. According to him, the adjustment represents a downward review in the refinery’s pricing structure and is expected to impact fuel supply costs across Nigeria’s downstream distribution chain. Chiejina explained that the price cut comes amid heightened uncertainty in the global oil market, largely driven by geopolitical…

No fewer than 8,433 delegates are expected to participate in the 2026 national convention of the All Progressives Congress at Eagle Square. The delegates will be led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside 31 state governors and members of the Federal Executive Council. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during a meeting with journalists at Transcorp Hilton Abuja, where he outlined plans and expectations for the convention scheduled for March 27 and 28. Idris, who is also Co-Chairman of the convention’s Media and Publicity Committee, highlighted the level of preparedness and logistics put in place, urging…

Justice Peter Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tanimu Turaki, over his failure to appear in court for arraignment. The warrant was issued after Turaki did not attend proceedings despite being served with the charge and a hearing notice. Turaki is facing charges filed by the Inspector-General of Police, accusing him of providing false information to the police. At the hearing, prosecution counsel, Usman Rabiu, told the court that the matter was slated for the defendant to enter his plea. He…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has submitted a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police to the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I. Jibrin, as part of ongoing efforts to decentralise policing in Nigeria. The framework was presented on Thursday at Senator Barau’s office at the National Assembly in Abuja. Barau, who chairs the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, received the document on behalf of the committee. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy Senate President, Ismail Mudashir, the 75-page report was submitted on…

The Rivers State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the killing of a woman following an attack by suspected armed hoodlums in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred on March 19, 2026, and was reported two days later at about 4:30 p.m. by Divine Anyanwu at the Abuloma Police Division. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, the victims—Anyanwu and her friend, identified as Special Bensington—had boarded a Bolt ride from a hotel on Emmanuel Road, off Odili Road, before the attack. According to the police, the victims were trailed and ambushed along the Total…

A Magistrate Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has ordered the remand of a 30-year-old man, Oforbuike Damian, over the alleged murder of his mother, Onyema. The incident reportedly occurred on March 19, 2026, in Ukawu, Onicha Local Government Area, where the suspect was accused of stabbing his mother to death following a dispute. The disagreement was said to have stemmed from the mother’s alleged refusal to perform a spiritual bath for him and to open a barbing salon for his brother. Following the incident, Damian allegedly fled the community but was later apprehended by villagers and handed over to…