Author: Naija Daily News

The Federal Government has announced plans to connect schools across Nigeria to reliable internet services as part of a major initiative aimed at strengthening digital learning, expanding access to modern educational tools, and harnessing technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to improve the nation’s education system. The government said expanding connectivity across the education sector would equip students with digital skills needed to thrive in a technology-driven global economy, while ensuring that Nigerian children have access to quality education comparable to global standards. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the…

A court in Norway has sentenced Nigerian U-20 international Daniel Daga to six months in prison after finding him guilty of committing a sexual act without consent. According to reports by TV 2 Norway, the verdict was delivered on Tuesday by the Nordmøre and Romsdal District Court following a hearing involving the 19-year-old midfielder who plays for Molde FK. In addition to the custodial sentence, the court ordered Daga to pay $1,050 in legal costs. Reports indicated that both the prison term and the fine were consistent with the penalties sought by prosecutors in the case. Daga, who gained international…

An Abuja-based fertility specialist, John Abebe was on Wednesday arraigned before a Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja, on a three-count charge bordering on fraud, criminal conspiracy and unlawful disclosure of confidential medical records. Abebe was arraigned alongside his medical facility, Joje Abebe Hospital Limited, before Justice A. A. Fashola of the FCT High Court. The case was instituted by the Inspector General of Police after a petition was submitted to the Nigeria Police Force by one Mr Hassan Turaki. The prosecution alleged that the medical practitioner unlawfully released the confidential medical records of a patient, Mrs…

Nigerian troops have recaptured a forward operating base in Ngoshe town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State following a fierce operation against the insurgents of Boko Haram. The operation, conducted by the military in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), local vigilantes, and hunters, restored control of the strategic community after a deadly terrorist attack last week. The insurgents had earlier overrun the military position, killing at least 14 soldiers and several civilians, while abducting more than 100 women and children during the assault. A military source familiar with the operation said the General…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s monetary policy leadership. The nomination, which is subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the nomination was made in line with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007. The presidency explained that Yuguda’s nomination follows the recent appointment of former CBN Deputy Governor, Bala…

Moves to reconcile warring factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gained momentum on Wednesday as key leaders called for unity and an end to prolonged internal disputes. However, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, rejected proposals for the formation of a new caretaker committee, insisting that the party must proceed with its planned national convention. The renewed push for reconciliation emerged during the 86th meeting of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) and the 106th meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC), held in Abuja. Speaking at the NEC meeting convened by the faction led by…

Fresh attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf on Wednesday have heightened tensions in the Middle East, as Iran intensified its campaign against regional oil-exporting rivals, raising fears of disruptions to global energy supplies through the critical Strait of Hormuz. At least three commercial ships were struck in separate incidents, with one vessel reportedly engulfed in flames. The attacks come as the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel entered its 12th day, escalating concerns over the safety of international shipping routes. Global oil prices jumped by more than five per cent in early trading following the attacks.…

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation followed a voice vote by lawmakers after the nominee was considered and cleared by the Committee of the Whole. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision after senators concluded deliberations on the nomination. Oyedele is expected to replace Doris Uzoka-Anite, who was recently reassigned to serve as Minister of State for Budget and National Planning. The confirmation came after an extensive screening session that lasted more than two hours, during which senators questioned the nominee…

Unidentified assailants have killed a Point of Sale operator, Aliyu Musa, during an early morning attack in Minna, Niger State. The attackers were said to have forced their way into Musa’s residence in the T Mama area of the state capital in the early hours of Monday. Reports indicated that the assailants rejected offers of money and pleas from the victim, allegedly telling him they had come only to kill him. Musa was reportedly stabbed in the stomach before being repeatedly attacked with a machete. Neighbours who heard his cries for help rushed to the scene but were unable to…

Some countries, including India, have reportedly declined to accept several ambassadorial nominees recently posted by Bola Tinubu, citing diplomatic policies that discourage receiving envoys from governments with less than two years remaining in office. Senior officials in Nigeria’s presidency and foreign service disclosed that India has already signalled its reluctance to accept career diplomat Muhammad Dahiru, who was designated to serve as Nigeria’s ambassador to New Delhi. According to the officials, India maintains a standing policy against accepting ambassadors from administrations that have fewer than two years left in office, and the country is exercising its discretionary powers to decline…