Author: Naija Daily News

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity beyond ethnic, religious, and political interests, reaffirming that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to the nation’s growth and development. She appealed on Thursday during a civic reception held in her honour at the palace of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, in Delta State. At the event, she was conferred with the traditional title Utokperitse of Warri, meaning “a fruitful tree that every bit of it has usefulness.” Addressing guests partly in the Itsekiri language, the First Lady stressed the importance of national cohesion, noting that…

Lawmakers in Jersey have approved legislation to legalise assisted dying for certain terminally ill people, making the island set to become the second part of the British Isles to take such a step. The bill was passed in the island’s parliament by 32 votes to 16 on Thursday and will now require royal assent before it can come into force. Under the new law, a person diagnosed with a terminal illness and experiencing, or expected to experience, unbearable suffering will be permitted to choose to end their life with the assistance of a medical professional. Eligibility is limited to individuals…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six self-proclaimed pastors accused of orchestrating a fake miracle scam in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola, were apprehended on February 16 during a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation carried out by police tactical teams in collaboration with Community Safety Officers. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Thursday in Akure. He said the suspects allegedly targeted unsuspecting members of the public by posing as religious leaders and staging fraudulent…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested 113 suspected kidnappers during a massive joint security operation across Edo North and Edo Central. The arrests were disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, who said the operation was carried out in the early hours of the day at about 3:00 a.m. According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, personally led a joint task force comprising operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, vigilante groups, and local hunters in a coordinated sweep…

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has referred the controversy surrounding resurfaced tweets allegedly linked to singer Simi to the Commissioner of Police for preliminary investigation. The agency’s Executive Secretary, Lola Vivour-Adeniyi, disclosed this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, stating that the agency could not ignore the allegations that have generated widespread debate online. The controversy began after Simi made social media comments condemning rape, urging men to stop raping women, suggesting that rapists should be castrated, and asserting that “almost every woman she knows has been sexually assaulted.” Her remarks sparked significant online discussions.…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 19 suspects and raided several drug joints in Gezawa community as part of efforts to curb illicit drug activities during and after Ramadan. The development was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari. He quoted the State Commander, Mr Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, saying the operation was conducted under the ongoing “Operation Ramadan Mubarak,” aimed at safeguarding public health and preserving the sanctity of the holy month. According to Muhammad-Maigatari, the operation followed credible intelligence from a concerned community member, leading to the…

Suspected members of the Lakurawa armed group have reportedly attacked Dadin-Kowa community in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing several residents and injuring many others during Taraweeh prayers. The incident was disclosed on Thursday by security analyst and crisis journalist Bakatsine in a post on his X handle. According to the report, the attackers stormed the community on Wednesday night and targeted worshippers observing prayers at a mosque. The assault reportedly led to multiple fatalities, while several other victims sustained varying degrees of injuries. Sources said the mosque was also desecrated during the attack, further heightening tension within…

Troops of Sector 1 under Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised four suspected Boko Haram terrorists during an offensive in Shehuri, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation took place around 9:15 a.m. on February 25 as part of Operation Desert Sanity IV, a sustained campaign targeting insurgent strongholds in the North-East. The troops reportedly intercepted and engaged the suspects, resulting in a gun battle. Following the engagement, four insurgents were confirmed neutralised, according to the sources. Recovered items included an AKSM automatic…

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to reassign a terrorism financing case, saying it has lost confidence in the trial judge’s ability to handle the matter objectively. In a petition addressed to Chief Judge John Tsoho, the anti-corruption agency sought the disqualification of Justice Mohammed Umar from presiding over the case marked FHC/ABJ/CR/705/2025. The charge involves Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance Yakubu Adamu and three civil servants – Balarabe Abdullahi Ilelah, Aminu Mohammed Bose and Kabiru Yahaya Mohammed – who were arraigned on Dec. 31, 2025 on a 10-count…

Reuters.com report Militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State are rapidly increasing their attacks on the borderlands between Niger, Benin and Nigeria, turning remote transit corridors into active conflict zones, according to a crisis monitoring group. Violent incidents involving Islamist groups in the tri‑border area rose 90% between 2024 and 2025 and deaths more than doubled to over 1,000 as attacks intensified, the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) project said in a report published on Thursday. The findings underscore the accelerating spread of jihadist groups in West Africa, where governments and foreign militaries have struggled for more than a…