Author: Naija Daily News

…Defendants plead not guilty, get N10m bail Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome, and Ponfa Useni, son of deceased former FCT Minister, Jerry Useni, were on Friday arraigned before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged forgery, impersonation and unlawful property claims. The charge, filed by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (OAGF), accuses the defendants of falsifying documents — including a Nigerian international passport and an irrevocable power of attorney — to support a claim of ownership over a property located at 79 Randall Avenue,…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday remanded former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in prison custody over an alleged N9 billion money laundering case. Also remanded were his son, Abdulaziz Malami, and one of his wives, Hajia Bashir Asabe, following their re-arraignment on a 16-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Trial judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, ordered that Malami and his son be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre, while Asabe was ordered to be held at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State. They are to remain in…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections to Saturday, January 16, 2027, following the enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026. The commission also announced that the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will now be held on Saturday, February 6, 2027. INEC said the adjustment was necessary to ensure full compliance with the new legal framework and to allow for the orderly conduct of key electoral activities, including party primaries and campaigns. Before the revision, the Presidential and National Assembly elections were slated for February 20, 2027, while governorship and state…

By Deborah Nnamdi Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that the move was driven by the interest of the people and the need to strengthen ties with the Federal Government. Fintiri announced in a statewide broadcast on Friday, stating that he defected alongside all members of his cabinet, political appointees, and elected local government chairmen across the state. According to the governor, the decision was taken after wide consultations and was aimed at fostering unity and accelerating development in Adamawa. He emphasized the…

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…