Author: Naija Daily News

The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Edward Okorie from Isiugwu, Ohafia, over the alleged killing of his girlfriend, a nurse identified as Sophy Chika, during a domestic altercation. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday at Isiugwu in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. The deceased, said to be from Ozu Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area, was allegedly involved in a dispute with her boyfriend before the situation escalated. Sources in the community disclosed that the couple had been living together in Okagwe village, Ohafia, for more than three years before…

Confusion and tension have reportedly engulfed a faction of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) following the death of a senior commander allegedly killed by an improvised explosive device planted by members of his own group in Borno State. Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred on February 24 in the Lake Chad Basin axis, an area known for persistent insurgent activity and clashes between rival extremist factions. According to the sources, the commander, identified as Amir Musa, was reportedly confronted by a Unit Intelligence Member (UIM) over the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two fighters, Abu Nazir and…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed readiness to collaborate with members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for the overall benefit of the people of the state. The governor made the declaration while congratulating Ukalikpe Napoleon and Loolo Bulabari Henrietta, winners of the recent bye-elections held in Ahoada East and Khana State constituencies. The polls, conducted on Saturday, February 21, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), were organised to fill vacant seats in the state House of Assembly. Both candidates, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), emerged victorious in their respective constituencies. Napoleon clinched the Ahoada East State Constituency…

By Deborah Nnamdi Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have dismissed claims that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, suffered a nosebleed while in the commission’s custody. The anti-graft agency was reacting to allegations made by El-Rufai’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, who had stated that the former governor experienced a health challenge during his detention. According to Adekeye, El-Rufai’s lawyers reported that he suffered an overnight episode of bleeding from his nose. However, ICPC spokesperson, Okor Odey, refuted the claim on Tuesday, insisting that the allegation was untrue. “The allegation that he (El-Rufai) bled from…

Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday as tensions between the United States and Iran kept markets on edge, a move that could provide a much-needed boost to Nigeria’s oil-dependent economy and its 2026 federal budget framework. Brent crude futures were up 6 cents at $70.83 a barrel by 0957 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 4 cents to $65.67 per barrel. A Reuters report linked the recent rallies that pushed Brent and WTI to their highest levels in months rising Middle East tension as the U.S. positioned military assets in the region to put pressure on Tehran over…

Photo: Acting IGP Olatunji Disu The Ondo State Police has confirmed another attack of worship in the same axis of Ondo State, barely hours after security agencies announced the arrest of a key suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church massacre, The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed that six worshippers were abducted when gunmen stormed a Celestial Church along the Uso/Owo Expressway in Owo Local Government Area. The attack occurred at about 12:50 a.m. on February 25, according to police spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who was quoted by NAN report. The assailants reportedly whisked the victims away to…

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has suggested that the recent assault on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may be rooted in internal party disputes rather than external political hostility. Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, the governor condemned the violence but cautioned against what he described as attempts to externalise what appears to be an intra-party conflict. While expressing sympathy for affected ADC members, Okpebholo warned that political actors must resolve internal disagreements before organising public activities that could spiral into disorder. “This conflict appears rooted in internal disagreements,” the governor said, advising the party to refrain from…

High courtroom drama unfolded on Wednesday as the planned arraignment of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai was abruptly stalled, after the Department of State Services (DSS) failed to bring him to court. El-Rufai is facing allegations of illegally intercepting the phone line of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, claims that could see him charged under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003. But when the case was called, the former governor was nowhere to be seen. Prosecution lawyer Oluwole Aladeloye (SAN) told the court the matter was scheduled for arraignment, yet proceedings could not go ahead because the DSS did not produce…

The presidential candidate of the the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi and fa ormer Edo Governor John Odigie-Oyegun have claimed they narrowly escaped death after gunmen stormed a political meeting in Benin City in a hail of bullets. The terrifying attack unfolded shortly after leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) welcomed former Nigerian Bar Association president Olumide Akpata into the party. Eyewitnesses said armed men burst into the ADC secretariat on Ogbelaka Street, firing shots wildly and smashing property before heading to Odigie-Oyegun’s home on Reservation Road. Cars parked outside were riddled with bullets. Party…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery will supply between 60 million and 65 million litres of petrol daily to Nigeria’s domestic market under a structured distribution agreement aimed at stabilising nationwide fuel supply, its president Aliko Dangote said. Dangote said the refinery’s output exceeds Nigeria’s estimated daily petrol consumption of 50 million to 60 million litres, creating a potential export surplus of between 15 million and 20 million litres per day. “We have agreed an offtake framework to supply up to 65 million litres daily for the domestic market,” Dangote said in Lagos. “Any surplus will be exported.” The move marks a significant…