Author: Naija Daily News

After weeks of uncertainty following the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Bayelsa State has a new deputy governor designate, following the nomination and confirmation of Pastor (Hon.) Peter Pereotubo Akpe by the State House of Assembly Governor Douye Diri on Tuesday forwarded Akpe’s name to the lawmakers, who approved the nomination shortly after deliberation, bringing an end to months of uncertainty that followed the death of former Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Dec. 11, 2025. Akpe currently serves as Chief of Staff at the Government House, a role in which he has been widely regarded as one of…

The U.S. House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs on Monday submitted a report to the White House detailing findings and recommendations on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The submission follows President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, prompting an investigation led by Congressman Riley Moore and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole into violence against Christian communities and broader security challenges in the country. Moore said the report was formally presented at the White House on Monday and described it as the result of months of bipartisan investigation. The inquiry included…

Lagos State accounts for 26% of the N4.002 trillion owed by Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as of Sept. 30, 2025, underscoring the concentration of subnational debt in the country’s commercial hub, according to data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). With a debt stock of N1.045 trillion, Lagos remains by far the most indebted state, reflecting its aggressive infrastructure financing and expansive urban development projects. Overall, subnational debt represents 2.61% of Nigeria’s total public debt of N153.29 trillion during the same period, with the federal government accounting for the majority of the national debt…

Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation has withdrawn a criminal case filed against senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome (SAN) by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), a court heard on Tuesday. The Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama that the Attorney General would review the case and determine the appropriate next steps. Justice Peter Kekemeke subsequently struck out the three-count charge, which included allegations of forgery, after the prosecution’s application was not opposed by the defence counsel, Paul Erokoro (SAN). Oyedepo had…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the alleged unlawful invasion and search of his Abuja residence. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026, El-Rufai named the ICPC as the first respondent. He also joined the Chief Magistrate of the Magistrate’s Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Magisterial District; the Inspector-General of Police; and the Attorney-General of the Federation as second to fourth respondents, respectively. Through his team of lawyers led by Oluwole Iyamu, SAN, the former…

By Deborah Nnamdi The All Progressives Congress has defended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his support for candidates of the ruling party in the February 21 Area Council elections in the FCT, insisting that he is constitutionally entitled to campaign for any candidate of his choice. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, dismissed criticisms trailing Wike’s involvement in the polls, stating that the former Rivers State governor acted within his constitutional rights. “If Nyesom Wike wants to go on campaigning for any candidate in any party whatsoever,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A cement-laden truck on Monday lost control and rammed into bystanders at Badagry Roundabout in Lagos, killing a traffic officer and two commercial motorcyclists. The accident, which occurred at about 9:45 a.m., claimed the life of an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) who was on duty, as well as two motorcyclists said to be waiting for passengers at the busy junction. Eyewitnesses said the truck veered off course while approaching the roundabout, crashing into the victims and causing panic in the area. An official of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Corps said the truck…

Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has explained that the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 reviewed the election spending limits for various elective offices upward, increasing the ceiling for presidential campaigns from N5 billion to N10 billion. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Bamidele outlined key provisions of the new electoral governance framework, saying the adjustments were made under Section 92(1-8) of the Act. According to him, the spending threshold for governorship elections was raised from N1 billion to N3 billion; Senate elections from N100 million to N500 million; House of Representatives…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Kebbi State Police Command on Sunday confirmed that security operatives along the Maje border road came under attack from armed bandits suspected to be members of the Lakurawa criminal network. In a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, the attackers were said to have advanced under the cover of darkness, moving a herd of cattle at night to conceal their approach. According to Usman, operatives of the Police Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) engaged the assailants in a gun duel, forcing them to retreat. He disclosed that although some temporary security structures were…

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a monthly revenue transparency dashboard aimed at enhancing accountability in income and expenditure across the three tiers of government. The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this at the weekend while addressing members of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in Abuja. She explained that the initiative became necessary in view of the anticipated increase in funds accruing to the federal, state, and local governments, following recent structural reforms, including a Presidential Executive Order designed to safeguard oil and gas revenues and reduce leakages, as well as the expected boost…