Author: Naija Daily News

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…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered motorcycles allegedly used in carrying out criminal operations in the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Akure, reaffirming the police’s commitment to protecting lives and property. According to Jimoh, operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested the suspects on February 11, 2026, following credible tracking analysis and technical intelligence. He identified the suspects as Abubakar Sindiku, 25, and Oliver Okoh, 35, who were apprehended in Sabo Sango along Ado Road and Ilado Community, respectively. The…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government on Sunday maintained that many of the terrorists responsible for killings across Nigeria are foreign nationals who infiltrated the country through its porous borders. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, made the assertion while addressing participants at the First Plenary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria held at St. Gabriel’s Chaplaincy, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja. Akume acknowledged that insecurity remains a major challenge in the country but stressed that the problem is not peculiar to Nigeria. According to him, insecurity is a global issue affecting even advanced nations.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Residents of Utouno community in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State are gripped by fear after suspected bandits reportedly demanded N100 million, threatening to attack the area if the money is not paid. The demand was conveyed in a letter addressed to community leaders, warning residents not to ignore the ultimatum. “This is not a joke. You must pay us N100 million. If you refuse, you will face the consequences and have no one to blame but yourselves. Even if you call soldiers, they cannot stop us,” the letter reportedly read. The threat comes amid rising…

A Nigerian aspiring fashion designer based in the United States, Sheriff Shittu, has been fatally shot following a dispute at a Brooklyn nightclub, leaving his family in mourning and calling for justice. Shittu was killed when a gunman opened fire inside Quilox Restaurant and Lounge in East Flatbush on Church Avenue near 95th Street at about 4:25 a.m. on Saturday, police said. The 28-year-old had gone to the club with his younger brother, Fawaz Shittu, to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The outing came just a day before their mother was scheduled to arrive from Nigeria for a visit. According to…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have thwarted attempts by suspected traffickers to smuggle cocaine and opioids through the Seme border in Lagos and the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), arresting a woman who concealed drugs in a fake pregnancy and a real estate executive accused of leading a drug distribution network. At the Seme land border on February 16, 2026, NDLEA officers intercepted 35-year-old Rabi Muhammad, a Kano-based businesswoman, as she attempted to cross into Cotonou, Benin Republic. Although she appeared heavily pregnant, a detailed search revealed the pregnancy was fake. Officers discovered 3,200 capsules…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the by-elections held in Kano and Rivers states, urging them to serve with humility and a strong sense of responsibility. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the mandate given to the victors as a sacred trust that must be honoured with patriotism and dedication to public service. Tinubu commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for what he called remarkable achievements in the territory, noting that the strides…