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- [FOSAD Calls on Igbo Entrepreneurs to Turn Lagos-China Trade Dispute into Opportunity for South-East Industrialization](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-calls-on-igbo-entrepreneurs-to-turn-lagos-china-trade-dispute-into-opportunity-for-south-east-industrialization/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has called on Igbo business leaders, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, investors and professional associations to view the recent face-off involving some Igbo traders and Chinese importers in Lagos as an opportunity to accelerate industrialization, manufacturing and technological development in the South-East. FOSAD believes that the current tensions surrounding competition
- [NSCDC parades suspended officers over the death of 37 miners in Niger State](https://dailyblastng.com/nscdc-parades-suspended-officers-over-the-death-of-37-miners-in-niger-state/) - Authorities of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have paraded its suspended Niger State Commandant, Commandant Suberu Aniviye, and other officers linked to the deaths of 37 alleged illegal miners in the Corps’ custody. The 37 detainees lost their lives last Thursday, after they were arrested during anti-illegal mining operations conducted by
- [NDLEA officer drowns in River Ethiope while chasing drug suspect](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-officer-drowns-in-river-ethiope-while-chasing-drug-suspect/) - Tragedy struck Obiaruku community in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State at the weekend when an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly drowned in the River Ethiope while pursuing a fleeing suspected drug offender. According to community sources, the incident occurred after NDLEA operatives apprehended a suspected drug offender
- [Former Kogi governor Ibrahim Idris dies at 77](https://dailyblastng.com/former-kogi-governor-ibrahim-idris-dies-at-77/) - Former governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris, has died at the age of 77. According to several reports, Idris died on Sunday, September 20, in the United Kingdom. Following his death, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, and other top government officials visited the Abuja residence of the deceased to commiserate
- [Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation Set to Launch Digital Portal October 1](https://dailyblastng.com/nigeria-shooting-sport-federation-set-to-launch-digital-portal-october-1/) - The Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation is set to launch a new digital portal on October 1, 2026, as part of efforts to expand organised shooting sports, improve athlete development and create a more structured system for participation across Nigeria. DICON Gray Insignia Limited, which is supporting the initiative through its shooting-sports programme, The Armory, announced
- [Anybody Importing Hard Drugs Will Face Life Sentence, Peter Obi Vows](https://dailyblastng.com/anybody-importing-hard-drugs-will-face-life-sentence-peter-obi-vows/) - Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to introduce tougher measures against the importation of hard drugs into Nigeria if elected president in the 2027 general election. Obi made the declaration on Saturday, September 19, 2026, during a town hall meeting with NDC members and supporters in Kaduna State, where
- [FRSC Disowns Viral Notice Asking Unshortlisted Applicants to Report for Verification](https://dailyblastng.com/frsc-disowns-viral-notice-asking-unshortlisted-applicants-to-report-for-verification/) - The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disowned a viral notice circulating on social media directing applicants who were not shortlisted or did not receive invitation messages for its 2026 recruitment exercise to report to the nearest FRSC camp for verification. The Corps described the notice as fake and unauthorised, warning applicants and members of
- [NDLEA intercepts N3.4bn Loud, opioids, arrests fake police officer, mechanic-drug dealer](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-intercepts-n3-4bn-loud-opioids-arrests-fake-police-officer-mechanic-drug-dealer/) - Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted more than 1.3 million pills and capsules of tramadol and other opioids, alongside about 6,000 kilograms of potent cannabis strains, in a series of intelligence-led operations across several states and the Federal Capital Territory. The agency said the seizures, which were made in Lagos,
- [Tinubu’s drug allegation: Provide your evidence – Fani-Kayode challenges US firm](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubus-drug-allegation-provide-your-evidence-fani-kayode-challenges-us-firm/) - Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has challenged a United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, to provide evidence of the alleged drug trafficking record linked to President Bola Tinubu. Fani-Kayode threw this challenge in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Saturday. He said the allegation about the funds
- [Wike’s Rainbow Coalition Attracts Aggrieved APC Leaders as 2027 Tensions Deepen](https://dailyblastng.com/wikes-rainbow-coalition-attracts-aggrieved-apc-leaders-as-2027-tensions-deepen/) - A growing number of aggrieved members and former leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have begun aligning with the Rainbow Coalition associated with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in a development that has intensified political disagreements within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to findings by
- [NDC Disowns OK Movement Presidential Campaign Council, Refers Ugulu to Disciplinary Organ](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-disowns-ok-movement-presidential-campaign-council-refers-ugulu-to-disciplinary-organ/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dissociated itself from a purported Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) announced under the name of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, popularly known as the OK Movement, declaring that the structure was not authorised by the party. The party also referred John Ugulu, who was credited with the announcement, to its appropriate disciplinary
- [Nigerians enjoying cheaper transport fares via CNG programme - Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerians-enjoying-cheaper-transport-fares-via-cng-programme-tinubu/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the 36 state governments to accelerate the implementation of the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, with the objective of ensuring that more Nigerians begin to experience measurable reductions in transportation costs from October 1. Tinubu gave the directive in a statement personally signed and released on Saturday, September 19,
- [Peter Obi Disowns Viral Letter to Obi of Onitsha, Says Signature Forged](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-disowns-viral-letter-to-obi-of-onitsha-says-signature-forged/) - Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has disowned a purported letter circulating on social media in his name and allegedly addressed to the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe. Obi described the document as fake, malicious and fabricated, insisting that he neither
- [Jehovah’s Witnesses announce adjustment to blood transfusion policy](https://dailyblastng.com/jehovahs-witnesses-announce-adjustment-to-blood-transfusion-policy/) - The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has announced that members can now decide whether to accept or donate the four main components of blood based on their personal conscience. The organisation made this known in a statement issued by its World Headquarters in Warwick, New York and made available on its website on Friday. According
- [Amnesty: 149 Detainees, Including Children, Died at Giwa Barracks in Five Months](https://dailyblastng.com/amnesty-149-detainees-including-children-died-at-giwa-barracks-in-five-months/) - Amnesty International has reported that at least 149 people, including children and babies, died in military detention at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State, between January and late April 2016 amid what the organisation described as extremely overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. The human rights organisation made the disclosure in a report titled “If You See
- [If elected, I will end insecurity in two years or resign - Zamfara NDC governorship candidate](https://dailyblastng.com/if-elected-i-will-end-insecurity-in-two-years-or-resign-zamfara-ndc-governorship-candidate/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Senator Kabir Marafa, has vowed to end insecurity in the state within two years if elected governor in the 2027 general elections, promising to resign if he fails to deliver on the pledge. Marafa made the declaration on Wednesday at his residence in Gusau, during
- [FG suspends 21 NSCDC officers over deaths of 37 suspected miners (full list)](https://dailyblastng.com/fg-suspends-21-nscdc-officers-over-deaths-of-37-suspected-miners-full-list/) - The Federal Government has suspended 21 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), including the Niger State Commandant, Suberu Aniviye, over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners while in the Corps’ custody. The suspension was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, as the government
- [I will retire from politics after my tenure, Otti says, urges younger Nigerians to lead](https://dailyblastng.com/i-will-retire-from-politics-after-my-tenure-otti-says-urges-younger-nigerians-to-lead/) - Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared that he will retire from active politics after completing his tenure, saying younger Nigerians should be given greater opportunities to assume leadership positions. Otti made the declaration on Thursday in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, while speaking on the importance of good governance and the need for political
- [Appeal Court upholds NDC registration, overturns Lokoja ruling](https://dailyblastng.com/appeal-court-upholds-ndc-registration-overturns-lokoja-ruling/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it will participate in the 2027 general elections following a Court of Appeal judgment setting aside a Federal High Court ruling that ordered its deregistration. The party’s National Leader, Seriake Dickson, disclosed this in a statement reacting to the appellate court’s decision in Abuja. Dickson said
- [Survivor links former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida to Niger mining site where 37 died in NSCDC custody](https://dailyblastng.com/survivor-links-former-head-of-state-ibrahim-babangida-to-niger-mining-site-where-37-died-in-nscdc-custody/) - A survivor of the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has alleged that the gold mining site where the miners were arrested belongs to former military Head of State, retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. The claim was made by Malam
- [Let’s begin to give dignity to human lives in our land, Peter Obi says after 37 die in NSCDC custody](https://dailyblastng.com/lets-begin-to-give-dignity-to-human-lives-in-our-land-peter-obi-says-after-37-die-in-nscdc-custody/) - Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called for a transparent and independent investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. Obi, in a statement on Friday, described the deaths as a deeply troubling
- [NACTAL outgoing president introduces successor to migration stakeholders](https://dailyblastng.com/nactal-outgoing-president-introduces-successor-to-migration-stakeholders/) - The outgoing president of Nigeria’s Network of Civil Society Organisations Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), Abdulganiyu Abubakar, has introduced his successor, Osita Osemene, to government agencies and development partners involved in migration issues. Abubakar made the introduction during a two-day meeting of the Working Group on Return, Readmission and Reintegration (RRR) in Nigeria,
- [President Tinubu cancels attendance at 81st UN General Assembly](https://dailyblastng.com/president-tinubu-cancels-attendance-at-81st-un-general-assembly/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will reportedly not attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, despite earlier official indications that he would personally participate in the annual gathering of world leaders. SaharaReporters reported on Friday that a source close to the Presidency confirmed that Tinubu would not attend the
- [Survivor alleges substance was sprayed in overcrowded NSCDC cell before 37 miners died](https://dailyblastng.com/survivor-alleges-substance-was-sprayed-in-overcrowded-nscdc-cell-before-37-miners-died/) - A survivor of the detention incident in which 37 suspected illegal miners died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has given a disturbing account of what happened inside the detention facility, alleging that an unidentified substance was sprayed into an overcrowded cell shortly before some detainees
- [As a Catholic, sleeping with your wife after traditional marriage without a valid church marriage is a mortal sin - Rev Father Chidi Philip](https://dailyblastng.com/as-a-catholic-sleeping-with-your-wife-after-traditional-marriage-without-a-valid-church-marriage-is-a-mortal-sin-rev-father-chidi-philip/) - A Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Prince Chidi Philip, has sparked a massive debate online over the rules of Christian marriage. The cleric stated that Christians—especially Catholics—who stop at traditional marriage ceremonies without having a formal Church wedding are committing a mortal sin. According to him, couples who cohabit or sleep together after only
- [Fake! PM NEWS denies publishing ‘Peter Obi cured of madness’ story](https://dailyblastng.com/fake-pm-news-denies-publishing-peter-obi-cured-of-madness-story/) - PM NEWS has dismissed as fake a newspaper front page circulating widely on social media, which purports to be a 2006 edition of the publication carrying a sensational story about former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The newspaper page, which has been shared across various social media platforms, carries the headline,
- [Toyin Abraham rejects inclusion in Lagos APC campaign council](https://dailyblastng.com/toyin-abraham-rejects-inclusion-in-lagos-apc-campaign-council/) - Actress Toyin Abraham has denied her inclusion in the All Progressives Congress Lagos State Campaign Council’s Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate. The movie star urged the public in an Instagram Story post Thursday to disregard reports suggesting her inclusion in the council. “I’m not a member of any campaign council. I have said it recently.
- [On Lado's Odogbolu campaign comedy meltdown by Segun Olatunji](https://dailyblastng.com/on-lados-odogbolu-campaign-comedy-meltdown-by-segun-olatunji/) - Welcome to the theatre of the desperate, otherwise known as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) premature campaign for the 2027 Ogun State governorship race. If anyone harboured the illusion that the opposition had spent their time since the last election cycle crafting actual policies, the party's candidate, Hon. Ladi Adebutu shattered everything to smithereens at
- [INEC opens recruitment portal for 2027 election Ad Hoc staff](https://dailyblastng.com/inec-opens-recruitment-portal-for-2027-election-ad-hoc-staff/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has opened its online portal for the recruitment of ad hoc personnel who will participate in the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The recruitment exercise, which commenced at 8am on Friday, September 18, 2026, is expected to provide INEC with a large pool of temporary election personnel to
- [Edo LG chairman orders motor park drivers to wear Tinubu/APC caps, threatens to ban defaulters from accessing parks](https://dailyblastng.com/edo-lg-chairman-orders-motor-park-drivers-to-wear-tinubu-apc-caps-threatens-to-ban-defaulters-from-accessing-parks/) - A video of the chairman of a local government chairman in Edo state, ordering drivers at a motor park in the state to wear only branded Tinubu/APC T-shirts and caps, has sparked a debate online. In the circulating video, the local government chairman could be seen addressing the drivers of the park while holding
- [33 illegal miners die at an NSCDC detention facility in Niger State](https://dailyblastng.com/33-illegal-miners-die-at-an-nscdc-detention-facility-in-niger-state/) - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has commenced an investigation into the deaths of some suspected illegal miners arrested during enforcement operations in Niger State. The suspects were arrested during coordinated operations conducted by the Niger State Command in the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis on September 15 and 16, 2026, as part of efforts to
- [Don’t mistake Nigerians’ patience for acceptance of hardship - Northern Christian Elders tell Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/dont-mistake-nigerians-patience-for-acceptance-of-hardship-northern-christian-elders-tell-tinubu/) - The Northern States Christian Elders Forum, NOSCEF, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse the latest increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, warning that Nigerians’ patience with worsening economic hardship should not be mistaken for acceptance. For households already struggling to keep up with food prices, transport fares and other
- [Canada Raises Visa Processing Times for Nigerian Students, Visitors](https://dailyblastng.com/canada-raises-visa-processing-times-for-nigerian-students-visitors/) - Nigerians planning to study, visit or reunite with family members in Canada may now have to wait longer for their applications to be processed following the latest update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC. The department’s temporary residence processing-time estimates, updated on September 16, 2026, show that processing times for several categories of applications
- [Obi, Kwankwaso Movement unveils 59-member presidential campaign council](https://dailyblastng.com/obi-kwankwaso-movement-unveils-59-member-presidential-campaign-council/) - The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement on Thursday unveiled a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council comprising zonal and state coordinators, as well as directors for mobilisation, women affairs, strategy, security, legal affairs and other key areas ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council, announced in a statement on Thursday, has the Director-General of the movement, John Ughulu, as
- [Babatunde Odutola who masturbated in front of woman on UK train bags 10 months jail term](https://dailyblastng.com/babatunde-odutola-who-masturbated-in-front-of-woman-on-uk-train-bags-10-months-jail-term/) - The Manchester Magistrate Court on Monday, September 14, sentenced Nigerian man and registered s#x offender, Babatunde Odutola, to 10 months in jail after exposing himself and masturbating in front of a woman on a train travelling towards Manchester. Odutola, 36, of no fixed address, was arrested around 7pm on Friday, September 11, after harrassing
- [Peter Obi releases handover document, says Anambra had ₦86.7bn net balance](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-releases-handover-document-says-anambra-had-₦86-7bn-net-balance/) - The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has released his handover document as part of efforts to counter recent claims by the Anambra State Government that his administration left behind loans and other financial liabilities. The document, dated March 17, 2014, was made public on Wednesday by the Interim National
- [Adaeze Okafor arrested in US over illegal voting](https://dailyblastng.com/adaeze-okafor-arrested-in-us-over-illegal-voting/) - A 56-year-old Nigerian woman residing in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States, Gladys Adaeze Okafor, has been arrested and charged with allegedly voting illegally in the 2022 midterm elections. The woman was also accused of voting in the 2024 presidential primary election despite not being a United States citizen. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District
- [Anambra govt accuses Peter Obi of leaving ₦127.4bn in outstanding external loans](https://dailyblastng.com/anambra-govt-accuses-peter-obi-of-leaving-₦127-4bn-in-outstanding-external-loans/) - The Anambra State Government has accused former Governor Peter Obi of leaving behind eight outstanding external loans when he left office in March 2014, putting the balance of the borrowings at ₦127.4 billion as of June 30, 2026. The government said the loans, which it attributed to the eight-year administration of Obi, were still being
- [Electricity: ‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’  - Power minister](https://dailyblastng.com/electricity-nigerians-tell-me-to-slow-down-freezers-are-freezing-power-minister/) - The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Wednesday, September 16, said some Nigerians have asked him to “slow down” with the improvement in electricity supply because, according to him, their freezers now work continuously. While speaking at the commissioning of the 3-megawatt solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University, formerly University of Abuja,
- [FOSAD calls for thorough investigation, prosecution of sexual molestation of 7-year-old girl by biological mother in Anambra](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-calls-for-thorough-investigation-prosecution-of-sexual-molestation-of-7-year-old-girl-by-biological-mother-in-anambra/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has expressed deep concern and outrage over reports concerning the alleged sexual abuse and online exploitation of a seven-year-old girl by her mother, Mrs. Anulika Nwokike in Onitsha, Anambra State. FOSAD considers the allegations extremely grave and disturbing, particularly because they involve a child who should be protected,
- [Police warns against raising money to secure release of mother accused of sexually molesting her 7-year-old daughter](https://dailyblastng.com/police-warns-against-raising-money-to-secure-release-of-mother-accused-of-sexually-molesting-her-7-year-old-daughter/) - The police in Anambra has warned that it would not allow anyone to raise money to secure the release of Anulika Onyeanusia, the 36-year-old woman arrested for allegedly using her 7-year-old daughter to create adult content. The Anambra State Police Command has issued a stern warning against any attempts to crowdsource or mobilize funds
- [Breaking: Nollywood legend, Olu Jacobs is dead](https://dailyblastng.com/breaking-nollywood-legend-olu-jacobs-is-dead/) - Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in an Instagram post by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on his account, @mrjacobs_jnr. “It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and
- [NNPCL increases fuel price by up to ₦85 per litre](https://dailyblastng.com/nnpcl-increases-fuel-price-by-up-to-₦85-per-litre/) - The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. A market survey on Tuesday revealed that a majority of NNPCL retail outlets across Abuja and surrounding areas have adjusted their pump prices upward to between ₦1,395 and ₦1,430 per litre.
- [Petrol price will hit N5000 per litre if Tinubu wins second term - SDP candidate, Adewole Adebayo](https://dailyblastng.com/petrol-price-will-hit-n5000-per-litre-if-tinubu-wins-second-term-sdp-candidate-adewole-adebayo/) - The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has warned that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, could rise to ₦5,000 per litre if President Bola Tinubu secures a second term in office. Adebayo issued the warning in a press release signed on Wednesday by his
- [The ‘Atohunrinwa’ myth explodes: How patriarch’s funeral laid Yayi’s detractors to rest](https://dailyblastng.com/the-atohunrinwa-myth-explodes-how-patriarchs-funeral-laid-yayis-detractors-to-rest/) - By Segun Olatunji For years and lately, a desperate syndicate of panic-stricken political infants and self-appointed DNA registrars in Ogun State have peddled a tired, xenophobic fairy tale: that Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan is a “Lagos-Ekiti stranger” with no traceable roots in Yewaland. Unable to match Yayi’s colossal grassroots machinery, his staggering legislative scorecard or
- [Uyo Reps 2027: We'll vote for you because you understand our plight - LP candidate, Ikakke assured](https://dailyblastng.com/uyo-reps-2027-well-vote-for-you-because-you-understand-our-plight-lp-candidate-ikakke-assured/) - ...as commercial transport operators in Uyo pledge mobilization By Rose Ekan UYO — The 2027 race for the Uyo/Ibesikpo Asutan/Nsit Atai/Uruan Federal Constituency seat is gathering early momentum, with Labour Party candidate, Mr. Ikakke Bassey securing a major grassroots boost over the weekend after commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators across Uyo publicly declared support for
- [“Politics is no longer about coming from fourth place to become governor” - Nyesom Wike replies Hope Uzodimma](https://dailyblastng.com/politics-is-no-longer-about-coming-from-fourth-place-to-become-governor-nyesom-wike-replies-hope-uzodimma/) - Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has hit back at Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and other All Progressive Congress governors, saying politics is no longer about coming from fourth place to become governor as tensions deepen within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections. Wike, in a statement issued on Tuesday
- [Only Peter Obi can exlplain source of wealth, none of the can try it - Davido challenges politicians](https://dailyblastng.com/only-peter-obi-can-exlplain-source-of-wealth-none-of-the-can-try-it-davido-challenges-politicians/) - Afrobeats star Davido has challenged Nigerian politicians to publicly account for how they acquired their wealth after former Anambra State governor Peter Obi explained his business background. The singer reacted after journalist Rufai Oseni shared a clip from an interview in which Obi discussed his businesses and financial history before entering politics. “Can
- [NDC candidate, Thomas Victor Onwubiko wishes Amuwo Odofin Constituency II students success as schools resume](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-candidate-thomas-victor-onwubiko-wishes-amuwo-odofin-constituency-ii-students-success-as-schools-resume/) - Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Amuwo Odofin Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has extended a message of goodwill and success to students across the constituency as schools resume for the new academic session on September 14. Onwubiko, popularly known as TVO, urged students
- [‘My husband is upset’ - Real Warri Pikin apologises amid backlash over viral stage stunt with Timaya](https://dailyblastng.com/my-husband-is-upset-real-warri-pikin-apologises-amid-backlash-over-viral-stage-stunt-with-timaya/) - Nigerian comedian Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has apologised to her husband and Nigerians following backlash over a viral video of her interaction with singer Timaya on stage. The incident occurred on Saturday during the AFRIMMA festival in Dallas, Texas, where Real Warri Pikin was honoured with the ‘Best Stand-Up Comedian’ award.
- [FCT police rescue abandoned baby girl found inside a carton along the road in Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/fct-police-rescue-abandoned-baby-girl-found-inside-a-carton-along-the-road-in-abuja/) - The Police in the FCT police command have rescued a newborn baby girl found inside a carton that was abandoned along the road in Galadima, Abuja. This is the third abandoned baby found within the FCT in the last two weeks. The spokesperson of the FCT police command, SP Joseph Adeh, expressed concern over the disturbing
- [2027: APC governors kick against Wike’s rainbow coalition in Rivers State](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-apc-governors-kick-against-wikes-rainbow-coalition-in-rivers-state/) - The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum has rejected any political arrangement that could weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the governors, they would not support alliances that could affect the chances of APC candidates or President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term. The position is seen as a direct setback to the
- [ADC asks INEC to bar ‘partisan lecturers’ from collating 2027 election results](https://dailyblastng.com/adc-asks-inec-to-bar-partisan-lecturers-from-collating-2027-election-results/) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review the use of politically exposed academics as returning and collation officers for the 2027 elections. The party made the call in a statement issued on Monday by Bolaji Abdullahi, its national publicity secretary. The ADC’s position followed a newspaper report
- [(Photos) NDC candidate OmoBarca inaugurates Team Legit to drive campaign in Ajeromi-Ifelodun](https://dailyblastng.com/photos-ndc-candidate-omobarca-inaugurates-team-legit-to-drive-campaign-in-ajeromi-ifelodun/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Omowale Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has inaugurated the Team Legit Movement, a grassroots political support group established to promote quality leadership, democratic participation and improved living conditions for residents. The inauguration, held in Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Lagos, attracted a large turnout of supporters
- [Desmond Elliot kneels down to beg Gbajabiamila for forgiveness](https://dailyblastng.com/desmond-elliot-kneels-down-to-beg-gbajabiamila-for-forgiveness/) - Nollywood actor-turned-lawmaker Desmond Elliot knelt and prostrated before Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, begging for forgiveness after losing the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest the Surulere Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, Elliot is seen kneeling and later prostrating
- [Police issue alert over planned terror attacks on churches, schools, mosques in Nigeria](https://dailyblastng.com/police-issue-alert-over-planned-terror-attacks-on-churches-schools-mosques-in-nigeria/) - The Nigeria Police Force has issued a nationwide security alert over intelligence indicating increased mobilisation of terrorist elements for possible coordinated attacks on places of worship, learning institutions, NYSC orientation camps and other vulnerable targets across the country. The warning was contained in a police wireless message dated September 13, 2026, obtained by SaharaReporters, with
- [Governor Ademola Adeleke’s ally ‘Emir Ajagungbade’ shot dead](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-ademola-adelekes-ally-emir-ajagungbade-shot-dead/) - Olalekan Ajagungbade, an ally of Governor Ademola Adeleke, has been shot deed in Osun State. Ajagungbade, popularly known as Emir in political circles, was reportedly lured to a motor park in Ile-Ife to attend a meeting. Getting there, he was shot on the head. The deceased was reportedly attempting to take control of motor parks
- [Peter Obi's credential case: Labour party disowns Arabambi](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obis-credential-case-labour-party-disowns-arabambi/) - The Labour Party has disowned its former National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, who instituted legal action seeking access to the academic and service records of National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi. In a statement on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, insisted that Arabambi was no longer a member of the party,
- [Orette remains Delta South ADC candidate – Campaign Organization](https://dailyblastng.com/orette-remains-delta-south-adc-candidate-campaign-organization/) - Austin Orette Campaign Organization on Sunday reacted to the omission of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Delta South candidate from the final list of candidates nominated by political parties to contest the 2027 senatorial elections across the 109 senatorial districts in Nigeria ‘’Dr. Austin Orette is the rightful candidate for the Delta South senatorial election’’
- [I had no idea that my wife was using our 7-year-old daughter to create adult content - Husband of the woman who used her 7-year-old daughter for pornography content](https://dailyblastng.com/i-had-no-idea-that-my-wife-was-using-our-7-year-old-daughter-to-create-adult-content-husband-of-the-woman-who-used-her-7-year-old-daughter-for-pornography-content/) - Mr. Ikechukwu Onyeanyusi, the husband of a 36-year-old woman recently arrested for allegedly exploiting her children for adult content, has broken his silence regarding the incident. In a video circulating on social media, Onyeanyusi strongly maintained his innocence, stating he had no knowledge of the illicit activities taking place under his roof. He explained that
- [Lere Olayinka calls for TikTok ban in Nigeria](https://dailyblastng.com/lere-olayinka-calls-for-tiktok-ban-in-nigeria/) - Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has called for the review or total ban of social media platform, TikTok. Lere made the call via his social media handles today while reacting to the recent arrest of a 36-year-old mother who
- [NDLEA arrest runaway drug kingpin, Festus Chidi Ibewuike with 49.70kg heroin](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-arrest-runaway-drug-kingpin-festus-chidi-ibewuike-with-49-70kg-heroin/) - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully secured the arrest and repatriation of Festus Ibewuike, alias Chidibest Ibewuike, a fugitive drug kingpin who had evaded arrest for over two years following the interception of the single largest heroin consignment ever recorded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Ibewuike, who relocated to
- [World Igbo Congress calls for reopening of southeast Ports, stronger security in southeast](https://dailyblastng.com/world-igbo-congress-calls-for-reopening-of-southeast-ports-stronger-security-in-southeast/) - The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has called for the modernisation and reopening of eastern coastal ports, including Bonny, Opobo and Port Harcourt, as part of measures to boost economic development and improve maritime access for the region. The group also called for greater unity among Ndigbo and a coordinated strategy to address security, economic, political
- [Royal palace hosts Hon Thomas Victor Onwubiko as Emir pledges support ahead of 2027](https://dailyblastng.com/royal-palace-hosts-hon-thomas-victor-onwubiko-as-emir-pledges-support-ahead-of-2027/) - In a significant display of unity, goodwill and community partnership, Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko (TVO), candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Amuwo Odofin Constituency II, today paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Highness, Suleiman Rabiu, the Emir/Sarkin Hausawa and Asiwaju of the Arewa Community, Amuwo Odofin, at the prestigious Emirates Council Palace.
- [The judicial fraud in the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu - in plain language](https://dailyblastng.com/the-judicial-fraud-in-the-case-of-mazi-nnamdi-kanu-in-plain-language/) - By Christopher Chidera, Esq They did not try him. They kept changing the story so the story would never have to end. Read this as if you have never opened a law book. 1. They snatched him for one case. They charged him with another. The government said it brought Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya
- [Nigerian Army probes officer for impregnating 13-year-old wife's sister](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerian-army-probes-officer-for-impregnating-13-year-old-wifes-sister/) - The Nigerian Army says it has begun an investigation into reports circulating online concerning an allegation of sexual abuse involving a serving officer, Captain Etim Essien, currently serving at Headquarters 3 Division, Jos. Officer Essien has been accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl who is deaf and non-speaking, impregnating her and fathering a child
- [You will see trouble if you invite Atiku - Dino Melaye warns EFCC](https://dailyblastng.com/you-will-see-trouble-if-you-invite-atiku-dino-melaye-warns-efcc/) - Former Kogi West senator Dino Melaye has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, against inviting former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for questioning over longstanding allegations of financial crimes. Melaye spoke at the African Democratic Congress, ADC, All Support Groups town hall meeting in Abuja, where he criticised calls for the anti-graft agency to reopen
- [Odumeje Demands Equal Access to Seaports, Airports, Embassies for Southeast](https://dailyblastng.com/odumeje-demands-equal-access-to-seaports-airports-embassies-for-southeast/) - Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has called for equitable distribution of major national infrastructure and facilities across Nigeria, arguing that equal access is essential to achieving genuine national unity. The controversial cleric specifically demanded that the Southeast should have a functional seaport, an international airport and facilities for obtaining visas and accessing consular
- [Obidient Movement in Benue postpones One Million Man March, cites insecurity](https://dailyblastng.com/obidient-movement-in-benue-postpones-one-million-man-march-cites-insecurity/) - The 'Obidient Movement' in Benue State has postponed its planned “One Million Man March” in Makurdi, citing the need to ensure adequate security, coordination and logistics for the event. The leadership of the movement in Benue State said it postponed the planned one million man march in Makurdi and rescheduled the event for Saturday, September Obidient
- [Heirs Energies concludes turn around maintenance, as it resumes gas supply to Geometric Power](https://dailyblastng.com/heirs-energies-concludes-turn-around-maintenance-as-it-resumes-gas-supply-to-geometric-power/) - Heirs Energies, the natural gas supplier to the 188-megawatt Geometric Power Plant in Aba in Abia State, has completed the turn around maintenance (TAM) at its associated gas gathering (AGG) facilities at Agbada near Port Harcourt in Rivers State. Dr Nonso Okolo, the Managing Director of Geometric Power Ltd (GPAL), an engineer, confirmed the Geometric
- [ASUU threatens fresh strike, gives FG and states ultimatum](https://dailyblastng.com/asuu-threatens-fresh-strike-gives-fg-and-states-ultimatum/) - The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to shut down public universities nationwide, warning that it may reactivate its suspended strike action "without any further notice" unless the Federal Government and state authorities address lingering welfare demands and honor the 2025 agreement. The resolution was reached following an emergency meeting of the ASUU
- [When political success in Lagos is war crime in Ogun by Segun Olatunji ](https://dailyblastng.com/when-political-success-in-lagos-is-war-crime-in-ogun-by-segun-olatunji/) - Let's pause for a moment of collective pity for the professional gatekeepers of Ogun State politics. Life must be terribly exhausting for them right now. Imagine waking up everyday, gazing at the calendar, watching 2027 gallop closer and realising your entire political strategy still dwells on a single, desperate, and completely flaccid argument: "But the Ogun
- [National Assembly suspends official visits to South Africa](https://dailyblastng.com/national-assembly-suspends-official-visits-to-south-africa/) - The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and directed its members and officials to boycott legislative activities hosted or organised by South African authorities until further notice. The decision was contained in a statement issued by the House of Representatives spokesman, Akin Rotimi, on Friday. “The Leadership of the National Assembly, Assembly
- [U.S. ICE arrests convicted Nigerian, Oludemilade Adebowale among ‘worst of the worst’ over larceny, money laundering](https://dailyblastng.com/u-s-ice-arrests-convicted-nigerian-oludemilade-adebowale-among-worst-of-the-worst-over-larceny-money-laundering/) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Raphael Oludemilade-Adebowale, who was convicted of larceny and money laundering in Massachusetts. Oludemilade-Adebowale was among several foreign nationals arrested by ICE in the United States over criminal convictions, according to a statement released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday. The agency Adebowale
- [58-year-old Nigerian bishop allegedly k!lled in South Africa](https://dailyblastng.com/58-year-old-nigerian-bishop-allegedly-klled-in-south-africa/) - The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has alleged the k!lling of a 58-year-old Nigerian cleric, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fakunle, an indigene of Iye, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, was allegedly k!lled on Friday, September 4, at his residence in Kensington, Johannesburg. Disclosing this Africa
- [Court jails fake spiritualist for sextortion in Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/court-jails-fake-spiritualist-for-sextortion-in-abuja/) - Justice C.N. Nwabulu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, convicted and sentenced a fake spiritualist, Solomon Odigie Moses, to one year imprisonment. Moses was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on cheating and posing as a spiritualist, thereby defrauding and obtaining the sum of $1,100(One Thousand, One Hundred United Abuja
- [Reps 2027: I will use my connection to facilitate youth employment in multinational corporations - Idemudo ](https://dailyblastng.com/reps-2027-i-will-use-my-connection-to-facilitate-youth-employment-in-multinational-corporations-idemudo/) - By Edikan Titus The 2027 flagbearer of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for Ikot Abasi/Mkpat Enin/Eastern Obolo Federal Constituency, Engr. Ubong Clement Idemudo, has said his more than two decades of hands-on experience in the global oil and gas sector will be a strategic asset to his people if elected to represent them in the Youth
- [Federal govt fulfils $100,000 promise to D’Tigress players each following fifth Afrobasket title](https://dailyblastng.com/federal-govt-fulfils-100000-promise-to-dtigress-players-each-following-fifth-afrobasket-title/) - The Federal Government has paid the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each D’Tigress player, fulfilling President Bola Tinubu’s promised presidential rewards for the team’s historic 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket triumph. The National Sports Commission (NSC) confirmed that the players’ accounts were credited on September 9, 2026, with all recipients subsequently confirming receipt of the Federal
- [Re-elect my husband, I want to enjoy Nigeria at old age — Remi Tinubu tells South East](https://dailyblastng.com/re-elect-my-husband-i-want-to-enjoy-nigeria-at-old-age-remi-tinubu-tells-south-east/) - First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has appealed to voters in the South-East to support the re-election of her husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in Owerri, the Imo State capital, during an official visit to distribute empowerment items to local women, the First Lady explained that both Tinubu
- [Reverend Father Alia is behind the blocking of Peter Obi's convoy by thugs - Former governor Ortom](https://dailyblastng.com/reverend-father-alia-is-behind-the-blocking-of-peter-obis-convoy-by-thugs-former-governor-ortom/) - Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has condemned the blockade that prevented Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi from visiting Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area, accusing Governor Hyacinth Alia of responsibility for the incident and of disregarding the rule of law. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Wednesday, September 9, Ortom Ortom
- [False alarm: Police arrest woma over fake Opay shutdown notice](https://dailyblastng.com/false-alarm-police-arrest-woma-over-fake-opay-shutdown-notice/) - The police said the suspect was arrested on September 4, 2026, following a digital forensic investigation and online tracing of the source of the notice, which was widely circulated on social media. The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a woman, Hafsat Abubakar, over the circulation of a false notice purporting Opay
- [President Trump accused of bribery after saying US citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms](https://dailyblastng.com/president-trump-accused-of-bribery-after-saying-us-citizens-will-receive-5000-if-republicans-win-midterms/) - US President Donald Trump has pledged to pay every adult American citizen $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the November midterm elections. Trump announced the proposal during a nearly two-hour speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where he urged voters to treat the elections as though his own Trump
- [24 persons die after consuming locally brewed herbal concoction](https://dailyblastng.com/24-persons-die-after-consuming-locally-brewed-herbal-concoction/) - Twenty-four persons have been confirmed dead after consuming a herbal liquid substance in Araromi Obu and Odigbo town in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo state last Saturday, September 5. A source in the area told Punch that the deceased persons consumed the substance on Saturday at different locations but later became unconscious, leading Herbal
- [Attack on Peter Obi: FOSAD writes Pope Leo XIV to call Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia to order, urges Vatican intervention](https://dailyblastng.com/attack-on-peter-obi-fosad-writes-pope-leo-xiv-to-call-benue-state-governor-reverend-father-hyacinth-alia-to-order-urges-vatican-intervention/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) strongly condemns the reported obstruction of the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, while travelling to Benue State to commiserate with victims and families affected by recent attacks in Yelwata. FOSAD considers the reported incident deeply troubling, particularly because Obi
- [School resumption: Peace Corps of Nigeria, FCT Command, meets, innovates for enhanced safety, improved intelligence gathering](https://dailyblastng.com/school-resumption-peace-corps-of-nigeria-fct-command-meets-innovates-for-enhanced-safety-improved-intelligence-gathering/) - The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Peace Corps of Nigeria has announced renewed efforts to strengthen security around schools and communities as the new academic session begins. The Command made this known rising from a strategic meeting held at its Command Office in Abuja, where Officers were briefed on the need for greater vigilance, Peace
- [FOSAD commends Governor Alex Otti, ABSU management for lifting suspension of Prof Nnamdi Nwaeze](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-commends-governor-alex-otti-absu-management-for-lifting-suspension-of-prof-nnamdi-nwaeze/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) commends the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, and the Management of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, for the decision to lift the suspension of Professor Nnamdi C. Nwaeze, a Professor in the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences of the university. FOSAD Otti
- [Sowore condemns attack on Peter Obi by state sponsored thugs in Benue](https://dailyblastng.com/sowore-condemns-attack-on-peter-obi-by-state-sponsored-thugs-in-benue/) - African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has strongly condemned an attack and road blockade targeting Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi in Benue State o Tuesday, September 8,, warning that those orchestrating the hostility are threatening democratic rights. The incident occurred when suspected thugs barricaded a major access road to prevent Obi from Peter
- [No Nigerian requires permission to visit any part of the country - Amnesty International condemns attack on Obi](https://dailyblastng.com/no-nigerian-requires-permission-to-visit-any-part-of-the-country-amnesty-international-condemns-attack-on-obi/) - The Amnesty International has condemned the use of political thugs to prevent the presidential candidate of the opposition New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, from entering Benue State, describing the incident as a reckless and unlawful act of political repression. The human rights organisation said the Benue State government has questions to answer in its Obi
- [Disruption of Peter Obi's visit to Benue must be condemned regardless of the political affiliations - Festus Keyamo](https://dailyblastng.com/disruption-of-peter-obis-visit-to-benue-must-be-condemned-regardless-of-the-political-affiliations-festus-keyamo/) - Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, SAN, has condemned the blockade of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi by protesters in Benue State, describing the incident as unacceptable in a democracy. Speaking on the incident, Keyamo emphasized that the disruption of Obi's planned visit must be condemned regardless of the political affiliations Peter
- [Kwankwaso condemns attack on Peter Obi’s convoy, demands prosecution of perpetrators](https://dailyblastng.com/kwankwaso-condemns-attack-on-peter-obis-convoy-demands-prosecution-of-perpetrators/) - Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Vice Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has condemned the alleged attack on the convoy of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his journey to Benue State. Kwankwaso described the incident as “another dark day for our democracy,” alleging that unruly elements were deliberately mobilised to block Obi’s peter
- [Peter Obi accuses Benue govt of sponsoring thugs to block his convoy](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-accuses-benue-govt-of-sponsoring-thugs-to-block-his-convoy/) - Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused individuals allegedly linked to the Benue State Government of sponsoring thugs who blocked his motorcade during a condolence visit to communities affected by recent terrorist attacks. Obi said the incident occurred while he was travelling to commiserate with families and communities mourning Obi
- [3-storey commercial building collapses in Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/3-storey-commercial-building-collapses-in-abuja/) - A three-storey commercial building in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, collapsed on Monday September 7, hours after officials of the FCT Administration’s Development Control Department reportedly sealed the structure and ordered occupants to vacate the premises. The collapse, which occurred in the evening, triggered a rescue operation involving emergency responders, including men of the FCT Abuja
- [How to buy Dangote Refinery shares](https://dailyblastng.com/how-to-buy-dangote-refinery-shares/) - #post_excerptDangote
- [2027: Uyo LP Reps candidate, Ikakke pitches industrial ecosystems as Nigeria’s path to employments](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-uyo-lp-reps-candidate-ikakke-pitches-industrial-ecosystems-as-nigerias-path-to-employments/) - ...promises to sponsor bills, back constituency projects to drive industrial growth By Ediomo Japheth UYO — Policy expert and Labour Party candidate for the Uyo/Ibesikpo Asutan/Nsit Atai/Uruan Federal Constituency, Ikakke Bassey, says Nigeria cannot grow its way out of poverty by celebrating small businesses alone. What the country needs, he argued, is a deliberate national industrial
- [UAES makes history, holds maiden convocation ceremony](https://dailyblastng.com/uaes-makes-history-holds-maiden-convocation-ceremony/) - Thousands Gathered as the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo (UAES), Imo State Celebrated Academic Excellence, Innovation and a New Era of Growth. The historic, colourful and unforgettable moment took place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, to mark its maiden Convocation Ceremony, marking a major milestone in the young but rapidly advancing Institution. The UAES
- [Yahoo is stealing, no matter how you put it - Pastor David Ibiyeomie warns internet fraudsters in church](https://dailyblastng.com/yahoo-is-stealing-no-matter-how-you-put-it-pastor-david-ibiyeomie-warns-internet-fraudsters-in-church/) - Pastor David Ibiyeomie has condemned internet fraud, popularly known as yahoo, saying Christians involved in the act should not justify it regardless of how much money they make. The founder of Salvation Ministries said there are people involved in Yahoo inside churches, including his own church, and questioned how they could defraud people and yahoo
- [President Trump supports my plan to return fuel subsidy – Atiku](https://dailyblastng.com/president-trump-supports-my-plan-to-return-fuel-subsidy-atiku/) - The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday declared that President Donald Trump of the United States, US, is backing his proposed policy on the restoration of fuel subsidy. Atiku had pledged to return the subsidy on fuel if elected as the President of Nigeria in 2027. He made this known in a statement Atiku
- [Nigerian Army declares ‘Gentle The Yahoo’ wanted, offers N30m reward](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerian-army-declares-gentle-the-yahoo-wanted-offers-n30m-reward/) - The Nigerian Army under Operation Udoka, has declared one Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as ‘Gentle The Yahoo’, wanted and offered a N30 million reward for credible information leading to his arrest. The Joint Task Force South-East, in a wanted notice, described the suspect as a threat to peace in the region, with members Army
- [Politicians risk N5million fine, jail for threats, incitement - INEC](https://dailyblastng.com/politicians-risk-n5million-fine-jail-for-threats-incitement-inec/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned politicians and political parties against using abusive, intemperate or inflammatory language during campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election. The Commission said offenders risk heavy fines and imprisonment under the Electoral Act 2026, as threats against voters, opponents and dissenting residents have increased in recent weeks. INEC INEC
- [Demystifying the monolith: Wike’s jurisprudence of 'see finish' and the realignment of Nigeria’s political calculus](https://dailyblastng.com/demystifying-the-monolith-wikes-jurisprudence-of-see-finish-and-the-realignment-of-nigerias-political-calculus/) - Within the arena of modern Nigerian politics, the street phrase _“see finish”_ has grown from everyday slang into a cynical, weaponized strategy of realpolitik, functioning in practice as a doctrine of radical, adversarial exposure. In everyday language, _see finish_ happens when you become so familiar with a person or institution that you lose all Wike
- [NDC Denies Lacking Governorship Candidates in 12 States, Says It Is Fully Prepared for 2027](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-denies-lacking-governorship-candidates-in-12-states-says-it-is-fully-prepared-for-2027/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected reports claiming that the party does not have governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the reports as false propaganda designed to weaken its growing political influence across the country. The party said, contrary to the reports, it has duly nominated governorship candidates in NDC
- [I will insult any traditional ruler who interferes in politics - Seyi Makinde warns Oyo monarchs](https://dailyblastng.com/i-will-insult-any-traditional-ruler-who-interferes-in-politics-seyi-makinde-warns-oyo-monarchs/) - Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has issued a blunt warning to traditional rulers in the state against openly participating in partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde said any monarch who chooses to become involved in partisan political activities should be prepared to be treated as a politician rather than as a traditional ruler. The Seyi
- [Rivers House of Assembly probes government funding of Peter Odili’s University](https://dailyblastng.com/rivers-house-of-assembly-probes-government-funding-of-peter-odilis-university/) - The Rivers State House of Assembly has constituted an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate funds released by the state government to PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) since its establishment in 2017. PAMO University of Medical Sciences is a private medical university located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The University was established in 2017 as Rivers
- [British-Nigerian influencer Igho ‘Tiny’ Ubiribo dies after penis enlargement surgery in Thailand](https://dailyblastng.com/british-nigerian-influencer-igho-tiny-ubiribo-dies-after-penis-enlargement-surgery-in-thailand/) - Fresh details have emerged surrounding the death of British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, also known by his online names Denisi and Ego, following an inquest into his death in the United Kingdom. Ubiribo, 43, reportedly died after undergoing a cosmetic penis-enlargement procedure during a luxury trip to Thailand with his wife, Ubiribo
- [Hisbah police arrest crossdressers in Kano](https://dailyblastng.com/hisbah-police-arrest-crossdressers-in-kano/) - The Kano State Hisbah Board has said its operatives have arrested 22 suspected crossdressers in different parts of the state, following complaints from residents. ‎ ‎the Deputy Commander General of the Board, Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen, confirmed the arrests, saying the suspects were apprehended around Zoo Road, Court Road, and other neighbouring areas. ‎ ‎He said Hisbah
- [NSCDC rescues 15 minors sold for N2m each](https://dailyblastng.com/nscdc-rescues-15-minors-sold-for-n2m-each/) - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has announced the rescue of 15 minors allegedly trafficked and sold for N2 million each by a man posing as an official of a child-rights organisation. NSCDC Public Relations Officer Babawale Afolabi disclosed the development while briefing journalists at the Corps Headquarters in Abuja, saying the rescue was NSCDC
- [ABSU lifts suspension of Prof Nnamdi Nwaeze as lecturer says: ‘A greek gift to retreat, but no surrender](https://dailyblastng.com/absu-lifts-suspension-of-prof-nnamdi-nwaeze-as-lecturer-says-a-greek-gift-to-retreat-but-no-surrender/) - Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, has lifted the suspension of Professor Nnamdi Chinwendu Nwaeze, a lecturer in the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, nearly three weeks after the university management suspended him over controversial social media remarks. In a letter dated September 3, 2026, with reference number ABSU/REG/26/87, and signed by Nwaeze
- [Petrol is over priced in Nigeria, it can sell for N605 per litre - Accord Party presidential aspirant, Olawepo-Hashim](https://dailyblastng.com/petrol-is-over-priced-in-nigeria-it-can-sell-for-n605-per-litre-accord-party-presidential-aspirant-olawepo-hashim/) - Accord Party presidential aspirant, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has described Nigeria’s long-running fuel subsidy debate as “accounting magic,” arguing that the high price of petrol is largely a consequence of how the government accounts for and prices domestically produced crude oil. Hashim, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said Nigerians have been made to believe that the Accord
- [“I don't want to sell akara” - BBNaija's Beauty Tukura urges Nigerians to get their PVC ahead of 2027 elections](https://dailyblastng.com/i-dont-want-to-sell-akara-bbnaijas-beauty-tukura-urges-nigerians-to-get-their-pvc-ahead-of-2027-elections/) - Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Beauty Tukura, has urged Nigerians to get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and prepare to vote in the 2027 general elections. In a post shared online, Beauty said she does not want to be forced into selling akara, while stressing that her comment was not intended to disrespect people Tukura
- [EFCC to reopen case, prosecute Atiku over alleged financial crimes](https://dailyblastng.com/efcc-to-reopen-case-prosecute-atiku-over-alleged-financial-crimes/) - A former member of the House of Representatives, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to reopen and prosecute a case of alleged financial crimes involving the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar. According to TheCable, Agbonayinma, through one of his lawyers, Hannibal Uwaifo, of Sagitarian Atiku
- [ICPC sacks officer for granting El-Rufai's wife 'unauthorised' access](https://dailyblastng.com/icpc-sacks-officer-for-granting-el-rufais-wife-unauthorised-access/) - A security officer has been dismissed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for allegedly helping Aichatou Assabe El-Rufai, one of the wives of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, gain unauthorised access to him while he was in custody. Daniel Stephen, who was attached to the commission’s internal security team, ICPC
- [Lagos govt denies woman’s hospital delay, POS extortion claims](https://dailyblastng.com/lagos-govt-denies-womans-hospital-delay-pos-extortion-claims/) - The Lagos State Ministry of Health has debunked claims that officials of Randle General Hospital delayed treatment and attempted to extort money from a vulnerable patient, saying the woman who made the allegation also gave the wrong age of her daughter. The ministry, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos
- [Adopt Peter Obi as consensus candidate, group tells opposition committee](https://dailyblastng.com/adopt-peter-obi-as-consensus-candidate-group-tells-opposition-committee/) - The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation, IHIF, has called on the opposition parties’ committee to adopt the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, as the consensus candidate for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement endorsed by its National Coordinator, Chinedu Nsofor, the foundation said Obi’s competence, integrity and principles made Obi
- ["You Igbos, your children will die before you, your parents will bury you" Abioye writes](https://dailyblastng.com/you-igbos-your-children-will-die-before-you-your-parents-will-bury-you-abioye-writes/) - A businesswoman has gone viral over a post she made targeting Igbos. Ruth Abioye took to Facebook to state that she will rejoice over the de@th of any Igbo person, whether they are bigots or not. She also shared the photo of one man carrying his infant daughter and told him that he will bury Igbos
- [Peter Obi, Kwankwaso hold Town Hall in Port Harcourt, promise to rebuild Nigeria](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-kwankwaso-hold-town-hall-in-port-harcourt-promise-to-rebuild-nigeria/) - Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have taken their campaign message to Rivers State, where they addressed supporters and residents during a town hall meeting in Port Harcourt. The meeting provided an opportunity for the NDC presidential ticket to outline its vision for Nigeria Obi
- [𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐔𝐀𝐄𝐒 𝐔𝐦𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐰𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭e 505 𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 5](https://dailyblastng.com/𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧-𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨/) - The University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, Imo State, has unveiled a series of achievements recorded since its establishment, as the institution prepares to graduate 505 pioneer students at its maiden convocation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Christopher Chiedozie Eze, disclosed the achievements on Wednesday, Umuagwo
- [2027: Uyo LP NASS candidate; Ikakke Bassey pledges inclusive representation](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-uyo-lp-nass-candidate-ikakke-bassey-pledges-inclusive-representation/) - ...unveils 25-Man ‘Démmé’ Campaign Team By Ekanem Iniko UYO — With the 2027 general elections drawing closer, politics in Akwa Ibom’s most contested federal seat is already gathering steam. On Tuesday, Labour Party House of Representatives hopeful for Uyo/Ibesikpo Asutan/Nsit Atai/Uruan Federal Constituency, Mr. Ikakke Bassey, made his most concrete move yet by inaugurating a Labour
- [‘It was a fatherly gesture’ – Oyo APC explains why student sat on its governorship candidate’s lap in viral video](https://dailyblastng.com/it-was-a-fatherly-gesture-oyo-apc-explains-why-student-sat-on-its-governorship-candidates-lap-in-viral-video/) - The campaign organisation of Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, has cleared the air over a viral video showing a male student of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, sitting on his lap. The video, which circulated widely on social media on Wednesday, September 2, sparked mixed reactions as it depicted Oyo
- [Uber exit: Bolt vows to remain in Nigeria amidst economic challenges](https://dailyblastng.com/uber-exit-bolt-vows-to-remain-in-nigeria-amidst-economic-challenges/) - Ride-hailing company Bolt has reaffirmed its commitment to the Nigerian market following Uber’s decision to discontinue its operations in the country. Bolt, in a statement on Wednesday, said Nigeria remained an important market for the company and pledged to continue serving its riders and driver partners. “Nigeria remains an important market for Bolt, and we Bolt
- [I made N10 million every month selling akara and bread - Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno](https://dailyblastng.com/i-made-n10-million-every-month-selling-akara-and-bread-akwa-ibom-state-governor-umo-eno/) - Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has claimed that akara and bread business generated not less than N10 million for him every month before he ventured into politics. Eno made the claim while recounting his early business experience, saying he started selling akara and bread before expanding into a coffee shop. According to the governor, Eno
- [Politics is my business, anyone who wants to put sand in my garri should not come close to Ohaukwu - Ebonyi LG Chairman threatens opposition](https://dailyblastng.com/politics-is-my-business-anyone-who-wants-to-put-sand-in-my-garri-should-not-come-close-to-ohaukwu-ebonyi-lg-chairman-threatens-opposition/) - The newly sworn-in Chairman of Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Eze Paul Ituma, has issued a strong warning to opposition politicians, declaring that those unwilling to align with the administration should stay away from the council area. Ituma, speaking after his swearing-in, said opposition elements would not be welcomed in Ohaukwu unless they Ohaukwu
- [Any chairman who fails to win his council for APC will be sacked and replaced – Governor Francis Nwifuru threatens LG Chairmen](https://dailyblastng.com/any-chairman-who-fails-to-win-his-council-for-apc-will-be-sacked-and-replaced-governor-francis-nwifuru-threatens-lg-chairmen/) - Francis Nwufuru, the governor of Ebonyi State, has threatened to sack any council chairman who fails to win his area for the ruling-All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Nwifuru gave the warning on Tuesday, September 1, as he inaugurated the new Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 13 local government areas of the Nwifuru
- [Uber ends operations in Nigeria after 12 years, cites shift in African investment strategy](https://dailyblastng.com/uber-ends-operations-in-nigeria-after-12-years-cites-shift-in-african-investment-strategy/) - Uber has announced the withdrawal of its ride-hailing services from Nigeria and Uganda, bringing its operations in both countries to an end effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The company said the decision followed a comprehensive review of its business priorities and investment strategy across Africa, adding that it would redirect resources towards markets where it Uber
- [Lionel Richie hospitalized in ICU for ongoing cardiac issues](https://dailyblastng.com/lionel-richie-hospitalized-in-icu-for-ongoing-cardiac-issues/) - American music icon Lionel Richie remains hospitalised in a St. Louis intensive care unit as doctors carry out tests over possible cardiac-related issues. Sources familiar with the situation told TMZ that Richie is undergoing medical examinations concerning his heart. He is, however, expected to be released from the hospital on Wednesday, September 2. The singer Richie
- [North Is the biggest beneficiary of my economic reforms – Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/north-is-the-biggest-beneficiary-of-my-economic-reforms-tinubu/) - President Bola Tinubu has asserted that Northern Nigeria stands as the primary beneficiary of his administration’s economic reforms, maintaining that the removal of fuel subsidies rescued the nation from severe fiscal distress and redirected public funds toward critical infrastructure and productive sectors. The President’s position was presented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Tinubu
- [Tinubu spent 261 days abroad, 52 trips, N37.6bn](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-spent-261-days-abroad-52-trips-n37-6bn/) - President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Sunday for a three-week vacation in Europe, his 52nd foreign trip since assuming office on May 29, 2023. This means he has now spent approximately 261 days outside Nigeria, visiting at least 30 countries. France has been his most frequent destination, followed by London and the United Arab Emirates. Tinubu
- [INEC Denies Allegation of ‘Smuggled’ Candidates by NDC, Says Party Responsible for Candidate Nominations](https://dailyblastng.com/inec-denies-allegation-of-smuggled-candidates-by-ndc-says-party-responsible-for-candidate-nominations/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) that it removed validly nominated candidates of the party in some State House of Assembly constituencies in Anambra and Benue States and replaced them with unauthorised names. The Commission described the allegation as unfounded, insisting that political parties have exclusive INEC
- [Peter Obi Criticises Tinubu Over Fresh Three-Week European Vacation](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-criticises-tinubu-over-fresh-three-week-european-vacation/) - Former Anambra State Governor and National Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his decision to embark on another three-week vacation in Europe, arguing that the country is facing serious challenges that require the President’s attention. Obi, in a statement titled “President Tinubu Goes on Holiday Again,” expressed concern Obi
- [Actress Atinuke Kareem dies after battle with cancer](https://dailyblastng.com/actress-atinuke-kareem-dies-after-battle-with-cancer/) - actress, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, better known as Atinuke Kareem, is dead. The actress died after a long battle with breast cancer. Owolabi Ajasa, the governor of the Ogun State chapter of Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN, announced the sad news on Tuesday afternoon. Owolabi in a statement shared on his Instagram page, Atinuke
- [Onwubiko Wishes Amuwo Odofin Constituency II Residents a Happy and Fruitful September](https://dailyblastng.com/onwubiko-wishes-amuwo-odofin-constituency-ii-residents-a-happy-and-fruitful-september/) - Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko, popularly known as TVO, has extended warm greetings to residents of Amuwo Odofin Constituency II as they welcome the month of September, praying for peace, prosperity, good health and renewed opportunities for all. In his New Month message, Onwubiko expressed gratitude to God for bringing residents safely into another month, describing Onwubiko
- [EFCC dismissed over 40 staff for corruption and financial malpractice in three years - Olukoyede](https://dailyblastng.com/efcc-dismissed-over-40-staff-for-corruption-and-financial-malpractice-in-three-years-olukoyede/) - More than 40 staff members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have been dismissed for corruption and financial malpractice in the past three years, the commission’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has said. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday, August 31, at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja during a briefing on the achievements of the commission EFCC
- [Leadership Newspapers honours media mogul Nduka Obaigbena and business magnate Abdul Samad Rabiu as Persons Of The Year 2026](https://dailyblastng.com/leadership-newspapers-honours-media-mogul-nduka-obaigbena-and-business-magnate-abdul-samad-rabiu-as-persons-of-the-year-2026/) - Leadership Newspapers has named the chairman of the THISDAY Group and founder of Arise News, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, and the chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, as its Persons of the Year 2026. The newspaper announced the recognition on the cover of its Tuesday, September 1, 2026 edition, citing the duo’s contributions to institution-building, Leadership
- [Xenophobic attack: We’ll no longer tolerate dehumanization of our citizens - VP Shettima](https://dailyblastng.com/xenophobic-attack-well-no-longer-tolerate-dehumanization-of-our-citizens-vp-shettima/) - The Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has warned that the Nigerian government and its people will no longer tolerate any form of dehumanisation of Nigerian citizens by any governmentin any part of the world. The Vice-President gave the warning while speaking to newsmen in Luanda, Angola on Monday, August 31. He stated this while reiterating Nigeria’s Tolerate
- [Security forces rescue 21 kidnap victims, including 15 NYSC members in Kogi Forest](https://dailyblastng.com/security-forces-rescue-21-kidnap-victims-including-15-nysc-members-in-kogi-forest/) - Security forces have rescued 21 people, including 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were abducted by suspected bandits along a major road in Kogi State. The victims were rescued during a joint search-and-rescue operation conducted in a forest between Egume and Ochaja in Dekina Local Government Area of the state. The NYSC
- [NANS sets up presidential committee on students and schools safety appoints former president Bamidele Akpan as Chairman](https://dailyblastng.com/nans-sets-up-presidential-committee-on-students-and-schools-safety-appoints-former-president-bamidele-akpan-as-chairman/) - The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has constituted a Special Committee on Students and Schools Safety in response to the growing security challenges and attacks affecting Schools and Nigerian Students across the Country. The Association, in a letter dated August 30, 2026, pronounced the appointment of Comrade Bamidele Danielson Akpan, a former NANS President, NANS
- [Drug trafficking: Tinubu will be embarrassed at UNGA meeting – US firm](https://dailyblastng.com/drug-trafficking-tinubu-will-be-embarrassed-at-unga-meeting-us-firm/) - United States-based policy advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, says Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will be embarrassed at the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, meeting in September if he attends. Von Batten-Montague-York expressed this confidence in a post on its verified X handle on Monday. The firm also said that the meeting President Tinubu has Tinubu
- [Yahoo boy and convicted criminal, Invictus Obi Okeke sighted at a birthday party (video)](https://dailyblastng.com/yahoo-boy-and-convicted-criminal-invictus-obi-okeke-sighted-at-a-birthday-party-video/) - Yahoo Boy and ex-convict Invictus Obi Okeke, who was deported from the U.S. after serving a six-year jail term, has returned to Nigeria’s social circles, strategically mingling with the who’s who ahead of his plans to run for political office. Mr Okeke was decked in a black tuxedo at the 40th birthday bash of Francis Yahoo
- [Where are the benefits of fuel subsidy removal? - Femi Falana](https://dailyblastng.com/where-are-the-benefits-of-fuel-subsidy-removal-femi-falana/) - Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has questioned the tangible benefits of President Bola Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal policy, asserting that Nigerians are yet to see or feel the impact of savings accrued from the move. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Falana raised concerns over rising public revenues across all tiers Falana
- [Police arrest 70-year-old man for defiling 8-year-old girl](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-70-year-old-man-for-defiling-8-year-old-girl/) - The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a septuagenarian, Usman Abubakar, for allegedly defiling an 8-year-old girl in Tsakanin Bayara area of Bauchi metropolis. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The suspect was arrested following a complaint lodged at the ‘E’ Division, Police
- [40-Year-Old Delta Businessman Commits Suicide After N1.8 million Loan Business Fails](https://dailyblastng.com/40-year-old-delta-businessman-commits-suicide-after-n1-8-million-loan-business-fails/) - A 40-year-old businessman identified as Ogbeni Goggo has reportedly died by suicide in Delta State after a business venture he allegedly financed with a ₦1.8 million loan failed. The incident has left his wife, relatives and friends devastated, while also drawing attention to the intense financial and emotional pressures confronting individuals struggling with debt and Suicide
- [(Video) NDLEA discovers cocaine, heroin, colorado hidden in a safe box](https://dailyblastng.com/video-ndlea-discovers-cocaine-heroin-colorado-hidden-in-a-safe-box/) - Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered cocaine and heroin concealed in fireproof iron safe box during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking hotspot in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed the discovery in a post shared on X on Sunday. According NDLEA
- [Beyond the ballot: Shaping a Bar that works for all by Asiwaju Kunle Kalejaye SAN](https://dailyblastng.com/beyond-the-ballot-shaping-a-bar-that-works-for-all-by-asiwaju-kunle-kalejaye-san/) - The inaugural address of Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, titled "From the Call to the Cause," marks a historic turning point for the legal community as she officially assumes office as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Sworn in by her predecessor, Afam Osigwe, SAN, at the High Court complex in Port SAN
- [JAMB extends deadline for 2021–2026 candidates to accept or reject old admissions](https://dailyblastng.com/jamb-extends-deadline-for-2021-2026-candidates-to-accept-or-reject-old-admissions/) - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for candidates offered admission between 2021 and 2026 to accept or reject their admission offers. The deadline, previously set for Monday, August 31, 2026, has been extended to Wednesday, September 30, 2026. JAMB’s Acting Director, Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in JAMB
- [Benue university student arrested for pouring hot water on colleague](https://dailyblastng.com/benue-university-student-arrested-for-pouring-hot-water-on-colleague/) - The Benue State Police Command has arrested a 500-level student of Fr Moses Adasu University, formerly Benue State University, for allegedly attacking a neighbour with hot water. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Peter Aondongu, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, August 29, 2026 said that an investigation had commenced to Benue
- [Kidnappers demand N20m ransom each for abducted NYSC members](https://dailyblastng.com/kidnappers-demand-n20m-ransom-each-for-abducted-nysc-members/) - Gunmen who abducted members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have demanded N20m ransom each. 15 corps members travelling from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing their three-week orientation exercise were abducted along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. A family member of one of the victims N20m
- [(Video) NDC candidate Thomas Victor Onwubiko concludes Free Summer Camp, rewards 60 best students and teachers](https://dailyblastng.com/video-ndc-candidate-thomas-victor-onwubiko-concludes-free-summer-camp-rewards-60-best-students-and-teachers/) - The free summer learning programme organised by Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Amuwo Odofin Constituency II, has ended with 60 of the best-performing students receiving educational materials as rewards for their outstanding performance. The summer camp, which commenced on August 3, 2026, provided Victor
- [(Video) Police parade medical doctors, others over kidney harvesting at Wellington Hospital](https://dailyblastng.com/video-police-parade-medical-doctors-others-over-kidney-harvesting-at-wellington-hospital/) - The Nigeria Police Force has paraded four suspects allegedly linked to an organ harvesting and human trafficking syndicate operating in Nasarawa State. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad (STS) during a sting operation carried out on August 19, 2026, in Auta Balifi, Karu Local Government Area of the state. The Police
- [FBI extradites Adekunle and Olawale to US over alleged sextortion of minors](https://dailyblastng.com/fbi-extradites-adekunle-and-olawale-to-us-over-alleged-sextortion-of-minors/) - The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has brought two Nigerian men, 26-year-old Adebola Festus Adekunle and 24-year-old Mudasiru Afeez Olawale, to the United States to face prosecution over alleged sextortion and sexual exploitation of minors. FBI Director, Kash Patel, announced the development in a statement on X on Friday, saying the two men FBI
- [Drug baron, KC Luxury sues NDLEA over unlawful arrest, detention and invasion of privacy](https://dailyblastng.com/drug-baron-kc-luxury-sues-ndlea-over-unlawful-arrest-detention-and-invasion-of-privacy/) - Suspected drug trafficker Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, has filed a lawsuit against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Federal High Court in Lagos, challenging his continued detention and seeking ₦190 million in damages. Michael is seeking compensation over what he described as unlawful arrest and detention, invasion of Luxury
- [Olusegun Adejorin sentenced to 8 years imprisonment in U.S. for $7.5m charity scam](https://dailyblastng.com/olusegun-adejorin-sentenced-to-8-years-imprisonment-in-u-s-for-7-5m-charity-scam/) - A 32-year-old Nigerian national was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for a business email compromise scam that stole $7.5 million from two charitable organizations in the United States. The United States Department of Justice disclosed this in a statement on Friday, August 28, 2026. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang sentenced Olusegun Adejorin, 32, to Scam
- [Tinubu is 90 years old, I have evidence to present in court - Atiku Abubakar](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-is-90-years-old-i-have-evidence-to-present-in-court-atiku-abubakar/) - Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has claimed he possesses evidence showing President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old, asserting he is prepared to present the proof in court if necessary. Atiku made the assertions during a BBC interview, using the claim to defend his own repeated presidential Tinubu
- [(Video) Umuihi election: Ndubuisi Okubuiro disgraced, disqualified over sexual misconduct with younger brother's wife](https://dailyblastng.com/video-umuihi-election-ndubuisi-okubuiro-disgraced-disqualified-over-sexual-misconduct-with-younger-brothers-wife/) - Engineer Ndubuisi Chukwuma Okubuiro has been disqualified from contesting the position of President General of Umuihi Town Union following the reading of a petition alleging sexual misconduct and a prolonged dispute involving the wife and children of his younger blood relative. The dramatic development occurred at Orie Umuihi Market Square, where members of the community Okubuiro
- [Oluwasegun Baiyewu jailed in US for laundering $3.1m scam proceeds](https://dailyblastng.com/oluwasegun-baiyewu-jailed-in-us-for-laundering-3-1m-scam-proceeds/) - A Nigerian national, Oluwasegun Baiyewu, has been sentenced to 95 months (7 years and 11 months) in prison in the United States for laundering more than $3.1 million in proceeds from various fraud schemes targeting US citizens. The US Department of Justice said Baiyewu, 40, of Houston, Texas, was sentenced on Thursday for his role Baiyewu
- [List of 10 Nigerian criminals to be deported from America - US officials](https://dailyblastng.com/list-of-10-nigerian-criminals-to-be-deported-from-america-us-officials/) - The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has added 10 Nigerians to the Department of Homeland Security’s “Worst of the Worst” register, with the individuals listed for offences ranging from fraud and identity theft to child-related and drug offences. The latest update was seen by our correspondent on Friday on the official DHS website, which Nigerians
- [Hunye's brimming bag of comedies: Appointing 'running mate' for non-existent ticket  by Segun Olatunji](https://dailyblastng.com/hunyes-brimming-bag-of-comedies-appointing-running-mate-for-non-existent-ticket-by-segun-olatunji/) - Ogun State's theatre of politics just staged its latest comedy of errors, and it deserves a standing ovation for sheer, unadulterated chaos. In the blue corner, we have Abayomi Hunye, a former aspirant who decided that reality is merely a suggestion. In the red corner, we have the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, frantically holding Yayi
- [I will reopen borders, develop southern ports if elected president - Atiku](https://dailyblastng.com/i-will-reopen-borders-develop-southern-ports-if-elected-president-atiku/) - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he will reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president. The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate made the pledge while addressing supporters in a video circulating online and shared by ADC chieftain, Dele Momodu, on Friday. Atiku said the closure of Nigeria’s borders with neighbouring countries had negatively affected Atiku
- [Xenophobia: Malian singer Salif Keita cancels South Africa shows](https://dailyblastng.com/xenophobia-malian-singer-salif-keita-cancels-south-africa-shows/) - Malian singer Salif Keita has cancelled his upcoming commercial performances in South Africa over concerns about xenophobic violence against African migrants. The singer said he could not ignore reports of violence against African migrants in South Africa. He went on to describe the decision to cancel his shows as painful. “I cannot ignore the reports Salif
- [Workers allegedly attempt selling employer’s child after they were owed salaries – NAPTIP](https://dailyblastng.com/workers-allegedly-attempt-selling-employers-child-after-they-were-owed-salaries-naptip/) - The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has accused three workers of attempting to sell their employer’s two-year-old in Ogoja, Cross River State. Oba Joseph, head of operations for the Cross River Command of NAPTIP, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in an interview on Thursday, August 27, in Calabar. Mr NAPTIP
- [Archeologist discover the true tomb of Jesus Christ after 2000 years](https://dailyblastng.com/archeologist-discover-the-true-tomb-of-jesus-christ-after-2000-years/) - After years of searching, Italian archaeologists have discovered an ancient site that matches a Bible description of the tomb where Jesus Christ was buried. This was made known by a preliminary study in the Jerusalem archaeological journal Liber Annuus. “We have found evidence of a funerary landscape,” lead archaeologist Francesca Romana Stasolla, of the “La Jesus
- [Wazobia FM radio presenter, Diplomatic OPJ dies at 66](https://dailyblastng.com/wazobia-fm-radio-presenter-diplomatic-opj-dies-at-66/) - Popular radio On Air Personality, Pius Opute Orezimena also known as Diplomatic OPJ has died at the age of 66. Mr Orezimena passed away on Tuesday after battling a partial stroke that lasted five years. The broadcast media personality’s death was announced by his relatives in a statement on Wednesday. The family described the journalist’s OPJ
- [Police invite VeryDarkMan, to substantiate claims that officers connive with kidnappers](https://dailyblastng.com/police-invite-verydarkman-to-substantiate-claims-that-officers-connive-with-kidnappers/) - The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence backing his claim that police officers at highway checkpoints collude with kidnappers. Speaking as a panellist at the recent Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, VeryDarkMan accused checkpoint officers of monitoring motorists, identifying Police
- [Gunmen abduct businessman after prayers at Abuja Mosque](https://dailyblastng.com/gunmen-abduct-businessman-after-prayers-at-abuja-mosque/) - Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a businessman, Alhaji Yusuf Mohammed Keche, after he observed Isha'i prayers at a mosque in Dabi Bako, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. A resident of the community, Ibrahim Suleiman, told Daily Trust on Thursday, August 27, 2026 that the incident occurred on Monday, shortly Abuja
- [Two German airport workers d!e of malaria after being bitten by mosquitoes](https://dailyblastng.com/two-german-airport-workers-de-of-malaria-after-being-bitten-by-mosquitoes/) - Two Frankfurt Airport workers have died from malaria following a rare outbreak that has infected six employees at Germany’s busiest airport. The outbreak was first detected in July, with German public health officials believing the mosquitoes responsible may have arrived at the airport aboard a plane. A spokesperson for airport operator Fraport confirmed that an German
- [67 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrive Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/67-nigerians-repatriated-from-south-africa-arrive-lagos/) - A total of 67 Nigerian returnees from South Africa have arrived at the Murtala Mohammed Int’l Airport in Lagos State. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard a South African Airways flight on Wednesday night, August 26. They were received by some Federal Government agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency Africa
- [If you earn below N300k, the difference between you and Almajiri is plate - Abuja politician](https://dailyblastng.com/if-you-earn-below-n300k-the-difference-between-you-and-almajiri-is-plate-abuja-politician/) - A politician based in Abuja, Austin Okai, has sparked a debate online after saying that Abuja residents earning less than N300,000 monthly are no different from Almajiris. According to him, the only thing differentiating the salary earners and the Aljmajiris is a plate which the latter use to “beg” for money. Okai made Politician
- [2027 election: We are competing with thieves - Atiku](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-election-we-are-competing-with-thieves-atiku/) - The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring fuel subsidy if elected president in the 2027 general elections, insisting that his position remains unchanged despite comments attributed to one of his aides. Atiku made the clarification during an interview with Channels Television, where he addressed concerns Atiku
- [NDC candidate for House of Reps, OmoBarca ready to serve Ajeromi-Ifelodun in 2027](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-candidate-for-house-of-reps-omobarca-ready-to-serve-ajeromi-ifelodun-in-2027/) - A new campaign poster promoting Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has emerged as part of the political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 House of Representatives election in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Lagos State. Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), features a supporter holding a placard with the messages “AJIF!!! AJIF!!!” and “VOTE OMOBARCA 4 REPS”, OmoBarca
- [2027: What happened in Osun will be a child’s play in Ogun - Hunye warns APC](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-what-happened-in-osun-will-be-a-childs-play-in-ogun-hunye-warns-apc/) - A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Abayomi Hunye, has warned that the political crisis surrounding the party’s 2027 governorship ticket could escalate far beyond the experience of the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. Hunye issued the warning on Tuesday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Ogun
- [Police uncover baby factory in Ogun state](https://dailyblastng.com/police-uncover-baby-factory-in-ogun-state/) - Operatives of the Mowe Division of the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled an alleged illegal “baby factory” syndicate at Abaren Village, Mowe, rescuing two heavily pregnant women and four children and arresting six suspects. The suspects were identified as Florence Ogbona, 58; Magdalene Julius, 63; Chidike Egwuonwu, 40; Onyechu Chidike, 35; Stephen Ogbona, 39; Police
- [Dangote Refinery increases price of petrol](https://dailyblastng.com/dangote-refinery-increases-price-of-petrol/) - The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at its gantry from N1,185 to N1,200 per litre, effective August 26, 2026. In a notice sent to customers on Tuesday, August 25, the refinery’s Group Commercial Operations announced revised prices for both gantry and coastal deliveries. The coastal price also increased Dangote
- [2027: Support APC or leave Kuje - Abuja council chairman threatens residents](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-support-apc-or-leave-kuje-abuja-council-chairman-threatens-residents/) - The Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Samuel Shekwolo, has come under heavy criticism after a video surfaced online showing him threatening residents who do not intend to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. In the video, which is currently making the rounds on Kuje
- [Legendary singer Dolly Parton dies at 80](https://dailyblastng.com/legendary-singer-dolly-parton-dies-at-80/) - Dolly Parton, a rags-to-riches daughter of Appalachia who for six decades ruled country music with an outsize personality and prairie wit that enshrined her as one of the 20th century’s most cherished American originals, died on Tuesday in Nashville. She was 80. Her death was announced in a video posted on social media by her Parton
- [NDC Candidate Onwubiko Felicitates Muslims in Amuwo Odofin Constituency II on Eid-ul-Mawlid](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-candidate-onwubiko-felicitates-muslims-in-amuwo-odofin-constituency-ii-on-eid-ul-mawlid/) - Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko (TVO), the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Amuwo Odofin Constituency II, has felicitated with Muslims across the constituency on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlid, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In a goodwill message, Onwubiko described Eid-ul-Mawlid as a significant occasion for Muslims to reflect Onwubiko
- [Enugu police rescue three kidnap victims, recover two firearms](https://dailyblastng.com/enugu-police-rescue-three-kidnap-victims-recover-two-firearms/) - Operatives of the Enugu State Command attached to Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) have rescued three victims of abduction and recovered their Lexus RX350, two locally made firearms, ammunition and other exhibits. According to the spokeaperson of the command, SP Damiel Ndukwe, the operation followed credible intelligence received at about Police
- [Tinubu deserves to be president for long term - Olubadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-deserves-to-be-president-for-long-term-olubadan-oba-rasheed-ladoja/) - The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has said President Bola Tinubu deserves to remain in office for a long time, citing his administration’s performance. Ladoja made the remarks on Monday at the flag-off ceremony for the dualisation of Ibadan-Ijebu Road in Ogun State, where Tinubu was represented by the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun. Ladoja
- [(Video) The president of Nigeria is a drug trafficker, FG and FBI concealing Tinubu-drug records - Alex Barbir](https://dailyblastng.com/video-the-president-of-nigeria-is-a-drug-trafficker-fg-and-fbi-concealing-tinubu-drug-records-alex-barbir/) - A United States-based missionary, Alex Barbir, has accused the Nigerian government and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of attempting to prevent the public release of records relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s past legal and financial dealings in the United States. Barbir made the allegation in a strongly worded statement in which he claimed Alex
- [Industrialization: Uyo Reps hopeful; Ikakke, UniUyo VC, others to speak at Ibom Conference](https://dailyblastng.com/industrialization-uyo-reps-hopeful-ikakke-uniuyo-vc-others-to-speak-at-ibom-conference/) - By Rose Ekan UYO — With few days to the 2026 edition of the Ibom Conference, organizers have unveiled a lineup of business leaders, policy experts, and academic voices expected to shape conversations around industrial growth in Akwa Ibom State. Top in the list of speakers is a renowned Professor of Economics and Vice-Chancellor of UYO
- [UNIZIK suspends Chinese Studies Professor, Ifeanyi Odinye over examination misconduct case](https://dailyblastng.com/unizik-suspends-chinese-studies-professor-ifeanyi-odinye-over-examination-misconduct-case/) - The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has approved the three-month suspension of a lecturer in the Department of Chinese Studies, Prof. Ifeanyi Sunny Odinye, following the submission of an interim report by a Special Investigative Panel probing allegations of kidnapping, assault and examination misconduct involving staff and students of the university. The suspension, professor
- [Abia State begins payment of gratuities, resolves ABSU strike issues](https://dailyblastng.com/abia-state-begins-payment-of-gratuities-resolves-absu-strike-issues/) - Abia State Government has said it has commenced the payment of gratuities to deserving beneficiaries, and also resolved issues that led to the strike in Abia State University, Uturu. Briefing newsmen on Monday on the outcome of the state Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti, the state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, Abia
- [2027 election: Time to choose by Dr Austin Orette](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-election-time-to-choose-by-dr-austin-orette/) - Another election year is upon us, and once again, the political merchants have begun beating their drums, displaying their familiar wares and presenting the same old political acolytes to Nigerians. Their methods may change in appearance, but the game remains largely the same. Nigeria has endured serious storms throughout its relatively short history as a Election
- [Awujale: Fusengbuwa Ruling House drags Ogun Governor, kingmakers to court over stalled Awujale selection](https://dailyblastng.com/awujale-fusengbuwa-ruling-house-drags-ogun-governor-kingmakers-to-court-over-stalled-awujale-selection/) - The struggle over the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland has taken a legal turn, as the Fusengbuwa Ruling House has approached the Ogun State High Court seeking an order compelling the kingmakers to complete the process of selecting the next monarch. The suit, filed as No. HCJ/149/2026 before the High Awujale
- [DNA Tests: 1 in 4 men not biological fathers of their children — Report](https://dailyblastng.com/dna-tests-1-in-4-men-not-biological-fathers-of-their-children-report/) - About one in four paternity tests conducted by Smart DNA Nigeria returned negative results in its 2025/2026 reporting period, its latest annual DNA Testing Report has revealed. The company, in a statement on Sunday, August 24, 2026 in Lagos, said the report confirmed that 23.6 per cent of recorded paternity test outcomes were negative, DNA
- [Bandits hold Kwara teacher despite N12m ransom payment, demand additional N5m](https://dailyblastng.com/bandits-hold-kwara-teacher-despite-n12m-ransom-payment-demand-additional-n5m/) - The family of a teacher and farmer with the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mohammed Abubakar Ndakpada, has lamented that bandits are still holding him despite receiving N12m ransom and other items. Ndakpada, a resident of Lata-Nna community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, was abducted by suspected bandits on Kwara
- [Gunmen attack Rivers monarch’s palace during cultural festival](https://dailyblastng.com/gunmen-attack-rivers-monarchs-palace-during-cultural-festival/) - The Rivers State Police Command has commenced an investigation into a shooting and violent attack on the traditional ruler of Finima Community in Bonny Local Government Area of the state. The Amadabo of Finima Community, Bonny, HRH Dagogo Brown, narrowly escaped death when gunmen invaded a cultural masquerade display and shot sporadically at his palace. Rivers
- [(Photos) Olu of Warri celebrates 5th coronation anniversary](https://dailyblastng.com/photos-olu-of-warri-celebrates-5th-coronation-anniversary/) - THE 5TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY SPEECH Itsekiri dede mo kin Aghan, Ẹnẹ mu uyiri biri uranran, gb’Oritse, ni uṣẹ́ to owinọ ṣé gb’ẹnẹ ni odon tò boghọ. Ò ṣé aninọ ẹnẹ, Ò ṣ’ọgbara, Ò ṣ’ayẹ, Omi, è boghọ-ẹnẹ, Alẹ, è gb’ẹnẹ fẹ́ mi, Afẹrẹ ori fi, è kwa-ẹnẹ, kẹnikẹ dẹ, Oritse to mu Itsekiri kpé ẹnẹ, Anniversary
- [APC Chairman Jarrett Tenebe threatens to kill Facebook users over Governor Okpebholo](https://dailyblastng.com/apc-chairman-jarrett-tenebe-threatens-to-kill-facebook-users-over-governor-okpebholo/) - The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe, has threatened to kill a critic following a social media report alleging that Governor Monday Okpebholo travelled to Abuja to protest his exclusion from the APC Presidential Campaign Council. The controversy started with a Facebook post by Samuel Iyobosa, who claimed that Chairman
- [Nollywood actor dies after battle with stage 4 cancer](https://dailyblastng.com/nollywood-actor-dies-after-battle-with-stage-4-cancer/) - Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died after battling stage-four cancer. His daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed his de@th in an emotional Instagram Live video on Sunday, saying, “My daddy is dead. I can’t believe it.” Last week, she came online to disclose that her father was battling a terminal Nollywood
- [APC aspirant Ambassador Orioye listed as State Coordinator of fake federal agency](https://dailyblastng.com/apc-aspirant-ambassador-orioye-listed-as-state-coordinator-of-fake-federal-agency/) - An aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ondo State House of Assembly has been listed as the state coordinator of a purported Federal Government agency currently under investigation by the Nigerian authorities. The aspirant, Ambassador Orioye G. Benedict, is identified on elements linked to the organisation as the “State Coordinator” of the Orioye
- [Did the hardship end, or did Governor Adeleke’s politics change by Abidemi Adebamiwa](https://dailyblastng.com/did-the-hardship-end-or-did-governor-adelekes-politics-change-by-abidemi-adebamiwa/) - By Abidemi Adebamiwa Governor Ademola Adeleke’s growing enthusiasm for President Bola Tinubu deserves more than a passing political shrug. Something has changed, and the people of Osun are entitled to know what it is. The economic hardship Adeleke once acknowledged has not disappeared; the controversies over federal actions affecting Osun have not been erased; and Abidemi
- [Fake federal agency: SGF Gbajabiamila issued me appointment letter - Nwabueze](https://dailyblastng.com/fake-federal-agency-sgf-gbajabiamila-issued-me-appointment-letter-nwabueze/) - The National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office, George Buchi Nwabueze, has rejected allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission that he was operating a “fake federal agency.” Nwabueze said the office he heads is a project office domiciled within the Office of Agency
- [Atiku challenges FBI over withholding of Tinubu's US case from Nigerians](https://dailyblastng.com/atiku-challenges-fbi-over-withholding-of-tinubus-us-case-from-nigerians/) - Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has challenged the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over its decision to withhold potentially disclosable records relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Atiku argued that the agency should not rely broadly on the justification of “danger to lives” to Atiku
- [APC chairman slumps and dies during reconciliation meeting in Kogi](https://dailyblastng.com/apc-chairman-slumps-and-dies-during-reconciliation-meeting-in-kogi/) - The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Oyewole Mayowa Solomon, has died after reportedly collapsing during a party reconciliation meeting in Iyara, the local government headquarters. Solomon reportedly collapsed on Friday, August 21, during the meeting, which was convened to resolve internal disagreements and promote unity APC
- [CareFlexOne: A trusted name in Modern Care Management](https://dailyblastng.com/careflexone-a-trusted-name-in-modern-care-management/) - In both the United Kingdom and the United States, CareFlexOne is rapidly becoming a household name among care providers. CareFlexOne is a comprehensive digital platform that empowers care providers to stay fully informed and connected with the daily lives of the individuals placed in their care by the authorities. From medication administration and essential documentation Careflexone
- [My job is to give opposition high blood pressure - Nyesom Wike](https://dailyblastng.com/my-job-is-to-give-opposition-high-blood-pressure-nyesom-wike/) - The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he is ready to give the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and other opposition candidates in the upcoming 2027 election high blood pressure. Wike stated this on Friday, August 21, in Abuja while speaking to journalists during an inspection of Wike
- [List of heads of Nigeria’s new ‘fake’ govt agency, 20 state coordinators, representatives in China, US](https://dailyblastng.com/list-of-heads-of-nigerias-new-fake-govt-agency-20-state-coordinators-representatives-in-china-us/) - The alleged fake National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office had a structure spanning several states and two foreign countries, with an acclaimed national coordinator, zonal directors, state coordinators and representatives in China and the United States, PUNCH Online reports. A check by our correspondent on Saturday found that the office’s website Agency
- [President Tinubu orders arrest, suspends three perm secs as ICPC uncovers new fake agency](https://dailyblastng.com/president-tinubu-orders-arrest-suspends-three-perm-secs-as-icpc-uncovers-new-fake-agency/) - President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of one George Buchi Nwabueze and the suspension of three permanent secretaries over the discovery of another fake agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. They include M.S. Danjuma, Nadungu Gagare, and Richard P. Pheelangwah. Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Tinubu
- [Uyo Reps 2027: Why our representatives give clippers, rice, wrappers as empowerment - Ikakke](https://dailyblastng.com/uyo-reps-2027-why-our-representatives-give-clippers-rice-wrappers-as-empowerment-ikakke/) - ...promises accountability, jobs, infrastructure for Uyo Federal Constituency Labour Party candidate for Uyo/Ibesikpo Asutan/Nsit Atai/Uruan Federal Constituency, Mr. Ikakke Bassey, has accused political office holders of reducing constituency empowerment to “peanuts” like clippers, rice and wrappers, saying such tokenism cannot address unemployment and poverty in the area. Ikakke made the criticism on Wednesday during a Ikakke
- [A Tale of Two Candidates: One Chased from the West, Other Cheered in the East](https://dailyblastng.com/a-tale-of-two-candidates-one-chased-from-the-west-other-cheered-in-the-east/) - By Segun Olatunji There is a unique type of courage that belongs only to the stupendously rich. It is the kind of boldness that makes a man wake up, look in the mirror and decide to spend his mornings collecting polite rejections from royal fathers. Hon. Ladi Adebutu, the perpetual governorship candidate of the People’s
- [Woman allegedly beheads co-wife in Kano](https://dailyblastng.com/woman-allegedly-beheads-co-wife-in-kano/) - A woman, Safiya Usaini, has been arraigned before a Kano Magistrates' Court for allegedly killing and beheading her co-wife after accusing her of spying on her while she was in the bathroom. The suspect was brought before the court, presided over by Magistrate Auwal Yusuf, following the conclusion of police investigation into the alleged Woman
- [EFCC, ICPC probe N12bn NFF intervention fund for players’ wages, bonuses](https://dailyblastng.com/efcc-icpc-probe-n12bn-nff-intervention-fund-for-players-wages-bonuses/) - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are investigating the utilisation of the N12 billion Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to settle outstanding players’ wages, bonuses and other national-team obligations. This was contained in a letter signed by EFCC
- [Nigeria remains a country of particular concern (CPC) - US Congressman Riley Moore insists](https://dailyblastng.com/nigeria-remains-a-country-of-particular-concern-cpc-us-congressman-riley-moore-insists/) - A member of the US Congress, Rep. Riley Moore, has insisted that the United States must not remove Nigeria from its Country of Particular Concern, CPC, designation list over alleged persecution of Christians, citing continued violence in the Middle Belt. Moore made the position known yesterday in a post on his official X handle, while Moore
- [Gospel singer, Asu Ekiye, ends marriage of 28 years](https://dailyblastng.com/gospel-singer-asu-ekiye-ends-marriage-of-28-years/) - Gospel artiste, Asu Ekiye, and his wife, Kunemofa, have ended their 28-year marriage. The singer announced the crash of their marriage on social media this morning August 20. He disclosed that their marriage ended a year ago but he chose to announce it today after “allowing time to bring the perspective, clarity and quiet Marriage
- [Flood alert: FG warns of 33 states at high risk as water levels rise in flood planes in seven days](https://dailyblastng.com/flood-alert-fg-warns-of-33-states-at-high-risk-as-water-levels-rise-in-flood-planes-in-seven-days/) - The Federal government has issued a seven-day forecast warning of high riverine flood risk across 33 states between 19 and 25 August 2026. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency said rising river levels are expected to trigger flooding in multiple locations during the period. The agency says states at high risk are Kaduna, Niger, Taraba, Flood
- [Osun APC stakeholders blame Oyetola for governorship defeat](https://dailyblastng.com/osun-apc-stakeholders-blame-oyetola-for-governorship-defeat/) - A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has blamed the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and immediate past governor of the state, Gboyega Oyetola, for the party’s defeat in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The group, operating under the name Osun APC Stakeholders Forum, made the allegation in an Oyetola
- [Christian group warns politicians against tribal, religious campaigns](https://dailyblastng.com/christian-group-warns-politicians-against-tribal-religious-campaigns/) - A non-denominational pressure group, the Christian Conscience, has implored politicians to maintain issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, as it cautioned them against ethnic and religious sentiments. The group noted that campaigns should address matters that affect national development, rather than encourage violence, intimidation and the use of political thugs. This was contained Christian
- [(Video) Police confirm attack on Governor Adeleke Ademola's convoy, 60-year-old man killed](https://dailyblastng.com/video-police-confirm-attack-on-governor-adeleke-ademolas-convoy-60-year-old-man-killed/) - The Osun state police command has said that singer Davido was the target of an attack on the convoy of Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, August 19. Security escorts of the governor engaged some unidentified men in a gun duel during the governor’s visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo Adeleke
- [Emerging political leaders forum south east zone says Senator Ndubueze's victory at APC primary was well deserved, enjoins Ararume to show sportsmanship](https://dailyblastng.com/emerging-political-leaders-forum-south-east-zone-says-senator-ndubuezes-victory-at-apc-primary-was-well-deserved-enjoins-ararume-to-show-sportsmanship/) - In a Press Statement issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the Emerging Political Leaders Forum, South East Zonal Office publicly congratulated Senator Patrick C. Ndubueze on his emergence as the winner at the APC Primaries for Imo North Senatorial District. In the Text sign by the South East Zonal Convener of the Forum, Comr. Ogechukwu Senator
- [Oyewumi: Osun apc ‘terrible political babies’, state nearly run by two governors](https://dailyblastng.com/oyewumi-osun-apc-terrible-political-babies-state-nearly-run-by-two-governors/) - The Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate and Senator representing Osun West, Olalere Oyewumi, has described the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State as “terrible people” and “politically babies,” accusing the party's leaders of lacking the experience required to navigate the state's political terrain. Oyewumi made the remarks on Wednesday, while speaking Oyewumi
- [Uyo Reps 2027: Ikakke gains early momentum as Ward 5, Youth Council back bid](https://dailyblastng.com/uyo-reps-2027-ikakke-gains-early-momentum-as-ward-5-youth-council-back-bid/) - "You deserve physical infrastructure, empowerment, good legislation" - NASS hopeful By Edikan Ataide UYO — The race for the Uyo/Ibesikpo Asutan/Nsit Atai/Uruan Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives got a major lift on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as Labour Party contender, Mr. Ikakke Bassey secured back-to-back endorsements from grassroots structures in Uyo
- [United Nigeria Airlines pledges N20m to fund Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction for 10 years](https://dailyblastng.com/united-nigeria-airlines-pledges-n20m-to-fund-chinua-achebe-prize-for-fiction-for-10-years/) - ‎United Nigeria Airlines has pledged N20 million to sponsor the prestigious annual Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction, administered by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) for the next 10 years. ‎The sponsorship deal was disclosed today by the executive chairman of the airline, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, following a discussion with the ANA president, Dr. Usman Achebe
- [Court jails two women for illegal naira trading in Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/court-jails-two-women-for-illegal-naira-trading-in-lagos/) - Justice A. Aluko of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, convicted and sentenced two women to six months imprisonment respectively for offences bordering on unlawful trading of naira notes. The convicts; Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa and Faith Chukwujeku were separately arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic Court
- [US Judge Gives Trump-Appointed Prosecutor four more days to release Tinubu's drug trafficking records](https://dailyblastng.com/us-judge-gives-trump-appointed-prosecutor-four-more-days-to-release-tinubus-drug-trafficking-records/) - A United States federal judge has reportedly granted US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro an additional four days to comply with an order concerning drug trafficking records held by American law-enforcement agencies relating to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to information circulated by Washington-based policy and lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, Judge Drug
- [Former president Goodluck Jonathan condemns governors mass presence in off-cycle election states](https://dailyblastng.com/former-president-goodluck-jonathan-condemns-governors-mass-presence-in-off-cycle-election-states/) - Former President Goodluck Jonathan has kicked against the emerging trend of serving governors, senior public officials and political gladiators descending on states during off-cycle elections. Jonathan made the call in a statement personally signed by him in Abuja on Tuesday, August 18. The former President warned that the practice witnessed during recent governorship elections in Jonathan
- [(Video) Atiku, Tinubu Absent as Peter Obi, Others Sign Peace Accord Ahead of 2027 Election](https://dailyblastng.com/video-atiku-tinubu-absent-as-peter-obi-others-sign-peace-accord-ahead-of-2027-election/) - ABUJA — Presidential candidates and political stakeholders have renewed their commitment to a peaceful electoral process ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress Peter Obi among those who signed a peace accord in Abuja. The development comes as political activities intensify ahead of the Obi
- [Ajeromi Ifelodun Constituency Celebrates NDC House of Reps Candidate OmoBarca on his Birthday](https://dailyblastng.com/ajeromi-ifelodun-constituency-celebrates-ndc-house-of-reps-candidate-omobarca-on-his-birthday/) - Residents and supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency have joined family, friends and political associates in celebrating the birthday of philanthropist and NDC House of Representatives candidate, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca. OmoBarca, who was born on August 18, 1983, is being celebrated by members of OmoBarca
- [You are foolish for burning cannabis - Sowore slams NDLEA](https://dailyblastng.com/you-are-foolish-for-burning-cannabis-sowore-slams-ndlea/) - Presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore has criticized the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following its public destruction of a massive haul of seized illicit drugs, including cannabis sativa. The NDLEA announced that it had destroyed 329,865.585 kilogrammes of illicit substances, valued at an estimated ₦301.058 billion, in Lagos. The Sowore
- [Domestic violence: Wilson Dakom calls out wife for assaulting him twice](https://dailyblastng.com/domestic-violence-wilson-dakom-calls-out-wife-for-assaulting-him-twice/) - A Nigerian man, Wilson Dakom, has accused his wife of physically assaulting him. He posted photos showing facial injuries allegedly inflicted by his wife while stating that seeing his wife makes him want to go to jail for life ''I REALLY WANT TO KEEP THIS QUIETLY BUT I CAN'T.THIS IS THE SECOND TIME Wilson
- [Izuchukwu Odionye arrested in Vietnam over cross-border drug trafficking](https://dailyblastng.com/izuchukwu-odionye-arrested-in-vietnam-over-cross-border-drug-trafficking/) - A Nigerian national, Izuchukwu Calistus Odionye, has been arrested in connection with a major drug trafficking case from Laos into Vietnam. 2kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine and two suspected heroin bricks concealed in a consignment were recovered, authorities disclosed in a statement on Monday, August 17, 2026. The customs control team under the Vietnam
- [(Full list) Council of Legal Education announces 122 universities approved to offer Law in Nigeria](https://dailyblastng.com/full-list-council-of-legal-education-announces-122-universities-approved-to-offer-law-in-nigeria/) - The Council of Legal Education has released the list of universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws programme in Nigeria as of August 2026. This is as it warned prospective students against enrolling in unaccredited institutions. The Council said only universities accredited by it are authorised to admit students into the LL.B Law
- [EFCC commences investigations of suspect found with $73,000, £15,957 & 827,800 at Kano airport](https://dailyblastng.com/efcc-commences-investigations-of-suspect-found-with-73000-15957-827800-at-kano-airport/) - The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of a suspect, Haruna Yusuf and multiple undeclared foreign currencies, $73,000( Seventy Three United States Dollar) £15,957 ( Fifteen Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty Seven Pound Sterling) & 827,800 Saudi Riyal intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, at EFCC
- [NDLEA destroys N301 billion worth of cocaine, heroin, opioids and others in Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-destroys-n301-billion-worth-of-cocaine-heroin-opioids-and-others-in-lagos/) - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has publicly destroyed 329,865.585 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs with an estimated street value of Three Hundred and One Billion, Fifty-Eight Million and Seventy-Six Thousand Naira (N301,058,076,000) in a court-ordered exercise carried out in Lagos. The exercise, conducted pursuant to orders of the Federal High Court, Lagos NDLEA
- [Group condemns detention of two Imo State University union leaders](https://dailyblastng.com/group-condemns-detention-of-two-imo-state-university-union-leaders/) - The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) has condemned the arrest and detention of two leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University (IMSU) branch, over the ongoing strike by lecturers. The organisation noted that Comrade Chinedu Egbuchu, Vice Chairman of ASUU-IMSU, and Comrade Nnamdi Chubo, the branch’s Investment Secretary, Imo
- [Families announce burial arrangements for lovers who died in collapsed Anambra hostel building](https://dailyblastng.com/families-announce-burial-arrangements-for-lovers-who-died-in-collapsed-anambra-hostel-building/) - Families have announced the burial arrangements for the lovers who died in a building collapse. The bodies of Vivian Chinedu Akabuike, 29, and her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Stanley Nwachukwu, 32, were recovered from the rubbles of the collapsed Elite 5-Star Hostel in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra lovers
- [Police arrest Jacob Irewa for setting wife on fire in Kogi](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-jacob-irewa-for-setting-wife-on-fire-in-kogi/) - The Kogi State Police Command has arrested Mr Jacob Irewa for setting his wife, Berida Irawo, on fire. The incident happened on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Salisu Afusat, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday said the man was arrested for Police
- [Chairman Cup 2026 kicks off in Mokwa after over 24 years](https://dailyblastng.com/chairman-cup-2026-kicks-off-in-mokwa-after-over-24-years/) - The long-awaited and prestigious Chairman Cup football tournament has officially kicked off in Mokwa town, the headquarters of Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, marking a historic moment in the sporting history of the Local Government. In a remarkable move to revive the prestigious competition after more than 24 years of absence, the Chairman
- [NDC Candidate, OmoBarca Congratulates Adeleke, Says Osun Victory Signals Opposition’s Rise Ahead of 2027](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-candidate-omobarca-congratulates-adeleke-says-osun-victory-signals-oppositions-rise-ahead-of-2027/) - Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun State governorship election, describing the outcome as a significant triumph for the opposition and a strong signal ahead of the 2027 general elections. OmoBarca, who is the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the House OmoBarca
- [NDC Candidate, Onwubiko Congratulates Adeleke on Osun Victory, Says Result Reaffirms Power of the People](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-candidate-onwubiko-congratulates-adeleke-on-osun-victory-says-result-reaffirms-power-of-the-people/) - Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Amuwo Odofin Constituency 2 seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Onwubiko described Adeleke’s re-election as a significant victory for democracy and an indication that Adeleke
- [We won’t end strike until suspended Abia State University professor is recalled – ASUU chair, Mbah](https://dailyblastng.com/we-wont-end-strike-until-suspended-abia-state-university-professor-is-recalled-asuu-chair-mbah/) - Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Abia State University chapter, Dr Chidi Mbah, shares with CHUKWUDI AKASIKE his thoughts on the recent suspension of a lecturer at the university, Prof Nnamdi Nwaeze, the ongoing strike in ABSU, and the poor remuneration of members of the union What is the Academic Staff Union of Abia
- [‘I expect APC candidate Oyebamiji to congratulate me,’ Says Adeleke after Osun election victory](https://dailyblastng.com/i-expect-apc-candidate-oyebamiji-to-congratulate-me-says-adeleke-after-osun-election-victory/) - Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, to call and congratulate him on his victory in Saturday's governorship election. SaharaReporters had earlier reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke winner of the poll after collating results from all 30 local government areas of Adeleke
- [Osun Election: Peter Obi Congratulates Adeleke, Says ‘When the People Stand, Democracy Wins’](https://dailyblastng.com/osun-election-peter-obi-congratulates-adeleke-says-when-the-people-stand-democracy-wins/) - Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Party, Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome of the governorship election as a victory for democracy and the people. Obi, in a statement, also commended the people of Osun State for what he described as their courage and determination to defend Obi
- [‘We Did It!: Davido celebrates as his uncle Ademola Adeleke wins re-election bid](https://dailyblastng.com/we-did-it-davido-celebrates-as-his-uncle-ademola-adeleke-wins-re-election-bid/) - Award winning singer Davido has celebrated the victory of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the Osun State governorship election. In a video shared on his page, Davido was seen falling to the ground in celebration shortly after Adeleke was declared the election winner. Celebrating Davido
- [Olakunle Churchill hails ex-wife Tonto Dikeh as their son, King Andre, spends the holiday with grandma in Paris](https://dailyblastng.com/olakunle-churchill-hails-ex-wife-tonto-dikeh-as-their-son-king-andre-spends-the-holiday-with-grandma-in-paris/) - Businessman Olakunle Churchill has expressed delight following a summer reunion between his son, King Andre, and his paternal grandmother in Paris. The holiday marks a significant milestone for the family, coming months after Churchill and his ex-wife, Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh, reportedly resolved their long-standing co-parenting disputes, granting him full access to their son. Olakunle
- [Jowizaza's billionaire father regains freedom from kidnappers den in Anambra](https://dailyblastng.com/jowizazas-billionaire-father-regains-freedom-from-kidnappers-den-in-anambra/) - The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the release and safe return of Chief J. J. Ezeokafor, father of socialite, Jowizaza, and a Reverend Sister, who were earlier abducted by armed criminals at Ifite-Awka. The Anambra businessman was abducted in the early hours of Tuesday, August 4, after leaving his residence for a prayer Anambra
- [(Video) Police arrest 143 suspected thugs in lawmaker's house in Osun](https://dailyblastng.com/video-police-arrest-143-suspected-thugs-in-lawmakers-house-in-osun/) - Hon Abiola Inaolaji , a state House of Assembly member representing Irewole/Isokan state constituency in Osun State has been arrested by the police for importing 143 suspected thugs with voters card in to the state on Friday night. More than 200 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were reportedly recovered during the operation. In a video clip, Osun
- [If ‘Tinubu Bola Adekunle’ and ‘Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ are the same person let the evidence establish it” - Atiku files suit seeking Tinubu’s disqualification from 2027 election over certificate discrepancies](https://dailyblastng.com/if-tinubu-bola-adekunle-and-bola-ahmed-tinubu-are-the-same-person-let-the-evidence-establish-it-atiku-files-suit-seeking-tinubus-disqualificatio/) - The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, August 14, personally deposed to an affidavit at the Federal High Court in support of a legal action seeking to disqualify President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from participating in the 2027 presidential election. The suit, instituted alongside the ADC against President Tinubu, Atiku
- [Your uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke is a fool for supporting Tinubu - Sowore replies Davido](https://dailyblastng.com/your-uncle-governor-ademola-adeleke-is-a-fool-for-supporting-tinubu-sowore-replies-davido/) - The Presidential candidate of African , Omoyele Sowore, has clapped back at Davido, who earlier today slammed him for speaking against his Uncle. During a recent interview with News Central TV, Sowore said that from his assessment, he doesn't think Governor Ademola Adeleke has anything to offer the people of Osun State. Davido Sowore
- [Threat to voters: We are will use Senator Fadahunsi as an example - Amnesty International](https://dailyblastng.com/threat-to-voters-we-are-will-use-senator-fadahunsi-as-an-example-amnesty-international/) - Amnesty International has vowed to make Senator Francis Fadahunsi an example in its campaign against inflammatory political statements and incitement to violence ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, said the organisation would pursue accountability over alleged remarks by the senator and publicise the case Fadahunsi
- [Xenophobia: Igbo Lawyers Association facilitates repatriation of stranded Nigerians in South Africa](https://dailyblastng.com/xenophobia-igbo-lawyers-association-facilitates-repatriation-of-stranded-nigerians-in-south-africa/) - The Igbo Lawyers Association South Africa has facilitated the repatriation of a group of stranded Nigerians from South Africa, citing growing xenophobic tensions and worsening conditions facing many Nigerian migrants in the country. The association announced that the latest repatriation exercise was fully sponsored and coordinated by its members as part of efforts to assist Igbo
- [FOSAD condemns suspension of Prof Nnamdi Nwaeze by Abia State University over Facebook post, Says university is not a military barracks](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-condemns-suspension-of-prof-nnamdi-nwaeze-by-abia-state-university-over-facebook-post-says-university-is-not-a-military-barracks/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) rejects the suspension of Professor Nnamdi Chinwendu Nwaeze of the Department of Economics, Abia State University (ABSU) by the university management over a Facebook post in which he raised concerns about staff welfare, unpaid entitlements, poor remuneration and the general condition of academic staff in the institution. The Facebook
- [Enugu govt approves N82,000 minimum wage for ESUT staff](https://dailyblastng.com/enugu-govt-approves-n82000-minimum-wage-for-esut-staff/) - The Enugu State Government has approved an increase in the minimum wage for staff of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) from N32,000 to N82,000 monthly, effective September 1, 2026. The approval was contained in a letter dated August 11, 2026, signed by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Enugu
- [Alimosho Stakeholders accuse NDC of replacing House of Reps Candidate Ife Salako who got 634 votes](https://dailyblastng.com/alimosho-stakeholders-accuse-ndc-of-replacing-house-of-reps-candidate-ife-salako-who-got-634-votes/) - A coalition of political stakeholders in Alimosho, Lagos State, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of overturning the outcome of its House of Representatives primary election by allegedly replacing the declared winner with another aspirant who secured far fewer votes. The group, operating under the name Voice of Alimosho, made the allegation during a NDC
- [ABSU suspends economics professor Over Claim that Keke riders earn more than professors](https://dailyblastng.com/absu-suspends-economics-professor-over-claim-that-keke-riders-earn-more-than-professors/) - The management of Abia State University (ABSU) has suspended a lecturer in the Department of Economics, Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze, following controversial comments he made on social media concerning the remuneration of academic staff at the institution. The university announced that the suspension takes immediate effect and explained that the decision was taken after the professor
- [“God has sent me to tell people of South-East that Tinubu has good intentions for them” - David Umahi](https://dailyblastng.com/god-has-sent-me-to-tell-people-of-south-east-that-tinubu-has-good-intentions-for-them-david-umahi/) - Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said President Bola Tinubu is committed to integrating the South-East into the Federal Government’s development agenda, urging people of the region to look beyond political sentiments and acknowledge ongoing infrastructure projects being executed by the administration. Umahi made the remarks while speaking on federal road and infrastructure projects in Tinubu
- [Osun election: ADC raises alarm over plan to arrest Aregbesola](https://dailyblastng.com/osun-election-adc-raises-alarm-over-plan-to-arrest-aregbesola/) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over what it described as a plan to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said it had received “credible reports” of plans to arrest ADC
- [I was hired by APC House of Reps candidate to attack Osun Speaker - Suspect tells police](https://dailyblastng.com/i-was-hired-by-apc-house-of-reps-candidate-to-attack-osun-speaker-suspect-tells-police/) - A man arrested by security operatives in connection with an attack involving the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, has confessed that he was hired by Francis Eniade, the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for the Ifelodun, Boripe and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency. The suspect, who was arrested with APC
- [Nigeria failed fiscal transparency test for 2nd year, budget figures did not add up - US Report](https://dailyblastng.com/nigeria-failed-fiscal-transparency-test-for-2nd-year-budget-figures-did-not-add-up-us-report/) - Nigeria has failed to meet minimum fiscal transparency requirements for the second consecutive year, with the United States Department of State concluding that the country made no significant progress in improving its public financial management or opening its public finances. In its 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, the State Department evaluated 139 governments alongside the Palestinian Nigeria
- [NBA warns against violence, urges police neutrality in Osun election](https://dailyblastng.com/nba-warns-against-violence-urges-police-neutrality-in-osun-election/) - The outgoing President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has decried the rising cases of political killings and violence in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election and urged security agents to remain professional. Osigwe, while addressing journalists in Osogbo, the state capital, on Wednesday, said he was in the state with his team Osun
- [JAMB lists errors to avoid by candidates during profile creation](https://dailyblastng.com/jamb-lists-errors-to-avoid-by-candidates-during-profile-creation/) - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has cautioned prospective candidates against costly errors when creating their profiles for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination or Direct Entry registration. JAMB stressed that one small mistake at the profile stage can create major problems later in the admission process. The Board stated this in a new advisory video JAMB
- [Kill Accord party members video: Osun police summon Senator Francis Fadahunsi](https://dailyblastng.com/kill-accord-party-members-video-osun-police-summon-senator-francis-fadahunsi/) - The police in Osun State have summoned Francis Fadahunsi, the senator representing Osun East, over the comments he made during a rally asking supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to “kill” members of the rival Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Senator Fadahunsi during a protest at the palace of the Owa Obokun police
- [Senator Fadahunsi denies asking APC members to kill Accord members, says video is AI generated](https://dailyblastng.com/senator-fadahunsi-denies-asking-apc-members-to-kill-accord-members-says-video-is-ai-generated/) - Senator Francis Fadahunsi says the viral video of him asking APC members to kill Accord party members during the August 15 governorship election in Osun state, was AI-generated and not a real video. The incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, is running on the platform of Accord party. In an interview with TVC last night, Fadahunsi who AI
- [Peter Obi Condemns Inflammatory Remarks by Senator Francis Fadahunsi Ahead of Osun Election](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-condemns-inflammatory-remarks-by-senator-francis-fadahunsi-ahead-of-osun-election/) - The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Mr Peter Obi has expressed strong concern over recent comments allegedly made by Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, describing the remarks as inflammatory and potentially harmful to the democratic process. In a statement titled “Senator Francis Fadahunsi’s Incendiary Rhetoric Obi
- [Governor Okpebholo appoints 4,800 special assistants, hails APC supporters in Edo](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-okpebholo-appoints-4800-special-assistants-hails-apc-supporters-in-edo/) - Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC) and taking governance to the grassroots. Mr Okpebholo made the commitment on Monday during a meeting with APC members from across the 18 local government areas of the state at the Government House, Benin. He expressed appreciation APC
- [(Video) Kill Accord party members, I authorise you to kill them including their wives and children too - APC Senator, Fadhunsi tells supporters ahead of Osun election.](https://dailyblastng.com/video-kill-accord-party-members-i-authorise-you-to-kill-them-including-their-wives-and-children-too-apc-senator-fadhunsi-tells-supporters-ahead-of-osun-election/) - The Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, has threatened members of the Accord Party with death, telling All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters in Ilesa, Osun State, that they should kill any Accord Party member they see between now and election day, Saturday, August 15. Fadahunsi, who is an APC figure in Osun State, Osun
- [Air Peace Flight operations grounded nationwide](https://dailyblastng.com/air-peace-flight-operations-grounded-nationwide/) - Flight operations of Air Peace have been grounded across the country after members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) placed its terminals under lock and key. Flight operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos have been disrupted due to a protest by union members working with the airline. Consequently, an Air Peace flight Air
- [Police confirm death of 23-year-old Law School student who jumped from four-storey hostel building](https://dailyblastng.com/police-confirm-death-of-23-year-old-law-school-student-who-jumped-from-four-storey-hostel-building/) - The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Ajoke Alayande, who d!ed after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution’s campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. The deceased was found dead within the hostel premises on Friday, August 7, Law
- ['I never said military should reject salary increase' - Peter Obi](https://dailyblastng.com/i-never-said-military-should-reject-salary-increase-peter-obi/) - The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has denied a report claiming that he advised Nigerian soldiers to reject any salary increase until after the 2027 general elections. Obi described the report as false and misleading, insisting that he has consistently advocated improved welfare, equipment, protection Obi
- [2027: I will still support Peter Obi, nothing has significantly changed - Dr Oby Ezekwesili](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-i-will-still-support-peter-obi-nothing-has-significantly-changed-dr-oby-ezekwesili/) - Former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has restated her support for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, ahead of the coming 2027 election. This is as she also called for a new trajectory that addresses national governance, human dignity and the failure of Nigeria’s political system to improve the lives Obi
- [Senator Yayi at 57: The Man, The Mandate, The Momentum](https://dailyblastng.com/senator-yayi-at-57-the-man-the-mandate-the-momentum/) - By Segun Olatunji Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, celebrates his 57th birthday today, August 10, 2026, marking another milestone in a formidable political career. The distinguished lawmaker, who currently serves as the Senator for Ogun West and chairs the powerful Senate Committee on Appropriations, remains one of the most recognisable and strategic Yayi
- [Jowizaza’s father Joseph Ezeokafor abducted by gunmen in Anambra](https://dailyblastng.com/jowizazas-father-joseph-ezeokafor-abducted-by-gunmen-in-anambra/) - Businessman and founder of Jezco Oil and Jezco Group, Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, has reportedly been kidnapped in Awka, Anambra State, after he allegedly went alone to a mountain to pray. Ezeokafor, who is also the father of Nigerian Instagram celebrity Jowizaza, was reportedly abducted last week at Ifite Awka, according to lawyer Chukwudi Iwuchukwu. Iwuchukwu Anambra
- [Tinubu eats once a day, trekks to office - NRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-eats-once-a-day-trekks-to-office-nrs-chairman-zacch-adedeji/) - Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, has said President Bola Tinubu does not live extravagantly, claiming that the President walks from his residence to his office and eats only once a day. Adedeji made the statement during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday while responding to questions from journalist Seun Okinbaloye about the lifestyles Adedeji
- [‘Cheap product from TEMU’ - Former SGF Babachir Lawal mocks Atiku](https://dailyblastng.com/cheap-product-from-temu-former-sgf-babachir-lawal-mocks-atiku/) - Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has criticized the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) while also faulting the party’s handling of its Adamawa State governorship primary. Lawal made the remarks in a Facebook post titled “Kachalla Series Three,” alleging that the ADC Atiku
- [Abia woman stabs husband to death seven months after wedding](https://dailyblastng.com/abia-woman-stabs-husband-to-death-seven-months-after-wedding/) - A woman identified as Serah Innocent has allegedly stabbed her husband, Innocent Nwaoji to death in Umuokereke Ngwa, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The incident occurred on Saturday night, August 8, 2026, less than 8 months after their white wedding. Although the circumstances surrounding the alleged stabbing and what may have led Abia
- [137 Nigerians deported from Germany in five chartered flights](https://dailyblastng.com/137-nigerians-deported-from-germany-in-five-chartered-flights/) - Germany deported at least 137 Nigerian citizens in five documented chartered operations between February and June 2026, according to reports. The documented arrivals comprised 27 Nigerians deported in February, 37 deported directly by Germany as part of a 50-person joint European Union operation in March, and 24, 23 and 26 Nigerians deported in April, May Germany
- [Imo-born priest, Rev. Fr. Ihejirika emerges World President of Catholic Media Professionals](https://dailyblastng.com/imo-born-priest-rev-fr-ihejirika-emerges-world-president-of-catholic-media-professionals/) - Imo-born Catholic priest, Rev. Fr.Walter Ihejirika, has been elected as the new President of SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for Communication. SIGNIS is a global non-profit network for Catholic media professionals working in press, radio, television, cinema, internet and new technology. Ihejirika, a Professor of Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of Port Ihejirika
- [I am bigger than Peter Obi, he cannot match my human rights record - Deji Adeyanju](https://dailyblastng.com/i-am-bigger-than-peter-obi-he-cannot-match-my-human-rights-record-deji-adeyanju/) - Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has sparked fresh debate in Nigeria’s political space after declaring that he is “bigger” than Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi, insisting that the sacrifices he has made as a democracy and human rights campaigner surpass anything Obi has done for the country. Adeyanju made the remarks Adeyanju
- [‘Challenge bishops on facts’ - Solomon Dalung tackles Adegbite over Onaiyekan criticism](https://dailyblastng.com/challenge-bishops-on-facts-solomon-dalung-tackles-adegbite-over-onaiyekan-criticism/) - Solomon Dalung, former minister of youth and sports development, says Catholic bishops retain the right to criticise President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Dalung spoke in a statement on Saturday while reacting to recent comments from Stephen Adegbite, Methodist bishop and executive secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), concerning criticism of the Tinubu administration by John Onaiyekan, Dalung
- [FOSAD Urges Review of  Lecturers’ Salaries to a Minimum of N500,000 in Public and Private Institutions](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-urges-review-of-lecturers-salaries-to-a-minimum-of-n500000-in-public-and-private-institutions/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has called on the Federal Government, State Governments, proprietors of private universities and other tertiary institutions to urgently review the salaries of lecturers upward to not less than N500,000 monthly, in view of the harsh economic realities, persistent hyperinflation, and the rapidly declining purchasing power of Nigerian workers. FOSAD
- [Michael Nwanze, two other Nigerians jailed in UK for attempted murder](https://dailyblastng.com/michael-nwanze-two-other-nigerians-jailed-in-uk-for-attempted-murder/) - In parts of the United Kingdom, at least three Nigerians have been jailed for separate offences in the last one week. A Nigerian was sentenced for dangerous driving, while another was jailed for attempting to murder his estranged wife and the third for attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming. 23-year-old Nigerian, Michael Nwanze, Nigerians
- ['We don't know Tinubu's nationality, genealogy, primary or secondary school' - Prof Chidi Odinkalu](https://dailyblastng.com/we-dont-know-tinubus-nationality-genealogy-primary-or-secondary-school-prof-chidi-odinkalu/) - A former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof Chidi Odinkalu, has raised fresh questions over President Bola Tinubu's nationality, educational history and family background. He stated that the key aspects of the Nigerian leader's personal records remain unclear. Odinkalu, a Professor of law, made the remarks during an interview posted on social Odinkalu
- ["Why Ayra Starr was denied SA visa" South African envoy speaks](https://dailyblastng.com/why-ayra-starr-was-denied-sa-visa-south-african-envoy-speaks/) - The South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof Bobby Moroe, has said Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, was initially denied a visa because she submitted an inappropriate yellow fever certificate. Moroe, who disclosed this in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, said the visa rejection was not a recent development as portrayed, but occurred in February 2024. The visa
- [Anambra court jails final year student for raping 10-year-old during skit making](https://dailyblastng.com/anambra-court-jails-final-year-student-for-raping-10-year-old-during-skit-making/) - The Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court sitting at the High Court of Awka, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced a 27-year-old final-year Mass Communication student, Wisdom Edem, to 25 years, five years and five years imprisonment, respectively for rape, sexual abuse and inflicting injury on a 10-year-old girl. In the Charge No. A/3C/2024, obtained cOURT
- [EFCC arrests 'spiritualist' for alleged sextortion after he threatened to post Indian woman's nude video online](https://dailyblastng.com/efcc-arrests-spiritualist-for-alleged-sextortion-after-he-threatened-to-post-indian-womans-nude-video-online/) - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Odigie Moses, a self-acclaimed spiritualist for alleged sextortion to the tune of $1,100 (One Thousand, One Hundred Dollars). The anti-graft agency in a statement on Friday, August 7, 2026 said the suspect was arrested in Ekpoma, Edo State. According to the statement, the EFCC
- [(Video) Omobarca joins celebrities, constituents to celebrate Daddy Showkey at 50 years on stage](https://dailyblastng.com/video-omobarca-joins-celebrities-constituents-to-celebrate-daddy-showkey-at-50-years-on-stage/) - House of Representatives candidate for Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as Omobarca, on Thursday joined celebrities and residents of Ajeromi-Ifelodun to celebrate veteran entertainer Daddy Showkey on the occasion of his birthday and the commemoration of his 50 years on stage. The OmoBarca
- [Archbishop Onuoha faults presidency’s reaction to Catholic Bishops, Says they spoke for Nigerians](https://dailyblastng.com/archbishop-onuoha-faults-presidencys-reaction-to-catholic-bishops-says-they-spoke-for-nigerians/) - The National President of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), Most Rev. Dr. David O. C. Onuoha, has criticised the reaction of the Presidency to the recent submission made by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), describing attempts to attach political motives to the bishops’ remarks as unfortunate and misplaced. Speaking with journalists in Onuoha
- [NAFDAC issues alert over fake diabetes drug in circulation](https://dailyblastng.com/nafdac-issues-alert-over-fake-diabetes-drug-in-circulation/) - NAFDAC alerts public over suspected counterfeit Forxiga diabetes drugs in Nigerian market The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians over the circulation of suspected counterfeit versions of Forxiga (dapagliflozin), warning that the use of the fake medicines could pose serious health risks. The agency said the suspected counterfeit NAFDAC
- [Two more fake govt agencies in PFIPC probe](https://dailyblastng.com/two-more-fake-govt-agencies-in-pfipc-probe/) - The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has uncovered two additional fake government agencies linked to Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, as investigations into the alleged fraud deepen. ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday, while briefing State House correspondents after presenting agencies
- [Osun guber election: Governor Adeleke has failed, prepare to sign your uncle as a dancer - Governor Uzodimma replies Davido](https://dailyblastng.com/osun-guber-election-governor-adeleke-has-failed-prepare-to-sign-your-uncle-as-a-dancer-governor-uzodimma-replies-davido/) - Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to comments made by Afrobeats star David “Davido” Adeleke, who called on an unnamed politician to give room for a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. Davido's uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke is seeking re-election. On Wednesday, August 5, Davido, held a press conference where he Davido
- [When Losing Becomes Unthinkable, and Democracy Pays the Price by Abidemi Adebamiwa](https://dailyblastng.com/when-losing-becomes-unthinkable-and-democracy-pays-the-price-by-abidemi-adebamiwa/) - By Abidemi Adebamiwa President Bola Tinubu recently said, “all is fair in politics.” He may have meant it as a confident comment from someone already thinking about the 2027 election. But when a sitting president says this, it means more. A president holds great power, shapes public institutions, and sets the tone for political behaviour. Abidemi
- [Why we froze Osun govt account days before election – EFCC](https://dailyblastng.com/why-we-froze-osun-govt-account-days-before-election-efcc/) - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is compelled to publicly address issues pertaining to its preventive moves in freezing the bank account of the Osun State government, without prejudice to the imminent governorship election in the state. The Commission has been busy investigating the Osun state government since March, 2026, regarding alleged fraudulent EFCC
- [Three children found dead in female native doctor’s home in Anambra](https://dailyblastng.com/three-children-found-dead-in-female-native-doctors-home-in-anambra/) - Three children have been found d3ad in the home of a female native doctor in Umuduba village, Ideani Community, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The lifeless bodies of the children said to be between 6 and 15 years, were found inside the residence of the woman popularly known in the Anambra
- [US court sentences Adedayo Fateru and three others in connection with a $1.7 million money laundering operation](https://dailyblastng.com/us-court-sentences-adedayo-fateru-and-three-others-in-connection-with-a-1-7-million-money-laundering-operation/) - Four individuals, including a Nigerian citizen, Adedayo Fateru, have been sentenced to prison in connection with a money laundering operation in which the individuals attempted to launder the proceeds of approximately $1.7 million in fraud proceeds in the United States. The United States Attorney Dan Bishop of the Middle District of North Carolina (MDNC) Fateru
- [Wike should be taken to a psychiatric hospital immediately.” - Chief Bode George](https://dailyblastng.com/wike-should-be-taken-to-a-psychiatric-hospital-immediately-chief-bode-george/) - A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has called for a psychiatric test to be carried out on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. George made the call while speaking on TVC on Wednesday, August 5. George stated this while reacting to a recenclaim.t claim made by Wike that George's Abuja home Wike
- [Gospel singer Buchi writes about his experiences with Catholic priests as he wades into political conversation](https://dailyblastng.com/gospel-singer-buchi-writes-about-his-experiences-with-catholic-priests-as-he-wades-into-political-conversation/) - Buchi, a gospel singer, has narrated multiple encounters he's had with certain Catholic priests. Buchi Atuonwu, who is a member of Christ Embassy, took to Facebook to share his experience. He wrote: 'THESE CATHOLIC PRIESTS! 'It was a young Catholic priest, several years ago, who gathered a crowd of worshippers in Abuja in the middle Buchi
- [Birthday: We're proud of you - Labour Party celebrates Uyo Reps candidate, Ikakke Bassey](https://dailyblastng.com/birthday-were-proud-of-you-labour-party-celebrates-uyo-reps-candidate-ikakke-bassey/) - By Stanley Akpan UYO — The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Labour Party has rolled out drums of celebration for its House of Representatives candidate for Uyo/Ibesikpo Asutan/Nsit Atai/Uruan Federal Constituency, Mr. Ikakke Bassey, as he marks another year. In a goodwill message released to journalists in Uyo on Wednesday and signed by the Labour
- [The presidency tried to intimidate him, we are Christians. Will they insult the Sultan of Sokoto? - Rotimi Amaechi defends Onaiyekan](https://dailyblastng.com/the-presidency-tried-to-intimidate-him-we-are-christians-will-they-insult-the-sultan-of-sokoto-rotimi-amaechi-defends-onaiyekan/) - Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has defended the right of religious leaders to criticise the government, saying they have a responsibility to speak out on issues affecting the country. Amaechi reacted to recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration by Catholic bishops, insisting that religious leaders should not be silenced. Rotimi
- [Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON) disowns viral press statement, says document is fake](https://dailyblastng.com/catholic-youth-organisation-of-nigeria-cyon-disowns-viral-press-statement-says-document-is-fake/) - A statement circulating on social media and attributed to the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON) has been disowned by the association, which says the document did not originate from its national leadership. The viral statement purportedly claimed to express the position of Catholic youths on political neutrality and urged church leaders to refrain from CYON
- [Kwankwaso Commends Catholic Bishops for Speaking on Nigeria’s Challenges to Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/kwankwaso-commends-catholic-bishops-for-speaking-on-nigerias-challenges-to-tinubu/) - Former Governor of Kano State and vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for what he described as their courage, patriotism and commitment to national development by drawing attention to the difficult realities confronting Nigerians. In a statement issued on Sunday, Kwankwaso
- [Court jails Ishiekwene caught while trying to meet ‘14-year-old girl’ for sex few months after he arriving UK](https://dailyblastng.com/court-jails-ishiekwene-caught-while-trying-to-meet-14-year-old-girl-for-sex-few-months-after-he-arriving-uk/) - A Nigerian student who was caught by online paedophile hunters trying to meet what he thought was a 14-year-old girl for sex has been jailed for three years in the United Kingdom. Anderson Ishiekwene, 25, was arrested eight days after starting a s3xual conversation with a decoy profile online, Newcastle Crown Court heard. According Caught
- [Miva Open University Partners with OPay to Expand Access to Quality Education and Drive Innovation](https://dailyblastng.com/miva-open-university-partners-with-opay-to-expand-access-to-quality-education-and-drive-innovation/) - Miva Open University is proud to announce a landmark partnership with OPay, one of Nigeria's leading financial technology companies, in a collaboration designed to expand access to quality higher education while nurturing the next generation of innovators and technology leaders. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Miva's commitment to making world-class education more Miva
- [Nzuko Umuada Abia throws weight behind NDC governorship candidate, Chief Ndubuisi Ogah](https://dailyblastng.com/nzuko-umuada-abia-throws-weight-behind-ndc-governorship-candidate-chief-ndubuisi-ogah/) - A socio-political women organization, Nzuko Umuada Aba has lauded the outstanding leadership qualities of Chief Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah. Chief Ndubuisi Ogah is the Governorship Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the coming general election in Abia state. Nzuko Umuada Abia whose membership is drawn from all the local government areas of Abia
- [From Abacha to Tinubu: The Catholic Church Should Not Be Silenced Now](https://dailyblastng.com/from-abacha-to-tinubu-the-catholic-church-should-not-be-silenced-now/) - It is ironic that the Catholic Church faces criticism whenever its bishops speak about the nation’s issues. While some people now say religious leaders should avoid politics, history shows things have often been different. During General Sani Abacha’s military rule, the Catholic Church was not seen as an outsider. In 1998, Pope John Paul II Catholic
- [APC founding members in Akwa Ibom cry out over marginalization](https://dailyblastng.com/apc-founding-members-in-akwa-ibom-cry-out-over-marginalization/) - ...support colleagues' suit in petition to National Chairman ...say Gov Eno’s defection has pushed original members to the background By Nyakno Nelson Founding members of the All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State have written a strongly worded petition to the National Chairman of the party, warning that years of sacrifice are being ignored
- [Tinubu will lose in 2027 – Primate Ayodele](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-will-lose-in-2027-primate-ayodele/) - Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned that President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election. Primate Ayodele warned that using rice and money to induce Nigerians into voting for Tinubu will fail in 2027. Addressing his members at his church in Lagos, the popular prophet backed the Archbishop Emeritus Tinubu
- [(Video) NDC Candidate, Thomas Victor Onwubiko Launches Free Summer Camp to Equip Amuwo-Odofin Students with STEM, AI, Robotics and Coding Skills](https://dailyblastng.com/video-ndc-candidate-thomas-victor-onwubiko-launches-free-summer-camp-to-equip-amuwo-odofin-students-with-stem-ai-robotics-and-coding-skills/) - As part of efforts to promote education, innovation, and youth development in Amuwo-Odofin Constituency II, the Lagos State House of Assembly candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko (TVO) has launched a free summer empowerment programme for students on long vacation. The initiative, titled “Free Summer Camp”, is designed to equip Victor
- [FOSAD Stands with Catholic Bishops: Speaking Truth to Power is a Sacred Duty, Nigerians have Suffered Untold Hardship in the Last Three Years](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-stands-with-catholic-bishops-speaking-truth-to-power-is-a-sacred-duty-nigerians-have-suffered-untold-hardship-in-the-last-three-years/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) unequivocally commends the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for demonstrating uncommon courage and moral responsibility by speaking truth to power during their recent engagement with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In a nation increasingly burdened by economic despair, social Catholic
- [The Shepherd’s Last Symphony: The brief, impactful reign of Baba Aladura Emmanuel Alogbo](https://dailyblastng.com/the-shepherds-last-symphony-the-brief-impactful-reign-of-baba-aladura-emmanuel-alogbo/) - By Segun Olatunji The global Christian community and specifically the white garment fold, is mourning! The white garment churches of Nigeria have a rhythm all their own. It is a tapestry woven from the deep thrum of the gangan (talking drum), the bright clash of cymbals, the sweet blast of trumpets, and the rustle of Baba
- [Abducted Kebbi High Court judge regains freedom](https://dailyblastng.com/abducted-kebbi-high-court-judge-regains-freedom/) - A judge of the Kebbi State High Court who was abducted by suspected gunmen has regained his freedom after days in captivity. The judge, Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, was reportedly released on Monday, bringing relief to his family, colleagues and members of the judiciary. A family member confirmed the release to Vanguard on Monday, saying the Kebbi
- [Basketball player, Tobiloba Adegboyega arrested on rape charge in US, suspended from team](https://dailyblastng.com/basketball-player-tobiloba-adegboyega-arrested-on-rape-charge-in-us-suspended-from-team/) - A Nigerian basketball player Daniel Tobiloba Adegboyega, has been arrested on a charge of first-degree rape in the United States. The 21-year-old Jacksonville State University men’s basketball player is being held in the Calhoun County Jail pending a bond hearing, according to court documents. A hold has been placed on him by U.S. rape
- [The President and the Cardinal: Bwala, Onanuga behaving like attack dogs – Father Oluoma](https://dailyblastng.com/the-president-and-the-cardinal-bwala-onanuga-behaving-like-attack-dogs-father-oluoma/) - The eminent prelate gave an interview on Arise TV and reported how the President pushed back against the report of harsh economic conditions of the country. Against the president's 'rosy' picture of the economy, the Cardinal insists people are suffering. Ordinarily, this shouldn't generate the acrimonious banters it had between Nigerians. The first problem is Cardinal
- [Fire guts Murtala Muhammed Airport's Terminal 2](https://dailyblastng.com/fire-guts-murtala-muhammed-airports-terminal-2/) - A fire has broken out at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirming that emergency responders are currently battling the blaze. In a statement posted on its official page on Sunday, FAAN said its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) had been Murtala
- [Cardinal Onaiyekan wasn’t speaking for Christians but Catholics rooting for Peter Obi - Daniel Bwala](https://dailyblastng.com/cardinal-onaiyekan-wasnt-speaking-for-christians-but-catholics-rooting-for-peter-obi-daniel-bwala/) - The Presidency has dismissed comments by Cardinal John Onaiyekan criticising President Bola Tinubu's administration, saying the cleric was expressing a personal and political opinion rather than speaking for Christians in Nigeria. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, made the remarks in a post on his X account on Saturday, August 1, Onaiyekan
- [“Your son is in the hospital and you’re here” - Moment a husband tried to send his wife out of August meeting](https://dailyblastng.com/your-son-is-in-the-hospital-and-youre-here-moment-a-husband-tried-to-send-his-wife-out-of-august-meeting/) - Drama unfolded at a Community August meeting held in Enugu on Saturday, August 1, after a man stormed the venue and tried to force his wife to leave. The man was heard in the video shouting: "Your son is in the hospital and you are here attending August meeting." A viral video shows the man August
- [2027 general election: INEC publishes Obi, Tinubu, Atiku, others’ credentials](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-general-election-inec-publishes-obi-tinubu-atiku-others-credentials/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday commenced the public display of the personal particulars of candidates nominated by political parties for the 2027 general Elections. It said this complies with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026. The move, which is in line with its revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 INEC
- [We told Tinubu the economy is not helping the poor but he did not agree with us - Cardinal Onaiyekan](https://dailyblastng.com/we-told-tinubu-the-economy-is-not-helping-the-poor-but-he-did-not-agree-with-us-cardinal-onaiyekan/) - The Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has said President Bola Tinubu made it “quite clearly” known that he disagreed with the concerns raised by members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) during their meeting with him at the State House, Abuja. Recall that President Bola Tinubu met with members Cardinal
- [(Video) OmoBarca Receives Defectors into NDC in Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Promises Quality Representation](https://dailyblastng.com/video-omobarca-receives-defectors-into-ndc-in-ajeromi-ifelodun-promises-quality-representation/) - The House of Representatives candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has received a large number of defectors from various political parties into the NDC, assuring them of fairness, inclusion and quality representation if elected in the 2027 general election. The defection ceremony, OmoBarca
- [Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko Greets Amuwo Odofin Constituency II Residents on New Month, Urges Active Participation in 2027 Elections](https://dailyblastng.com/hon-thomas-victor-onwubiko-greets-amuwo-odofin-constituency-ii-residents-on-new-month-urges-active-participation-in-2027-elections/) - The House of Assembly candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Amuwo Odofin Constituency II, Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko (TVO), has extended warm greetings to residents of the constituency as they begin the month of August, calling on them to remain hopeful, united and committed to the progress of their communities. In a goodwill Thomas
- [Stop romancing priests, they will not marry you - Catholic Bishop appeals to women in his diocese](https://dailyblastng.com/stop-romancing-priests-they-will-not-marry-you-catholic-bishop-appeals-to-women-in-his-diocese/) - The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buea Cameroon, His Lordship, Michael Bibi, has urged women and girls in the diocese to stop pursuing priests, reminding them that the clerics have committed themselves to a life of celibacy and will not marry. Speaking during a pastoral engagement on July 30, 2026, Bishop Bibi expressed Catholic
- [Resign, your performance is disappointing - Christian Elders tell Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/resign-your-performance-is-disappointing-christian-elders-tell-tinubu/) - The National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has asked President Bola Tinubu not to seek re-election in 2027, saying his administration’s performance is “manifestly disappointing”. In a communiqué dated July 9 and signed by Samuel Gani, NCEF national chairman, the elders said the federal government’s performance on national security, economic development and the wellbeing of the citizens has Elders
- [OmoBarca Greets Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituents on the New Month, Seeks Continued Support for 2027](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-greets-ajeromi-ifelodun-constituents-on-the-new-month-seeks-continued-support-for-2027/) - The House of Representatives candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has extended warm greetings to the people of the constituency as they begin the month of August. In a goodwill message made available to journalists on Friday, the NDC flagbearer thanked residents OmoBarca
- [Spain says 49,000 migrants from Morocco entered Ceuta enclave in one day](https://dailyblastng.com/spain-says-49000-migrants-from-morocco-entered-ceuta-enclave-in-one-day/) - Spanish authorities have said about 49,000 migrants entered the North African enclave of Ceuta from neighboring Morocco within a single day, marking one of the largest mass border crossings in the country's history. Most of the migrants on Thursday, July 31, swam around a breakwater from Morocco to reach a Ceuta beach, overwhelmed Spanish police, Morocco
- [Woman seeks justice as she alleges her 8-year-old daughter was raped by NDLEA officer](https://dailyblastng.com/woman-seeks-justice-as-she-alleges-her-8-year-old-daughter-was-raped-by-ndlea-officer/) - A mother has alleged that her eight-year-old daughter was r@ped by an operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bauchi State. The mother’s legal counsel, Barrister Alkasim Mohammed, a human rights lawyer representing the African Child Development and Human Right Protection, said the incident occurred when the victim was sent to buy NDLEA
- [Catholic priest reportedly killed in Kogi](https://dailyblastng.com/catholic-priest-reportedly-killed-in-kogi/) - A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro, has been reportedly k!lled by unknown assailants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. According to reports, the priest was st@bbed multiple times. His body was found dumped at the roadside on Wednesday, 29th July 2026. Rev. Fr. Oyetoro was born in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area Catholic
- [Peter Obi condemns Tinubu’s comment on hunger, Says millions of Nigerians are suffering](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-condemns-tinubus-comment-on-hunger-says-millions-of-nigerians-are-suffering/) - The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent comments on hunger in Nigeria, describing the remarks as insensitive to the worsening economic hardship confronting millions of citizens. President Tinubu made the remarks while receiving members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria Obi
- [The Abishag Strategy: Managing decline instead of building strength  by Prof. Chiwuike Uba, PhD](https://dailyblastng.com/the-abishag-strategy-managing-decline-instead-of-building-strength-by-prof-chiwuike-uba-phd/) - By Prof. Chiwuike Uba, PhD There is a moment in leadership that no title, no wealth, and no influence can prevent. It is the moment when power begins to fade. In 1 Kings 1:1–4, King David, once a towering figure of authority and conquest, is reduced to a frail man who cannot keep himself warm. Uba
- [Oprah Winfrey is closing her South Africa Girls’ Academy after 20 year](https://dailyblastng.com/oprah-winfrey-is-closing-her-south-africa-girls-academy-after-20-year/) - Oprah Winfrey has announced that the girls' school she founded in South Africa will shut down in 2027 after 20 years of operation. Following the completion of the 2027 academic year, the school campus will be returned to South Africa’s Gauteng Department of Education, as envisioned in the original partnership agreement for the school, according Oprah
- [Abia state govt pays N25m for actress Ngozi Nwosu's surgeries](https://dailyblastng.com/abia-state-govt-pays-n25m-for-actress-ngozi-nwosus-surgeries/) - The Abia State Government has paid N25 million for the medical treatment of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu, who is currently battling an undisclosed ailment. The Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Dr Justice Okey Martins, popularly known as JMartins, disclosed this in a statement released on social media via his X Abia
- [Governor Adeleke campaign group seeks release of detained supporters](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-adeleke-campaign-group-seeks-release-of-detained-supporters/) - The campaign team of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday demanded the immediate release of supporters allegedly arrested ahead of the state’s governorship election, accusing the Nigeria Police Force of targeting members of the Accord Party. Addressing journalists after a visit to the Force Intelligence Response Team headquarters in Abuja, the campaign’s spokesperson, Pelumi Adeleke
- [Tinubu approves ₦46bn for Kano Airport second runway — Keyamo](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-approves-₦46bn-for-kano-airport-second-runway-keyamo/) - The Federal Government has approved ₦46 billion for the resurfacing and reconstruction of the second runway at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during the commissioning of the remodelled Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal at the airport on Wednesday, July 29. Airport
- [Presidential campaigns to begin Aug 19 - INEC announces revised campaign timetable for 2027 general elections](https://dailyblastng.com/presidential-campaigns-to-begin-aug-19-inec-announces-revised-campaign-timetable-for-2027-general-elections/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections. According to the timetable, the commission fixed June 27 to July 11, 2026, for the submission of nomination forms for presidential and National Assembly candidates, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly candidates are INEC
- [Next-Gen Consult opens new pathways for emerging female consultants across Africa](https://dailyblastng.com/next-gen-consult-opens-new-pathways-for-emerging-female-consultants-across-africa/) - Women in Corporate Consulting Africa (WICA) has launched the Next-Gen Consult Project, an initiative designed to equip young Nigerian and African women with consulting skills, mentorship, professional networks and practical experience to enhance their competitiveness in the corporate sector. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Convener of Next-Gen Consult by Women in Corporate Consulting Africa, Consult
- [House of Reps uncovers 29 alleged forged documents linked to ‘fake’ PFIPC DG](https://dailyblastng.com/house-of-reps-uncovers-29-alleged-forged-documents-linked-to-fake-pfipc-dg/) - House of Representatives, on Monday, said it had uncovered about 29 “forged documents” linked to the self-acclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council/Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PFIPC/PEAC), Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew. The House gave the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, a 48-hour deadline to produce Adeyemi, who claimed to be the director-general of House
- [Catholic priest questions African priests who reject African names during baptism](https://dailyblastng.com/catholic-priest-questions-african-priests-who-reject-african-names-during-baptism/) - A Catholic priest has questioned why Catholic priests from Africa reject African names during baptism. He claimed that no European priest has ever rejected an African name, rather, those rejections have all been from African priests. He wrote: From all the reports I have received in recent times, no European priest has ever rejected the Catholic
- [History again in Mokwa as football tournament returns with empowerment](https://dailyblastng.com/history-again-in-mokwa-as-football-tournament-returns-with-empowerment/) - After 24 long years, football is back on a grand stage as the Mokwa Local Government Chairman's Cup returns, bringing together 49 registered teams from across the Local Government Area. This historic tournament, made possible through the visionary leadership and unwavering commitment of Hon. Jibrin Abdullahi Muregi (Dan Hajiyan Nupe), to improving grassroots football in Mokwa
- [Rewriting the future: How Senator Yayi wiped off 'tuition tears' of over 5,000 Ogun students](https://dailyblastng.com/rewriting-the-future-how-senator-yayi-wiped-off-tuition-tears-of-over-5000-ogun-students/) - By Segun Olatunji Forget the torrential rain during this period and the concomitant inconveniences, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, is usually a blend of relaxed weekend energy and rhythmic church bells. But on Sunday, July 26, 2026, the ancient city hummed with a completely different kind of electricity. The H3 event centre in Oke Yayi
- [I won’t promise Nigerians 24-hour electricity in four years, it’s impossible - Peter Obi](https://dailyblastng.com/i-wont-promise-nigerians-24-hour-electricity-in-four-years-its-impossible-peter-obi/) - Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says he will not promise Nigerians uninterrupted electricity within four years if elected president. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday night, Obi said while improving electricity supply would be a priority of his administration, it would be unrealistic to assure Nigerians of Obi
- [Woman allegedly stabs her boyfriend and cuts off his manhood in Kano hotel](https://dailyblastng.com/woman-allegedly-stabs-her-boyfriend-and-cuts-off-his-manhood-in-kano-hotel/) - The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old woman for allegedly st@bbing her boyfriend and severing his manhood at Durbar Hotel in Badawa area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, July 27, 2026 said the suspect, Maimunatu Idris, attacked Kano
- [Two die as hostel collapse in Oko Polytechnic](https://dailyblastng.com/two-die-as-hostel-collapse-in-oko-polytechnic/) - Two people have been confirmed dead, while three others were rescued after a three-storey hostel building, identified as Elite Five Star Lodge, collapsed in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The building, Elite Five Star Lodge, reportedly contained about 60 rooms and collapsed on Sunday night, Hostel
- [Wife rejoices over death of her mother-in-law  after she made her husband swear to die if he cheats on her before joining her in Canada](https://dailyblastng.com/wife-rejoices-over-death-of-her-mother-in-law-after-she-made-her-husband-swear-to-die-if-he-cheats-on-her-before-joining-her-in-canada/) - A wife has left people shocked after she went online to rejoice over the death of her mother-in-law. Ezinne Frank Nwanorue previously went viral for insisting her husband must take an oath publicly that he would die if he cheats on her when she helps him relocate to join her in Canada. She claimed her Wife
- [Governor Sheriff Oborevwori rewards Spelling Bee world champion with N20million](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-sheriff-oborevwori-rewards-spelling-bee-world-champion-with-n20million/) - Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday rewarded Great Chinedu Okediachi with N20 million for winning the World Spelling Bee Championship in China, saying the feat underscores the impact of the state’s investment in education. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon made available to our correspondent, the governor announced the reward Sheriff
- [Turaki-Led PDP leaders visit former president Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/turaki-led-pdp-leaders-visit-former-president-goodluck-jonathan-in-abuja/) - Some leaders of the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have met with former President Goodluck Jonathan at his office in Maitama, Abuja. The meeting comes nearly a month after the faction announced the ratification of Jonathan, in absentia, as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Although the group PDP
- [Suspected hoodlums cart away PVCs at distribution centre in Osun](https://dailyblastng.com/suspected-hoodlums-cart-away-pvcs-at-distribution-centre-in-osun/) - Suspected political thugs on Sunday, July 26, stormed a permanent voter’s card (PVC) distribution centre in Okuku, the headquarters of the Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun state, and carted away two packs of PVCs. The INEC officials were busy distributing the cards at the Oyinlola DC Primary School, Ward 2, when the thugs Osun
- [Tinubu is tired and should be allowed to retire in peace - Peter Obi](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-is-tired-and-should-be-allowed-to-retire-in-peace-peter-obi/) - Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to step aside ahead of the 2027 election, saying the President is “tired” and no longer has the capacity to tackle Nigeria’s mounting economic and security challenges. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Sunday Politics with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels Obi
- [NDLEA arrests Onuigbo Chinedu, others with N10 billion cocaine, loud, opioids intercepted at Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-arrests-onuigbo-chinedu-others-with-n10-billion-cocaine-loud-opioids-intercepted-at-lagos/) - A 55-year-old businessman, Onuigbo Ndubisi Chinedu who deals in clothing at the popular Balogun market, Lagos Island, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over attempt to export 3.30 kilograms of cocaine concealed in walls of cartons used to package foodstuffs going to the United kingdom. Onuigbo was arrested Onuigbo
- [Nigerian soldiers should earn ₦250,000 monthly - Major General John Enenche](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerian-soldiers-should-earn-₦250000-monthly-major-general-john-enenche/) - A former Director of Defence Information, Major General John Enenche (retired), has called for a review of Nigerian soldiers’ welfare, recommending a minimum monthly salary of ₦250,000 for rank-and-file personnel to reflect current economic realities and the demands of military service. Enenche, also a military strategist, made the recommendation while speaking in an interview on Enenche
- [Don’t tell lies about the dead - Al-Mustapha tells ex-DSS officer who claimed Abacha died during sex](https://dailyblastng.com/dont-tell-lies-about-the-dead-al-mustapha-tells-ex-dss-officer-who-claimed-abacha-died-during-sex/) - Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State General Sani Abacha, has dismissed claims made by a retired assistant director of Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Dennis Amachree regarding the final moments of the late military ruler, describing the account as false. Speaking with journalists in Kaduna, Al-Mustapha stated Abacha
- ["Come back home and build our health sector" - Tinubu begs diaspora doctors to return](https://dailyblastng.com/come-back-home-and-build-our-health-sector-tinubu-begs-diaspora-doctors-to-return/) - President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian medical doctors and other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to return home and lend their expertise to the ongoing transformation of the nation’s healthcare sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Tinubu made this call on Friday when he received in audience a delegation of Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations Worldwide Tinubu
- [The Baba, the Grandmaster and the leaked audio: How the fear of Yayi is haunting Ogun's political casino](https://dailyblastng.com/the-baba-the-grandmaster-and-the-leaked-audio-how-the-fear-of-yayi-is-haunting-oguns-political-casino/) - By Segun Olatunji Welcome once again to Ogun State, Nigeria’s undisputed capital of political drama, where the atmosphere is ever thick with the scent of burning ambition, the ground is strewn with the dry bones of dead party alliances, and the phone lines are apparently as secure as a screen door on a submarine reaching Yayi
- [Fake agency originated from Buhari's govt - Budget Office tells House of Reps investigation panel](https://dailyblastng.com/fake-agency-originated-from-buharis-govt-budget-office-tells-house-of-reps-investigation-panel/) - The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has explained that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), which the Tinubu-led government has declared a fake agency and is currently being investigated by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) originated from Buhari-led government. The Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, said this when he Budget
- [Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail in alleged N69m fraud case](https://dailyblastng.com/court-grants-blessing-ceo-n20m-bail-in-alleged-n69m-fraud-case/) - The Lagos State Special Offences Court has granted social media influencer Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, bail in the sum of N20 million in her ongoing trial over an alleged N69 million fraud. The court ordered that she provide two responsible sureties in the same amount, with each submitting a three-year bank statement Blessing
- [Having money isn’t enough to lead a woman, Peller is making a mistake by marrying Jarvis - Gehgeh Warns](https://dailyblastng.com/having-money-isnt-enough-to-lead-a-woman-peller-is-making-a-mistake-by-marrying-jarvis-gehgeh-warns/) - Financial coach and social commentator Gehgeh has advised popular Nigerian content creator and TikTok personality Peller against rushing into marriage with fellow influencer Jarvis, arguing that the young entertainer is not yet emotionally prepared for the responsibilities that come with married life. Speaking during a podcast interview, Gehgeh shared his views on the couple's relationship, Geh Geh
- [Governor Adeleke bans NURTW activities in Osun State](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-adeleke-bans-nurtw-activities-in-osun-state/) - The Osun State Government has banned all activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in motor parks across the state. Governor Ademola Adeleke announced the directive on Thursday, July 23, following a meeting of the State Security Council, ordering security agencies to immediately enforce the ban. In a statement signed by the Adeleke
- [(Video) "I will slap you! Are you okay? If you were Igbo, I would have detained you" - Police officer threatens man](https://dailyblastng.com/video-i-will-slap-you-are-you-okay-if-you-were-igbo-i-would-have-detained-you-police-officer-threatens-man/) - A heated confrontation has erupted between officers of the Nigeria Police Force and a Nigerian returnee from the United Kingdom after the man allegedly refused to give money to the officers during a roadside encounter, with a controversial ethnic remark made by one of the policemen triggering widespread condemnation on social media. The incident, captured Police
- [2027: “You can only speak for yourself not South East” - Governor Otti tells Uzodimma over support for Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-you-can-only-speak-for-yourself-not-south-east-governor-otti-tells-uzodimma-over-support-for-tinubu/) - Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has distanced himself and the South-East from the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, maintaining that no individual governor has the mandate to speak on behalf of the entire region. Otti said Uzodimma’s declaration of support for President Tinubu’s re-election in Otti
- [My past comments about Tinubu now baseless, not lies - Daniel Bwala](https://dailyblastng.com/my-past-comments-about-tinubu-now-baseless-not-lies-daniel-bwala/) - Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala has said his past remarks against President Bola Tinubu should no longer dominate public discourse, describing them as “baseless” in the context of current realities while insisting they were never false. Bwala spoke on Wednesday night, July 22, during an appearance on Channels Television’s *Politics Today*, where he sparred with Bwala
- [Please don’t let me dIe - Actress Ngozi Nwosu, seeks financial support for treatment of an undisclosed ailment](https://dailyblastng.com/please-dont-let-me-die-actress-ngozi-nwosu-seeks-financial-support-for-treatment-of-an-undisclosed-ailment/) - Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has cried out to the public for urgent financial assistance, seeking N30 million to undergo life-saving surgeries. In a heartbreaking video shared from her hospital bed, the screen icon disclosed that she has been hospitalized for three weeks while battling an intense, undisclosed ailment. "Please don't let me die," Nwosu
- [Igbo woman in Canada demands husband swear oath against cheating on camera before sponsoring visa](https://dailyblastng.com/igbo-woman-in-canada-demands-husband-swear-oath-against-cheating-on-camera-before-sponsoring-visa/) - An Igbo woman living in Canada, Ezinne Nwanorue, has sparked reactions on social media after revealing the condition she gave her husband before agreeing to sponsor his relocation to the North American country. Ezinne, who describes herself as “a prophetic intercessor, certified marriage counsellor, wife and mum of three boys,” said her husband must publicly Canada
- [ICPC uncovers 908 ghost workers in MDAs](https://dailyblastng.com/icpc-uncovers-908-ghost-workers-in-mdas/) - The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has identified the Nigeria Police Force and five federal ministries and agencies as having the highest number of suspected fake workers uncovered during its payroll verification exercise. ICPC Chairman, Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), disclosed the findings while speaking on the commission’s investigation into payroll fraud ICPC
- [Family of five found dead at home in Abia State](https://dailyblastng.com/family-of-five-found-dead-at-home-in-abia-state/) - Five members of one family were discovered d£ad in their family house at Umuimo, Osisioma Ngwa local government area of the State on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The decomposing bodies of the five Umuimo residents were discovered by their neighbors and other community members, about three days after they had retired to bed. The family was Abia
- [AVID condemns call for Nnamdi Kanu's extrajudicial killing, demands apology from News Central, commentator](https://dailyblastng.com/avid-condemns-call-for-nnamdi-kanus-extrajudicial-killing-demands-apology-from-news-central-commentator/) - The American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) has strongly condemned remarks made by businessman Chigozie Nnabugwu during a live television programme in which he called on the Nigerian government to execute the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Describing the comments as "inflammatory, reckless and dangerous," the organisation Nnamdi
- [I will wear Akwete wrapper if my husband is re-elected president - Oluremi Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/i-will-wear-akwete-wrapper-if-my-husband-is-re-elected-president-oluremi-tinubu/) - Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed her admiration for the famous Akwete fabric, declaring that she would proudly wear the traditional Akwete buba and wrapper at the inauguration ceremony of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should he secure re-election in the 2027 general elections. The First Lady made the remark during her maiden visit Tinubu
- ["Kingsley Chinda is the governorship candidate that I am supporting, and anybody who believes in me will support him and every candidate under the Rainbow Coalition,” - Fubara](https://dailyblastng.com/kingsley-chinda-is-the-governorship-candidate-that-i-am-supporting-and-anybody-who-believes-in-me-will-support-him-and-every-candidate-under-the-rainbow-coalition-fubara/) - Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has publicly declared his support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid, endorsed the political coalition backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and thrown his weight behind Kingsley Chinda as his preferred governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 elections. Fubara made the declaration on Wednesday Fubara
- [Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu denies N1bn church instrument budget, Says allocation targets youth reorientation programme](https://dailyblastng.com/deputy-speaker-benjamin-kalu-denies-n1bn-church-instrument-budget-says-allocation-targets-youth-reorientation-programme/) - Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has dismissed reports alleging that his office earmarked N1 billion in the 2026 federal budget for the purchase of musical instruments for churches in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State, describing the claims as misleading and a misrepresentation of the actual budgetary provision. Kalu clarified that the Speaker
- [Man jailed for attempting to steal police armoured vehicle](https://dailyblastng.com/man-jailed-for-attempting-to-steal-police-armoured-vehicle/) - The Kwadaso Circuit Court in Kumasi has sentenced a 26-year-old unemployed man to one month in prison for attempting to steal a police armoured vehicle at Nkawie in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region, Ghana. According to Adom Online, Ebenezer Frimpong, a native of Antwi Agyeikrom in the Atwima Mponua District, was Police
- [Alamin Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Graduates from Nile University, Family and Well-Wishers Celebrate Academic Milestone](https://dailyblastng.com/alamin-rabiu-musa-kwankwaso-graduates-from-nile-university-family-and-well-wishers-celebrate-academic-milestone/) - Alamin Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the son of former Kano State Governor and vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has graduated from Nile University, marking a significant milestone in his academic journey. The graduation ceremony, attended by family members, friends, lecturers and other dignitaries, celebrated Alamin's successful completion of his university Kwankwaso
- [Ganduje Dismisses Obi-Kwankwaso 2027 Ticket, Says NDC Presidential Bid 'Dead on Arrival' in Kano](https://dailyblastng.com/ganduje-dismisses-obi-kwankwaso-2027-ticket-says-ndc-presidential-bid-dead-on-arrival-in-kano/) - Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed the prospects of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in the 2027 general election, arguing that the duo lack the governance credentials and political legacy required to secure victory at the polls. Speaking Ganduje
- [ICPC hands over forfeited Abuja estate to Federal Mortgage Bank for completion of 962 housing units](https://dailyblastng.com/icpc-hands-over-forfeited-abuja-estate-to-federal-mortgage-bank-for-completion-of-962-housing-units/) - The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has officially handed over forfeited landed properties located in Kaba District, Abuja, to the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) for the completion of a stalled 962-unit housing estate. The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday at the site of the Goodluck Jonathan Estate in ICPC
- [Country or contraband? The Nigeria we have created by Abidemi Adebamiwa](https://dailyblastng.com/country-or-contraband-the-nigeria-we-have-created-by-abidemi-adebamiwa/) - By Abidemi Adebamiwa At times, it feels like Nigeria is treated less like a country and more like contraband, meaning something a few people grab, divide, and protect when challenged. Citizens shouldn’t have to fight to know who leads, where public funds go, how agencies form, or who is responsible when things go wrong. Even Nigeria
- [INEC begins 2026 recruitment, how to apply](https://dailyblastng.com/inec-begins-2026-recruitment-how-to-apply/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission has opened its recruitment portal for the 2026 employment exercise, inviting suitably qualified Nigerians to apply for entry-level positions across Grade Levels 07, 08, 09, 10 and 12. The application portal opened on Monday, July 20, and will close on Monday, July 27, according to a notice sighted on the INEC
- [Sani Abacha died on top of me - Mistress says](https://dailyblastng.com/sani-abacha-died-on-top-of-me-mistress-says/) - The lady who was with former military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, when he suddenly passed on, said she didn't kill him, claiming that he died on top of her during intercourse. A retired security operative, Dennis Amachree, said the lady, an Igbo pharmacist, made the confession when he interrogated her over Abacha’s mysterious Abacha
- [NSCDC uncovers fake university in Lagos, rescues 106 youths recruited through ponzi admission](https://dailyblastng.com/nscdc-uncovers-fake-university-in-lagos-rescues-106-youths-recruited-through-ponzi-admission/) - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Badagry Area Command, has uncovered a suspected fake university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Ilado, Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, rescuing 106 youths allegedly lured into the scheme with promises of admission into a foreign university. The command also arrested the proprietor NSCDC
- [Lawyers ask court to stop swearing-in of NBA President-Elect](https://dailyblastng.com/lawyers-ask-court-to-stop-swearing-in-of-nba-president-elect/) - The controversy surrounding the recently concluded national elections of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken a fresh legal dimension, as a group of lawyers has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking an order to halt the inauguration of the association's President-elect, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), along with other newly elected national officers. court
- [Tinubu appoints Fayose as Rural Electrification Agency Chairman, announces 25 others appointments](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-appoints-fayose-as-rural-electrification-agency-chairman-announces-25-others-appointments/) - President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), as part of a fresh round of 26 appointments into federal government agencies and commissions. The appointments, announced on Monday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, take immediate Tinubu
- [N1.339billion fraud: EFCC arraigns former Managing Director Of Warri Refinery](https://dailyblastng.com/n1-339billion-fraud-efcc-arraigns-former-managing-director-of-warri-refinery/) - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (WRPC), Jimoh Olasunkanmi Yisawu, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged money laundering involving about N1.339billion. Yisawu was brought before Justice Inyang Ekwo on Monday, July 20, 2026, on an eight-count charge bordering EFCC
- [Court grants Miyetti Allah president N2bn bail](https://dailyblastng.com/court-grants-miyetti-allah-president-n2bn-bail/) - The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore, Bello Bodejo, in the sum of N2 billion with two sureties in like sum. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who delivered the ruling on Monday, ordered that one of the sureties must reside in Abuja and present a three-year Court
- [Police arrest four cops for extorting ICPC chairman of N53,000 in Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-four-cops-for-extorting-icpc-chairman-of-n53000-in-abuja/) - Four police officers have been detained by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command for allegedly extorting N53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Dr Musa Aliyu (SAN), during an illegal stop-and-search operation in Abuja. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists Police
- [Victor Onwubiko Celebrates Peter Obi on 65th Birthday, Describes Him as a Symbol of Hope](https://dailyblastng.com/victor-onwubiko-celebrates-peter-obi-on-65th-birthday-describes-him-as-a-symbol-of-hope/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Amuwo Odofin Constituency II, Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko (TVO), has joined millions of Nigerians and supporters across the country in celebrating the 65th birthday of the party's Presidential Candidate, His Excellency Mr. Peter Gregory Obi. In a goodwill message issued on Sunday, Onwubiko
- [Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Badejo-Okusanya elected 33rd NBA president](https://dailyblastng.com/senior-advocate-of-nigeria-badejo-okusanya-elected-33rd-nba-president/) - Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has emerged as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association after defeating two other senior lawyers in the association’s 2026 national officers’ election. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, Aham Ejelam, SAN, announced the results at the NBA National Secretariat in Abuja Okusanya
- [President Tinubu is Nigeria’s Lee Kuan Yew - Governor Hope Uzodimma](https://dailyblastng.com/president-tinubu-is-nigerias-lee-kuan-yew-governor-hope-uzodimma/) - Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has likened President Bola Tinubu to Singapore's founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, praising the Nigerian leader's economic reforms. Uzodimma made the remarks on Friday, July 17, during a state dinner at the Imo Government House. According to a statement issued on Saturday, July 18, by Tunde Rahman, the governor Tinubu
- [NDC House of Reps candidate OmoBarca promises inclusive development for Ajeromi-Ifelodun](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-house-of-reps-candidate-omobarca-promises-inclusive-development-for-ajeromi-ifelodun/) - As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum, the House of Representatives candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, is positioning himself as a grassroots politician determined to bring people-oriented representation to one of Lagos State's most populous OmoBarca
- [(Video) Peter Obi visits social media critic, Isaac Fayose](https://dailyblastng.com/video-peter-obi-visits-social-media-critic-isaac-fayose/) - The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, on Saturday, July 18, paid a courtesy visit to businessman Isaac Fayose at his Abuja residence. The meeting came less than 24 hours after Fayose released a video criticizing Obi for neglecting him despite his consistent support throughout the presidential campaign. Fayose's public outburst Obi
- [Ministers ought to step aside when allegations against them are weighty - Dr Sam Amadi](https://dailyblastng.com/ministers-ought-to-step-aside-when-allegations-against-them-are-weighty-dr-sam-amadi/) - Political analyst and director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr Sam Amadi, has said ministers facing serious allegations should step aside, arguing that the President should demand accountability and allow transparent police investigations to take their course. Following the controversy surrounding the death of Mary Habila, a nurse linked to Nigeria’s Amadi
- [How Iyabo Obasanjo's 2027 'war' declaration on Yayi fizzled out as 'awada kerikeri'](https://dailyblastng.com/how-iyabo-obasanjos-2027-war-declaration-on-yayi-fizzled-out-as-awada-kerikeri/) - By Segun Olatunji Senator Iyabo Obasanjo’s noisy re-entry into Ogun State politics has officially imploded, providing the electorate with a masterclass in political comedy. After a comfortable 15-year sabbatical and self-exile in American academia, her self-declared warfare against the All Progressives Congress' governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial race has Obasanjo
- [Mary Habila's Death: FOSAD Demands Credible, Independent and Transparent Investigation](https://dailyblastng.com/mary-habilas-death-fosad-demands-credible-independent-and-transparent-investigation/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) expresses profound sadness over the tragic and controversial death of 26-year-old Mary Habila on June 27, 2026 at the residence of the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ebonyi State. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, colleagues and loved FOSAD
- [Teacher accused of flogging 12-year-old pupil to death surrenders to police in Anambra](https://dailyblastng.com/teacher-accused-of-flogging-12-year-old-pupil-to-death-surrenders-to-police-in-anambra/) - The teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old pupil to death in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State has surrendered to the police. Her surrender was said to have followed days of intensive manhunt by security operatives. The Anambra State Police Command confirmed in a statement on Saturday that the suspect, identified as Mrs. Anambra
- [Family demands justice for slain Anambra woman](https://dailyblastng.com/family-demands-justice-for-slain-anambra-woman/) - The family of 65-year-old Regina Nwoye has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, and relevant security agencies to launch a thorough investigation into her k!lling and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. A petition obtained by Punch and signed by her daughter, Blessing Uwechia, a broadcast journalist, urged authorities to immediately investigate Anambra
- [Fake Anambra native doctor sentenced to six years in prison](https://dailyblastng.com/fake-anambra-native-doctor-sentenced-to-six-years-in-prison/) - Justice Jude Obiora of an Awka High Court today July 17 sentenced a high-profile fake native doctor, Onyebuchi Okocha, aka Onyeze Jesus, to six years imprisonment with a N20 million fine. Onyeze Jesus which translates to ‘Jesus the King’ has been in detention for about a year and six months following charges of enriching Anambra
- [Paul University suspends Anglican priest over alleged sexual misconduct, launches investigation](https://dailyblastng.com/paul-university-suspends-anglican-priest-over-alleged-sexual-misconduct-launches-investigation/) - Paul University, Awka, has suspended an academic support staff member, Ven. Cornelius C. Eze, an Anglican priest, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student. The development also appears to validate an earlier clarification by Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, which denied social media claims that those involved in the incident were members of its Anglican
- [PDP Transformation Camp Defects to NDC, Endorses OmoBarca's 2027 Bid](https://dailyblastng.com/pdp-transformation-camp-defects-to-ndc-endorses-omobarcas-2027-bid/) - Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Transformation Camp have defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), declaring their support for the House of Representatives ambition of Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defectors were formally received by OmoBarca, who described their decision as a significant NDC
- [Coalition of Middle Belt youths give Umahi five days to step aside over Mary Habila's death](https://dailyblastng.com/coalition-of-middle-belt-youths-give-umahi-five-days-to-step-aside-over-mary-habilas-death/) - The Coalition of Middle Belt Youth Groups has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to temporarily step aside over the controversial death of 26-year-old Mary Habila, while demanding an independent forensic autopsy and a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The coalition made the demands Umahi
- [Gbajabiamila sues fake agency DG, Adeyemi for N15bn over defamation](https://dailyblastng.com/gbajabiamila-sues-fake-agency-dg-adeyemi-for-n15bn-over-defamation/) - The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15bn defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 per cent kickback from a N27.3bn take-off grant approved for a federal agency. In the suit, Gbajabiamila is seeking Gbajabiamila
- [Donald Trump to attend World Cup finals in New York](https://dailyblastng.com/donald-trump-to-attend-world-cup-finals-in-new-york/) - United States President, Donald Trump, will attend Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the White House has confirmed, with the American leader set to make his first appearance at the tournament during its showpiece match. The confirmation ends weeks of speculation over whether Trump would attend the final, following earlier remarks by Trump
- [Nigeria Physiotherapy Society disowns late Mary Habila as registered member, challenges David Umahi’s claim she was a Physiotherapist](https://dailyblastng.com/nigeria-physiotherapy-society-disowns-late-mary-habila-as-registered-member-challenges-david-umahis-claim-she-was-a-physiotherapist/) - The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) has said that the name of Mary Habila, the young woman who died at the residence of Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi in Ebonyi State, does not appear in the database of registered physiotherapists, contradicting claims by the minister's team that she was a physiotherapist on secondment to Habila
- [Final evacuation flight brings 308 Nigerians home from South Africa](https://dailyblastng.com/final-evacuation-flight-brings-308-nigerians-home-from-south-africa/) - The Federal Government on Wednesday, July 15, concluded its evacuation of Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final repatriation flight carrying 308 returnees. The aircraft landed at about 11:30 a.m. It also conveyed three government officials who participated in coordinating the evacuation exercise. With the arrival of the Africa
- [Nigeria’s economy making progress despite reform pains - President Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerias-economy-making-progress-despite-reform-pains-president-tinubu/) - President Tinubu says Nigeria’s economy is making serious foundational progress despite the difficulty of the reforms his administration has embarked upon since it assumed office in 2023. A statement released by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, quoted the President as saying this while speaking in a meeting held in the State House, Abuja, on Tinubu
- [Police demands autopsy on the corpse of Mary Habila found dead and naked in David Umahi's Ebonyi residence](https://dailyblastng.com/police-demands-autopsy-on-the-corpse-of-mary-habila-found-dead-and-naked-in-david-umahis-ebonyi-residence/) - The Ebonyi State Police Command has demanded an autopsy on the body of a 26-year-old nurse, Miss Mary Habila, who reportedly d!ed at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi state. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 15, the command's spokesperson, SP Ebonyi
- [Lecturer escapes from window after students caught him attempting to have sex with student](https://dailyblastng.com/lecturer-escapes-from-window-after-students-caught-him-attempting-to-have-sex-with-student/) - A lecturer was filmed running away from students who were going after him after they allegedly caught him trying to sleep with a female student. Students claim that the lecturer, who teaches biology in a tertiary institution in Anambra State, had been disturbing a female student for sex. The student and others allegedly then set Lecturer
- [Hope rises for resolution of boundary conflict between Okigwe -Uturu communities as Senator Ndubueze makes strong case](https://dailyblastng.com/hope-rises-for-resolution-of-boundary-conflict-between-okigwe-uturu-communities-as-senator-ndubueze-makes-strong-case/) - The Legacy Senator, ENGR. PATRICK NDUBUEZE, yesterday made a strong and passionate case for the urgent resolution of boundary disputes between OKIGWE and UTURU communities located around the ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY SITE. Sen. Ndubueze drew the attention of the Boundary Commission to this critical matter during a hearing of the Senate Committee on States and Ndubueze
- [Nigeria requires a compassionate and competent leader – Peter Obi](https://dailyblastng.com/nigeria-requires-a-compassionate-and-competent-leader-peter-obi/) - The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria requires competent, accountable and compassionate leadership to unlock its vast human and natural resources and place the country on the path of sustainable development. Obi stated this in a post on his official X handle on Tuesday after participating in a high-level Obi
- [19-year-old boy arrested for allegedly raping two sisters, aged 11 and 6 in Abia](https://dailyblastng.com/19-year-old-boy-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-two-sisters-aged-11-and-6-in-abia/) - A 19-year-old boy has reportedly been arrested for allegedly raping two sisters, aged 11 and six, in Abia State. A Facebook user, Vivian Chigbu, who disclosed this in a post on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 said the 11-year-old victim is currently receiving treatment as her womb was affected during the alleged s3xual assault. She Raping
- [Catholic priest reportedly dies by suicide in US after redeployment back to Nigeria](https://dailyblastng.com/catholic-priest-reportedly-dies-by-suicide-in-us-after-redeployment-back-to-nigeria/) - A54-year-old Nigerian Catholic priest, Reverend Benjamin Okwy Madu, has died by suicide in Massachusetts, United States, days after he was ordered to leave the country and return to Nigeria for a new assignment despite reportedly expressing fears for his safety if he returned home. Madu died on July 2 at his residence in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, Catholic
- [Fake PFIPC Agency  DG, Adeniyi Adeyemi, arrested](https://dailyblastng.com/fake-pfipc-agency-dg-adeniyi-adeyemi-arrested/) - The Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, has been arrested. He was arrested this afternoon moments after Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued a warrant for his arrest. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja this afternoon ordered his Adeyemi
- [‘They k!lled our colleagues to pressure govt; left us with scars’- Rescued Oyo principal says](https://dailyblastng.com/they-klled-our-colleagues-to-pressure-govt-left-us-with-scars-rescued-oyo-principal-says/) - The principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, Mrs. Alamu Folawe, on Monday, July 13, recounted the traumatic 56-day ordeal she and other abd#cted teachers and pupils endured in captivity, saying the k!dnappers deliberately k!lled two of their colleagues to pressure the government while leaving the survivors with lasting emotional scars. Folawe spoke during the Oyo
- [Court remands man for impregnating own daughter in Adamawa](https://dailyblastng.com/court-remands-man-for-impregnating-own-daughter-in-adamawa/) - An Upper Area Court No.1, sitting in Ganye Local Government Area, Adamawa State on Monday, remanded a man identified as Jediel Sylvester at correctional center for allegedly impregnating his own daughter (names withheld). The court presided by Hon. Kabiru Musa, ordered the remand of the defendant in prison after pleading guilty to the alleged Court
- [Abducted Oyo headmaster regains freedom after security pressure on kidnappers](https://dailyblastng.com/abducted-oyo-headmaster-regains-freedom-after-security-pressure-on-kidnappers/) - The abducted headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Matthew Owoade, has regained his freedom. The abductors contacted the victim's family and demanded N30m for his release. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday night, 13th July, 2026. Oyo
- [Governor Seyi Makinde wants UN investigation into Oyo school abduction, Says Nigerians deserve full disclosure](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-seyi-makinde-wants-un-investigation-into-oyo-school-abduction-says-nigerians-deserve-full-disclosure/) - Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on the United Nations and international human rights organisations to independently investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly abduction of pupils and teachers from Ahoro-Esinele and Yawata communities in Oriire Local Government Area. He declared that Nigerians deserve a "full and transparent account" of what transpired, including whether Oyo
- [Wike-backed PDP uploads names of presidential and national assembly candidates to INEC portal](https://dailyblastng.com/wike-backed-pdp-uploads-names-of-presidential-and-national-assembly-candidates-to-inec-portal/) - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says it has uploaded the names of its presidential, vice-presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal. The faction's National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, announced the development in PDP
- [Peter Obi commends FG's reversal of WAEC and NECO fees hike](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-commends-fgs-reversal-of-waec-and-neco-fees-hike/) - Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, has reacted to the decision to suspend the proposed increase in West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, registration fees. The fee for each examination was increased to N50,000. WAEC candidates currently pay ₦27,000, while NECO candidates pay ₦30,000. Obi
- [ICPC to investigate employment rackteering at News Agency of Nigeria](https://dailyblastng.com/icpc-to-investigate-employment-rackteering-at-news-agency-of-nigeria/) - The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced an investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), over transparency in employment and staff regularisation processes within the federal government-owned media organisation. Documents obtained by SaharaReporters indicate that the anti-corruption agency has formally requested a range of employment ICPC
- [Senator Patrick Ndubueze joins Governor Uzodimma for worship at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Maitama, Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/senator-patrick-ndubueze-joins-governor-uzodimma-for-worship-at-holy-trinity-catholic-parish-maitama-abuja/) - By Fredrick Njoku The Senator representing the people of Imo North Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Patrick Ndubueze, FNSE, on Sunday joined the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Dr. Hope Odidika Uzodimma, CON, for a solemn worship service at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Maitama, Abuja. The church service, marked by prayers, thanksgiving, Ndubueze
- [Trading fake news for money: The case of Ejike Ofoegbu as a cautionary tale](https://dailyblastng.com/trading-fake-news-for-money-the-case-of-ejike-ofoegbu-as-a-cautionary-tale/) - By Christian ABURIME Let us not mince words. Let us not dress this up in the conciliatory language of diplomatic press statements. What Ejike Ofoegbu intentionally did, a self-styled online publisher of ‘Igbo Times Magazine’ and ‘INews’, was not only “irresponsible journalism,” or a “lapse in judgment,” it was a deliberate, calculated, and criminal assault Ofoegbu
- [NDLEA arrests ex-okada rider after excreting 100 wraps of meth in Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-arrests-ex-okada-rider-after-excreting-100-wraps-of-meth-in-lagos/) - Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a former commercial motorcyclist in Lagos after he allegedly excreted 100 wraps of methamphetamine he ingested in Uganda in an attempt to smuggle the illicit substance into Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement released by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, Lagos
- [Become a presidential candidate before you challenge me to a debate - Peter Obi replies Minister of Works, Dave Umahi](https://dailyblastng.com/become-a-presidential-candidate-before-you-challenge-me-to-a-debate-peter-obi-replies-minister-of-works-dave-umahi/) - The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has dismissed Works Minister, Dave Umahi’s invitation to a public debate, saying the Minister must first become a presidential candidate before he can challenge him. Obi made the remark during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, while responding to questions about Obi
- [Works Minister David Umahi confirms Mary Habila died in his residence](https://dailyblastng.com/works-minister-david-umahi-confirms-mary-habila-died-in-his-residence/) - Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has confirmed that Mary Habila died at his residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State. He also stated that she was a physiotherapist seconded to the Federal Ministry of Works from the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences and renewed his call for an autopsy to determine the cause of Umahi
- [List of countries whose nationals require a UK visa for stays under six months](https://dailyblastng.com/list-of-countries-whose-nationals-require-a-uk-visa-for-stays-under-six-months/) - The United Kingdom has updated its Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor, reaffirming the list of countries and categories of travellers who must obtain a visa before travelling to the UK for visits or any stay of less than six months. Under the rules, nationals and citizens of more than 100 countries and territories are required to Visa
- [Odumeje Faults Adeboye Over Defence Of Tinubu, Says Clerics Must Speak Against Bad Governance](https://dailyblastng.com/odumeje-faults-adeboye-over-defence-of-tinubu-says-clerics-must-speak-against-bad-governance/) - Popular Nigerian cleric and founder of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, widely known as Odumeje, has criticised the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, over his recent comments defending President Bola Tinubu amid growing concerns about insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria. Adeboye
- [“I bought houses for my family members so that they can never be homeless” - Jay-Jay Okocha](https://dailyblastng.com/i-bought-houses-for-my-family-members-so-that-they-can-never-be-homeless-jay-jay-okocha/) - Football legend, Austin JayJay Okocha, says one of the decisions he took while achieving huge success in his football career was to financially empower his family members and buy them houses. In a chat with LongForm podcast, Okocha said; ‘’I bought houses for my family so they’ll never be homeless. I pay their children’s Okocha
- [NDLEA arraigns drug baron Anochili, 3 Mexicans, 6 others, remanded in prison](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-arraigns-drug-baron-anochili-3-mexicans-6-others-remanded-in-prison/) - A 63-year-old drug baron, Anochili Innocent, three Mexican nationals and six other Nigerians have been arraigned before Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on an 11-count criminal charge bordering on the setting up of a super clandestine laboratory and the production of 2,419.48 kilograms of methamphetamine worth over Four Hundred and Eighty Anochili
- [No Hiding Place for Traffickers as Nigeria, Spain Tighten the Net](https://dailyblastng.com/no-hiding-place-for-traffickers-as-nigeria-spain-tighten-the-net/) - BY PROSPER OKOYE Human traffickers and migrant smugglers are expected to face tougher, more coordinated enforcement following the conclusion of a four-day workshop aimed at strengthening transnational investigations into Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM), organised by the Foundation for the Internationalization of Public Administrations (FIAP). Javier Leon, Deputy Team Leader at Traffickers
- [Delusions of Grandeur: How Adebutu mistook a rented crowd in Ilaro for a Yewa mandate](https://dailyblastng.com/delusions-of-grandeur-how-adebutu-mistook-a-rented-crowd-in-ilaro-for-a-yewa-mandate/) - By Segun Olatunji Since last Wednesday, the world's politico-scientific community has been left with a scramble to update its textbooks after the reality-distorting spectacle that occurred at the Tetede Hall in Ilaro. In a feat that defies all laws of political gravity, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, Hon Ladi Adebutu, apparently Adebutu
- [Thugs stab Islamic teacher to death in Bauchi](https://dailyblastng.com/thugs-stab-islamic-teacher-to-death-in-bauchi/) - Resident of Karodin Madaki quarters in Bauchi metropolis were thrown into shock and mourning following the k!lling of a renowned Islamiyya teacher in the area, Rilwanu Dauda. Dauda, 42, was allegedly k!lled on Sunday by two brothers suspected to be political thugs after a quarrel over political posters. It was gathered that Dauda was Bauchi
- [Baby and two others killed as vehicle carrying corpse crashes into trailer in Kogi](https://dailyblastng.com/baby-and-two-others-killed-as-vehicle-carrying-corpse-crashes-into-trailer-in-kogi/) - Three people have been confirmed d3ad following a tragic road accident in Kogi State. The accident occurred around the Ganaja Village Roundabout in Lokoja on Thursday, July 9, 2026. According to eyewitness accounts, the victims included a baby, the driver conveying a deceased person’s body, and another family member who was accompanying the corpse. They Kogi
- [State police best path to tackling Nigeria’s security crisis - Former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Barak](https://dailyblastng.com/state-police-best-path-to-tackling-nigerias-security-crisis-former-israeli-prime-minister-ehud-barak/) - Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has thrown his weight behind the establishment of state police in Nigeria, arguing that decentralising policing is the most practical way to confront the country’s worsening security challenges, while insisting that strong federal oversight and intelligence coordination are essential to prevent abuse. Speaking virtually on Thursday at the ARISE News Barak
- [Court remands former Access Bank employee over alleged N294.5million fraud](https://dailyblastng.com/court-remands-former-access-bank-employee-over-alleged-n294-5million-fraud/) - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former staff member of Access Bank Plc, Chinonso Akujobi, before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over the alleged theft of N294.5million belonging to the bank. Akujobi was arraigned on Thursday by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the anti-graft agency before Justice I.O. Court
- [NEJI challenges INEC on ending PDP, other parties’ leadership, internal crises](https://dailyblastng.com/neji-challenges-inec-on-ending-pdp-other-parties-leadership-internal-crises/) - …urges Commission to release access codes for uploading candidates only to duly authorised party officials A civil society organisation, Nigeria Electoral Justice Initiative (NEJI) has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission to put an end to the leadership and internal crises rocking many of the opposition political parties in the country in the interest INEC
- [Court Stop APC Disciplinary Panel from Expelling Akwa Ibom Assembly Aspirants](https://dailyblastng.com/court-stop-apc-disciplinary-panel-from-expelling-akwa-ibom-assembly-aspirants/) - Eight aggrieved aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State have approached the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo seeking an interlocutory injunction to restrain the party from proceeding with disciplinary actions against them pending the determination of their substantive suit. The applicants, Asuquo Ndiana Okon, Uko Asian Johnson, Kennedy Matthew APC
- [Police arraign brothel proprietor and 29 others after raid on criminal hideouts in Delta](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arraign-brothel-proprietor-and-29-others-after-raid-on-criminal-hideouts-in-delta/) - The Delta State Police Command has arraigned a 63-year-old proprietor of a popular brothel in Asaba, Prince Chizoba Ojokwu, along with 29 other suspects. The suspects were arrested following an intelligence-led crime prevention operation targeting criminal hideouts across the state. The spokesperson for the command, ACP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Delta
- [Benue university professor killed by gunmen](https://dailyblastng.com/benue-university-professor-killed-by-gunmen/) - Gunmen have killed a History professor at the Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, (MOAUM), Gabriel Nyityo. Prof. Nyityo was reportedly m8rdered at his Makurdi residence in the early hours of Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear as officials have yet to release an official statement. Initial reports Gunmen
- [FOSAD Congratulates Alex Onyia & South-East Students on Historic Gold Medal Triumph at International STEM Olympiad in Rome](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-congratulates-alex-onyia-south-east-students-on-historic-gold-medal-triumph-at-international-stem-olympiad-in-rome/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) heartily congratulates three outstanding young scholars from the South-East of Nigeria, Chimdiebube Onwubiko, Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan, and Don Anele Munachimso, for their exceptional performance at the International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy, where they won multiple gold medals and brought immense honour to Nigeria and East
- ["The economy is so bad that these days I get too scared to even open some messages on my phone because everyone is begging” - Dele Momodu](https://dailyblastng.com/the-economy-is-so-bad-that-these-days-i-get-too-scared-to-even-open-some-messages-on-my-phone-because-everyone-is-begging-dele-momodu/) - Publisher of Ovation magazine, Chief Dele Momodu, says have gone so bad with the economy thatbhe finds it hard to open messages on his phone because day in day out, he receives messages from people asking for financial assistance. According to him, the economy has become so bad that many people have resorted to Momodu
- [Court remands lecturer who accused Katsina govt of sponsoring bandits to Hajj](https://dailyblastng.com/court-remands-lecturer-who-accused-katsina-govt-of-sponsoring-bandits-to-hajj/) - A Chief Magistrates' Court in Katsina has ordered the remand of a lecturer and public affair commentator, Dr. Bashir Kurfi, who accused the Katsina State Government of sponsoring bandits to participate in Hajj pilgrimage. Magistrate Zaharaddeen Kofar Soro gave the order after the Katsina State Police Command arraigned Kurfi over alleged defamation of character and court
- [Army, NDLEA arrest three suspected drug suppliers linked to terrorists in Katsina](https://dailyblastng.com/army-ndlea-arrest-three-suspected-drug-suppliers-linked-to-terrorists-in-katsina/) - Troops of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested three suspected drug peddlers allegedly supplying illicit substances to terrorists and other criminal elements in Katsina State. The joint operation was conducted at about 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 by troops of the Forward Operating Army
- [ADC Hadejia Senatorial Zone Rejects Purported Deputy Governorship Nomination, Demands Inclusive Consultation](https://dailyblastng.com/adc-hadejia-senatorial-zone-rejects-purported-deputy-governorship-nomination-demands-inclusive-consultation/) - Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Hadejia Senatorial Zone of Jigawa State have rejected the purported nomination of Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim as the party's deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections, describing the process as lacking consultation and inclusiveness. The position was made known during a press conference held on Hadejia
- [2027 election: Tinubu, APC not afraid of Peter Obi's political influence- Dave Umahi](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-election-tinubu-apc-not-afraid-of-peter-obis-political-influence-dave-umahi/) - As the 2027 presidential election approaches, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Tuesday, July 7, dismissed suggestions that Peter Obi poses a political threat to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the former Anambra State governor ‘can’t even face’ him, let alone the President. Umahi said neither the president nor the ruling All Progressives Umahi
- [15-year-old student slashes schoolmate with cutlass for allegedly touching her breast repeatedly during school clean-up exercise](https://dailyblastng.com/15-year-old-student-slashes-schoolmate-with-cutlass-for-allegedly-touching-her-breast-repeatedly-during-school-clean-up-exercise/) - A Junior High School 1 student is in critical condition after a female colleague slashed him with a cutlass for allegedly touching her breast repeatedly during a school clean-up exercise. The 15-year-old Junior High School 2 female student of Assin Krofofrodo D/A Basic School in the Assin North District of the Central Region, Ghana Breast
- [Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many at Xbox](https://dailyblastng.com/microsoft-cuts-4800-jobs-including-many-at-xbox/) - Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, about 2.1% of its global workforce, including a large number of workers at its Xbox video game business. The layoffs included 1,600 Xbox workers. More layoffs are expected to come this year in a broader reorganization designed to “reset” Xbox as it faces heightened competition, the company said Monday, July Microsoft
- [Softening the Gateway Titans: X-raying Senator Yayi's big day with Obasanjo, Amosun](https://dailyblastng.com/softening-the-gateway-titans-x-raying-senator-yayis-big-day-with-obasanjo-amosun/) - By Segun Olatunji The political weather in Ogun State does not gently shift from season to season; it breaks suddenly, dramatically and intensely loud like a thunderstorm. Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, is the man at the centre of the current tempest in the Gateway State. For months, the ranking Senator has Yayi
- [Exclusive: Bandit Leader Speaks With News Central on Kidnappings in Katsina](https://dailyblastng.com/exclusive-bandit-leader-speaks-with-news-central-on-kidnappings-in-katsina/) - In a fearless interview with Bandit leaders and kingpins, Rukayyah Jibia of News Central exposed the hidden demands and volatile peace arrangement between armed groups and local communities in Katsina state. Through exclusive access granted at the hideout of bandits, Rukayyah’s documentary which premiered on June 16th 2026 revealed the real reasons behind the failure News
- [Video of ‘fake’ agency DG challenging Gbajabiamila resurfaces](https://dailyblastng.com/video-of-fake-agency-dg-challenging-gbajabiamila-resurfaces/) - A video of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, the man at the centre of the alleged ₦1.3bn “ghost agency” scandal, has resurfaced online on Monday as the controversy surrounding the purported government agency continues to intensify. The video, recorded during a press conference held in late June 2026, showed Adeyemi defending his claim to the leadership Gbajabiamila
- [NDLEA arrests Grandma, PhD Student in major cocaine busts, intensifies crackdown on drug syndicates](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-arrests-grandma-phd-student-in-major-cocaine-busts-intensifies-crackdown-on-drug-syndicates/) - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on international drug trafficking networks with the arrest of a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother attempting to smuggle 13 kilogrammes of cocaine to the United Kingdom and a PhD student accused of leading a Malaysia-bound cocaine syndicate. The arrests, announced on Sunday, highlight what the NDLEA
- [FG condemns alleged killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice](https://dailyblastng.com/fg-condemns-alleged-killing-of-two-nigerians-in-south-africa-demands-justice/) - The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals, Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Joe, popularly known as Big Joe, in South Africa. In a statement issued on Sunday, June 5, 2026 by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government called on the South African authorities to Africa
- [Don’t politicize flooding – Lagos govt tells critics](https://dailyblastng.com/dont-politicize-flooding-lagos-govt-tells-critics/) - The Lagos State Government insists that persistent interventions on drainage systems, wetlands, and floodplains have vastly minimized the impact of heavy downpours across the state. Despite the growing challenges of climate change, officials have warned detractors against leveraging seasonal flash floods for political leverage. While reviewing drainage networks and flood-vulnerable zones—including Oniru, Chevron Drive, Lagos
- [My wife almost killed me with a cutlass during church service - Divorce-seeking pastor tells Oyo court as wife accuses him of 18-year-old girl](https://dailyblastng.com/my-wife-almost-killed-me-with-a-cutlass-during-church-service-divorce-seeking-pastor-tells-oyo-court-as-wife-accuses-him-of-18-year-old-girl/) - A pastor, Akorede, has filed for divorce from his wife, Damilola, at the Grade A Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, citing incessant quarrels, domestic violence, and threats to his life as reasons for seeking the dissolution of their marriage. Akorede told the court that his wife denied him peace of mind Pastor
- [(Video) Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, Soludo, others shame unto you - Ozonna Soludo sings in new song](https://dailyblastng.com/video-tinubu-shettima-akpabio-soludo-others-shame-unto-you-ozonna-soludo-sings-in-new-song/) - Ozonna Soludo, son of the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has stirred widespread reactions after releasing a new music video in which he delivers a scathing critique of Nigeria's political leadership, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while lamenting the country's worsening socio-economic conditions. The song, which has been circulating widely on social media, Soludo
- [Woman calls out former in-laws for allegedly taking her child and refusing to let her see her](https://dailyblastng.com/woman-calls-out-former-in-laws-for-allegedly-taking-her-child-and-refusing-to-let-her-see-her/) - A mother has accused her former in-laws of taking custody of her special needs child and refusing to let her see her child. Ezenagu Becky took to Facebook to narrate how her marriage to a man from Ondo State was going well until her in-laws allegedly started telling her husband that she is bad Child
- [Supreme Court orders immediate hand over of FPSO Tamara Tokoni crude oil to General Hydrocarbons, sets aside Appeal Court judgment](https://dailyblastng.com/supreme-court-orders-immediate-hand-over-of-fpso-tamara-tokoni-crude-oil-to-general-hydrocarbons-sets-aside-appeal-court-judgment/) - ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the immediate handover of the crude oil aboard the FPSO Tamara Tokoni to General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), bringing to a close the legal dispute over ownership and control of the asset. In an unanimous judgment delivered on Friday by a five-member panel of Court
- [Convicted former Minister of Power forfeits more multi-billion naira assets](https://dailyblastng.com/convicted-former-minister-of-power-forfeits-more-multi-billion-naira-assets/) - A former Minister of Power has lost another property to the Federal Government after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the permanent forfeiture of a luxury apartment linked to proceeds of corruption, while placing four other properties under interim forfeiture. Justice James Omotosho granted the orders in favour of the Economic and Financial Crimes Power
- [FOSAD International Conference Calls for Coordinated Action to Reposition South-East Through Education, Agriculture, Health and Technology](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-international-conference-calls-for-coordinated-action-to-reposition-south-east-through-education-agriculture-health-and-technology/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has concluded its 2026 International Conference with a call for coordinated regional action aimed at accelerating sustainable development across the South-East through strategic investments in education, agriculture, healthcare and technological innovation. The two-day conference, held on 2 and 3 July 2026, brought together PhD holders, researchers, academics, FOSAD
- [Bandits kill former Benue SSG](https://dailyblastng.com/bandits-kill-former-benue-ssg/) - Former Secretary to the Benue State Government, David Salifu, has died after sustaining gunshot injuries in an attack by suspected bandits along the Wukari-Makurdi road. Salifu, who served as SSG during the administration of former Governor Gabriel Suswam, was also a lecturer at the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State. Sources told punch that the former Bandits
- [Adire not approved for NYSC, Minister offers clarification](https://dailyblastng.com/adire-not-approved-for-nysc-minister-offers-clarification/) - The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande has made a clarification after previously stating that the Federal Government planned to replace the NYSC’s traditional khaki uniform with locally produced Adire as part of sweeping reforms approved for the 53-year-old scheme. During an appearance on Channels Television, Olawande had said that Adire was replacing Khaki and NYSC
- [“My dear wife, Iya Alakara" - President Tinubu teases first lady, Oluremi Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/my-dear-wife-iya-alakara-president-tinubu-teases-first-lady-oluremi-tinubu/) - President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, July 2, playfully referred to wife and First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” (Mama Akara Seller), in an apparent light-hearted reference to the backlash she received from some Nigerians after advising low-income earners to venture into small-scale businesses like selling akara, roasting corn or kuli-kuli. The Tinubu
- [(Photos) Oba of Benin, priests invoke curses on kidnappers, criminals](https://dailyblastng.com/photos-oba-of-benin-priests-invoke-curses-on-kidnappers-criminals/) - The Benin Monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has placed a spiritual curse on k!dnappers, armed robbers, and all persons planning to commit evil in his kingdom and across Edo State. Oba Ewuare II invoked the curse through priests and priestesses of all shrines, the Ewaise (traditional physicians), the Iwebo Benin
- [Zimbabwean businessman Richard Simanga Ngwenya arrested in South Africa over alleged fraud](https://dailyblastng.com/zimbabwean-businessman-richard-simanga-ngwenya-arrested-in-south-africa-over-alleged-fraud/) - A Zimbabwean businessman, Richard Simanga Ngwenya, has reportedly been arrested in South Africa in connection with an alleged fraud investigation, sparking widespread reactions across social media and raising questions about the source of his widely publicised wealth. Although authorities have yet to release a comprehensive official statement detailing the allegations against him, reports indicate that Ngwenya
- ["As a lady you don't choose who you want , you choose from who wants you" Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo](https://dailyblastng.com/as-a-lady-you-dont-choose-who-you-want-you-choose-from-who-wants-you-pastor-kingsley-okonkwo/) - Marriage counselor and relationship coach, Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, has sparked conversations on social media after advising women to be more receptive to men who express interest in them, arguing that women typically make relationship choices from among those who approach them rather than selecting anyone they desire. Okonkwo shared his views in a post on Okonkwo
- [Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as campaign spokesperson](https://dailyblastng.com/atiku-appoints-kenneth-okonkwo-as-campaign-spokesperson/) - Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed actor-turned-politician and ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo as his official campaign spokesperson. Okonkwo announced the appointment in a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday morning, July 2, expressing deep appreciation to Atiku for the confidence Atiku
- [Bayo Onanuga defends Gbajabiamila, claims N400million bribery accuser forged appointment, operated fake govt agency](https://dailyblastng.com/bayo-onanuga-defends-gbajabiamila-claims-n400million-bribery-accuser-forged-appointment-operated-fake-govt-agency/) - The Presidency on Wednesday mounted a robust defence of Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, releasing a detailed account of investigations it claimed exposed Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew as the operator of a fictitious presidential agency months before he accused the presidential aide of corruption. The State House said records from the Office Gbajabiamila
- [Adebanjo Popoola, Nigerian-born engineer pleads guilty to wire fraud in US](https://dailyblastng.com/adebanjo-popoola-nigerian-born-engineer-pleads-guilty-to-wire-fraud-in-us/) - A 57-year-old Nigerian-born engineer has admitted steering $1.64 million meant for the repair of decrepit buildings in St. Louis, Missouri, United States to himself and relatives. Adebanjo “Banjo” Popoola, a former building inspector with the City of St. Louis, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to Nigerian
- [Adebutu's 4D 'ayo olopon' game: Pursuing folly, chasing Yayi's shadow](https://dailyblastng.com/adebutus-4d-ayo-olopon-game-pursuing-folly-chasing-yayis-shadow/) - By Segun Olatunji Barely seven months to the 2027 general elections, Ogun State's political theatre has officially descended into a frantic circus with the Peoples Democratic Party's governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu donning the ringmaster's hat. With the governorship election in Ogun State still hundreds of kilometres away, the Ladi Adebutu Democratic Organisation (LADO) has hysterically
- [The day credit turns against us by Bidemi Adebamiwa](https://dailyblastng.com/the-day-credit-turns-against-us-by-bidemi-adebamiwa/) - First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s comment about grants helping people start small businesses like akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli has sparked debate. Some people see the examples as too small for the hardship Nigerians face. Others argue that for a family with nothing, even a small grant can be a real beginning. Both sides have a
- [Princess Udoito, Ewa Okpo: Labour Party, I stand against intimidation - Akwa Ibom Guber Hopeful](https://dailyblastng.com/princess-udoito-ewa-okpo-labour-party-i-stand-against-intimidation-akwa-ibom-guber-hopeful/) - By Ime Silas Michael Bush, the Labour Party’s flagbearer for Akwa Ibom State’s 2027 governorship race, says his government will be defined by one non-negotiable principle: citizens will not be silenced. In a statement released Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the governorship hopeful accused Akwa Ibom State government elements whom he described as “outgoing power holders” Ibom
- [Names of 36 NECO candidates abducted by Boko Haram in Borno secondary school](https://dailyblastng.com/names-of-36-neco-candidates-abducted-by-boko-haram-in-borno-secondary-school/) - The identities of the students abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists during Monday's attack on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, have emerged, as school authorities confirmed that 36 candidates remain in captivity. Documents obtained by SaharaReporters from the school show that the missing students comprise 25 female Borno
- [Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko (TVO) greets Amuwo Odofin constituency 2 residents, urges hope and unity in july](https://dailyblastng.com/hon-thomas-victor-onwubiko-tvo-greets-amuwo-odofin-constituency-2-residents-urges-hope-and-unity-in-july/) - Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko (TVO), the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Amuwo Odofin Constituency II, has extended warm New Month greetings to the good people of the constituency as they usher in the month of July. In a goodwill message released by the TVO Media Team, the House Amuwo
- [Omobarca greets Ajeromi-Ifelodun residents, calls for hope and unity as July begins](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-greets-ajeromi-ifelodun-residents-calls-for-hope-and-unity-as-july-begins/) - Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Candidate for the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency, has extended heartfelt New Month greetings to the good people of Ajeromi-Ifelodun as they welcome the month of July. In a goodwill message released by the OmoBarca Media Team, the Federal House of Representatives candidate expressed OmoBarca
- [Suspend Gbajabiamila over alleged N400million bribery scandal - Atiku tells Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/suspend-gbajabiamila-over-alleged-n400million-bribery-scandal-atiku-tells-tinubu/) - Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations of a ₦400 million bribery scandal. Atiku insisted that President Tinubu must demonstrate his commitment to transparency and accountability by allowing an independent investigation In a statement issued Atiku
- [NDC Akwete/Ohandu ward suspends Hon. Uzoma Abonta indefinitely over alleged anti-party activities](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-akwete-ohandu-ward-suspends-hon-uzoma-abonta-indefinitely-over-alleged-anti-party-activities/) - Akwete, Ukwa East LGA, Abia State June 26, 2026 The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Akwete/Ohandu Ward in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State, has announced the indefinite suspension of Hon. Uzoma Abonta from all party activities over alleged anti-party activities. According to a letter dated June 26, 2026, and NDC
- [US troops killed 199 jihadists in single operation in Nigeria](https://dailyblastng.com/us-troops-killed-199-jihadists-in-single-operation-in-nigeria/) - Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to US President Donald Trump and senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council, has claimed that US forces killed 199 jihadists in a single operation in Nigeria. Gorka made the statement during an interview with Marissa Streit, CEO of conservative media organisation PragerU, aired on June 24, where he Nigeria
- [Oluremi Tinubu defends ‘akara’ remarks, says economic empowerment scheme supports all petty traders](https://dailyblastng.com/oluremi-tinubu-defends-akara-remarks-says-economic-empowerment-scheme-supports-all-petty-traders/) - Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her recent remarks encouraging small-scale entrepreneurship, insisting that the Federal Government's economic empowerment programme is not limited to "akara" sellers but is designed to support thousands of petty traders across the country. Speaking on Monday, the First Lady sought to calm the controversy that followed her earlier Tinubu
- [(Video) NDC candidate OmoBarca announces free hospital deliveries, cash gifts of N100,000 for nursing mothers, N250,000 SME grants for women empowerment and free school kit in Ajeromi-Ifelodun](https://dailyblastng.com/video-ndc-candidate-omobarca-announces-free-hospital-deliveries-cash-gifts-of-n100000-for-nursing-mothers-n250000-sme-grants-for-women-empowerment-and-free-school-kit-in-ajeromi-ifelodun/) - The House of Representatives candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, on Saturday 27th June 2026 received a massive reception from women leaders and other women across the constituency during a consultative meeting aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 general OmoBarca
- [Ndi Inyom Edda Abuja holds second Annual Women's Day celebration](https://dailyblastng.com/ndi-inyom-edda-abuja-holds-second-annual-womens-day-celebration/) - ABUJA — The Ndi Inyom Edda, women's wing of the Nzuko Edda socio-cultural organisation, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, held its second annual Women's Day celebration at City Park, Wuse 2, Abuja, bringing together men and women from across the country in a powerful affirmation of womanhood, heritage, and purpose. The event, which has grown Abuja
- [Boko Haram kidnap candidates taking NECO exam, kills teacher in Borno](https://dailyblastng.com/boko-haram-kidnap-candidates-taking-neco-exam-kills-teacher-in-borno/) - Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday stormed Lassa town in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, abducting students sitting the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations and several teachers, and killing at least one teacher. The attack occurred on a busy market day, throwing the community into chaos as heavily armed insurgents, said to Haram
- [Tinubu, APC will be defeated massively in free, fair contest —Senator Seriake Dickson](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-apc-will-be-defeated-massively-in-free-fair-contest-senator-seriake-dickson/) - The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Plastics Congress (APC) would be defeated in the 2027 general elections if the polls are conducted freely and fairly. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Dickson said widespread dissatisfaction with Dickson
- [Kemta masterstroke: How Yayi neutralised 'tekobo' narrative, locked down Egba votes](https://dailyblastng.com/kemta-masterstroke-how-yayi-neutralised-tekobo-narrative-locked-down-egba-votes/) - By Segun Olatunji Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called Yayi, on Saturday, solidified his status as the frontrunner for the 2027 Ogun State governorship following a monumental homecoming reception in Abeokuta. The Yayi Tsunami gently swept through the state capital, as the ancient city stood still for the APC flagbearer. In one fell swoop, Yayi's Yayi
- [Pope Leo Offers Prayers, Support For Venezuela After Deadly Earthquakes](https://dailyblastng.com/pope-leo-offers-prayers-support-for-venezuela-after-deadly-earthquakes/) - Pope Leo on Sunday offered prayers and words of comfort to the people of Venezuela following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the country earlier this week, leaving numerous people dead and many others injured. Addressing worshippers during the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Leo extended his heartfelt sympathy to those affected by the devastating Pope
- [NDLEA intercepts Ogechi Iwebema with large consignment of cocaine on her way to China](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-intercepts-ogechi-iwebema-with-large-consignment-of-cocaine-on-her-way-to-china/) - A 38-year-old businesswoman Iwebema Ogechi Peace has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery of a large consignment of cocaine concealed in false bottom of her luggage while heading to Beijing, China, aboard a Qatar Airways flight through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos. NDLEA
- [Venezuela Earthquakes leave nearly 1,500 dead as rescue efforts intensify and millions need aid](https://dailyblastng.com/venezuela-earthquakes-leave-nearly-1500-dead-as-rescue-efforts-intensify-and-millions-need-aid/) - The death toll in Venezuela’s twin earthquake disaster reached 1,430 Saturday as rescue teams raced against time to find survivors and millions of people faced shortages of essential services, including clean water, sanitation and shelter. The first US relief flights arrived in Caracas as the Venezuelan authorities faced growing criticism over the pace of the Venezuela
- [Army names new GOCs, Commanders in major shake-up](https://dailyblastng.com/army-names-new-gocs-commanders-in-major-shake-up/) - The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of its senior leadership, appointing new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), commanders, and principal staff officers as part of efforts to strengthen and enhance national security. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the reshuffle is part Army
- [‘My Mother Sold Akara to Fund My Education, I Hawked Plantains in Jos’ - Sunday Dare Defends First Lady Remi Tinubu’s Entrepreneurship Advice](https://dailyblastng.com/my-mother-sold-akara-to-fund-my-education-i-hawked-plantains-in-jos-sunday-dare-defends-first-lady-remi-tinubus-entrepreneurship-advice/) - Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has defended First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu's recent advice encouraging Nigerians to embrace small-scale businesses and entrepreneurship, insisting that there is dignity in earning a living through honest work, regardless of how modest the venture may be. Dare made the remarks during DARE
- [Five-year jail term, other highlights of NIMC Act 2026](https://dailyblastng.com/five-year-jail-term-other-highlights-of-nimc-act-2026/) - President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the National Identity Management Commission Act 2026 into law, saying the legislation introduces stricter penalties for identity-related offences and establishes a comprehensive digital identity framework for all Nigerians. The new legislation replaces a nearly 20-year-old framework with a modern, secure and fully digital identity infrastructure. In a statement issued NIMC
- [Police arrest three persons over human skull possession in Osun](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-three-persons-over-human-skull-possession-in-osun/) - The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged possession of a human skull exhumed from a family grave in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Ojelabi said the incident was reported to the police on June 17 by a resident, who Police
- [Gunmen kill Benue Miyetti Allah chairman and one other after peace meeting](https://dailyblastng.com/gunmen-kill-benue-miyetti-allah-chairman-and-one-other-after-peace-meeting/) - Gunmen have k!lled the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in Benue State, Ardo Muhammad, and one other person identified as Yakubu Isah,in Otukpo Local Government Area. It was gathered that the MACBAN chairman had attended a peace meeting allegedly convened by the Divisional Police Officer of Ohinmini with leaders Miyetti
- [AAC condemns court order deregistering NDC, asks Nigerians to resist descent into tyranny under Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/aac-condemns-court-order-deregistering-ndc-asks-nigerians-to-resist-descent-into-tyranny-under-tinubu/) - As reactions continue to trail the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, ordering the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, the African Action Congress (AAC) has called on Nigerians to rise and resist what it described as the country's "descent into tyranny" and reclaim the democratic freedoms won NDC
- ["The Federal Government is doing everything possible to stop me from becoming a candidate in this 2027 election, they won't win - Peter Obi](https://dailyblastng.com/the-federal-government-is-doing-everything-possible-to-stop-me-from-becoming-a-candidate-in-this-2027-election-they-wont-win-peter-obi/) - The Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress NDC, Peter Obi, says the Federal government is deploying all tactics to ensure he does not contest the 2027 presidential election. His comment comes hours after the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja vacated its earlier judgment directing INEC to register the NDC as a political Obi
- [Lokoja judgment: An unnecessary serious setback for Nigerian democracy – Peter Obi](https://dailyblastng.com/lokoja-judgment-an-unnecessary-serious-setback-for-nigerian-democracy-peter-obi/) - The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has described the recent Lokoja court judgment as "an unnecessary serious setback" for Nigeria's democracy, warning that the ruling poses a grave threat to the country's democratic institutions and constitutional order. Obi made the remarks in a statement released after learning of the court's decision Obi
- [Start akara, kuli kuli and roasted corn business - First Lady Remi Tinubu tells angry Nigerians](https://dailyblastng.com/start-akara-kuli-kuli-and-roasted-corn-business-first-lady-remi-tinubu-tells-angry-nigerians/) - The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has come under heavy criticism on X after advising Nigerians that starting small businesses such as akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli does not require much capital. Speaking while explaining the administration’s support for small businesses through grants, in a video on X, the First Lady said: “To Tinubu
- [Education Minister summons FUTO Vice-Chancellor over appointment of 24 aides, orders immediate revocation](https://dailyblastng.com/education-minister-summons-futo-vice-chancellor-over-appointment-of-24-aides-orders-immediate-revocation/) - The Federal Government has reportedly summoned the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Professor Ikechukwu Dozie, to Abuja following his appointment of 24 aides shortly after assuming office. The Ministry of Education also directed the university to immediately revoke the appointments, describing the action as inconsistent with the regulations governing the administration Chancellor
- [Mushin blast caused by mechanical failure, not bomb – Lagos Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, clarifies](https://dailyblastng.com/mushin-blast-caused-by-mechanical-failure-not-bomb-lagos-commissioner-of-police-tijani-fatai-clarifies/) - The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that the incident recorded in the Mushin area of Lagos on Monday, June 22, was a mechanical explosion and not an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, attack as earlier speculated. The state Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, gave the clarification while speaking to newsmen on Thursday, June 25. Mushin
- [Death toll in Lagos building collapse hits eight](https://dailyblastng.com/death-toll-in-lagos-building-collapse-hits-eight/) - At least eight people have died, and 26 others have been rescued after a three-storey building collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State on Thursday. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed the latest casualty figures in a statement issued by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu. According to him, the building, located on Lagos
- [Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko TVO Commiserates with Victims of Alakija Building Collapse, Calls for Swift Rescue Efforts](https://dailyblastng.com/hon-thomas-victor-onwubiko-tvo-commiserates-with-victims-of-alakija-building-collapse-calls-for-swift-rescue-efforts/) - The candidate of the Lagos State House of Assembly for Amuwo Odofin Constituency II, Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic collapse of a three-storey building at Alakija, Navy Town, in Lagos State, which reportedly claimed lives and left several persons trapped beneath the rubble. In a statement issued on Thursday Onwubiko
- [The Transmigration of the People from Players to Mere Puns in the Chess Game of Politicians in Ondo–Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency: A Case Study By Tunde Akingbondere](https://dailyblastng.com/the-transmigration-of-the-people-from-players-to-mere-puns-in-the-chess-game-of-politicians-in-ondo-idanre-ifedore-federal-constituency-a-case-study-by-tunde-akingbondere/) - At this critical time in the life of Ondo State, we are forced to critically examine what has transpired over the months: the political moves and machinations, the threats, and the populism of leadership when it is made to compete with the fire of state-sponsored violence and shootings, together with the capacity of tradition to People
- [International insurgency now fuelling Nigeria's security crises - NIIA Professor raises concern](https://dailyblastng.com/international-insurgency-now-fuelling-nigerias-security-crises-niia-professor-raises-concern/) - A Research Professor at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Professor Olufemi Otubanjo, has said Nigeria's worsening security situation is increasingly being fuelled by the internationalisation of terrorism across the Sahel region, warning that armed criminals and insurgents displaced from neighbouring countries are finding their way into Nigeria. The international relations scholar explained that professor
- [US court jails Nigerian social worker for stealing $17k in benefits from orphaned child with disabilities](https://dailyblastng.com/us-court-jails-nigerian-social-worker-for-stealing-17k-in-benefits-from-orphaned-child-with-disabilities/) - A 48-year-old Nigerian social worker, Akeatha Diane Akintola, has been sentenced to five years in prison in Washington, United States for stealing the Social Security benefits intended for a disabled minor – a member of the Snoqualmie Tribe. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd made the announcement in a statement issued by the Nigerian
- [Man kills girlfriend in Delta State](https://dailyblastng.com/man-kills-girlfriend-in-delta-state/) - A young man allegedly killed his girlfriend in Edjeba Community, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. According to reports, the suspect and the deceased had been in a romantic relationship for some time, with the Man
- [35-year-old man allegedly rapes five-year-old girl in Abia](https://dailyblastng.com/35-year-old-man-allegedly-rapes-five-year-old-girl-in-abia/) - A 5-year-old girl is in a critical condition at a hospital in Abia State after she was allegedly raped by a 35-year-old man. A Facebook user, Uwaoma Chiagozie, who disclosed this in a post on Wednesday, June 24, 2025 said the assault left the child with severe injuries that required stitches. Uwaoma said the child Abia
- [LPPC suspends Mike Ozekhome from SAN rank](https://dailyblastng.com/lppc-suspends-mike-ozekhome-from-san-rank/) - The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended prominent constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, from using the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against him. The decision was reached at the LPPC’s 173rd General Meeting held on June 23, 2026, according to a statement issued on Thursday by Ozekhome
- [Former AIG urges Nigerians to embrace state police, says it will revive community policing](https://dailyblastng.com/former-aig-urges-nigerians-to-embrace-state-police-says-it-will-revive-community-policing/) - A retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Aare Tunji Alapini, has thrown his weight behind the proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria, insisting that fears of abuse should not prevent the country from testing a reform he believes could strengthen security and improve policing at the grassroots. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on pOLICE
- [University of Ilorin Unveils 38-Year-Old Lukman Abdulrauf as Its Youngest Professor](https://dailyblastng.com/university-of-ilorin-unveils-38-year-old-lukman-abdulrauf-as-its-youngest-professor/) - The University of Ilorin has spotlighted Professor Lukman Abdulrauf as its youngest professor, describing him as an accomplished legal scholar whose research and teaching activities are helping to shape emerging conversations around law, technology, governance, and digital rights in Africa and beyond. In a statement published on its official platform on Tuesday, the institution celebrated Ilorin
- [‘I have been married to one woman for 48 years, it's boring now’ — Charly Boy](https://dailyblastng.com/i-have-been-married-to-one-woman-for-48-years-its-boring-now-charly-boy/) - Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has sparked reactions online after joking about being married to the same woman for nearly five decades. Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM, Charly Boy said marriage requires constant management, adding that he and his wife still argue regularly despite being together for 48 years. “I've been Boy
- [PDP deserves immediate recognition, CEIDA tells INEC](https://dailyblastng.com/pdp-deserves-immediate-recognition-ceida-tells-inec/) - The Centre for Electoral Integrity and Democratic Accountability (CEIDA) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to promptly restore the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to its official portal, arguing that recent court rulings have effectively settled the leadership dispute within the party. The organisation said that restoring the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the PDP
- [Oyo govt declares 16-hour curfew in 10 LGAs](https://dailyblastng.com/oyo-govt-declares-16-hour-curfew-in-10-lgas/) - Oyo State Government has approved the imposition of a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas in the state, following a directive issued by Governor ‘Seyi Makinde. According to a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, and signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Oyo
- [Ordinary Nigerians are praising Tinubu as changes across states make Nigeria better - Onanuga](https://dailyblastng.com/ordinary-nigerians-are-praising-tinubu-as-changes-across-states-make-nigeria-better-onanuga/) - The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said ordinary Nigerians are beginning to reap the benefits of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, pointing to ongoing infrastructure projects, economic interventions and development initiatives across various states as evidence that the country is moving in the right direction. Onanuga made the remarks Onanuga
- [President Tinubu sends state police amendment bill to Senate](https://dailyblastng.com/president-tinubu-sends-state-police-amendment-bill-to-senate/) - President Tinubu today, June 23, transmitted a constitution alteration bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police as part of efforts to strengthen the security architecture of Nigeria. The proposed legislation, contained in a communication dated June 15, 2026, was read during plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, today, June 23. Tinubu
- [N16.6 billion: FOSAD Demands Accountability, Transparency from South East Development Commission (SEDC) Managing Director, Mark Okoye](https://dailyblastng.com/n16-6-billion-fosad-demands-accountability-transparency-from-south-east-development-commission-sedc-managing-director-mark-okoye/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has called on the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Mr. Mark Okoye, to provide a comprehensive public account of the estimated ₦16.6 billion reportedly released to the Commission since its inauguration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in February 2025. As FOSAD
- [Police rescue 23-year-old man who attempted suicide after being accused of theft in Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/police-rescue-23-year-old-man-who-attempted-suicide-after-being-accused-of-theft-in-lagos/) - Police operatives have rescued a 23-year-old man who was found unconscious after allegedly ingesting an insecticide in Magodo area of Lagos State. The incident was reported at the Isheri Police Division on June 21, 2026 by Aminat Odofin, a resident of No. 24 Nojim Nije Street, Magodo. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, police
- [In 2014, I knew Buhari’s administration was going to be a mess – Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor](https://dailyblastng.com/in-2014-i-knew-buharis-administration-was-going-to-be-a-mess-pastor-ayo-oritsejafor/) - Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has described the administration of late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a "mess," insisting that he foresaw the government's failures long before it assumed office in 2015. Oritsejafor also said Nigeria's situation has deteriorated further under President Bola Tinubu, lamenting what he described Oritsejafor
- [Stranded Nigerians protest delay in second repatriation flight from South Africa](https://dailyblastng.com/stranded-nigerians-protest-delay-in-second-repatriation-flight-from-south-africa/) - Nigerians on Monday, June 22, staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, over delays in the repatriation of citizens who had registered to return home. On June 18, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu assured Nigerians living in South Africa that no citizen willing to return home would be abandoned Africa
- [Court adjourns suit challenging Donald Duke presidential ticket](https://dailyblastng.com/court-adjourns-suit-challenging-donald-duke-presidential-ticket/) - The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until June 29 a suit seeking to invalidate the emergence of former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, as the presidential candidate of the People's Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 general election. Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the date on Monday after counsel to the plaintiff, Abdullahi DUKE
- [Omoyele Sowore remanded at Kuje prison](https://dailyblastng.com/omoyele-sowore-remanded-at-kuje-prison/) - Following the drama that trailed the alleged abduction of human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) Omoyele Sowore by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service on Monday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja and took custody of the activist. The Sowore
- [Ondo pastor’s 9-year-old son regains freedom after 3 weeks in captivity](https://dailyblastng.com/ondo-pastors-9-year-old-son-regains-freedom-after-3-weeks-in-captivity/) - A nine-year-old boy, Victor Oluwatobi, who was abducted by gunmen in Idogu , Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, has regained his freedom after spending three weeks in captivity. The child, son of a local pastor, was safely rescued on Sunday, June 21, 2026 through the coordinated efforts of security agencies and reunited with Ondo
- [Akwa Ibom employs 2,277 village youth presidents to strengthen security architecture](https://dailyblastng.com/akwa-ibom-employs-2277-village-youth-presidents-to-strengthen-security-architecture/) - Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has engaged 2,277 village youth presidents in his administration’s security management architecture as part of efforts aimed at strengthening security and enhancing peaceful coexistence across the state. Speaking at a strategic town hall engagement with the village youth presidents held at the Uyo Township Stadium, Uyo, on Sunday, the Akwa Ibom
- [Ogun West Professionals' sensitisation tour: Breaking the jinx, consolidating 2027 game for Yayi](https://dailyblastng.com/ogun-west-professionals-sensitisation-tour-breaking-the-jinx-consolidating-2027-game-for-yayi/) - By Segun Olatunji A fresh, energetic wind of change is currently sweeping through the Ogun West Senatorial District. If you've traversed the Yewa and Awori landscapes in recent times, you probably must have experienced its feelings. Conversations at local markets, youth gatherings and community town halls are no longer about the "possibilities" of the zone's Ogun
- [OmoBarca Celebrates Fathers’ Day, Commends Fathers for Their Sacrifice and Leadership](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-celebrates-fathers-day-commends-fathers-for-their-sacrifice-and-leadership/) - Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has extended warm Father's Day greetings to the people of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency, paying glowing tribute to fathers for their invaluable contributions to the growth of families and the development of society. In a statement issued on the occasion of Father's Day, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Day
- [Hon Thomas Victor Onwubiko Celebrates Fathers on Father's Day, Commends Their Role in Building Society](https://dailyblastng.com/hon-thomas-victor-onwubiko-celebrates-fathers-on-fathers-day-commends-their-role-in-building-society/) - The Lagos State House of Assembly candidate for Amuwo Odofin Constituency, Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko, has congratulated fathers across the constituency and Nigeria on the occasion of Father's Day, describing them as indispensable pillars of the family and key architects of a peaceful and progressive society. In a Father's Day message released on Sunday, the Day
- [Police detain TikToker following boyfriend’s death in Kano](https://dailyblastng.com/police-detain-tiktoker-following-boyfriends-death-in-kano/) - Popular TikTok personality, Fati Cele, has been detained by the Kano state Police command following the death of her boyfriend, Isma’il Makaye, at her residence in Kano. According to a report by Punch, the police confirmed that the social media personality is currently in custody while investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident. police
- [Anambra police foil alleged attempt of 21-year-old mum to sell her newborn baby](https://dailyblastng.com/anambra-police-foil-alleged-attempt-of-21-year-old-mum-to-sell-her-newborn-baby/) - Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to Oyi Divisional Headquarters, on Friday, June 19, successfully foiled an alleged attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby. The police intervention followed a report from a concerned citizen, which led officers to a location in Igbariam, where the young mother and her police
- [(Video) MIVA Convocation: Emir Sanusi urges graduates to embrace lifelong learning, Says education is a fundamental right](https://dailyblastng.com/video-miva-convocation-emir-sanusi-urges-graduates-to-embrace-lifelong-learning-says-education-is-a-fundamental-right/) - His Royal Highness Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, PhD, CON, Sarkin Kano, has charged graduates of MIVA Open University to view education as a lifelong pursuit rather than merely a pathway to employment, emphasizing that true education is about personal growth, self-improvement, and the continuous acquisition of knowledge. Sanusi gave the charge while delivering the keynote MIVA
- [INEC declares Biodun Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election](https://dailyblastng.com/inec-declares-biodun-oyebanji-winner-of-ekiti-governorship-election/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. Oyebanji secured a landslide victory after polling a total of 319,224 votes to defeat his closest rival, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede. The election, which INEC
- [Trump unveils new Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar, calls it ‘flying White House.'](https://dailyblastng.com/trump-unveils-new-air-force-one-jet-gifted-by-qatar-calls-it-flying-white-house/) - President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a new Boeing 747-8 jet for Air Force One that the Qatari government donated last year as an "unconditional" gift to the US. The US military first carried out modifications to the luxury jumbo jet, which is valued at an estimated $400m (£300m). "This plane was transformed into a Trump
- [Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restriction](https://dailyblastng.com/iran-to-lodge-complaint-with-fifa-over-world-cup-restriction/) - The Iranian Football Federation has announced plans to file a formal complaint with FIFA, alleging that its national team is facing travel restrictions during the ongoing FIFA World Cup in North America. The federation said it had requested permission for the team to travel from its base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to Los Angeles two Iran
- [Awujale: Afobaje berates Olisa’s claim over kingmakers’ chair, dismisses letter to governor, insists selection process remains suspended](https://dailyblastng.com/awujale-afobaje-berates-olisas-claim-over-kingmakers-chair-dismisses-letter-to-governor-insists-selection-process-remains-suspended/) - The crisis surrounding the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland has taken a fresh twist, as the Awujale Afobaje Council has strongly criticised the Olisa of Ijebu Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, over a letter allegedly sent to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in which he reportedly referred to himself as the head of Awujale
- [Families of detained military officers raise alarm over alleged torture](https://dailyblastng.com/families-of-detained-military-officers-raise-alarm-over-alleged-torture/) - Family members of military officers detained over an alleged coup plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu have raised concerns over the treatment of their loved ones, calling for transparency and adherence to due process in the ongoing proceedings. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday the families said they were not politicians or seeking to undermine Military
- [Peter Obi mourns death of Edo Obidient member, Comrade Benedict Inaede](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-mourns-death-of-edo-obidient-member-comrade-benedict-inaede/) - NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of a member of the Obidient Movement from Edo State, Comrade Benedict Inaede. Obi, in a post on X on Friday, described Inaede’s death as a painful and irreplaceable loss to the Obidient family. “I have just received the sad news of the death of one Obi
- [If only Nigerians can give Peter Obi a chance - Man who went to school with Peter Obi and worked with Tinubu begs](https://dailyblastng.com/if-only-nigerians-can-give-peter-obi-a-chance-man-who-went-to-school-with-peter-obi-and-worked-with-tinubu-begs/) - A man who says he went to the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) with presidential aspirant Peter Obi and worked with the incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has given his opinion on both men. Speaking in an interview with digital creator Emir Sirdam, the man who joined the live chat said he was room mates Obi
- [Police rescue 15-year-old pregnant girl abused by multiple men in Anambra](https://dailyblastng.com/police-rescue-15-year-old-pregnant-girl-abused-by-multiple-men-in-anambra/) - The Anambra State Police Command said its operatives rescued a 15-year-old pregnant girl during a raid in the Achalla area of the state and arrested one suspect in connection with alleged repeated defilement and child exploitation. The operation, carried out by police operatives attached to Achalla Divisional Police Headquarters on the evening of Wednesday, June Police
- [Senator Yayi-Balogun technocratic ticket: A masterstroke for Ogun beyond 2027](https://dailyblastng.com/senator-yayi-balogun-technocratic-ticket-a-masterstroke-for-ogun-beyond-2027/) - By Segun Olatunji As the countdown to 2027 begins, a silent revolution is being plotted beneath the surface of Ogun State's political landscape. Here, a quiet but profound evolution is taking place. It is a high-octane political gamble that shreds the traditional political playbook in favour of a potent economic survival of the state. In Yayi
- [Edafe Prince Obemuajeta: A Rising Voice in African Choral Music](https://dailyblastng.com/edafe-prince-obemuajeta-a-rising-voice-in-african-choral-music/) - By OTAMERE OSARODION EMMANUEL, MUS, MANIM, MSOMEN, FBCP Executive and Artistic Director; Chairman, Board of Directors The Benin Chorale and Philharmonic, Nigeria In recent years, a new generation of composers has emerged with a passion for preserving and advancing African choral and sacred music. Among them is Edafe Prince Obemuajeta, a gifted musicologist, composer, performer, Music
- [EFCC arrests prophet who allegedly defrauded his church members of N70million](https://dailyblastng.com/efcc-arrests-prophet-who-allegedly-defrauded-his-church-members-of-n70million/) - Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigations into the activities of one self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya (a.k.a Prophet Sunday Koboko), for allegedly defrauding his church members to the tune of N70, 391, 600. 00 (Seventy million, Three Hundred and Ninety-one thousand, Six hundred Naira). EFCC
- [Opposition lawmakers berate Tinubu over worsening insecurity, hardship](https://dailyblastng.com/opposition-lawmakers-berate-tinubu-over-worsening-insecurity-hardship/) - The minority caucus of the House of Representatives on Wednesday delivered a scathing assessment of the state of the nation, accusing the administration of President Bola Tinubu of failing to address worsening insecurity, deepening economic hardship, and growing threats to democratic institutions. The caucus lamented that while these challenges persist, the government has remained focused Tinubu
- [NDC exempts Peter Obi, Kwankwaso from anti-defection indemnity](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-exempts-peter-obi-kwankwaso-from-anti-defection-indemnity/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from its newly introduced anti-defection oath, despite insisting that all candidates contesting on the party's platform are ordinarily required to sign the loyalty pledge. The National Secretary of the party, Ikenna Enekweizu, disclosed this on Wednesday during an NDC
- [OmoBarca emerges NDC automatic candidate for Ajeromi-Ifelodun House of Reps seat, pledges greater service](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-emerges-ndc-automatic-candidate-for-ajeromi-ifelodun-house-of-reps-seat-pledges-greater-service/) - Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has emerged as the automatic candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the House of Representatives election in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. His emergence is being celebrated by party faithful and supporters across the constituency, who described the development as a OmoBarca
- [Iyabo Obasanjo joins PDP, secures Ogun central senate ticket](https://dailyblastng.com/iyabo-obasanjo-joins-pdp-secures-ogun-central-senate-ticket/) - Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state. Last week, multiple sources close to the ex-president’s daughter had told TheCable that she was on the verge of joining the PDP after communicating her decision to key associates in the opposition party. Reports indicate she was officially Obasanjo
- [London court acquits former Nigerian minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of bribery charges](https://dailyblastng.com/london-court-acquits-former-nigerian-minister-diezani-alison-madueke-of-bribery-charges/) - Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been acquitted of all bribery charges against her following a high-profile corruption trial in the United Kingdom. A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London on Wednesday, June 17, found the 65-year-old not guilty on six counts, including five charges of accepting bribes and one count Madueke
- [Court revokes Sowore’s bail, orders his arrest](https://dailyblastng.com/court-revokes-sowores-bail-orders-his-arrest/) - A Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail granted to activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, and ordered his arrest over his absence at the hearing of his ongoing trial. Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order on Tuesday following an oral application by counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), Court
- [FG denies reports of plans to introduce new telecoms and fuel taxes](https://dailyblastng.com/fg-denies-reports-of-plans-to-introduce-new-telecoms-and-fuel-taxes/) - The Federal Government has denied media reports claiming it is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following the publication of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. According to a statement released by the Head Information and Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Finance, Efe Ovuakporie, the Federal Taxes
- [Peter Obi signals openness to negotiations with bandits, promises inclusive governance and national unity](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-signals-openness-to-negotiations-with-bandits-promises-inclusive-governance-and-national-unity/) - The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue with bandits and other violent groups if they demonstrate a genuine commitment to peace and national reconciliation. Obi made the remarks during a media interview with journalist Rufai Oseni, where he outlined his views on security, Obi
- [Three Security Operatives Killed in Attack on NIPSS Kuru, Police Intensify Security Measures](https://dailyblastng.com/three-security-operatives-killed-in-attack-on-nipss-kuru-police-intensify-security-measures/) - The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the death of three security operatives following an attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, in the early hours of Monday, describing the incident as a tragic development that has prompted heightened security measures around the institution. The command disclosed the details in NIPSS
- [NDC Introduces Anti-Defection Policy, Requires Candidates to Sign Oath of Loyalty Ahead of 2027 Elections](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-introduces-anti-defection-policy-requires-candidates-to-sign-oath-of-loyalty-ahead-of-2027-elections/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a far-reaching anti-defection policy aimed at preserving party unity and protecting electoral mandates, requiring all candidates seeking elective offices on its platform to sign legally binding indemnity and affidavit forms committing to relinquish their positions if they defect from the party after winning elections. The policy was formally NDC
- [JAMB releases 2026 UTME mop-up exam results](https://dailyblastng.com/jamb-releases-2026-utme-mop-up-exam-results/) - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination mop-up exercise. In a statement on Tuesday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, announced that “candidates who participated in the examination can check their results through the Board’s established result-checking channels.” He said, “Following the successful conclusion JAMB
- [A Child is a Person, Not Property: Redefining Discipline in the Wake of the Obosi Tragedy - Rev Fr Ikechukwu Ogara](https://dailyblastng.com/a-child-is-a-person-not-property-redefining-discipline-in-the-wake-of-the-obosi-tragedy-rev-fr-ikechukwu-ogara/) - On Sunday, 14 June 2026, the Anambra State Police Command confirmed a rescue operation that chilled every conscience in Odume Layout, Obosi. A ten-year-old domestic help was removed from his guardians with extensive injuries inflicted on him in the name of discipline. I lack words to express how I felt looking at the poor lad’s Obosi
- [Conspicuous consumerism and Nigeria’s moral crisis  by Abidemi Adebamiwa](https://dailyblastng.com/conspicuous-consumerism-and-nigerias-moral-crisis-by-abidemi-adebamiwa/) - Nigeria has more existential problems besides poverty. Another major problem is the national habit of clapping for wealth without asking where it came from. In far too many places, public respect is no longer earned by service, sacrifice or productivity. It is bought with convoys, designer clothes, noisy parties, foreign trips and bundles of cash Nigeria
- [Actor, Emeka Ike sues INEC, Wike's aide, demands ₦10bn over alleged data breach](https://dailyblastng.com/actor-emeka-ike-sues-inec-wikes-aide-demands-₦10bn-over-alleged-data-breach/) - Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has filed a lawsuit against INEC and Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, over the alleged leak of his voter registration details. The actor is demanding ₦10 billion in damages, claiming his right to privacy was violated after screenshots of his voter registration transfer were shared on Ike
- [It is judicial rascality - ADC to petition NJC over judgment ordering party deregistration](https://dailyblastng.com/it-is-judicial-rascality-adc-to-petition-njc-over-judgment-ordering-party-deregistration/) - The African Democratic Congress has pushed back against a federal high court ruling that ordered its deregistration, calling the decision a judicial attempt to suppress opposition parties. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party's national publicity secretary, issued a statement on Monday, June 15, criticising the judgement delivered by Justice Peter Lifu in Abuja. The court had directed ADC
- [Peter Obi condemns court ruling deregistering ADC, Accord, and three other political parties](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-condemns-court-ruling-deregistering-adc-accord-and-three-other-political-parties/) - NDC Presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential party, Peter Obi, has kicked against the ruling delivered by Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties. The judge ordered the deregistration Obi
- [Peter Obi commends Davido for wearing jacket honoring abducted Oyo schoolchildren and teachers at FIFA Event](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-commends-davido-for-wearing-jacket-honoring-abducted-oyo-schoolchildren-and-teachers-at-fifa-event/) - NDC Party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lauded Afrobeat superstar Davido for utilizing his global platform to highlight Nigeria's ongoing security crisis. The commendation follows Davido’s appearance at the FIFA World Cup countdown concert, where the singer wore a customized jacket bearing the names of victims abducted on May 15 from the Ahoro-Esinle Obi
- [Daddy was not diabetic, he died from snake bite – Late General Rabe's children counter Katsina govt](https://dailyblastng.com/daddy-was-not-diabetic-he-died-from-snake-bite-late-general-rabes-children-counter-katsina-govt/) - One of the sons of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd), Isyaka Rabe, has said his father had no history of diabetes or high blood pressure, contrary to claims attributed to the Katsina State Government. The late general and his wife were abducted on May 30, 2026, along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli Road in Matazu Rabe
- [Catholic Diocese honours Otti as he announces reconstruction of key roads](https://dailyblastng.com/catholic-diocese-honours-otti-as-he-announces-reconstruction-of-key-roads/) - Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has vowed to complete the recovery of Aba, the commercial hub of the state, with the planned flag-off of the reconstruction of Uratta Road and Old Express Road, which link the city to neighbouring states. The governor spoke on Sunday during a special Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church, Otti
- [CDCFIB Releases List of Successful Candidates for Paramilitary Recruitment, Announces Physical Screening Stage](https://dailyblastng.com/cdcfib-releases-list-of-successful-candidates-for-paramilitary-recruitment-announces-physical-screening-stage/) - The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released the names of successful candidates who participated in the Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted as part of the 2024/2025 paramilitary recruitment exercise. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the recruitment process for thousands of applicants seeking employment in various federal paramilitary agencies Candidates
- [Troops arrest 59 suspected drug peddlers in Plateau](https://dailyblastng.com/troops-arrest-59-suspected-drug-peddlers-in-plateau/) - Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and local vigilante groups, have arrested 59 suspected drug peddlers during a raid in Plateau State. The operation was carried out at about 12:15 p.m. on June 12, 2026 at Congo-Russia area in Jos North Local Government Area following Plateau
- [CAN declares Black Sunday to mourn insecurity victims](https://dailyblastng.com/can-declares-black-sunday-to-mourn-insecurity-victims/) - The Christian Association of Nigeria on Sunday declared a nationwide Black Sunday in honour of victims of insecurity across the country, describing the situation as a national tragedy that has left countless families devastated by violence, terrorism, kidnapping and banditry. In a message to Christians, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the observance was aimed CAN
- [Trump’s name removed from Washington Arts Centre](https://dailyblastng.com/trumps-name-removed-from-washington-arts-centre/) - Workers removed U.S. President, Donald Trump's name from the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Saturday, following a federal judge's ruling that the renaming was unlawful, the venue confirmed. In a legal filing, Kennedy Center Executive Director Matt Floca stated that the institution had "removed all physical Trump
- [Kwankwaso never threatened to leave NDC, says party spokesman](https://dailyblastng.com/kwankwaso-never-threatened-to-leave-ndc-says-party-spokesman/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed reports that its vice-presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, threatened to leave the party over disagreements surrounding candidate selection in Kano State. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, described the claims as “conjectures and media speculations” aimed at undermining the party. Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Kwankwaso
- [NDC: Aisha Yesufu rejected House of Reps ticket, she said she’s too big for it – Seriake Dickson](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-aisha-yesufu-rejected-house-of-reps-ticket-she-said-shes-too-big-for-it-seriake-dickson/) - National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, says he and the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, offered Aisha Yesufu a House of Representatives ticket, but she turned it down. Dickson made this disclosure while speaking at the party’s stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. This comes following recent internal political wranglings within the party Dickson
- [Actor Kola Oyewo is dead](https://dailyblastng.com/actor-kola-oyewo-is-dead/) - Veteran actor, Kola Oyewo has reportedly passed away at the age of 80. The tragic news was confirmed by actor, Kunle Afod, who a shared the announcement on Instagram, revealing that the Nollywood icon d!ed this night. He, however, did not disclose the official cause of d£ath or any further details surrounding the incident. Oyewo
- [OmoBarca Greets Ajeromi–Ifelodun Constituents on June 12, Urges Nigerians to Sustain Democratic Gains](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-greets-ajeromi-ifelodun-constituents-on-june-12-urges-nigerians-to-sustain-democratic-gains/) - As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day on June 12, House of Representatives aspirant for Ajeromi–Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has extended warm greetings to his constituents and Nigerians at large, calling for renewed commitment to democratic values and national development. In his message commemorating the historic date, OmoBarca described OmoBarca
- [Hon Thomas Victor Onwubiko Celebrates Amuwo-Odofin Constituents on Democracy Day, Urges Nigerians to Keep Hope Alive](https://dailyblastng.com/hon-thomas-victor-onwubiko-celebrates-amuwo-odofin-constituents-on-democracy-day-urges-nigerians-to-keep-hope-alive/) - The candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Amuwo-Odofin Constituency under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko, has congratulated the people of Amuwo-Odofin and Nigerians at large on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. In a statement issued on Friday to commemorate the 27th anniversary Onwubiko
- [Three years, 53 milestones: Senator Yayi rewriting Ogun State's infrastructure narrative ahead 2027](https://dailyblastng.com/three-years-53-milestones-senator-yayi-rewriting-ogun-states-infrastructure-narrative-ahead-2027/) - By Segun Olatunji Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi's simultaneous completion of 53 new mega-projects across all the three senatorial districts in Ogun State in commemoration of his three years of quality representation of the good people of Ogun West is not only historic but also unprecedented in the annals of the state. For the Senator
- [Troops arrest Fake Major General in Kaduna](https://dailyblastng.com/troops-arrest-fake-major-general-in-kaduna/) - Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected impostor who allegedly posed as a retired Major General in Kaduna State. Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended on Wednesday, June 11, 2026 by troops of the 312 Artillery Regiment deployed at the Strike Force Base in Sabo area. The General
- [Senate disowns Oshiomhole’s comments describing NNPCL as ‘house of thieves’](https://dailyblastng.com/senate-disowns-oshiomholes-comments-describing-nnpcl-as-house-of-thieves/) - The Senate has condemned and dissociated itself from recent remarks made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole describing the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as “a bunch of criminals and thieves.” The Senate has formally distanced itself from and condemned derogatory remarks made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who recently labeled the management NNPCL
- [Many Nigerians suffer economic hardship - President Tinubu's 2026 Democracy Day adddress (Full text)](https://dailyblastng.com/many-nigerians-suffer-economic-hardship-president-tinubus-2026-democracy-day-adddress-full-text/) - Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate not only democracy but also the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in Nigerians
- [Protesters disrupt News Central Town Hall in Oyo; Demand government action](https://dailyblastng.com/protesters-disrupt-news-central-town-hall-in-oyo-demand-government-action/) - News Central’s Town Hall Meeting on insecurity in Oyo State, held today, Thursday, 11th of June 2026, served as a powerful platform for citizens to voice their frustrations and demand urgent government intervention, bringing together government officials, security stakeholders, community leaders, victims of insecurity, and concerned citizens. However, emotions ran high as protesters interrupted the Central
- [First batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/first-batch-of-nigerians-evacuated-from-south-africa-arrives-lagos/) - The first batch of Nigerians opting to return home following the latest wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa arrived in Lagos on Thursday, with 268 returnees landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport aboard an Air Peace flight. The returnees touched down at about 10:30 a.m., marking the beginning of a government-backed repatriation exercise Nigerians
- [FG declares June 12 as public holiday to mark democracy day](https://dailyblastng.com/fg-declares-june-12-as-public-holiday-to-mark-democracy-day/) - The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, June 12, as a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcenent on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the government said June 12 remains Holiday
- [Senator Ndubueze's three years of continous developmental momentum in Okigwe zone will not be truncated by fresh experimentations with candidates" - Gov Hope Uzodimma](https://dailyblastng.com/senator-ndubuezes-three-years-of-continous-developmental-momentum-in-okigwe-zone-will-not-be-truncated-by-fresh-experimentations-with-candidates-gov-hope-uzodimma/) - By Chief Jim C. Isilebo As Imo North Senatorial District marks three years anniversary of the ascension of Distinguished Senator Patrick Ndubueze onto the Red Chambers of Nigeria's National Assembly carrying the burden and aspirations of Ndi Okigwe on his shoulders,we are oncemore reminded of the maxim, ..."hence it is not broken,it is needless fixing Senator
- [There is no crisis in the NDC, our leadership is intact - Seriake Dickson](https://dailyblastng.com/there-is-no-crisis-in-the-ndc-our-leadership-is-intact-seriake-dickson/) - The founder and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), former Bayelsa State governor and serving senator, Hon. Seriake Dickson, has dismissed reports of a crisis within the party, insisting that its leadership remains intact despite concerns over internal disputes following the party’s rapid expansion. Hon. Dickson said this while speaking in an exclusive Dickson
- [US cracks down on birth tourism, revokes hundreds of visas](https://dailyblastng.com/us-cracks-down-on-birth-tourism-revokes-hundreds-of-visas/) - The U.S. government has launched a crackdown on birth tourism networks and revoked over 600 visas issued to foreigners who used the route to secure citizenship for their children. The Department of State stated this in an X post on June 10. According to the statement, the department said it was “defending the integrity of U.S. citizenship by ending Visas
- [Seriake Dickson blames Electoral Act direct primary rule for NDC disputes, internal tensions](https://dailyblastng.com/seriake-dickson-blames-electoral-act-direct-primary-rule-for-ndc-disputes-internal-tensions/) - The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has attributed the disputes and controversies that trailed the party’s recent primaries to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which made direct primaries compulsory for political parties. He, however, added that the provision has overstretched party structures and created avoidable internal tensions. Dickson, who Dickson
- [Breaking: (Video) Fire breaks out in Senate wing of National Assembly Complex](https://dailyblastng.com/breaking-video-fire-breaks-out-in-senate-wing-of-national-assembly-complex/) - A fire incident occurred on Wednesday at the Senate wing of the National Assembly complex in Abuja, triggering concern among lawmakers, legislative staff, and visitors within the premises. The outbreak, which reportedly started in one of the offices within the Senate section of the complex, prompted an immediate emergency response as security personnel and relevant Senate
- [EFCC arraigns Blessing CEO over fresh N13million fraud in Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/efcc-arraigns-blessing-ceo-over-fresh-n13million-fraud-in-lagos/) - According to the anti-graft agency, Blessing CEO was docked on a six-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and retaining proceeds of alleged fraud amounting to N13,000,000. The EFCC said the charges followed several petitions submitted by individuals and organisations, including the Nigeria Cancer Society, over donations allegedly made to the defendant after EFCC
- [Okonkwo to Obi: Suing your ex-spokesperson unwise — I may be forced to divulge confidential information](https://dailyblastng.com/okonkwo-to-obi-suing-your-ex-spokesperson-unwise-i-may-be-forced-to-divulge-confidential-information/) - Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says he may be forced to divulge confidential information if Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), files a lawsuit against him over alleged defamation. In a series of posts via X, to the lawsuit threat from Obi, Okonkwo said it is “very Obi
- [N16.6 billion SEDC funds: How is Orji Uzor Kalu arm twisting the Commission? by Prof Chiwuike Uba](https://dailyblastng.com/n16-6-billion-sedc-funds-how-is-orji-uzor-kalu-arm-twisting-the-commission-by-prof-chiwuike-uba/) - By Prof Chiwuike Uba I don't understand why some people have come away with that impression, even if they felt the Commission's representatives were not given adequate opportunity to fully explain their position. Nevertheless, I agree that public oversight processes must not only be fair; they must also be seen to be fair. When questioning SEDC
- [They can kidnap all of us, there’s no vacancy in Aso Rock - Governor Monday Okpebholo](https://dailyblastng.com/they-can-kidnap-all-of-us-theres-no-vacancy-in-aso-rock-governor-monday-okpebholo/) - Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has alleged that some persons are sponsoring insecurity to distract President Bola Tinubu. The governor stated this during the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign for Local Government Council elections in Edo South Senatorial District. “They can even kidnap all of us—yes, there is no vacancy Okpebholo
- [Abure Warns NDC Leadership Over Alliance With Peter Obi, Cites Labour Party Experience](https://dailyblastng.com/abure-warns-ndc-leadership-over-alliance-with-peter-obi-cites-labour-party-experience/) - The factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, has cautioned the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to exercise caution in its relationship with the 2027 presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi, and his supporters, alleging that their political approach has historically been geared toward taking control of parties that Abure
- [EFCC arraigns Blessing CEO over alleged N69.1m fraud case as court grants her N10m bail in another case](https://dailyblastng.com/efcc-arraigns-blessing-ceo-over-alleged-n69-1m-fraud-case-as-court-grants-her-n10m-bail-in-another-case/) - Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, a social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship therapist, was arraigned again on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC. The mum-of-two, popularly called Blessing CEO, was arraigned before Justice R.A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on a two-count charge bordering on EFCC
- [Peter Obi sues Kenneth Okonkwo for N5 billion over Defamation, lies peddled against him.](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-sues-kenneth-okonkwo-for-n5-billion-over-defamation-lies-peddled-against-him/) - Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has demanded N5 billion in damages from actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory statements made during a television interview. Obi, through his lawyers, Chief Alex Ejesieme (SAN) & Co., accused Okonkwo of making false allegations capable of damaging his reputation and Obi
- [Edo police arrest married woman, lover in a hotel for staging her fake kidnap with N50 million ransom](https://dailyblastng.com/edo-police-arrest-married-woman-lover-in-a-hotel-for-staging-her-fake-kidnap-with-n50-million-ransom/) - The Edo State Police Command has uncovered what authorities described as a carefully orchestrated kidnapping scam and arrested four suspects, including a woman who allegedly staged her own abduction in a bid to fraudulently obtain N50 million in ransom from her family. The police said the suspects conspired to create a false kidnapping narrative, complete Police
- [DSS arraigns Paul Oweleke over calling for military coup against President Tinubu on social media](https://dailyblastng.com/dss-arraigns-paul-oweleke-over-calling-for-military-coup-against-president-tinubu-on-social-media/) - The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a man, Paul Oweleke, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly using a social media platform to incite Nigerians to support a military coup against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Oweleke was docked before Justice Akintoye Aluko on a two-count charge relating Oweleke
- [Somali referee dropped by FIFA after he was denied entry to the US](https://dailyblastng.com/somali-referee-dropped-by-fifa-after-he-was-denied-entry-to-the-us/) - A Somali referee has been dropped from the World Cup list after being denied entry to the United States and sent on a flight back to Turkey upon arrival at Miami International Airport. Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, had his travel facilitated by the Somali Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, which said they had granted him a Somali
- [Police debunk report of planned infiltration, kidnapping and attack on UNN](https://dailyblastng.com/police-debunk-report-of-planned-infiltration-kidnapping-and-attack-on-unn/) - The Enugu State Police Command has reacted to reports alleging a planned infiltration, k!dnapping and att@ck on the campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and its environs. In a statement released by its spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the command's spokesperson, categorically stated that the report is false, misleading, and deliberately intended to incite Police
- [Oyo govt demolishes house where Adelabu's sister, twin sons were held captive](https://dailyblastng.com/oyo-govt-demolishes-house-where-adelabus-sister-twin-sons-were-held-captive/) - The Oyo State Government has demolished a suspected kidnappers’ den located at Lakoun along the Ayegun-Olojuoro road in Ibadan, where the sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons were recently held captive. SaharaReporters gathered that the demolition followed a series of security operations in the area after the rescue Oyo
- [Crime has no ethnicity - Peter Obi defends Fulani against ethnic profiling](https://dailyblastng.com/crime-has-no-ethnicity-peter-obi-defends-fulani-against-ethnic-profiling/) - The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has cautioned against linking crime to ethnicity, warning that the practice fuels division and undermines national unity. Obi made the remarks in a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday, June 8, where he expressed concern over what he described as the NDC
- [Atiku would’ve won 2027 presidency if he backed Obi in 2023 — Datti Baba-Ahmed](https://dailyblastng.com/atiku-wouldve-won-2027-presidency-if-he-backed-obi-in-2023-datti-baba-ahmed/) - A former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could have positioned himself to win the 2027 presidential election if he had supported Peter Obi’s presidential bid in 2023 instead of contesting against him. Speaking during an appearance on Inside Sources on Channels Television on Sunday night, Datti
- [Akwa Ibom Guber 2027: We have one candidate - Michael Bush, says Labour Party](https://dailyblastng.com/akwa-ibom-guber-2027-we-have-one-candidate-michael-bush-says-labour-party/) - By Stephen Effiong UYO – The Labour Party LP in Akwa Ibom has shut down reports of a split in its governorship race, insisting Michael Bush remains its sole candidate for 2027. In a press release signed by State Publicity Secretary Comrade Ime Silas on June 5, 2026, the party dismissed a Daily Post Nigeria Labour
- [NDLEA arrests 75-year-old man, intercepts illicit drugs in multi-state crackdown](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-arrests-75-year-old-man-intercepts-illicit-drugs-in-multi-state-crackdown/) - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its nationwide offensive against illicit drug trafficking, intercepting a massive consignment of opioids concealed in a truck transporting building materials in Taraba State and arresting a 75-year-old suspected drug dealer in Ebonyi State. The operations, which also led to the arrest of several suspected traffickers in ndlea
- [University of Nigeria Nsukka debunks terrorist attack rumour, bans motorcycles on campus](https://dailyblastng.com/university-of-nigeria-nsukka-debunks-terrorist-attack-rumour-bans-motorcycles-on-campus/) - The Management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has assured staff, students and visitors of their safety following the circulation of a social media post alleging an impending terrorist attack and mass abduction on the Nsukka campus. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Public Relations Officer of the university, Inya Agha Egwu, Nsukka
- [(Video) Nsukka residents lament flooded roads in the area](https://dailyblastng.com/video-nsukka-residents-lament-flooded-roads-in-the-area/) - Commuters were seen stuck inside a bus which was partially submerged in flood water in Nsukka Enugu State. Roads in Nsukka, Enugu State, became flooded following a heavy downpour on Friday, June 5. Videos from the scene show cars stuck in the dirty flood water. One bus, said to be the state governor Peter Mbah's Nsukka
- [Troops foil attempted kidnap of pastor and wife in Plateau](https://dailyblastng.com/troops-foil-attempted-kidnap-of-pastor-and-wife-in-plateau/) - Troops deployed under Sector 5’s operational patrol responded swiftly to a distress call indicating that armed kidnappers were attempting to abduct the couple. The intervention by the troops reportedly forced the assailants to abandon the operation and flee the area. “The troops responded promptly to the report and engaged in efforts that compelled the kidnappers Troops
- [(Video) How police rescued Ex-Minister Adelabu’s sister, twin sons, kill two suspected kidnappers](https://dailyblastng.com/video-how-police-rescued-ex-minister-adelabus-sister-twin-sons-kill-two-suspected-kidnappers/) - Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, following a late-night operation that led to a gun battle with suspected kidnappers. Police
- [Victor Komolafe jailed for multiple sexual offences in UK](https://dailyblastng.com/victor-komolafe-jailed-for-multiple-sexual-offences-in-uk/) - A Nigerian serial sex offender Victor Komolafe has been jailed for multiple s3xual offences in the United Kingdom. Victor Komolafe, 35, was sentenced to 8 years and 11 months at Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 after being found guilty of four counts of s3xual abuse earlier this year. Komolafe was convicted Komolafe
- [List of demands made by Oyo abductors in order to release kidnapped teacher and pupils](https://dailyblastng.com/list-of-demands-made-by-oyo-abductors-in-order-to-release-kidnapped-teacher-and-pupils/) - The terrorists who kidnapped teachers and pupils from three different schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have made four demands in order to release their victims. On May 15, the terrorists stormed schools in Esinele, Yawota and Alawusa communities. On May 17, the terrorists released a video of one of the abducted Oyo
- [Mountain of Fire Ministries suspends overnight vigils, orders services to end 8pm nationwide over insecurity](https://dailyblastng.com/mountain-of-fire-ministries-suspends-overnight-vigils-orders-services-to-end-8pm-nationwide-over-insecurity/) - Citing escalating security worries across Nigeria, the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries has banned overnight vigils and ordered that all church activities must wrap up by eight in the evening. A circular dated June 5, 2026, carrying the instruction, was sent to Regional Overseers and branch pastors. The directive is effective immediately. Under the Fire
- [Video of kidnapped Major General Rabe, wife in captivity released by terrorists](https://dailyblastng.com/video-of-kidnapped-major-general-rabe-wife-in-captivity-released-by-terrorists/) - A video has emerged showing the retired Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), and his wife in captivity after they were abducted along the Matazu axis of Katsina State. In the footage, which has been circulating on social media and security circles, the retired senior military officer General
- [Bird strike: Air Peace cancels Warri-Lagos flight, grounds aircraft](https://dailyblastng.com/bird-strike-air-peace-cancels-warri-lagos-flight-grounds-aircraft/) - Air Peace has officially announced the cancellation of its scheduled return flight from Warri to Lagos after one of its aircraft suffered a bird strike incident during its arrival sequence in Delta State. The incident occurred as the aircraft was touching down at the Osubi Airport, a vital domestic aviation hub serving the commercial city Bird Strike
- [Traditional worshippers hold spiritual rites for release of abducted Oyo pupils and teacher](https://dailyblastng.com/traditional-worshippers-hold-spiritual-rites-for-release-of-abducted-oyo-pupils-and-teacher/) - Traditional religion adherents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have performed spiritual rites at Olumo Rock and other sacred sites to seek divine intervention for the release of over 40 pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oyo State nearly three weeks ago. The ceremony, led by Dr Omolara Fashola-MacGregor, wife of the Olu of Orile-Ilawo, Traditional
- [Governor Soludo arraigns eight pastors over fraudulent miracles in Anambra](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-soludo-arraigns-eight-pastors-over-fraudulent-miracles-in-anambra/) - By Christian ABURIME In a dramatic legal and religious reckoning that is gaining deserved public attention, the Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has set a precedent as the first state governor in the country to arraign eight self-styled pastors at once over the orchestration of ‘arrangee’ miracles, which are staged divine interventions Soludo
- [Higher oil prices should benefit Nigerians too by Abidemi Adebamiwa](https://dailyblastng.com/higher-oil-prices-should-benefit-nigerians-too-by-abidemi-adebamiwa/) - Fuel subsidy is back in the spotlight because Nigerians are feeling the strain once more. Tensions in Iran have shown that fuel prices depend on more than just local issues. They are affected by war, shipping costs, exchange rates, global speculation, and Nigeria’s limited refining capacity. This pressure is even greater because of a difficult Nigerians
- [Yewa Lawa's vituperations: Absurdity of Adebutu as Ogun's saviour in 2027](https://dailyblastng.com/yewa-lawas-vituperations-absurdity-of-adebutu-as-oguns-saviour-in-2027/) - By Segun Olatunji All long-suffering citizens of Ogun State now have every cause to roll out the drums, wind their waists and gyrate to incoherent sounds coming from the drums of a nondescript group, Yewa Lawa. Why? From its disingenuous ultimate political gaslighting playbook for rescuing Ogun State, Yewa Lawa has recommended the crowning of Lawa
- [NDC defends party primaries, denies imposing candidates](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-defends-party-primaries-denies-imposing-candidates/) - The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed allegations that its recently concluded presidential, National Assembly, governorship and state Houses of Assembly primaries were marred by irregularities and the imposition of candidates. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the NDC National Secretary, Morgan Enekweizu, said criticisms of the primaries stemmed from ignorance NDC
- [University of Benin staff arraigned by EFCC for alleged N3.2million salary fraud](https://dailyblastng.com/university-of-benin-staff-arraigned-by-efcc-for-alleged-n3-2million-salary-fraud/) - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a staff member of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Segun Bode Adedeji, before the Edo State High Court over an alleged N3.2million fraud. Adedeji was arraigned before Justice E. G. Adekanmbi on a four-count charge bordering on fraudulent practices involving the sum of N3,285,396. According to EFCC
- [Court remands Anambra native doctor](https://dailyblastng.com/court-remands-anambra-native-doctor/) - The Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka, presided over by Justice Jude Obiora, has remanded Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu Ezenagu, popularly known as Muomiri Afuluanya, at the Amawbia Correctional Centre. Ezenagu, who was brought to court from the hospital, had his counsel, Barrister Kingsley Awuka, apply for bail on health grounds and further Court
- [Actor Idris Elba Knighted by King Charles III for Youth Empowerment and Charitable Service](https://dailyblastng.com/actor-idris-elba-knighted-by-king-charles-iii-for-youth-empowerment-and-charitable-service/) - Award-winning British actor and humanitarian Idris Elba has received one of the United Kingdom’s highest honours after being formally knighted by King Charles III in recognition of his outstanding contributions to young people and his enduring commitment to charitable causes. The celebrated actor was bestowed with the prestigious knighthood during an investiture ceremony held at Elba
- [Bandits attack Kogi community, abduct woman and her toddler](https://dailyblastng.com/bandits-attack-kogi-community-abduct-woman-and-her-toddler/) - Armed bandits have abducted a woman and her toddler in Ijalu area of Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, along the Solid Rock School axis. The gunmen stormed the community on Wednesday evening June 3, 2026 in Kogi. The victims have been identified as Mrs. Idowu Kemi Titilayo and Kogi
- [Four NYSC members, soldier burnt to death in Adamawa auto crash](https://dailyblastng.com/four-nysc-members-soldier-burnt-to-death-in-adamawa-auto-crash/) - Six persons, including four members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), were burnt to death following a motor accident in Adamawa State. The accident occurred on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at about 1:50 p.m. along the Narehi area of the Girei-Song Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the Adamawa Death
- [Abduction of former Power Minister's sister and her kids shows no one is safe under you - Atiku slams Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/abduction-of-former-power-ministers-sister-and-her-kids-shows-no-one-is-safe-under-you-atiku-slams-tinubu/) - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of family members of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, describing the incident as a stark reflection of Nigeria’s deepening insecurity crisis. Reacting to reports that Adelabu’s sister and twin nephews were kidnapped in Ibadan, Oyo State, Atiku expressed solidarity with the family and called Atiku
- ["It would be evil of Deltans to vote against Tinubu because he is our inlaw" - Governor Oborevwori](https://dailyblastng.com/it-would-be-evil-of-deltans-to-vote-against-tinubu-because-he-is-our-inlaw-governor-oborevwori/) - Governor Sheriff Oborevwori says Delta State voters would be committing an "evil" act if they oppose President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid. Appearing on Arise Television, the governor described the upcoming election as a "family affair". He explained that because First Lady Oluremi Tinubu is an Itsekiri woman, the president is an in-law to the state Tinubu
- [FOSAD reports Tinubu’s govt to Education International over abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo State, seeks urgent global intervention](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-reports-tinubus-govt-to-education-international-over-abduction-of-teachers-and-pupils-in-oyo-state-seeks-urgent-global-intervention/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has formally written a petition to the Education International (EI), the global federation representing teachers and education workers worldwide, over the continued abduction of teachers and students in Oyo State, Nigeria, and the Federal Government's inability to secure their release more than two weeks after the incident. Oyo
- [APC group petitions Tinubu over alleged attempt to overturn Ayuba’s primary election victory](https://dailyblastng.com/apc-group-petitions-tinubu-over-alleged-attempt-to-overturn-ayubas-primary-election-victory/) - APC
- [Security guard allegedly absconds with his employer’s two children in Minna](https://dailyblastng.com/security-guard-allegedly-absconds-with-his-employers-two-children-in-minna/) - A security guard has allegedly abducted his employer's two children in Minna, Niger State. The father of the children, businessman, Alhaji Danjuma, who resides in the Brighter Area of Minna, confirmed the incident to a journalist, Nuruddeen Isyaku Daza on Monday, June 1, 2026. Speaking to Daza, Alhaji Danjuma explained that while he Minna
- [Anglican Diocesan Synod:Governor Soludo speaks on inclusive governance](https://dailyblastng.com/anglican-diocesan-synodgovernor-soludo-speaks-on-inclusive-governance/) - By Christian ABURIME Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to inclusive governance, declaring that he serves as a governor for all residents of the state, regardless of their religious or traditional affiliations. Governor Soludo made this declaration while addressing the Anglican Diocesan Synod held in Ezira, Orumba South Local Soludo
- [Nigerian student, Qudu Ajeyemi found guilty of attempted rape and sexual assault in UK](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerian-student-qudu-ajeyemi-found-guilty-of-attempted-rape-and-sexual-assault-in-uk/) - A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Qudus Ajeyemi, has been convicted of attempting to r@pe a woman after following her upstairs at a house in Hull, United Kingdom and ignoring her repeated refusals during a night out. Ajeyemi, formerly of May Street off Beverley Road in Hull and more recently living in Manchester, was found guilty Ajeyemi
- [Former SGF Babachir Lawal resigns from ADC as he claims primaries were ‘massively rigged’ for Atiku](https://dailyblastng.com/former-sgf-babachir-lawal-resigns-from-adc-as-he-claims-primaries-were-massively-rigged-for-atiku/) - Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress, alleging that the party’s recently concluded primaries were heavily manipulated in favour of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and his associates. In a statement issued on Monday, June 1, Lawal claimed the primaries held ahead of the 2027 elections Lawal
- [Police arrest woman with large quantity of illicit drugs in Edo](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-woman-with-large-quantity-of-illicit-drugs-in-edo/) - Edo State Security Network (ESSN) has arrested two suspects with a large quantity of Illicit drugs at different locations in Benin City, Edo State, to ensure the state is free from drugs The suspects identified as Stella Thompson and Efosa Uyi, were arrested in different locations in Benin City with a large quantity of EDO
- [NUT declares indefinite strike in Oyo over abducted teachers and students](https://dailyblastng.com/nut-declares-indefinite-strike-in-oyo-over-abducted-teachers-and-students/) - The Nigeria Union of Teachers, has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to embark on an indefinite strike beginning from today Monday, June 1, 2026, over the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The directive comes amidst growing concerns over NUT
- [LADO's comedy of distraction and 'DNA test politics' versus Yayi's scorecard](https://dailyblastng.com/lados-comedy-of-distraction-and-dna-test-politics-versus-yayis-scorecard/) - By Segun Olatunji The opposition in Ogun State must collectively bury their heads in shame for doubting the James Hardly Chase-like investigative prowess and brilliance of the Ladi Adebutu Democratic Organisation (LADO) and its spokesman, Afolabi Orekoya. While the rest of them were strategising on campaign modes for the 2027 elections, the "philosophers" at LADO
- [Our children are still in the forest: The questions Nigerians deserve answers to](https://dailyblastng.com/our-children-are-still-in-the-forest-the-questions-nigerians-deserve-answers-to/) - By Prof Abiodun Ojo The visit of a high-powered Federal Government delegation to the affected communities in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, shows that the abduction of pupils and teachers has reached the highest level of national concern. The presence of the President’s Chief of Staff, the National Security Adviser, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Inspector-General Forest
- [N100,000 minimum wage too low, workers deserve N1m - NLC](https://dailyblastng.com/n100000-minimum-wage-too-low-workers-deserve-n1m-nlc/) - The spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress, Benson Upah, has described the proposed N100,000 national minimum wage being considered by state governors as unrealistic, arguing that Nigerian workers should earn as much as N1 million monthly, given prevailing economic conditions. Upah stated this in an interview with The PUNCH on Sunday while reacting to comments N100,000
- [Tinubu sends Ribadu, IGP, Gbajabiamila, Defence Minister to Oyo over abducted pupils and teachers](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-sends-ribadu-igp-gbajabiamila-defence-minister-to-oyo-over-abducted-pupils-and-teachers/) - President Tinubu on Sunday, May 31st, sent a delegation including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu; the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa; and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to meet with community leaders and families of teachers, students and pupils abducted Tinubu
- [Police arrest three suspects over murder of FUTO student](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-three-suspects-over-murder-of-futo-student/) - Imo State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Chinedu Chibuzor Christogonus, whose death occurred under suspicious circumstances on May 30. Preliminary investigation by the police reveals that the deceased, a 100-level student of Cyber Security and a FUTO
- [Major General Abubakar, wife Kidnapped in Katsina](https://dailyblastng.com/major-general-abubakar-wife-kidnapped-in-katsina/) - A former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), and his wife have reportedly been abducted by suspected terrorists, locally dubbed as bandits, along the Matazu axis of Katsina State. According to information obtained by SaharaReporters, the retired senior military officer and his wife were travelling to Katsina State when armed assailants intercepted Abubakar
- [Jubilation as OmoBarca emerges NDC House of Representatives candidate for Ajeromi-Ifelodun](https://dailyblastng.com/jubilation-as-omobarca-emerges-ndc-house-of-representatives-candidate-for-ajeromi-ifelodun/) - Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the House of Representatives seat for Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency following the successful conclusion of the party’s primary election held on Friday, May 29, 2026. The primary election, which was conducted peacefully and in an orderly manner, produced OmoBarca
- [(Video) NDC unveils Peter Obi as Presidential Candidate for 2027 General Elections](https://dailyblastng.com/video-ndc-unveils-peter-obi-as-presidential-candidate-for-2027-general-elections/) - The national leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), led by Senator Seriake Dickson, on Saturday unveiled a former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Obi emerged as the flag bearer at the special convention of the party in Abuja. "Insecurity in Nigeria has gone from Obi
- [Dangote Refinery reduces petrol and diesel prices](https://dailyblastng.com/dangote-refinery-reduces-petrol-and-diesel-prices/) - The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced fresh reductions in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly referred to as diesel. The refinery has lowered the gantry price of petrol by N25 per litre, bringing it down from N1,275 to N1,250 per litre. Dangote
- [NDC senatorial primary for FCT was decided inside a room – Aisha Yesufu](https://dailyblastng.com/ndc-senatorial-primary-for-fct-was-decided-inside-a-room-aisha-yesufu/) - Human rights activist and former Federal Capital Territory senatorial aspirant under the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has alleged that the party's primary election in Abuja was manipulated and predetermined, claiming that the process was ultimately decided behind closed doors rather than through a transparent democratic contest. In a statement titled "On the Record: Yesufu
- [Nollywood actor, Patrick Okoye is dead](https://dailyblastng.com/nollywood-actor-patrick-okoye-is-dead/) - Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of veteran actor and academic, Professor Patrick Okoye. Popularly known by his screen moniker “Energy,” Okoye passed away in the early hours of Thursday, May 28, 2026. The announcement was made via a statement posted on his official Instagram page on Friday morning. Nollywood
- [Police arraign blogger over defamatory tweet against Tony Elumelu](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arraign-blogger-over-defamatory-tweet-against-tony-elumelu/) - The police on Friday arraigned a 19-year-old blogger, Nurenorue Surpruchi, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged cyberstalking and defamatory posts against the Chairman of United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu. Surpruchi was arraigned before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, cyberstalking, bullying and defamation. He pleaded not guilty Elumelu
- [Defence Minister Christopher Musa rates Tinubu administration 70% on security](https://dailyblastng.com/defence-minister-christopher-musa-rates-tinubu-administration-70-on-security/) - Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Musa, has rated the security performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration between 65 and 70 per cent, insisting that the government has made significant progress in reducing terrorism and restoring stability across many parts of the country despite ongoing security challenges. Musa made the assessment during an interview Musa
- [Mama APC, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu dumps party,  joins NDC](https://dailyblastng.com/mama-apc-senator-nkechi-nwaogu-dumps-party-joins-ndc/) - Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, the former senator who represented Abia Central Senatorial District, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged injustice and manipulation of the party’s internal electoral process. Nwaogu, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Osisioma Ngwa/Obingwa/Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, confirmed her resignation from the APC on Thursday, May Nwaogu
- [President Tinubu Reflects on Economic Reforms, Security and National Recovery in Third Anniversary Address](https://dailyblastng.com/president-tinubu-reflects-on-economic-reforms-security-and-national-recovery-in-third-anniversary-address/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has marked the third anniversary of his administration with a sweeping address to Nigerians, highlighting the achievements, challenges and reforms undertaken since assuming office on May 29, 2023. In the nationwide statement released on Friday, the President acknowledged the economic hardship many Nigerians have endured over the past three years but Tinubu
- [Breaking: Hon. Oladele Egbayelo Steps Down For OmoBarca Ahead Of Ajeromi/Ifelodun NDC Reps Primary election](https://dailyblastng.com/breaking-hon-oladele-egbayelo-steps-down-for-omobarca-ahead-of-ajeromi-ifelodun-ndc-reps-primary-election/) - A major political development has emerged ahead of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives primary election for Ajeromi/Ifelodun Federal Constituency, as frontline aspirant, Hon. Oladele Egbayelo, has officially stepped down for Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca. The primary election is scheduled to hold on Friday, May 29, 2026, and OmoBarca
- [Omo-Agege dumps APC for NDC](https://dailyblastng.com/omo-agege-dumps-apc-for-ndc/) - A former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has announced his decision to join the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and declared his intention to contest for the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Omo-Agege said in a statement that the decision followed consultations with political associates, supporters and stakeholders, adding Omo-Agege
- [Governor Alex Otti Commissions Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal In Umuahia, Honours 2023 Election Heroine](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-alex-otti-commissions-nnenna-oti-bus-terminal-in-umuahia-honours-2023-election-heroine/) - Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has officially commissioned the newly completed Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal in Umuahia, describing the project as a major milestone in the state’s drive toward building a modern, efficient, and sustainable transportation system. The governor announced the commissioning of the landmark transport facility in a statement released after the event, noting Oti
- [Bayo Onanuga seeks prosecution of VDM over AI generated Tinubu audio](https://dailyblastng.com/bayo-onanuga-seeks-prosecution-of-vdm-over-ai-generated-tinubu-audio/) - Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has canvassed legal action against social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VDM, for circulating an audio clip of a fabricated recording attributed to President Bola Tinubu. In a post on his verified X handle @aonanuga1956 on Wednesday, the media aide accused VDM of abusing social media by disseminating Onanuga
- [‘You have no moral standing to celebrate children’ - Oby Ezekwesili slams Tinubu, governors, on Children’s Day](https://dailyblastng.com/you-have-no-moral-standing-to-celebrate-children-oby-ezekwesili-slams-tinubu-governors-on-childrens-day/) - A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has blasted President Bola Tinubu, Nigerian governors, lawmakers and the Nigerian political class, accusing them of abandoning Nigerian children to terrorism, kidnapping and systemic neglect. In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as Nigeria marks this year’s Children’s Day celebration, Ezekwesili warned the President and political Ezekwesili
- [The most crowded weddings, the most attacked marriages by Prof Chiwuike Uba](https://dailyblastng.com/the-most-crowded-weddings-the-most-attacked-marriages-by-prof-chiwuike-uba/) - By Prof. Chiwuike Uba, Ph.D. On a bright Saturday afternoon, a young couple stood before hundreds of guests. The hall was filled to capacity. Music echoed, cameras flashed, and social media feeds overflowed with admiration. It was called “the wedding of the year.” Every detail was perfect. Every moment was celebrated. It looked like a Wedding
- [Ogbuhuruzo 2027 Celebrates Children’s Day, Highlights Chief Dr. Emeka Magnus Onyemetu’s Philanthropic Impact in Nkwerre, Isu, Njaba, Nwangele Constituency](https://dailyblastng.com/ogbuhuruzo-2027-celebrates-childrens-day-highlights-chief-dr-emeka-magnus-onyemetus-philanthropic-impact-in-nkwerre-isu-njaba-nwangele-constituency/) - The OGBUHURUZO 2027 has joined Nigerians in celebrating this year’s Children’s Day, extending heartfelt goodwill messages to children across the nation, particularly those in Nkwerre, Isu, Njaba, and Nwangele Federal Constituency. In a statement released to mark the occasion, Chief Dr. Emeka Magnus Onyemetu described children as the foundation of a stronger and more prosperous Isu
- [Senator Adeola Yayi's double celebrations: From wedding silver jubilee to historic golden governorship opportunity](https://dailyblastng.com/senator-adeola-yayis-double-celebrations-from-wedding-silver-jubilee-to-historic-golden-governorship-opportunity/) - By Segun Olatunji There's no doubt that Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called Yayi by his teeming supporters, has achieved a historic dual milestone with his celebration of 25th wedding anniversary with his ever-beautiful and amiable wife, Chief (Mrs) Temitope Adeola, on May 26, 2026, almost simultaneously with his landslide victory recorded a few days yayi
- [OmoBarca Felicitates Muslim Faithfuls on Sallah, Celebrates Nigerian Children on Children’s Day](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-felicitates-muslim-faithfuls-on-sallah-celebrates-nigerian-children-on-childrens-day/) - A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and philanthropist, Francis Barthlomew Chima (OmoBarca), has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithfuls in Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Lagos State, and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebration, while also celebrating Nigerian children on this year’s Children’s Day. In a goodwill message released on Wednesday, the OmoBarca
- [Thomas Victor Onwubiko hails Muslims on Eid el Kabir, greets Nigerian Children](https://dailyblastng.com/thomas-victor-onwubiko-hails-muslims-on-eid-el-kabir-greets-nigerian-children/) - Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko (TVO), Lagos State House of Assembly Aspirant for Amuwo Odofin Constituency 1, has extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings and Happy Children’s Day wishes to the good people of the constituency. In his goodwill message released on Friday, Hon. Onwubiko urged residents to embrace the virtues of love, sacrifice, peace, unity, and tolerance Onwubiko
- [Xenophobia: Many Nigerians prefer to die in South Africa than return home - Peter Obi](https://dailyblastng.com/xenophobia-many-nigerians-prefer-to-die-in-south-africa-than-return-home-peter-obi/) - Former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi has said that despite the Xenophobic attacks, many Nigerians residing in South Africa say they would rather remain there than return home because of the worsening economic situation in Nigeria. Obi stated this while speaking at a dinner organised for National Democratic Coalition (NDC) aspirants in Abuja, shortly Obi
- [FOSAD opinion poll identifies Seaport as South-East’s most pressing need](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-opinion-poll-identifies-seaport-as-south-easts-most-pressing-need/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors has revealed that the establishment and development of a functional seaport remains the most pressing need of the South-East geopolitical zone, according to the outcome of an opinion poll conducted among members and stakeholders of the region. In a statement released at the end of the poll, FOSAD disclosed FOSAD
- [Tinubu’s anti-utilitarian economic policies and Nigeria’s pain  by Abidemi Adebamiwa](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubus-anti-utilitarian-economic-policies-and-nigerias-pain-by-abidemi-adebamiwa/) - When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, many Nigerians expected tough reforms. They also expected those reforms to produce shared benefits. What has emerged is different. His economic policies now look anti-utilitarian because they impose pain on the majority without clear relief, especially when judged against utilitarianism’s famous moral test. Jeremy Bentham, Tinubu
- [Gowon owes the Igbos sincere apology for the suffering endured during the war - Onoh](https://dailyblastng.com/gowon-owes-the-igbos-sincere-apology-for-the-suffering-endured-during-the-war-onoh/) - Former member of the Enugu State House of Assembly and ex-South-East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Onoh, has criticised former Head of State Yakubu Gowon over his remarks on civilian casualties during the Nigerian Civil War, describing them as a dangerous downplaying of the conflict’s human toll. Onoh was reacting to an interview Gowon
- [Twin brothers sentenced to death by hanging for killing priest](https://dailyblastng.com/twin-brothers-sentenced-to-death-by-hanging-for-killing-priest/) - A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt in Monday sentenced twin brothers and five others to death by hanging for the kidnap and murder of Reverend Edwin Isaiah Dokubo-Harry. The deceased was abducted and killed in 2013 in a community in Asari Toru Local Government Area of the state. Presided over Death
- [Sallah: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays](https://dailyblastng.com/sallah-fg-declares-wednesday-thursday-public-holidays/) - The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28th May, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid al-Adha. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, in Abujaon Monday, May 25. Tunji-Ojo noted that the declaration of Wednesday
- [OmoBarca 2027: A New Dawn for Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-2027-a-new-dawn-for-ajeromi-ifelodun-federal-constituency/) - As the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections gradually takes shape, one name continues to resonate strongly across the communities of Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency in Lagos State Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca. For many residents, he is not just another politician seeking public office; he is a grassroots leader, OmoBarca
- [Student dies in road accident after final year exams](https://dailyblastng.com/student-dies-in-road-accident-after-final-year-exams/) - A vehicle has crushed a young man dentified as Ismail Abdulkarim, to death after he completed his final examinations at the Community Health Department of the Kogi State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Idah. The incident occurred around the Felele area in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. Eyewitnesses said the accident happened
- [Police arrest alleged drug kingpin, seize ‘Illicit Drugs’ worth ₦7.8 Billion in Lagos raid](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-alleged-drug-kingpin-seize-illicit-drugs-worth-₦7-8-billion-in-lagos-raid/) - Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force, in a joint operation involving the Special Protection Unit, SPU, and Divisional Police detectives, have uncovered a major drug trafficking network in Lagos. The sting operation led to the seizure of hundreds of bags of suspected Canadian Loud worth billions of naira in an Police
- [If you lost sleep, weight, I’ve lost some too - President Tinubu admits hardship](https://dailyblastng.com/if-you-lost-sleep-weight-ive-lost-some-too-president-tinubu-admits-hardship/) - President Tinubu has said that he, like other Nigerians have felt the severe impact of the economic reforms embarked upon by his administration since assuming office in May 2023. President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the severe impact of his administration's economic reforms, stating that he, along with millions of Nigerians, has personally felt the strain Tinubu
- [2027: ADC faction confirms Dumebi Kachikwu as sole presidential candidate](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-adc-faction-confirms-dumebi-kachikwu-as-sole-presidential-candidate/) - A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, has formally adopted him as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Kachikwu’s adoption was announced on Sunday during the faction’s national convention held at A-Class Event Centre in Abuja, where delegates also elected new members ADC
- [COSONYGA-2027 Congratulates President Tinubu on His Victory at APC Primaries, Reaffirms Support for 2027](https://dailyblastng.com/cosonyga-2027-congratulates-president-tinubu-on-his-victory-at-apc-primaries-reaffirms-support-for-2027/) - The Coalition of Southern Nigeria Youth Groups for Asiwaju 2027 (COSONYGA-2027) has extended warm and resounding congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his decisive victory at the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries, where he emerged as the party’s undisputed flag bearer for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement signed Tinubu
- [Jubilation in Okigwe over victories of Tinubu, Uzodinma, Ndubueze, Emeka Okoronkwo  at APC primaries](https://dailyblastng.com/jubilation-in-okigwe-over-victories-of-tinubu-uzodinma-ndubueze-emeka-okoronkwo-at-apc-primaries/) - In a grand event to celebrate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Senator Patrick C. Ndubueze, and Hon. Emeka Okoronkwo as Flag-bearers of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the 2027 General Elections, the People and Party Stakeholders of Okigwe Local Government Area, converged in a joyful and glamorous thanksgiving parley at Chief Acho APC
- [Police in Imo arrest Onyema Okonkwo who raped, murdered nurse Chinwendu Achumba](https://dailyblastng.com/police-in-imo-arrest-onyema-okonkwo-who-raped-murdered-nurse-chinwendu-achumba/) - A vulcaniser named Onyema Okonkwo has been arrested for the murder of Chinwendu Achumba. Ms. Wendy Achumba, a female student of the College of Nursing, Umuadara Umulogho, was found murdered on Thursday, May 21, in her off-campus lodge in Umulogho in the Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State. Her throat had been slit so Okonkwo
- [Avoid bush meat to prevent Ebola spread, physicians tell Nigerians](https://dailyblastng.com/avoid-bush-meat-to-prevent-ebola-spread-physicians-tell-nigerians/) - Amid concerns over the resurgence of Ebola Virus Disease in parts of Africa, seasoned physicians have advised Nigerians to avoid bush meat consumption, warning that contact with infected wild animals could increase the risk of transmission. The specialists explained that Ebola is a highly infectious disease that can spread from animals to humans through consumption, Ebola
- [I bought the land N4bn but now its’s worth N8b - Davido reveals as he visits construction site of his Eko Atlantic mansion](https://dailyblastng.com/i-bought-the-land-n4bn-but-now-itss-worth-n8b-davido-reveals-as-he-visits-construction-site-of-his-eko-atlantic-mansion/) - Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has commenced construction on a multi-billion naira mansion in the upscale Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. During a recent visit to the construction site, the singer revealed he purchased the land for ₦4 billion in January 2024. He noted that the property’s market value has already doubled, appreciating to an estimated Davido
- [Court jails Chukwuemeka Iheamama for trafficking minors to Ghana for prostitution](https://dailyblastng.com/court-jails-chukwuemeka-iheamama-for-trafficking-minors-to-ghana-for-prostitution/) - A Federal High Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Iheamama, to 12 years imprisonment for trafficking two minors for sexual exploitation. The victims, identified as Bright Edim and Mary Ekong, both aged 15, were reportedly being transported by Iheamama to Badagry for onward movement to Ghana, where they were to Court
- [Tinubu Support Group Coordinator jailed in US over fraud scheme](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-support-group-coordinator-jailed-in-us-over-fraud-scheme/) - Adepoju Babatunde Salako, identified as the Philadelphia, United States coordinator of the pro-Tinubu group, Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (Promises to Progress), has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in the United States after pleading guilty to multiple counts of wire fraud linked to a 2022 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend fraud scheme. Salako, 33, a Tinubu
- [Police arrest 13-year-old boy for raping 4-year-old girl in Niger State](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-13-year-old-boy-for-raping-4-year-old-girl-in-niger-state/) - The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 13-year-old boy for allegedly raping a 4-year-old girl in Bosso. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, May 22, 2026 said the suspect, identified as Ibrahim Sani, lured the minor to a dilapidated building where he s3xually assaulted Police
- [Abayomi Semako Hunye's self-declared guber 'victory': A re-enactment of Baba Sala's awada kerikeri comedy](https://dailyblastng.com/abayomi-semako-hunyes-self-declared-guber-victory-a-re-enactment-of-baba-salas-awada-kerikeri-comedy/) - By Segun Olatunji In the high-wire theatre of politics in Ogun State, where until the recent past "parallel primaries" were common features like the traffic on the Isheri Long Bridge, Abayomi Semako Hunye's recent bid for the 2027 governorship ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress has provided the kernels for more entertainment than any Abayomi
- [FOSAD Commends Governor Francis Nwifuru for Reversing Suspension of Ebonyi Teachers](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-commends-governor-francis-nwifuru-for-reversing-suspension-of-ebonyi-teachers/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) warmly commends the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, for his humane and thoughtful decision to reverse the suspension of the two Ebonyi teachers involved in the recently circulated viral video that generated widespread public concern and debate. As a body committed to the promotion of education, intellectual FOSAD
- [Abducted pupils and teachers not yet rescued - Oyo Police](https://dailyblastng.com/abducted-pupils-and-teachers-not-yet-rescued-oyo-police/) - The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports claiming the abducted pupils, and teachers in Orire Local Government Area have been released. According to the police, intensive efforts by security agencies is still on to ensure their safe rescue and the arrest of those responsible for the criminal act. ‘’The Command hereby debunks Oyo
- [Nursing Student Found Dead With Slit Throat in Imo Hostel Identified as Wendy Achumba](https://dailyblastng.com/nursing-student-found-dead-with-slit-throat-in-imo-hostel-identified-as-wendy-achumba/) - A female nursing student who was found dead in her room under disturbing circumstances in Imo State has been identified as Wendy Achumba. The deceased, a student of the College of Nursing Umuadara Umulogho, was reportedly discovered lifeless on Thursday, May 21, inside her off-campus lodge located in Umulogho community in Obowo Local Government Area Imo
- [Late sickle cell diagnosis killing Nigerian children - Prof Nnodu](https://dailyblastng.com/late-sickle-cell-diagnosis-killing-nigerian-children-prof-nnodu/) - By Prosper Okoye Delayed diagnosis of sickle cell disease is contributing to preventable deaths among Nigerian children, researcher Obiageli E. Nnodu said on Thursday. Nnodu, principal investigator and director of the Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training, spoke at the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day commemoration in Abuja. She said many Cell
- [POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE IN OSUN: How Imposition, Internal Conspiracy and a Troubling Past Threaten Accord's Future Election](https://dailyblastng.com/political-earthquake-in-osun-how-imposition-internal-conspiracy-and-a-troubling-past-threaten-accords-future-election/) - By: Aina Gbadegesin Esq As political parties across Nigeria conclude their primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, the atmosphere within several political camps has become increasingly tense, chaotic and controversial. Across many states, the exercise that ought to symbolise democratic freedom has instead generated protests, accusations, internal rebellion and widespread dissatisfaction among party Election
- [JAMB releases 279 previously withheld UTME results](https://dailyblastng.com/jamb-releases-279-previously-withheld-utme-results/) - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results that had earlier been withheld for further investigation. The board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed the development on X on Thursday, noting that the latest release was in addition to results previously published by the board. According to Benjamin, the releases followed JAMB
- [ICE arrests Nigerian man convicted of fraud in US](https://dailyblastng.com/ice-arrests-nigerian-man-convicted-of-fraud-in-us/) - The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE has arrested a 31-year-old Nigerian man, Barnabas Terhemba Jime, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. ICE disclosed this in a post via X on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. According to the agency, Mr Gime was among ‘criminal illegal aliens’ arrested last week. "Criminals came ICE
- [Beheaded Oyo teacher died childless ten years after marriage - Family](https://dailyblastng.com/beheaded-oyo-teacher-died-childless-ten-years-after-marriage-family/) - The family of Michael Oyedokun, the schoolteacher abducted and later beheaded by terrorists in Oyo State, has described his death as a devastating and irreplaceable loss. In a heartbreaking revelation, family members revealed that the teacher slain in the prime of his life died childless, despite being married for more than a decade. Oyo
- [Insecurity: You have right to defend yourselves, Daniel Bwala tells Nigerians](https://dailyblastng.com/insecurity-you-have-right-to-defend-yourselves-daniel-bwala-tells-nigerians/) - Nigerians are constitutionally empowered to defend themselves against attackers, including in situations involving lethal threats, according to Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy Communication. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, Bwala reacted to recent violent incidents, including the killings in the Esiele community in the Oriire Local Bwala
- [FOSAD Appeals to Governor Nwifuru to Reinstate Suspended Ebonyi Teachers, Upgrade Dilapidated Schools](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-appeals-to-governor-nwifuru-to-reinstate-suspended-ebonyi-teachers-upgrade-dilapidated-schools/) -  The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has called on the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, to urgently intervene in the suspension of two head teachers accused of being linked to a viral video showing the deplorable state of public school classrooms in Ebonyi State. FOSAD expresses deep concern over reports that FOSAD
- [President Trump threatens fresh military action against Iran If](https://dailyblastng.com/president-trump-threatens-fresh-military-action-against-iran-if/) - The United States President Donald Trump has again threatened Iran with possible military action if negotiations between Washington and Tehran nearing a decisive point fails. The threat came as Iranian officials accused the U.S. of preparing for another round of attacks. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump claimed discussions with Iran had entered what he Trump
- [Ebonyi state govt suspends two teachers over viral video showing deplorable classroom of their pupils](https://dailyblastng.com/ebonyi-state-govt-suspends-two-teachers-over-viral-video-showing-deplorable-classroom-of-their-pupils/) - The Ebonyi State Ministry of Education has suspended two head teachers indefinitely after a video showing the deplorable state of their pupils in a classroom made the rounds on social media. It was also learnt that the suspended teachers were accused of being behind the footage. The video sparked reactions online as it highlighted the Ebonyi
- [Peter Obi emerges NDC sole presidential aspirant after screening](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-emerges-ndc-sole-presidential-aspirant-after-screening/) - Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is emerged as the presidential flagbearer of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after he became the sole aspirant to purchase the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi was successfully screened by the party officials on Tuesday. The development comes amid NDC
- [Police arrest son, accomplice for kidnapping father](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-son-accomplice-for-kidnapping-father/) - The Nigeria Police Force have arrested two suspects involved in a case of criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms linked to a violent syndicate operating within Kaduna State and adjoining communities. A statement from the force spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid, says the suspects in custody, Yusuf Rabo and Musa Adamu, were police
- [Stop sharing the video of slain Ogbomoso teacher - Family pleads with general public](https://dailyblastng.com/stop-sharing-the-video-of-slain-ogbomoso-teacher-family-pleads-with-general-public/) - The family of Michael Oyedokun, the teacher killed by bandits after being abducted in Oyo State, has appealed to the public to stop circulating graphic footage of his death online. Oyedokun was among teachers kidnapped on Friday during attacks on schools in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The assailants also targeted Baptist Teacher
- [PDP clears Goodluck Jonathan as sole presidential candidate ahead of 2027 election](https://dailyblastng.com/pdp-clears-goodluck-jonathan-as-sole-presidential-candidate-ahead-of-2027-election/) - Former President Goodluck Jonathan has emerged as the sole presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general election, following clearance by the party’s screening committee chaired by former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu. Jonathan’s emergence was announced on Tuesday after the conclusion of the screening exercise conducted by the committee led PDP
- [Dangote reduces price of aviation fuel to N1,650](https://dailyblastng.com/dangote-reduces-price-of-aviation-fuel-to-n1650/) - Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, has reduced the price of its aviation fuel (Jet A1) to N1,650 per litre from N1,750 per litre, in a move aimed at easing cost pressures on airlines and ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply across the country. The company also offered a 30-day interest-free credit facility backed by bank guarantees (BG) Dangote
- [Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko (TV) Picks NDC Expression of Interest Form for Lagos State House of Assembly](https://dailyblastng.com/hon-thomas-victor-onwubiko-tv-picks-ndc-expression-of-interest-form-for-lagos-state-house-of-assembly/) - Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko (TV) has officially picked his Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Expression of Interest Form to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Amuwo Odofin Constituency 1. The development has been received with excitement and optimism by supporters, party faithful, youths, women, and residents across the constituency who believe in his NDC
- [Senator Ndubueze wins by landslide to clinch Imo North APC senatorial ticket](https://dailyblastng.com/senator-ndubueze-wins-by-landslide-to-clinch-imo-north-apc-senatorial-ticket/) - ...Ascribes Victory to efforts of Critical Stakeholders and Governor Uzodinma From Imo State come Breaking News of the official declaration of Engr. Patrick C. Ndubueze, popularly known as the Legacy Senator of South East, as the winner of the APC Primary for the Imo North (Okigwe Zone) Senatorial District ticket. After the final collation by Ndubueze
- [Yahaya Bello wins APC senatorial primary for Kogi Central](https://dailyblastng.com/yahaya-bello-wins-apc-senatorial-primary-for-kogi-central/) - A former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has won the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary for Kogi Central in a decisive victory on Monday. The direct primary election was conducted across the five local government areas that make up the Kogi Central senatorial district. The Returning Officer, Dr Sadiq Mohammed, announced the results at the Kogi
- [Oyo teachers stage protest over abduction and killing of colleagues](https://dailyblastng.com/oyo-teachers-stage-protest-over-abduction-and-killing-of-colleagues/) - Public school teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, withdrew their services and suspended all academic activities on Monday morning [1]. The industrial action follows the recent abduction of several educators and pupils, and the subsequent killing of a teacher by suspected terrorists. The protesting teachers marched through the streets displaying placards with various inscriptions. They Oyo
- [No Ebola case in Nigeria - NCDC](https://dailyblastng.com/no-ebola-case-in-nigeria-ncdc/) - The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease has been recorded in the country despite growing concerns over the ongoing outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain in Central Africa. In a statement released on Sunday, May 17, the NCDC Director-General, Jide Idris, Ebola
- [Power sector is the biggest scam in Nigeria — NLC President Ajaero](https://dailyblastng.com/power-sector-is-the-biggest-scam-in-nigeria-nlc-president-ajaero/) - The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and General Secretary of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Joe Ajaero, has described the power sector as "the biggest scam in the country," alleging that it has become a preserve of powerful interests. In an interview with Vanguard, Ajaero questioned the very intent of privatizing the Ajaero
- [Okigwe zone speaks with one voice as Senator Ndubueze hails fellow aspirants for statesmanship](https://dailyblastng.com/okigwe-zone-speaks-with-one-voice-as-senator-ndubueze-hails-fellow-aspirants-for-statesmanship/) - By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke 18-MAY-2026 Distinguished Senator Patrick Chiwuba Ndubueze has praised the spirit of brotherhood, political maturity and uncommon patriotism demonstrated by fellow aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who voluntarily aligned with his renewed bid to continue representing the people of Imo North Senatorial District at the National Assembly. The Senator described Senator
- [Thugs storm APC primaries in Ondo, disrupt results announcement](https://dailyblastng.com/thugs-storm-apc-primaries-in-ondo-disrupt-results-announcement/) - Some persons suspected to be political thugs allegedly linked to a disqualified All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives aspirant in Ondo state, stormed the party’s state secretariat in Akure on Sunday evening, temporarily disrupting the collation and announcement of results from last Saturday’s primary elections. Security operatives drafted to the venue were said to APC
- [Supporter shot dead during APC primary election in Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/supporter-shot-dead-during-apc-primary-election-in-lagos/) - A yet-to-be-identified man was shot dead while several others sustained injuries during a violent clash that erupted at the All Progressives Congress primary election in the Ikotun area of Lagos State on Saturday. The PUNCH reports that the incident occurred during the party’s primary election held at a primary school in the Ile-Iwe, Egbe area of apc
- [I remain loyal to Tinubu and APC - Cubana Chief Priest](https://dailyblastng.com/i-remain-loyal-to-tinubu-and-apc-cubana-chief-priest/) - Entrepreneur and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has reaffirmed his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu following the party’s House of Representatives primary election in Imo State. Cubana Chief Priest had indicated interest in contesting for the APC ticket for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency ahead APC
- [Senate condemns abduction of 87 students, teachers in Borno, Oyo](https://dailyblastng.com/senate-condemns-abduction-of-87-students-teachers-in-borno-oyo/) - The Senate has condemned the abduction of 87 students and teachers across Borno and Oyo states within 24 hours, describing the incidents as an attack on Nigeria’s future. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who issued the condemnation through a statement by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs on Sunday, said the abductions were particularly troubling Students
- [Five dead as three-storey building collapses in Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/five-dead-as-three-storey-building-collapses-in-abuja/) - At least five persons have been confirmed de@d while 10 others were rescued alive after a three-storey building under construction coll@psed in the Durumi 3 area, near Gudu Market, Abuja, on Saturday morning. May 16. Rescue operations still ongoing as emergency responders continued efforts to evacuate more victims believed to be trapped beneath the rubble Five
- [Yusuf Buhari defeats former DSS DG’s son in APC primaries](https://dailyblastng.com/yusuf-buhari-defeats-former-dss-dgs-son-in-apc-primaries/) - Yusuf Muhammadu Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has defeated Auwal Lawal Musa, son of former DSS Director-General Lawal Musa Daura, to win the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State. The APC primary election was conducted peacefully, with stakeholders commending the orderly conduct of the Buhari
- [NDLEA discovers ammunition hidden in garri, tramadol concealed in palm o](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-discovers-ammunition-hidden-in-garri-tramadol-concealed-in-palm-o/) - Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered a cache of military-grade ammunition concealed inside bags of cassava flakes, popularly known as garri, during one of the agency’s anti-narcotics operations. The agency also discovered thousands of pills of tramadol 225mg hidden inside a keg of red oil in a separate interception. In a NDLEA
- [FOSAD celebrates Obi of Onitsha at 85, urges Governor Soludo to reconcile with the revered monarch](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-celebrates-obi-of-onitsha-at-85-urges-governor-soludo-to-reconcile-with-the-revered-monarch/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) heartily congratulates His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR, the Obi of Onitsha, on the occasion of his 85th birthday anniversary. At 85, the Obi of Onitsha remains one of Nigeria’s most respected traditional rulers, a globally admired intellectual, and a symbol of dignity, wisdom, integrity, and Obi
- [Bende School Project: Tracka's claim misleading, politically motivated ](https://dailyblastng.com/bende-school-project-trackas-claim-misleading-politically-motivated/) - The attention of the Office of the Deputy Speaker has been drawn to a misleading report published by an organization known as “TrackNG” regarding the construction and furnishing of an ultra-modern conference and e-learning facility at Bende Secondary Grammar School, Bende, Abia State, as captured in the 2024 Federal Government budget. The Office of Bende
- [Former IGP, Mike Okiro gifts Mosque to Police Secondary School Minna, a rare gesture of religious tolerance](https://dailyblastng.com/former-igp-mike-okiro-gifts-mosque-to-police-secondary-school-minna-a-rare-gesture-of-religious-tolerance/) - BY: Amb Prince Sixtus Opara In a nation often defined by its religious and regional diversity, acts that bridge divides are rare, and therefore invaluable. One such act has just emerged from the quiet generosity of Chief Sir Mike Mbama Okiro, former Inspector General of Police and also former Chairman, Police Service Commission respectively. Okiro
- [When advisers misread hardship, leaders misgovern  by Abidemi Adebamiwa](https://dailyblastng.com/when-advisers-misread-hardship-leaders-misgovern-by-abidemi-adebamiwa/) - A litre of petrol does not tell the full story of economic hardship. The real issue is not whether petrol is cheaper in Nigeria or more expensive in California. The real issue is how much of a worker’s income disappears when that worker buys the same amount of fuel. Economics becomes misleading when nominal prices Abidemi
- [drug dealer arrested in Delta pleads for forgiveness, blames 'economic hardship'](https://dailyblastng.com/drug-dealer-arrested-in-delta-pleads-for-forgiveness-blames-economic-hardship/) - Members of the Agbor Gha-Ihun Security Outfit have apprehended a suspected illicit drug dealer, identified as Isioma Anthony, in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State and handed him over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution. The suspect, who hails from Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Drug
- [South Africa denied me entry over expired visa,but allowed Europeans without visas - BUA Chairman](https://dailyblastng.com/south-africa-denied-me-entry-over-expired-visabut-allowed-europeans-without-visas-bua-chairman/) - The founder and Chief Executive Officer of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has revealed how he was denied entry into South Africa after his visa expired just a day before his arrival, while European travellers were reportedly allowed into the country without visas. Rabiu shared the experience on Thursday at the ongoing Africa CEO Forum Visa
- [Nnamdi Emesim jailed 115 months in US for laundering proceeds of romance, inheritance and medical expense scams](https://dailyblastng.com/nnamdi-emesim-jailed-115-months-in-us-for-laundering-proceeds-of-romance-inheritance-and-medical-expense-scams/) - A 53-year-old Nigerian man, Charles Nnamdi Emesim, was sentenced to 115 months imprisonment in Kentucky, United States for laundering proceeds of different scams, including romance and inheritance scams that targeted at least 23 individuals. Emesim, legally residing in Newark, New Jersey, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Emesim
- [2027 Akwa Ibom Guber: Michael Bush Declares for Labour Party Ticket ](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-akwa-ibom-guber-michael-bush-declares-for-labour-party-ticket/) - ...we're in coalition with NLC, TUC -LP State Chairman, Akpanusong By Our Reporter Popular broadcast journalist and Chief Executive Officer of Bush House Nigeria, Akparawa Michael Bush, has formally entered the race for Akwa Ibom State governor under the Labour Party banner. The announcement was confirmed by the newly elected LP State Labour
- [Tansian University denies viral sex scandal involving priest, orders probe](https://dailyblastng.com/tansian-university-denies-viral-sex-scandal-involving-priest-orders-probe/) - Tansian University, Umunya, a faith-based tertiary institution in Anambra State, has reacted to a viral video on social media claiming that a priest and member of management of the institution was caught in a sexual act with a female student. The disturbing video which has been trending on social media showed a man identified as Tansian
- [Court jails Kingsley Obasi, company over $247,390 fraud](https://dailyblastng.com/court-jails-kingsley-obasi-company-over-247390-fraud/) - Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, May 14, 2026, convicted and sentenced a businessman, Kingsley Obasi, to seven years imprisonment over a $247,390 fraud case, in a ruling that also affected his firm, Great King Parkson Industrial Company. Obasi was arraigned alongside his company by Obasi
- [Chinese President Xi Jinping tells US President Trump ‘we should be partners and not rivals’ at China summit](https://dailyblastng.com/chinese-president-xi-jinping-tells-us-president-trump-we-should-be-partners-and-not-rivals-at-china-summit/) - Xi Jinping appeared to issue a thinly veiled warning to Donald Trump during high-level talks in Beijing this week, cautioning against confrontation between the world’s two largest economies. Opening discussions at the Great Hall of the People, Trump described it as an “honour” to call Xi a friend, while the Chinese leader stressed the dangers Trump
- [Breaking: National integration in Mokwa Niger State as Muregi appoints Mazi Kalu Special Assistant on Social Networking](https://dailyblastng.com/breaking-national-integration-in-mokwa-niger-state-as-muregi-appoints-mazi-kalu-special-assistant-on-social-networking/) - In a recent development, the Executive Chairman of Mokwa Local Government Area, Hon. Abdullahi Jubrin Muregi, has released the names of new appointees to strategic portfolios in his Administration to enhance speedy realization of his Development Goals, in line with the vision of the State Government under His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, that is Muregi
- [Nigerians will show politicians pepper in 2027 — Governor Seyi Makinde](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerians-will-show-politicians-pepper-in-2027-governor-seyi-makinde/) - Governor Seyi Makinde says federal influence will not determine the outcome of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that Nigerians will vote for leaders of their choice regardless of political pressure. Speaking on Wednesday at an event held at the University of Ibadan International Conference Centre, Makinde said Nigerians were becoming more politically conscious and Makinde
- [Even with a gun on my head, I will not stay more than four years as President - Peter Obi](https://dailyblastng.com/even-with-a-gun-on-my-head-i-will-not-stay-more-than-four-years-as-president-peter-obi/) - Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has said he would serve only one term of four years if elected president, insisting he would serve only one term in office “even with a gun to my head.” Obi made the statement in a clip from an interview scheduled to air on News Central TV on Obi
- [Court jails ex-Minister Saleh Mamman for 75 years over N33.8bn fraud](https://dailyblastng.com/court-jails-ex-minister-saleh-mamman-for-75-years-over-n33-8bn-fraud/) - Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power under Buhari administration, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison for stealing public funds totalling about N33.8 billion. Delivering judgment today in a case filed against Maaman by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, the court convicted and Court
- [JAMB Retains 150 Cut-Off Mark For University Admissions In 2026/2027 Session](https://dailyblastng.com/jamb-retains-150-cut-off-mark-for-university-admissions-in-2026-2027-session/) - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has retained 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision was announced during the board’s annual policy meeting held in Abuja on Monday, where key stakeholders in the tertiary education sector gathered to deliberate on admission guidelines and JAMB
- [UNILAG Applicant Emerges Highest Scorer As JAMB Releases Top Candidates In 2026 UTME](https://dailyblastng.com/unilag-applicant-emerges-highest-scorer-as-jamb-releases-top-candidates-in-2026-utme/) - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the list of the highest-performing candidates in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with a candidate seeking admission into the University of Lagos (UNILAG) emerging as the overall best scorer nationwide. The announcement was made during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary JAMB
- [Wike meets APC National Chairman amid Rivers screening controversy](https://dailyblastng.com/wike-meets-apc-national-chairman-amid-rivers-screening-controversy/) - Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, visited the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, at his Abuja residence on Tuesday. The visit occurred amidst significant political tension in Rivers State, sparked by the outcome of the APC’s screening of aspirants for the upcoming State House of Assembly Wike
- [Wife accused of fatally shooting husband for annoying her too much after heart surgery](https://dailyblastng.com/wife-accused-of-fatally-shooting-husband-for-annoying-her-too-much-after-heart-surgery/) - A wife allegedly shot and killed her husband at their Alabama home for checking on her too much after her open heart surgery. Sheri Mitchell-Clutts, 65, was arrested on Sunday night, May 10, after allegedly admitting to k!lling her husband, 69-year-old Timothy Clutts, at their rural Russelville residence, according to jail records. Deputies arrived and discovered Husband
- [POS operators banned within 200 metres of all police stations](https://dailyblastng.com/pos-operators-banned-within-200-metres-of-all-police-stations/) - The Nigeria Police Force has ordered Point of Sale operators across the country to stay at least 200 metres away from police stations and formations, citing growing allegations of extortion and corrupt dealings involving some operators and police personnel. The directive Is contained in an internal police wireless message issued by the Inspector-General of Police Police
- [Nollywood Actor Alex Ekubo reportedly dies after battle with cancer](https://dailyblastng.com/nollywood-actor-alex-ekubo-reportedly-dies-after-battle-with-cancer/) - The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following reports that popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, has died after a prolonged battle with cancer. The tragic development was announced on Tuesday evening by talent manager and filmmaker, Sam Olatunji, who disclosed the news in a post shared on Facebook. “Breaking News: Popular Nigeria Actor Ekubo
- [Catholic priest at Tansian University allegedly caught making out with female student](https://dailyblastng.com/catholic-priest-at-tansian-university-allegedly-caught-making-out-with-female-student/) - A Reverend Father who lectures at Tansian University, Oba Anambra State was allegedly caught making out with a female student inside a classroom. Watch video: Tansian
- [Cancer will ravage her, she will die prematurely - Peace Ibiyeomie, curses homebreakers as she advises married women against having divorced women as friends](https://dailyblastng.com/cancer-will-ravage-her-she-will-die-prematurely-peace-ibiyeomie-curses-homebreakers-as-she-advises-married-women-against-having-divorced-women-as-friends/) - Pastor Peace Ibiyeomie, wife of Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has sparked a debate online over a sermon she delivered during a Mother’s Day service over the weekend, cautioning married women against forming close ties with divorced women who are not open to reconciling with their former partners or remarrying. According to the cleric, some divorced women Ibiyeomie
- [Bart Nnaji Foundation Launches Innovation Challenge to Transform Palm Wine Harvesting, Winners to Share N25m](https://dailyblastng.com/bart-nnaji-foundation-launches-innovation-challenge-to-transform-palm-wine-harvesting-winners-to-share-n25m/) - The Bart Nnaji Foundation has launched the Bart Nnaji Innovation Challenge, a practical innovation competition calling on bold thinkers, builders, creators, and problem-solvers to design safer ways of harvesting palm wine without climbing trees. According to a statement signed by David Nwobodo on behalf of the foundation, which was established in 1983, the winners will Nnaji
- [Abia govt to probe allegations of bribery in Abia State University](https://dailyblastng.com/abia-govt-to-probe-allegations-of-bribery-in-abia-state-university/) - The Abia State government has constituted a five-member Special Investigative Committee to probe allegations of harassment, extortion, bribery and certificate forgery involving some staff and students of Abia State University. The move, announced on Monday, is said to be part of efforts by the administration of Governor Alex Otti "to restore integrity, discipline and academic Abia
- [ASUU to embark on strike oover breach of 2025 agreement with FG](https://dailyblastng.com/asuu-to-embark-on-strike-oover-breach-of-2025-agreement-with-fg/) - Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Monday, threatened a showdown with the President Bola Tinubu-led government over what it described as flawed and partial implementation of the December 2025 agreement reached. It also listed issues of the withheld three-and-half month salaries, promotion arrears, shortfalls in salaries arising from the use of ASUU
- [Former Jigawa lawmaker dies in captivity after N50m ransom payment in kidnapper's den](https://dailyblastng.com/former-jigawa-lawmaker-dies-in-captivity-after-n50m-ransom-payment-in-kidnappers-den/) - A prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former member of the House of Representatives from Jigawa State, Abba Anas Adamu, has died in captivity after he was abducted by kidnappers. Anas was kidnapped alongside another Jigawa politician, Ali Tukur Gantsa, while travelling from Kano to Abuja to attend an ADC congress Jigawa
- [2027: 'Don't complain if you don't vote' – World Igbo Congress](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-dont-complain-if-you-dont-vote-world-igbo-congress/) - The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has cautioned Nigerians over political apathy ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that citizens who refuse to vote would have no moral right to complain about bad governance, insecurity, poverty, and ethnic injustice. The group urged Nigerians to immediately register for their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate actively Igbo
- [FG mandates drug tests for secondary school students](https://dailyblastng.com/fg-mandates-drug-tests-for-secondary-school-students/) - The Federal Government has introduced new measures aimed at tackling drug and substance abuse in secondary schools across Nigeria, including compulsory drug testing for students and temporary suspension for repeated positive results after treatment and rehabilitation efforts. The measures are contained in the National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Schools in Nigeria Drug
- [Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatudeen pick ADC presidential nomination forms](https://dailyblastng.com/atiku-amaechi-hayatudeen-pick-adc-presidential-nomination-forms/) - The race for the 2027 elections is gathering pace in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after three presidential hopefuls – Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen – purchased their nomination forms between Friday and Saturday, signifying their interest in the ticket. Hayatu-Deen was the first to pick up the nomination form, becoming the first ADC
- [Katsina State approves N3.8bn loan to secure 3,890 Hajj slots](https://dailyblastng.com/katsina-state-approves-n3-8bn-loan-to-secure-3890-hajj-slots/) - The Katsina State Government has approved a N3.8 billion loan facility to secure 3,890 Hajj slots for intending pilgrims from the state for the 2026 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Governor Dikko Radda disclosed this on Sunday in Katsina during the official farewell ceremony for the state’s intending pilgrims departing for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hajj
- [NDLEA arrests three persons with disability for drug trafficking in Anambra and Kwara](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-arrests-three-persons-with-disability-for-drug-trafficking-in-anambra-and-kwara/) - Three persons with disability including a 60-year-old man, Romanus Nwabara, were arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for drug trafficking. Director, Media and Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, May 10, 2026 said operatives arrested the suspects during interdiction operations in parts NDLEA
- [(Video) Reno Omokri hails Peter Obi at Abuja Airport](https://dailyblastng.com/video-reno-omokri-hails-peter-obi-at-abuja-airport/) - Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has released a video showing him exchanging pleasantries with former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Omokri, a prominent supporter of President Bola Tinubu, is known online for criticising the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate. In a 35-second video posted on his X handle Omokri
- [APC ward chairman assaulted by party members in Enugu](https://dailyblastng.com/apc-ward-chairman-assaulted-by-party-members-in-enugu/) - The ward 5 chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu South Local Government Area was assaulted by some party members at a meeting. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday, May 9, 2026 following a disagreement over the sharing of money. Narrating his ordeal, the chairman said the incident occurred Chairman
- [OmoBarca Attends NDC National Convention, Declares Readiness to Represent Ajeromi-Ifelodun at House of Representatives](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-attends-ndc-national-convention-declares-readiness-to-represent-ajeromi-ifelodun-at-house-of-representatives/) - Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots development and quality representation as he attended the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) National Convention alongside party leaders, stakeholders and supporters from across the country. The convention, which attracted thousands of delegates and members of the Obidient and Kwankwasiyya movements, marked a OmoBarca
- [Adewole Adebayo emerges SDP presidential candidate](https://dailyblastng.com/adewole-adebayo-emerges-sdp-presidential-candidate/) - The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has chosen Professor Adewole Adebayo as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. He emerged as the party’s sole presidential candidate during the 2026 National Convention and Presidential Primaries, held on Saturday in Bauchi. Adebayo, the sole aspirant for the presidential ticket was elected by consensus during the convention. Delegates Adewole
- [Hon Thomas Victor Onwubiko: A New Dawn for Igbos in Amuwo Odofin](https://dailyblastng.com/hon-thomas-victor-onwubiko-a-new-dawn-for-igbos-in-amuwo-odofin/) - Hope has risen once again in Amuwo Odofin Constituency I as a distinguished philanthropist, respected maritime businessman, and proud son of Igbo land, Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko, steps forward to serve the good people of the constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly come 2027 under the platform of the New Democratic Congress (NDC). Victor
- [Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko Attends NDC National Congress as Party Zones 2027 Presidency to the South](https://dailyblastng.com/hon-thomas-victor-onwubiko-attends-ndc-national-congress-as-party-zones-2027-presidency-to-the-south/) - Maritime expert and political figure, Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko, on Friday joined top leaders and stakeholders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) at the party’s National Congress held at the Los Angeles Events Centre, Abuja, where the party officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria. The congress, which attracted thousands of party faithful, Victor
- [Thunderstrike kills police inspector on duty in Borno](https://dailyblastng.com/thunderstrike-kills-police-inspector-on-duty-in-borno/) - A police inspector, Abdulkadir Garba, popularly known as “Buratai,” has d!ed after he was struck by thunder while on duty in Maiduguri, Borno State. The spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident in a tribute on Friday, May 8, 2026. According to Daso, the officer was struck Police
- [IGP orders probe into disappearance, alleged killing of social critic, Dadiyata](https://dailyblastng.com/igp-orders-probe-into-disappearance-alleged-killing-of-social-critic-dadiyata/) - The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed the Police Monitoring Unit to investigate allegations linking two senior police officers, CSP Hussaini Gimba and CSP Hassan Gimba, to the disappearance and alleged k!lling of social critic, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata. ‎ ‎Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media activist, was abducted from Dadiyata
- [Labour Party NWC presents free nomination form to Otti](https://dailyblastng.com/labour-party-nwc-presents-free-nomination-form-to-otti/) - The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party on Friday, May 8, 2026, commended the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for demonstrating the core ideals of the party through his leadership style and inclusive governance model. The commendation came during a meeting held at the Governor's Lodge Otti
- [Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere debunks rumours over adopted son’s marriage, confirms union remains intact](https://dailyblastng.com/apostle-chibuzor-chinyere-debunks-rumours-over-adopted-sons-marriage-confirms-union-remains-intact/) - The General Overseer of the Omega Power Ministry (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that the marriage of his adopted son, Elijah Chibuzor, has been nullified by government authorities. In a statement issued to address the speculation, the cleric described the reports as false, misleading and the handiwork Apostle
- [Maritime Expert, Philanthropist Thomas Victor Onwubiko Joins NDC, Eyes Lagos Assembly Seat](https://dailyblastng.com/maritime-expert-philanthropist-thomas-victor-onwubiko-joins-ndc-eyes-lagos-assembly-seat/) - A prominent maritime expert and philanthropist, Hon. Thomas Victor Onwubiko, has officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as he intensifies consultations ahead of the 2027 Lagos State House of Assembly election for Amuwo Odofin Constituency 1. Onwubiko’s entry into the party is being viewed by political observers as a major boost for the NDC Maritime
- [Senate reverses leadership eligibility rule](https://dailyblastng.com/senate-reverses-leadership-eligibility-rule/) - The Senate on Thursday, May 7, rescinded amendments to its Standing Orders after lawmakers raised concerns that key provisions conflicted with the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The Red Chamber had, on Tuesday, amended its standing rules to restrict eligibility for presiding and principal officer positions. These changes appeared to shut the door on several Senate
- [Court orders woman to pay N5m compensation to her ex-fiance for breach of promise to marry](https://dailyblastng.com/court-orders-woman-to-pay-n5m-compensation-to-her-ex-fiance-for-breach-of-promise-to-marry/) - A Nigerian lawyer, Arinzechukwu Stephen Chude, has revealed that a court awarded damages of N5 million to his client in a case of breach of promise to marry. Chude, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Thursday, May 7, 2026, said the client sued his former fiancee after she called off their wedding. Court
- [Samuel Egbujonuma arrested in Thailand for cocaine trafficking](https://dailyblastng.com/samuel-egbujonuma-arrested-in-thailand-for-cocaine-trafficking/) - Tourist police have arrested a Nigerian man for allegedly selling cocaine in Phuket, Thailand. The suspect identified as Samuel Egbujonuma Silas, was arrested in cocaine sting operation on Thursday, May 7, 2026, after an undercover investigation targeting foreign suspects linked to drug sales in the resort town. Officers seized more than 10 grams of cocaine Thailand
- [N33.8bn fraud: Court convicts ex-Power minister Saleh Mamman](https://dailyblastng.com/n33-8bn-fraud-court-convicts-ex-power-minister-saleh-mamman/) - A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman on a 12 count money laundering case involving the alleged diversion of about N33.8 billion in public funds. Delivering judgment on Thursday, May 7, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had successfully proved the allegations against Fraud
- [Police arrest sender of gun that led to k!lling of Delta youth by a police officer](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-sender-of-gun-that-led-to-klling-of-delta-youth-by-a-police-officer/) - Police have reportedly arrested two suspects in connection with the movement of a pistol and ammunition linked to the killing of 28 year old Oghenemine Ogidi in Effurun. The arrests are said to include the alleged sender of the Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition from Yenagoa, which authorities believe eventually led to the Police
- [Suspect reveals he was paid N500,000 to bathe spa worker with acid but she was the wrong target](https://dailyblastng.com/suspect-reveals-he-was-paid-n500000-to-bathe-spa-worker-with-acid-but-she-was-the-wrong-target/) - A 37 year old man identified as Ziaulihak Zakari, also known as Abuja, has allegedly admitted to accepting N500,000 to carry out an acid attack on a spa worker in Lagos. The victim, Olorunseunfunmi Awosogbon, suffered serious injuries to her head, chest and hands during the attack, which occurred on October 25, 2025, in the spa
- [FCT Police engage kidnappers in gun duel, kills two](https://dailyblastng.com/fct-police-engage-kidnappers-in-gun-duel-kills-two/) - Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command, have neutralized at least two kidnappers during a gun battle at the Karshi area, bordering the nation’s capital and Nasarawa State. A statement released on Wednesday, May 6, by SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, said the operation was carried out on May FCT
- [Your second round will be hell fire, you are not qualified to be president again - Speed Darlington blasts Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/your-second-round-will-be-hell-fire-you-are-not-qualified-to-be-president-again-speed-darlington-blasts-tinubu/) - Ahead of the 2027 political landscape, entertainer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has publicly kicked against the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a recently shared video, the singer asserted that the administration has failed in its duties to the populace, citing severe economic mismanagement. Darlington further remarked that a Tinubu
- [Even God cannot stop me from taking over Jabi Lake - Wike dismisses Pastor's appeal](https://dailyblastng.com/even-god-cannot-stop-me-from-taking-over-jabi-lake-wike-dismisses-pastors-appeal/) - Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has doubled down on the government’s takeover and redevelopment plans for Jabi Lake in Abuja, insisting that the intervention will proceed “even if God comes down,” as tensions grow over the revocation of allocations around the popular recreational site. Wike defended the decision during a media Wike
- [Breaking: CNN founder, Ted Turner dies at 87](https://dailyblastng.com/breaking-cnn-founder-ted-turner-dies-at-87/) - Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. The Ohio-born Atlanta businessman, nicknamed “The Mouth of the South” for his outspoken nature, built a media empire that encompassed CNN
- [Tinubu forced Obi, Kwankwaso to work together – Dele Momodu](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-forced-obi-kwankwaso-to-work-together-dele-momodu/) - A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is the one who forced opposition leaders such as Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso into working together ahead of the 2027 elections. In an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, Momodu argued that the current unity among some opposition figures Obi
- [Governor Mutfwang reclassifies Plateau violence as terrorism, emphasises federal response](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-mutfwang-reclassifies-plateau-violence-as-terrorism-emphasises-federal-response/) - In a stark departure from previous administrative terminology, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially characterized the recurring attacks in the state as acts of terrorism. Speaking in an exclusive interview with News Central TV Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief Kayode Akintemi, the Governor asserted that the violence is no longer merely "communal conflict" but a Mutfwang
- [Aloy Ejimakor condemns Multichoice, MTN for keep quiet over xenophobic killing of Nigerians](https://dailyblastng.com/aloy-ejimakor-condemns-multichoice-mtn-for-keep-quiet-over-xenophobic-killing-of-nigerians/) - Human rights lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, has lashed out at telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria and media company MultiChoice Nigeria, for maintaining a deafening silence amid ongoing xenophobic attacks and killings of Nigerians in South Africa. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Ejimakor questioned the moral stance of both companies, which he noted MTN
- [We left ADC because Atiku made it his personal property - Rep Ifeanyi Uzokwe](https://dailyblastng.com/we-left-adc-because-atiku-made-it-his-personal-property-rep-ifeanyi-uzokwe/) - Hon Ifeanyi Uzokwe, a federal lawmaker, has publicly accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of hijacking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and undermining internal democracy. Speaking during an appearance on Politics Today on Tuesday evening, Uzokwe revealed that he and several other lawmakers — both former and serving — abandoned the ADC after an alarming ADC
- [Jim Ovia retires as Zenith Bank chairman](https://dailyblastng.com/jim-ovia-retires-as-zenith-bank-chairman/) - Zenith Bank has announced the retirement of its founder and group chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the bank’s ongoing 35th Annual General Meeting and further communicated in a statement. The bank said Ovia stepped down after completing the mandatory 12 years as a non-executive Zenith
- [ADC is dead - Senator Akpabio reacts to defections in National Assembly](https://dailyblastng.com/adc-is-dead-senator-akpabio-reacts-to-defections-in-national-assembly/) - Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday joked that the African Democratic Congress was effectively dead following a fresh wave of defections that saw lawmakers move en masse to other political parties, including the Nigerian Democratic Congress and the Labour Party. Akpabio made the remark while presiding over plenary, shortly after the Senate formally announced the Akpabio
- [17 ADC House of Reps member defect to NDC](https://dailyblastng.com/17-adc-house-of-reps-member-defect-to-ndc/) - Seventeen members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Their defections were announced on the floor of the House during plenary on Tuesday, May 5. Recall that on Sunday, May 3, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, NDC
- [Breaking: OmoBarca officially joins NDC, received by Party Leader Sen. Seriake Dickson](https://dailyblastng.com/breaking-omobarca-officially-joins-ndc-received-by-party-leader-sen-seriake-dickson/) - Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, (OmoBarca), has formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), marking a significant addition to the party’s expanding political base ahead of the 2027 general elections. OmoBarca, a prominent grassroots politician and philanthropist from Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency in Lagos State, was officially received into the party by its National Leader, OmoBarca
- [Engr Mohammed Inuwa Magayaki elected as NDC Chairman in Jigawa](https://dailyblastng.com/engr-mohammed-inuwa-magayaki-elected-as-ndc-chairman-in-jigawa/) - The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected Engr. Mohammed Inuwa Magayaki as the new State Chairman of the party in Jigawa State. The election, which took place on Monday, 4th May 2026, marked a significant development in the party’s leadership structure in the state as delegates and party stakeholders expressed confidence in Engr. Magayaki’s ability NDC
- [Xenophobia: Nigerians seeking return from South Africa will bear the cost – FG](https://dailyblastng.com/xenophobia-nigerians-seeking-return-from-south-africa-will-bear-the-cost-fg/) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said citizens seeking repatriation from South Africa will be required to fund their own return, describing the process as voluntary. The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this during a press briefing following a meeting between the Permanent Secretary, Dunoma Ahmed, and South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner, Lesoli Machele. Mr Ebienfa South Africa
- [Atiku's camp denies talks to join NDC](https://dailyblastng.com/atikus-camp-denies-talks-to-join-ndc/) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and allies of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have denied reports of defection talks with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), amid claims of ongoing contacts and a possible midweek announcement. The pushback comes as the party faces internal challenges over leadership, direction and how to manage a broad opposition coalition NDC
- [OmoBarca resigns from ADC over legal crisis](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-resigns-from-adc-over-legal-crisis/) - Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has officially resigned his membership from the African Democratic Congress on May 4, 2026, citing unresolved legal battles and internal leadership crises rocking the party. In a resignation letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of the ADC in Ward 09, Alaba Oro, Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area OmoBarca
- [Young woman slumps, dies while singing in church](https://dailyblastng.com/young-woman-slumps-dies-while-singing-in-church/) - A young woman identified as Blessing, reportedly slumped and d!ed while singing on the altar in a church in Minna, Niger State. The incident occurred during service on Sunday, May 3, 2026. A Facebook user, Samson Danlami and her someone who claims to be her cousin Zagni Jude, confirmed the sad incident . "She Church
- [Police parade ASP Nuhu Usman and four others who killed 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi in Delta](https://dailyblastng.com/police-parade-asp-nuhu-usman-and-four-others-who-killed-28-year-old-man-mene-ogidi-in-delta/) - The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed an Assistant Superintendent of Police and three other officers over what it described as an extra-judicial killing of a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State, amid renewed pledges to enforce accountability within its ranks. The Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed this on Sunday during Police
- [Three arrested for spreading false rumours against UBA chairman Tony Elumelu's marriage](https://dailyblastng.com/three-arrested-for-spreading-false-rumours-against-uba-chairman-tony-elumelus-marriage/) - The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group has debunked a viral report claiming that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has divorced his wife, describing the publication as entirely false, misleading, and malicious. In a statement, the pan-African financial institution said the report, widely circulated on social media, was fabricated and falsely attributed to The Guardian, UBA
- [Suspend 2026 AMVCA over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa - FOSAD tells Multichoice](https://dailyblastng.com/suspend-2026-amvca-over-xenophobic-attacks-on-nigerians-in-south-africa-fosad-tells-multichoice/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has called on MultiChoice to immediately suspend the 2026 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, scheduled to hold on May 9 at Eko Hotels & Suites, in honour of Nigerians and other African nationals who have recently fallen victim to xenophobic violence in South Africa. FOSAD
- [Peter Obi announces exit from ADC, cites toxic political environment and systemic challenges](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-announces-exit-from-adc-cites-toxic-political-environment-and-systemic-challenges/) - Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has confirmed his resignation from the African Democratic Congress, attributing his decision to what he described as a deteriorating political climate marked by internal crises, systemic pressure, and a growing culture of hostility within Nigeria’s political space. Obi made the announcement in a reflective post shared on his X (formerly Obi
- [Obasi Chimezirim sentenced to 14 years in jail over sexual assault and secret recordings in Cyprus](https://dailyblastng.com/obasi-chimezirim-sentenced-to-14-years-in-jail-over-sexual-assault-and-secret-recordings-in-cyprus/) - A Nigerian student who sexually assaulted a student in a dormitory and videotaped the act has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. The judge cited the defendant’s lack of remorse for the crime despite his status as an undocumented student as an aggravating factor. The case against Obasi Chimezirim Princewill, on trial at the Sexual
- [Defection: Kwankwaso confirms talks with NDC](https://dailyblastng.com/defection-kwankwaso-confirms-talks-with-ndc/) - Former Governor of Kano State and erstwhile Minister of Defence, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has addressed the brewing crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), confirming that he has commenced "wide-ranging consultations" with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other platforms. In a statement released late Saturday, Kwankwaso sought to clarify his political standing following NDC
- [Nollywood actress 'Miss Koi Koi' is dead](https://dailyblastng.com/nollywood-actress-miss-koi-koi-is-dead/) - Nollywood is mourning the death of popular actress and director Oby Kechere popular for her role a ‘’Ms Koi Koi in the 2002 classic Aki na Uwa. The Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) confirmed the news in a statement released. According to the statement signed by Uche Agu, DGN of the guild, the nollywood Nollywood
- [FOSAD Congratulates Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, Urges her to address Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-congratulates-mrs-bianca-odumegwu-ojukwu-urges-her-to-address-xenophobic-attacks-on-nigerians-in-south-africa/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) extends its warmest congratulations to Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu on her well-deserved appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mrs. Odumegwu Ojukwu’s appointment is a testament to her distinguished career in diplomacy, public service, and national representation. Her wealth of experience as a FOSAD
- [Peter Obi mourns passing of Obidient supporter Mike Okaka in the United States](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-mourns-passing-of-obidient-supporter-mike-okaka-in-the-united-states/) - Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a prominent supporter of the Obidient movement, Mike Okaka, whose passing in the United States has sent shockwaves through members of the movement and supporters across the diaspora. In a heartfelt condolence message, Obi described the news of Okaka’s death as both Okaka
- [Xenophobia Debate Erupts Over NFL Freedom Day Post Featuring Paschal Ekeji by South Africans](https://dailyblastng.com/xenophobia-debate-erupts-over-nfl-freedom-day-post-featuring-paschal-ekeji-by-south-africans/) - A social media post by the National Football League (NFL) celebrating South Africa’s Freedom Day has sparked controversy, exposing lingering tensions around identity, citizenship, and xenophobia in the country. The post, shared on April 27 to commemorate Freedom Day, featured rising American football player Paschal Ekeji alongside a message extending goodwill to South Africans. While Ekeji
- [Habeeb Anibaba arrested in $1.3M romance scheme targeting UK city accounts](https://dailyblastng.com/habeeb-anibaba-arrested-in-1-3m-romance-scheme-targeting-uk-city-accounts/) - A Nigerian man, Habeeb Anibaba, has been arrested in the United Kingdom following a romance scheme that drained more than $1.3 million from the city of Norfolk's corporate account through over 900 fraudulent transactions, according to federal prosecutors and court records. A grand jury indicted Anibaba, 29, on bank fraud charges. Authorities used his Nigerian Anibaba
- [Workers’ Day: FOSAD calls for urgent prioritization of workers’ welfare, decries exorbitant price of basic necessities](https://dailyblastng.com/workers-day-fosad-calls-for-urgent-prioritization-of-workers-welfare-decries-exorbitant-price-of-basic-necessities/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) joins millions of Nigerians and the global community in commemorating this year’s International Workers’ Day, a moment set aside to recognize the invaluable contributions of workers to national development and societal progress. On this important occasion, FOSAD expresses deep concern over the worsening conditions faced by Nigerian workers FOSAD
- [Poor Sanitary conditions: UNN arrest Afia TV journalist](https://dailyblastng.com/poor-sanitary-conditions-unn-arrest-afia-tv-journalist/) - Amedia organisation, Afia TV Limited has condemned security operatives engaged by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), for illegally arresting and unlawfully detaining one of its correspondents, Elijah Akuma, while he was on official assignment investigating poor hostel conditions on the institution’s campus. In a statement issued on Friday by its MD/CEO, Emeka Mba, the UNN
- ["APC reward me or kIll me" - Man who claims he lost everything while supporting the ruling party](https://dailyblastng.com/apc-reward-me-or-kill-me-man-who-claims-he-lost-everything-while-supporting-the-ruling-party/) - A man is asking to be rewarded for all he allegedly lost while supporting the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) political party. The man went to the APC national secretariat carrying a banner that reads: "All Progressives Congress (APC) reward me or k!ll me. "I'm a party man and not a lunatic. "I have lost APC
- [Singer B-Red targeted in assassination attempt, Osun govt alleges](https://dailyblastng.com/singer-b-red-targeted-in-assassination-attempt-osun-govt-alleges/) - The Osun State Government has raised the alarm over what it describes as a targeted assassination attempt on Adebayo Adeleke, the popular singer known as B-Red and son of Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the government disclosed that the incident occurred on Osun
- [Abductors of 15 worshippers in Ekiti demand N1bn ransom](https://dailyblastng.com/abductors-of-15-worshippers-in-ekiti-demand-n1bn-ransom/) - The abductors of 15 worshippers from a church in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje, Ekiti, have demanded N1billion for their release. The Eleda of Eda-Oniyo, Oba Joseph Awolola, disclosed the demands made by the kidnappers during the visit of a government delegation to the community on Wednesday, April 29. 15 people were kidnapped during a vigil on Tuesday, Ekiti
- [OmoBarca Felicitates Ajeromi Ifelodun Constituents on New Month of May](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-felicitates-ajeromi-ifelodun-constituents-on-new-month-of-may/) - House of Representatives aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has extended warm felicitations to the people of Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency as they usher in the new month of May. In a goodwill message released on Thursday, the frontline aspirant expressed gratitude to constituents for their OmoBarca
- [Senator Yayi's 'diplomatic shuttle': Bridging the chasms ahead Ogun 2027 guber poll](https://dailyblastng.com/senator-yayis-diplomatic-shuttle-bridging-the-chasms-ahead-ogun-2027-guber-poll/) - By Segun Olatunji As the Ogun State political landscape keeps buzzing with the euphoria of the recent endorsement of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola by the ruling All Progressives Congress as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election in the state, the incumbent lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Yayi
- [OmoBarca Felicitates David Mark-Led ADC Leadership on Supreme Court Ruling](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-felicitates-david-mark-led-adc-leadership-on-supreme-court-ruling/) - Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has congratulated the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria that vacated an earlier order restraining the party’s leadership structure. In a unanimous decision, the apex court set aside the “status quo ante OmoBarca
- [May Day: FG declares Friday public holiday for Workers’ Day](https://dailyblastng.com/may-day-fg-declares-friday-public-holiday-for-workers-day/) - The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the 2026 International Workers’ Day. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the federal government, on Thursday, April 30, in Abuja. The minister extended his congratulations to the Nigerian workforce for their continued contribution to the nation’s progress. Day
- [Textbook in viral video was not approved - Lagos Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education](https://dailyblastng.com/textbook-in-viral-video-was-not-approved-lagos-ministry-of-basic-and-secondary-education/) - The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has responded to the viral video showing a controversial passage in a nursery school English textbook. In an official statement, the Ministry said the book in question is not among the approved or recommended materials for use in public or recognised private schools in Lagos. Ministry
- [Frank Omorojie returns $1,700, passports to passenger at Lagos airport](https://dailyblastng.com/frank-omorojie-returns-1700-passports-to-passenger-at-lagos-airport/) - A member of staff at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, in Lagos, Frank Omorojie, returned a lost purse containing cash and important travel documents to its owner at the departure hall of Terminal 2. The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 29, at the Rwanda Air check-in area, where Omorojie reportedly discovered the misplaced item. Frank Omorojie
- [NDLEA raids Lagos estate, seizes tramadol, codeine worth N16.9billion](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-raids-lagos-estate-seizes-tramadol-codeine-worth-n16-9billion/) - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided three illicit drug warehouses concealed inside a residential estate in the Okota area of Lagos, recovering tramadol pills and codeine syrup worth a combined street value of N16,927,200,000. The anti-narcotic agency, in a statement issued on Wednesday, April 29, by its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi NDLEA
- [Court stops INEC from recognizing ADC congresses, bars David Mark's leadership](https://dailyblastng.com/court-stops-inec-from-recognizing-adc-congresses-bars-david-marks-leadership/) - The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a ruling that deepens the party’s internal power struggle. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a judgment, also barred former Senate President, INEC
- [2027: Tinubu only fears the North and northern leaders - Deji Adeyanju](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-tinubu-only-fears-the-north-and-northern-leaders-deji-adeyanju/) - Activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s primary electoral concern ahead of the 2027 general elections is the political stance of Northern Nigeria. According to Adeyanju, the President is wary that the region might give him the "Goodluck Jonathan treatment"—a reference to the 2015 election where a loss of Northern support led Tinubu
- [Gunmen attack church in Ekiti, kill pastor, abduct worshipper](https://dailyblastng.com/gunmen-attack-church-in-ekiti-kill-pastor-abduct-worshipper/) - Residents of Eda-Oniyo Ekiti, the headquarters of Ilejemeje Local Government Area in Ekiti State, have been thrown into grief following a d3adly attack by suspected bandits on a church gathering in the community. ‎ ‎The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, April 28, 2026 at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Number Two, where worshippers had gathered Ekiti
- [House of Reps approve Tinubu’s $516m loan request for Sokoto–Badagry highway](https://dailyblastng.com/house-of-reps-approve-tinubus-516m-loan-request-for-sokoto-badagry-highway/) - The House of Representatives has approved a request by Bola Tinubu to secure a $516,333,007 syndicated loan from Deutsche Bank AG for infrastructure development. The approval was granted on Tuesday during plenary in Abuja following the presentation of a report by Abdullahi Rasheed. The loan will fund sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Super Sokoto
- [President Tinubu picks APC nomination form for 2027 election](https://dailyblastng.com/president-tinubu-picks-apc-nomination-form-for-2027-election/) - Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, April 28, picked the All Progressives Congress Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms. Federal lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, picked the form on behalf of President Tinubu and APC consensus candidate in Lagos State, incumbent Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat. The President
- [US-based Nigerian Catholic priest dies in his sleep](https://dailyblastng.com/us-based-nigerian-catholic-priest-dies-in-his-sleep/) - A Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Andrew Ifele, has passed away in the United States. Fr. Ifele died in his sleep on Monday, April 27, 2026. Until his demise, he was the administrator of La Santisima Trinidad in Arroyo Seco, Archdiocese of Santa Fe, USA. Fr. Ifele had served as priest at Catholic
- [Governor Uzodimma, Senator Ndubueze attends thanksgiving mass for Bishop Amatu's 25th anniversary](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-uzodimma-senator-ndubueze-attends-thanksgiving-mass-for-bishop-amatus-25th-anniversary/) - It was a red letter day in Okigwe at the Conception Cathedral as Governor Hope Uzodimma, in the company of the Legacy Senator of South East, Engr. Patrick Ndubueze joined a multitude of Christian brethren to celebrate twenty five years of committed service in the vineyard of the Lord by Most Reverend Dr. Solomon Amanchukwu Bishop
- [Gateman allegedly murders 65-year-old employer in Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/gateman-allegedly-murders-65-year-old-employer-in-lagos/) - A 65-year-old man, Chief Augustine Nwalieze, was allegedly murdered by his gateman under yet-to-be ascertained circumstances in Lagos State. The deceased, said to be a manager with Okeyson Transport, was reportedly attacked in his Ajah residence on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026 shortly after preparing for church service. He was found with machetes cuts on Gateman
- [Lagos govt denies report claiming Governor Sanwo-Olu was ordered to resign by Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/lagos-govt-denies-report-claiming-governor-sanwo-olu-was-ordered-to-resign-by-tinubu/) - The Lagos State Government has dismissed a report alleging that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been asked to resign on health grounds, describing the claim as entirely false. In a statement released, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, said the report published online is false and urged the public to disregard it. Lagos
- [UN chief calls for end to xenophobic attacks and intimidation of foreign nationals in South Africa](https://dailyblastng.com/un-chief-calls-for-end-to-xenophobic-attacks-and-intimidation-of-foreign-nationals-in-south-africa/) - The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for an end to xenophobic attacks and intimidation of foreign nationals in South Africa Recent anti-immigrant protests led by groups including the March and March Movement turned violent. In a statement released on Monday by his Spokesperson, the UN chief expressed "deep concern" over reports of criminal acts UN
- [Sanwo-Olu endorses Hamzat for Lagos governor 2027](https://dailyblastng.com/sanwo-olu-endorses-hamzat-for-lagos-governor-2027/) - Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday announced the endorsement of his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in the state. The announcement followed a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat formally declared his intention to contest the governorship seat before members of the State Executive Council Governor
- [Davido wins Best International Act at the 2026 LEA, beating Tyla, Gunna, Rema and Fridayy](https://dailyblastng.com/davido-wins-best-international-act-at-the-2026-lea-beating-tyla-gunna-rema-and-fridayy/) - Nigerian music star Davido has won the Best International Act category at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards (LEA), adding another international recognition to his career. The award was announced in April 2026 following the ceremony held on April 25 at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC. Davido emerged winner ahead of other nominees including Tyla, Davido
- [Newborn twins found abandoned in Benue bush](https://dailyblastng.com/newborn-twins-found-abandoned-in-benue-bush/) - A set of newborn twins were found abandoned by in a bush in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State. The twins, a boy and girl, were rescued on Saturday, April 25, 2026, by the LGA Task Force during a routine sanitation duty in Vandeikya Township. The unidentified mother dumped the twins at a bushy Twins
- [Army confirms death of Corps member during shootout with armed robbers in Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/army-confirms-death-of-corps-member-during-shootout-with-armed-robbers-in-abuja/) - The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, during a robbery attack in Abuja. Jamiu was killed in the early hours of Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, in the Federal Capital Territory. Lieutenant Olawuyi Odunola, Acting Assistant, Director, Army Public Relations, Corps
- [Another Nigerian found dead in workplace the UK](https://dailyblastng.com/another-nigerian-found-dead-in-workplace-the-uk/) - Another UK-based Nigerian has been found dead in the UK, making him the third UK-based Nigerian whose death occurred suddenly in April. Ademola Oke was reportedly found unresponsive at his workplace in the United Kingdom. According to a close family friend, Adejonwo Odutola, the incident occurred on April 18. Odutola explained that Ademola had left dead
- [Etinan State Constituency 2027: Women rally behind Imo Mmenim, demand AKHA Seat ](https://dailyblastng.com/etinan-state-constituency-2027-women-rally-behind-imo-mmenim-demand-akha-seat/) - ...say it's 'Woman slot' or nothing_ By Daniel Ekong Women in Etinan Local Government Area are mounting a unified push ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the Etinan State Constituency seat in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly must go to a woman. In separate interviews with our correspondents Etinan
- [APC Condemns Makinde’s Remarks, Labels Them Incitement to Violence](https://dailyblastng.com/apc-condemns-makindes-remarks-labels-them-incitement-to-violence/) - The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over comments he made during a summit of opposition political parties in Ibadan, describing his remarks as reckless and capable of inciting violence. In a press statement issued on April 26, 2026, the ruling party accused Governor Makinde of invoking the historical APC
- [Insecurity, poor mechanization and collapse of extention services threaten Nigeria's agriculture– AFAN](https://dailyblastng.com/insecurity-poor-mechanization-and-collapse-of-extention-services-threaten-nigerias-agriculture-afan/) - The Secretary General of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Otunba Dr Babafemi Oke, has raised fresh concerns over the growing threats confronting Nigeria’s agricultural sector, warning that insecurity, inadequate mechanisation, and the near collapse of extension services are undermining productivity and discouraging farmers across the country. Oke noted that these challenges, if not Insecurity
- [JAMB Debunks Fake UTME Result Claim Showing Candidate Scored 394](https://dailyblastng.com/jamb-debunks-fake-utme-result-claim-showing-candidate-scored-394/) - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has firmly dismissed as fraudulent a widely circulated result slip claiming that a candidate from Cross River State scored an extraordinary 394 out of 400 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), warning the public against the spread of misinformation. The purported result, which gained traction on JAMB
- [NDLEA intercepts terror drug ‘captagon’ in Kwara, arrest suspect](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-intercepts-terror-drug-captagon-in-kwara-arrest-suspect/) - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted a consignment of Captagon, a highly addictive stimulant linked to terrorist financing, in Kwara State. The spokesperson for the agency Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, April 26, said operatives on patrol along the Bode Saadu axis on NDLEA
- [(Video) Panties with face of Kano governor distributed as campaign materials](https://dailyblastng.com/video-panties-with-face-of-kano-governor-distributed-as-campaign-materials/) - Residents of Kano received panties branded with the face of Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, as part of the campaign materials distributed to them. A video shared online shows women holding the red panties with the face of the governor printed on them as they danced. Usually, campaign materials distributed in Nigeria include branded food Kano
- [EFCC warns content creators against unauthorised use of name, logo](https://dailyblastng.com/efcc-warns-content-creators-against-unauthorised-use-of-name-logo/) - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has warned content creators to stop using its name, logo and likeness in skits and other media productions without approval, saying such portrayals misrepresent its operations and warning that violators will be prosecuted. In a video message shared on Saturday via its X page, the commission said, “It has EFCC
- [‘Close shops, stay safe’- NiDCOM appeals to Nigerians in South Africa as xenophobic attacks spread](https://dailyblastng.com/close-shops-stay-safe-nidcom-appeals-to-nigerians-in-south-africa-as-xenophobic-attacks-spread/) - As the Xenophobic attacks continue in South Africa, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has asked Nigerians residing in the country to shut their businesses and avoid confrontations. The advisory comes amid growing anti-foreigner protests across South Africa, where some of the indigenes have called for the expulsion of foreigners in their countries and NiDCOM
- [Police arrest two suspects over killing NYSC member in Benue](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-two-suspects-over-killing-nysc-member-in-benue/) - The Benue State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Benjamin Msughaondo Une. Benjamin was beaten to death by members of a community vigilante group in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State after he was allegedly mistaken for a motorcycle thief. The Benue
- [(Video) OmoBarca receives Heroes of Our Time Award from The Mirror Newspaper](https://dailyblastng.com/video-omobarca-receives-heroes-of-our-time-award-from-the-mirror-newspaper/) - Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, widely known as OmoBarca, has been honoured with the prestigious Hero of Our Time Award by The Mirror Newspaper in recognition of his remarkable contributions to business, philanthropy, and grassroots development. The award ceremony, held on April 23, 2023, at the LCCI Conference and Exhibition Centre in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, OmoBarca
- [The Ilaro April 19 Accord: Concretising Senator Yayi's path to Ogun 2027 guber victory](https://dailyblastng.com/the-ilaro-april-19-accord-concretising-senator-yayis-path-to-ogun-2027-guber-victory/) - By Segun Olatunji Still basking in the euphoria of the recent consensus endorsement of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called Yayi, as the All Progressives Congress' governorship candidate in Ogun State, a constellation of the political heavyweights calling the shots in Ogun West, on Sunday, April 19, 2026, gathered for a historic meeting at Ilaro, Ogun
- [Germany unveils new online visa application portal](https://dailyblastng.com/germany-unveils-new-online-visa-application-portal/) - Germany has introduced a new online visa application portal, allowing applicants to begin and manage their visa requests digitally through its Consular Services platform. The initiative aims to simplify the application process by making it more accessible, efficient, and secure. With the portal, users can submit applications, upload required documents, and track progress without the Germany
- [(Video) Governor Okpebholo's aide threatens to deal with ADC members, calls Peter Obi a stupid man](https://dailyblastng.com/video-governor-okpebholos-aide-threatens-to-deal-with-adc-members-calls-peter-obi-a-stupid-man/) - The Commissioner of Police in Edo State has come under scrutiny after appearing alongside an aide to Governor of Edo state, Monday Okpebholo who made controversial remarks targeting opposition figures. In a video circulating online, the governor’s aide and praise singer is heard vowing to hand over any member of the African Democratic Congress found Obi
- [Bishop Oyedepo narrates how he effected kidnapped Pastor's release with a Phone Call](https://dailyblastng.com/bishop-oyedepo-narrates-how-he-effected-kidnapped-pastors-release-with-a-phone-call/) - As Nigerians continue to battle insecurity, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has recounted how a phone call he made effected the release of one of his pastors who was kidnapped. According to him “One time, one of my pastors was carried by kidnappers and I said 'give them Oyedepo
- [Claims of Christian genocide in northern Nigeria is false - Lai Mohammed](https://dailyblastng.com/claims-of-christian-genocide-in-northern-nigeria-is-false-lai-mohammed/) - A Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says claims of a targeted genocide against Christians in Nigeria are false. Mohammed stated this in the United Kingdom while fielding questions from students of Abbey College, Cambridgeon Wednesday, April 21. Responding to a question on alleged religious persecution especially against Christians, the former Mohammed
- [Cross River denies report of 10 news cases of COVID-19 pandemic](https://dailyblastng.com/cross-river-denies-report-of-10-news-cases-of-covid-19-pandemic/) - Amid fears of a renewed COVID-19 outbreak, the Cross River State Government has said only one case has been detected, contrary to reports of 10 new infections. The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Henry Ayuk, made the clarification on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, dismissing the widely circulated claims COVID-19
- [Gunmen abduct NYSC member on his way to orientation camp, demand N10m ransom](https://dailyblastng.com/gunmen-abduct-nysc-member-on-his-way-to-orientation-camp-demand-n10m-ransom/) - A prospective corps member from Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Gift David Samiya, has been kidnapped on the Akwanga-Jos road. His brother, Lawrence David, who confirmed the incident said Gift was kidnapped on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 while traveling to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Maiduguri, Borno State, NYSC
- [Resist the urge to migrate and focus on using your knowledge to develop your country - Pope Leo tells African youths](https://dailyblastng.com/resist-the-urge-to-migrate-and-focus-on-using-your-knowledge-to-develop-your-country-pope-leo-tells-african-youths/) - Pope Leo XIV has urged young Africans to resist the lure of emigration and focus on putting their skills and talents towards the development of their own countries. He made the appeal during his visit to Cameroon, where he addressed students and later celebrated Mass in Douala. The Catholic Pontifd warned that corruption and the Pope
- [Opeyemi Olujobi and wife arrested for $575,000 credit card fraud and identity theft scheme in US](https://dailyblastng.com/opeyemi-olujobi-and-wife-arrested-for-575000-credit-card-fraud-and-identity-theft-scheme-in-us/) - A Nigerian man, Opeyemi Olujobi, a/k/a “Tyler Olujobi,” and his wife, Jennie Davidson, are facing up to 50 years in prison following their arrest over credit card fraud and identity theft scheme in New York, United States. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Inspector in Charge Fraud
- [Uyo Fed Constituency 2027: Why I'm in the race — Ikakke Bassey](https://dailyblastng.com/uyo-fed-constituency-2027-why-im-in-the-race-ikakke-bassey/) - By Sylvester Okon A frontline aspirant for the Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 House of Representatives election, Mr. Ikakke Bassey, has explained his reason for venturing into politics, saying his ambition is driven by a desire to build a system that works for his people. In a widely circulated statement personally Uyo
- [Tinubu’s airline relief reveals a deeper economic contradiction](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubus-airline-relief-reveals-a-deeper-economic-contradiction/) - By Abidemi Adebamiwa President Bola Tinubu’s decision to consider relief for domestic airlines over soaring Jet A1 fuel costs has exposed a deeper contradiction in Nigeria’s economic management. While the government is moving to cushion the impact of the crisis on airlines, millions of Nigerians who do not fly continue to bear the same fuel-driven Tinubu
- [Gunmen kill Anglican priest in Adamawa](https://dailyblastng.com/gunmen-kill-anglican-priest-in-adamawa/) - The Adamawa State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into the killing of an Anglican cleric, Rev. Emmanuel Ezeokwe. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Zinai Village, Bolki, Song Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who confirmed the incident in a statement Anglica
- [Minister of Power, Adelabu resigns to pursue governorship ambition](https://dailyblastng.com/minister-of-power-adelabu-resigns-to-pursue-governorship-ambition/) - Adebayo Adelabu, the minister of power, has resigned from his position. In a letter dated April 22 and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, Adelabu said his resignation will take effect on April 30, to enable him to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo state. Adelabu stated that the provisions of the amended Electoral Act Adelabu
- ["We don't want Africans here anymore" South African activists confront Ghanaian migrant, tell him to return to his country](https://dailyblastng.com/we-dont-want-africans-here-anymore-south-african-activists-confront-ghanaian-migrant-tell-him-to-return-to-his-country/) - South African activists were filmed confronting a Ghanian migrant while telling him and other Africans to leave South Africa. In the video, the South Africans are seen stopping the Ghanaian man and asking for his documents and passport. They stated that it was 11 in the morning and questioned what business the Ghanaian man had Africa
- [Kazeem Animashaun pleads guilty to $50m fraud and romance scams in US](https://dailyblastng.com/kazeem-animashaun-pleads-guilty-to-50m-fraud-and-romance-scams-in-us/) - A Nigerian national, Animashaun Adebo, also known as “Kazeem” and “Kazeem Animashaun,” has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for his role in a series of fraudulent business email compromise (BEC) and related romance schemes that resulted in more than $50 million in losses by individuals and small businesses located within the Eastern District of Fraud
- [Peter Obi criticises FG over ₦135bn election litigation budget](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-criticises-fg-over-₦135bn-election-litigation-budget/) - The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government for allocating billions of naira to post-election adjudication while failing to adequately invest in Nigeria’s education sector. Speaking at a public lecture at Coal City University in Enugu State, Obi described the proposed ₦135.22 billion budget for electoral adjudication and post-election provisions Obi
- [EFCC arrests suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo with forged NBA seal in Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/efcc-arrests-suspected-fake-lawyer-john-anoruo-with-forged-nba-seal-in-lagos/) - Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ikoyi, Lagos have commenced an investigation of a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, for possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. Anoruo, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, EFCC
- [(Video) APC supporters hold stage funeral for  sacked Minister of Finance, Wale Edun](https://dailyblastng.com/video-apc-supporters-hold-stage-funeral-for-sacked-minister-of-finance-wale-edun/) - Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday staged a dramatic mock funeral procession in parts of Abuja to symbolically mark the removal of former Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, from office. The unusual political demonstration, which drew attention from passersby and security operatives, featured mourners dressed in black attire, carrying a symbolic coffin APC
- [Appeal Court dismisses Julius Abure’s case as it affirms Nenadi Usman’s leadership of Labour Party](https://dailyblastng.com/appeal-court-dismisses-julius-abures-case-as-it-affirms-nenadi-usmans-leadership-of-labour-party/) - The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by Julius Abure challenging the leadership of the Labour Party, affirming Nenadi Usman as the legitimate head of the party’s caretaker committee. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel, the appellate court upheld the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court, which Nenadi
- [Esther Egbuhama arrested for operating brothel in Ghana](https://dailyblastng.com/esther-egbuhama-arrested-for-operating-brothel-in-ghana/) - Ghana Police Service has arrested a 28-year-old Nigerian woman, Esther Egbuhama, for allegedly operating a brothel at Manso Watreso in the Ashanti Region. The operation was carried out on Sunday, April 19, 2026, when officers from the Manso Nkwanta Police Command raided the suspected facility. The premises, identified as Mama Nice Lodge, were Ghana
- [Governor Otti plans Abia railway, ramps up other projects](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-otti-plans-abia-railway-ramps-up-other-projects/) - The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to modern transportation, urban renewal and housing development, with a proposed railway project in Umuahia forming a key part of its infrastructure drive. The state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided Otti
- [INEC claims forensic investigation clears Prof. Joash Amupitan of having controversial X account](https://dailyblastng.com/inec-claims-forensic-investigation-clears-prof-joash-amupitan-of-having-controversial-x-account/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that a viral X (formerly Twitter) account and posts attributed to Prof. Joash Amupitan are fabricated, describing the development as part of a coordinated impersonation and disinformation campaign. In a public statement issued by the Office of the Chairman, INEC said its findings followed a detailed forensic INEC
- [FOSAD Congratulates Miss Ogochukwu Onwuka on Historic Academic Achievement of PhD at age 27](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-congratulates-miss-ogochukwu-onwuka-on-historic-academic-achievement-of-phd-at-age-27/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors extends its warmest congratulations to Miss Ogochukwu Onwuka on her outstanding academic accomplishment in successfully completing her Ph.D thesis in Medical and Pharmacological Biochemistry at the age of 27. This remarkable feat has earned her the distinction of being officially recognized as the youngest Ph.D holder from Chukwuemeka FOSAD
- ["Fight and scatter ADC, we love what you are doing" - Femi Gbajabiamila urges Leke Abejide in viral video](https://dailyblastng.com/fight-and-scatter-adc-we-love-what-you-are-doing-femi-gbajabiamila-urges-leke-abejide-in-viral-video/) - A fresh political controversy has erupted following the circulation of a viral video showing the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, openly advising a leading figure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Leke Abejide, to remain within the opposition party and aggressively confront its internal leadership struggles. The video, which has since Gbajabiamila
- [OmoBarca: A New Dawn of Hope and Grassroots Leadership in Ajeromi Ifelodun](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-a-new-dawn-of-hope-and-grassroots-leadership-in-ajeromi-ifelodun/) - By Princess Brenda Ify Ngoladi A new chapter of hope is rising for the people of Ajeromi Ifelodun. Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, aka OmoBarca, continues to stand out as a true philanthropist and grassroots leader whose impact speaks louder than words. His unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people has inspired confidence across the OmoBarca
- [Federal govt denies World Bank report, says no leakage in federation revenue](https://dailyblastng.com/federal-govt-denies-world-bank-report-says-no-leakage-in-federation-revenue/) - The Federal Government has stated that deductions from federation earnings by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) are being misrepresented as revenue diversion. In a statement signed by Taiwo Oyedele, the Ministry of Finance said some media reports have misinterpreted findings from the World Bank’s Nigeria Development Update (NDU). According to the ministry, the deductions World Bank
- [Gunmen attack GUO bus, kill driver, abduct passengers](https://dailyblastng.com/gunmen-attack-guo-bus-kill-driver-abduct-passengers/) - A GUO bus travelling to South-East Nigeria was reportedly attacked by bandits who killed the driver and abducted passengers. The incident reportedly occurred along the Ore-Benin expressway. Videos shared online captured the aftermath of the incident. In one video, voices in the background filming the incident are heard claiming that a trailer seen at the GUO
- [ADC denies talks with PRP, insists coalition remains intact](https://dailyblastng.com/adc-denies-talks-with-prp-insists-coalition-remains-intact/) - The African Democratic Congress has denied reports suggesting it is in talks with another political party, specifically the Peoples Redemption Party, ahead of an expected court judgment concerning its leadership dispute. In a statement addressing the claim, the party spokesman, Bolaji Abdullah, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. This he also shared on X, ADC
- [JAMB apologises over delay in releasing UTME results](https://dailyblastng.com/jamb-apologises-over-delay-in-releasing-utme-results/) - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has apologised for the delay in releasing the latest batch of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results, assuring candidates that the scores will be published later on Sunday, April 19. The board had earlier announced that results for candidates who sat the exam on Friday, April 17, 2026, would JAMB
- [I will beat Tinubu flat in free, fair election - Dino Melaye](https://dailyblastng.com/i-will-beat-tinubu-flat-in-free-fair-election-dino-melaye/) - Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has stated that he would defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a free and fair election. Melaye made the assertion during an interview with Channels TV’s Seun Okinbaloye on Mic On. In the interview, Melaye criticised the current administration and expressed confidence in his chances if given a Dino
- [Pirates abduct 20 passengers including UTME candidates in Calabar](https://dailyblastng.com/pirates-abduct-20-passengers-including-utme-candidates-in-calabar/) - No fewer than 20 passengers, including candidates of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), were reportedly abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar waterways on Friday,April 17. A naval officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident to Vanguard, stating that the assailants ambushed UTME
- [Nigerian father of three found dead in UK apartment](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerian-father-of-three-found-dead-in-uk-apartment/) - A Nigerian father of three, identified simply as Herbert, has been found dead in his apartment in the United Kingdom. Herbert, a resident of Thornaby, was said to have di£d in his sleep last week. He is survived by his wife and three young children. Herbert’s children were the ones who discovered his lifeless body Nigerian
- [Woman arrested for pouring hot water on her 13-year-old niece in Ogun](https://dailyblastng.com/woman-arrested-for-pouring-hot-water-on-her-13-year-old-niece-in-ogun/) - Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old woman, Adeoye Taiwo, for allegedly inflicting grievous injuries on her 13-year-old niece, Adeoye Modinat, in the Ijebu Imusin area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, April 18, 2026. According to Babaseyi, the incident Ogun
- [Any Igbo man who is dragging his fellow Igbo man for supporting Tinubu is a monkey and a coward - Yul Edochie](https://dailyblastng.com/any-igbo-man-who-is-dragging-his-fellow-igbo-man-for-supporting-tinubu-is-a-monkey-and-a-coward-yul-edochie/) - Actor Yul Edochie has slammed Igbos who are criticizing men from the region supporting the re-election of President Tinubu. In a post shared on X, Yul described these set of people as ‘’Monkey and Cowards'' His post reads; ‘’Any Igbo man that is dragging his fellow Igbo man for supporting President TINUBU, that person is Igbo
- [Catholic Priest blasts Imam who promised millions to anyone who can behead a Pastor](https://dailyblastng.com/catholic-priest-blasts-imam-who-promised-millions-to-anyone-who-can-behead-a-pastor/) - A Catholic Priest has expressed outrage after an Imam placed a bounty on the head of a pastor he claims insulted Prophet Mohammed. The Imam initially placed a one million Naira bounty but later increases it to 2 million Naira and went ahead to boast about being free after making the threat on a pastor's Catholic
- [Grant me divorce, my husband is poor - Woman tells court](https://dailyblastng.com/grant-me-divorce-my-husband-is-poor-woman-tells-court/) - An Area Court at Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, Kwara State, has dissolved the Islamic marriage between a couple, Toyin Ajibola and Bashirat Mohammed on grounds of lack of money. The presiding judge, Hammad Ajumonbi, while delivering ruling said that even though Toyin did not want to divorce his wife, she still wanted to move on. Divorce
- [FOSAD mourns the death of US based Dr. Uzoma Nwaubani who died during free medical outreach programme in Abia State](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-mourns-the-death-of-us-based-dr-uzoma-nwaubani-who-died-during-free-medical-outreach-programme-in-abia-state/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) expresses deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Dr. Uzoma Nwaubani, the Government of Abia State under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, and the entire people of Abia State over the tragic passing of Dr. Nwaubani. We received with profound shock the FOSAD
- [2027: ADC structure in Ibesikpo Asutan collapses, as executives join Labour Party](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-adc-structure-in-ibesikpo-asutan-collapses-as-executives-join-labour-party/) - ...Chapter Chairman, 10 Ward Executives resign, cite loyalty to Ikakke Bassey, party crises By Tony Sam The entire executive structure of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area has resigned from the party to join the Labour Party, citing unresolved crises within the ADC and loyalty to House of Representatives hopeful, ADC
- [Tinubu, Atiku trade blame over privatisation](https://dailyblastng.com/tinubu-atiku-trade-blame-over-privatisation/) - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have ignited a fresh debate over Nigeria’s privatisation policy, with Atiku and his political party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Friday, responding to Tinubu’s criticism of the Atiku’s role in the privatisation exercise he supervised while in government. While Atiku dismissed President Tinubu as Tinubu
- [Police arrest fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-fake-jamb-coordinator-in-anambra/) - The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one male suspect, identified as Eric Nwombu, for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of JAMB examination materials. In a press statement on Saturday, the Spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the operatives arrested the suspect under the IGP’s “Safe School Initiative”. Ikenga said items recovered JAMB
- [18 pregnant women rescued from Lagos baby factory](https://dailyblastng.com/18-pregnant-women-rescued-from-lagos-baby-factory/) - Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, have uncovered a suspected baby factory in Okuju, Ilado, in the Badagry area of Lagos. During the operation, which took place late Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday, officers rescued 18 pregnant women and 10 children. Two individuals, Joy Okeke Pregnant
- [Pope Leo XIV hugs young girl during his visit to Cameroon](https://dailyblastng.com/pope-leo-xiv-hugs-young-girl-during-his-visit-to-cameroon/) - A video showing the moment Pope Leo XIV hugging a little girl after the close of Mass in Bamenda, Cameroon on Thursday April 16, has warmed the hearts of many. Pope Leo XIV is conducting an 11-day, four-nation apostolic visit to Africa (April 13–23, 2026), focusing on peace, interfaith dialogue, and supporting the growing Pope
- [He broke up with me two weeks to our church wedding - Lady narrates as her estranged husband begs for reconciliation](https://dailyblastng.com/he-broke-up-with-me-two-weeks-to-our-church-wedding-lady-narrates-as-her-estranged-husband-begs-for-reconciliation/) - A Nigerian woman, Rejoice Elisha, has narrated how her estranged husband, Bongos, ended their relationship just two weeks before their scheduled church wedding. Rejoice, who shared her story in a Facebook post on Friday, April 17, 2026 said Bongos sent her back to her parents, saying he was no longer interested in the marriage Husband
- [Police arrest 23 suspected cultists, recover five firearms in Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-23-suspected-cultists-recover-five-firearms-in-lagos/) - The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 23 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms in a series of coordinated operations across different areas of the state. In a statement issued on Friday, April 17 by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the operations were carried out in Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Okoko, Ilasan, Ogba, Lagos
- [Court sentences 76-year-old grandpa to 40 years imprisonment for drug trafficking](https://dailyblastng.com/court-sentences-76-year-old-grandpa-to-40-years-imprisonment-for-drug-trafficking/) - The Federal High Court, Abuja, has sentenced a 76-year-old grandfather, Francis Omofe, to 40 years’ imprisonment for drug-related offences. Omofe was arrested in Abuja on June 18, 2024, in a Nissan Frontier vehicle with police force number plate: NPF 558D, while transporting a large quantity of cannabis sativa from Edo to Kaduna State. Drug
- [Twins, two others jailed 14 years for armed robbery in Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/twins-two-others-jailed-14-years-for-armed-robbery-in-lagos/) - A Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced twin brothers, Ojomo Taiwo and Ojomo Kehinde, alongside two others, Emmanuel Bamidele (also known as DPO) and Peter Samuel (also known as Mogaji), to 14 years’ imprisonment each for armed robbery. The trial judge, Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe, delivered the sentence following a plea bargain Twins
- [Court grants bail to Blord, orders passport surrender](https://dailyblastng.com/court-grants-bail-to-blord-orders-passport-surrender/) - The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to embattled cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, following days of legal uncertainty surrounding his detention. Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, confirmed the development on Friday, stating that the court approved bail on self-recognizance. “Bail has been granted to Blord
- [ADC Convention: OmoBarca Congratulates David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Pledges Loyalty to New ADC Leadership](https://dailyblastng.com/adc-convention-omobarca-congratulates-david-mark-rauf-aregbesola-pledges-loyalty-to-new-adc-leadership/) - A grassroots politician and House of Representatives aspirant for Ajeromi Ifelodun constituency, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has congratulated the newly constituted National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the successful conclusion of its National Convention held in Abuja. In a statement made available to journalists, OmoBarca specifically OmoBarca
- [Yayi 2027: Clear road for the game changer!](https://dailyblastng.com/yayi-2027-clear-road-for-the-game-changer/) - By Segun Olatunji Providence and performance have continued to conspire to position Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called Yayi by his constituents and massive supporters, as the game-changer in the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State. Effectively backed by his unprecedented performance in massive infrastructure provision and development in his Ogun West constituency, including road Yayi
- [Labour Party denies endorsing Tinubu for second term](https://dailyblastng.com/labour-party-denies-endorsing-tinubu-for-second-term/) - The Labour Party has denied claims that it has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 general election. The party, in a statement issued on Thursday by the Sokoto State Chairman and Chairman of the Northern Labour Party Chairmen Forum, Abubakar Yawale, described the claim as false and misleading. Yawale Tinubu
- [President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope is a scam - Rauf Aregbesola](https://dailyblastng.com/president-tinubus-renewed-hope-is-a-scam-rauf-aregbesola/) - Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has described President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda as a scam, urging him to resign over worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country. Aregbesola made the remarks while addressing delegates at the ADC National Convention in Abuja, where he Scam
- [Man parks his car on Third Mainland Bridge and jumps into Lagos lagoon](https://dailyblastng.com/man-parks-his-car-on-third-mainland-bridge-and-jumps-into-lagos-lagoon/) - A yet-to-be identified man was rescued after he reportedly jumped into the Lagos Lagoon. It was gathered that the man parked his car on the Third Mainland Bridge before jumping into the water. Local fishermen quickly intervened and rescued him from the water. Isaac Fayose, who shared a video of the rescue Lagoon
- [Kaduna: Abducted one-month-old baby dies in captivity; kidnappers demand N7m to release mother and corpse](https://dailyblastng.com/kaduna-abducted-one-month-old-baby-dies-in-captivity-kidnappers-demand-n7m-to-release-mother-and-corpse/) - A 32-day-old baby who was abducted along with the mother in Kaduna State has reportedly d!ed in captivity. Bandits abducted the nursing mother and her baby in the Mother Cat community, Kachia Local Government Area over a week ago. Comrade Ibrahim Sallau, who earlier reported the abduction, confirmed the sad development in a message sent to Rariya Kidnappers
- [When INEC stays away: The legal consequences of non-observation of party activites under the Electoral Act 2026 by Monday Ubani](https://dailyblastng.com/when-inec-stays-away-the-legal-consequences-of-non-observation-of-party-activites-under-the-electoral-act-2026-by-monday-ubani/) - My interest in this subject has grown steadily as a result of recent developments in Nigeria’s political horizon. As 2027 approaches, the emergence of nominees for elective offices has become a matter of utmost importance to every discerning political observer, especially in light of the new Electoral Act 2026. By all constitutional and electoral standards, Ubani
- [I will not contest for presidency again after 2027 - Atiku](https://dailyblastng.com/i-will-not-contest-for-presidency-again-after-2027-atiku/) - Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has announced that the 2027 general election will mark his last attempt to become Nigeria’s president. Atiku made the declaration on Wednesday during an Arise News interview monitored by SaharaReporters, where he spoke candidly about his long political career and future ambitions. The presidential hopeful, who will be 80 years old Atiku
- [Adewale Sobogun sentenced to 28 years imprisonment in UK for decade-long child sexual abuse](https://dailyblastng.com/adewale-sobogun-sentenced-to-28-years-imprisonment-in-uk-for-decade-long-child-sexual-abuse/) - A 61-year-old Nigerian man who subjected two young children to abuse over 15 years has been jailed following an investigation by Met detectives. Anthony Adewale Sobogun, of Thistlewood Crescent, Croydon was sentenced to 28 years' imprisonment at Inner London Crown Court today, Wednesday, 15 April, 2026. He had previously been found guilty of 17 non-recent Adewale Sobogun sentenced to 28 years imprisonment in UK for decade-long child sexual abuse
- [United Nigeria Airlines announces flight disruptions as bird strike hits aircraft](https://dailyblastng.com/united-nigeria-airlines-announces-flight-disruptions-as-bird-strike-hits-aircraft/) - Flight operations at the United Nigeria Airlines have been thrown into disruption after a bird strike incident forced the airline to ground one of its aircraft, marking the fifth such occurrence recorded by the carrier in 2026. The airline disclosed that the latest incident involved a CRJ-900 aircraft, which encountered a bird strike while landing United Nigeria Airlines announces flight disruptions as bird strike hits aircraft
- [Nigeria's economy is growing faster than U.S, UK - President Tinubu’s aide, Daniel Bwala says](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerias-economy-is-growing-faster-than-u-s-uk-president-tinubus-aide-daniel-bwala-says/) - The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has stated that Nigeria’s economic outlook has improved and is growing faster than that of the UK and the US. Bwala said this on his X handle while reacting to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook released in April 2026. According Nigeria's economy is growing faster than U.S, UK - President Tinubu’s aide, Daniel Bwala says
- [Apostle Chibuzor offers incentives to any young man willing to marry his autistic daughter](https://dailyblastng.com/apostle-chibuzor-offers-incentives-to-any-young-man-willing-to-marry-his-autistic-daughter/) - The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry, Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has announced an unusual but compassionate initiative, offering a house and lifetime financial support to any young man willing to marry his 21-year-old autistic foster daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor. The cleric made the disclosure publicly, explaining that the move is aimed at securing a stable Apostle Chibuzor offers incentives to any young man willing to marry his autistic daughter
- [Uyo Reps 2027: “Why we'll follow you to any political party” — Ikakke Bassey assured](https://dailyblastng.com/uyo-reps-2027-why-well-follow-you-to-any-political-party-ikakke-bassey-assured/) - By Emediong Sampson The political landscape in Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency is witnessing a fresh wave of realignment as youths under the banner of the Atai-Uyo Progressive Youth Movement (APYM), Uruan Chapter, have pledged their total allegiance to House of Representatives hopeful, Mr. Ikakke Bassey, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The declaration came Uyo Reps
- [It's your game - Ajulo urges youth to take ownership of political power](https://dailyblastng.com/its-your-game-ajulo-urges-youth-to-take-ownership-of-political-power/) - The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Kayode Ajulo (SAN), has called on young Nigerians to take full ownership of the country’s political space, insisting that their numerical strength in the electorate must translate into leadership and governance influence.* Ajulo made the call on Tuesday, during an interview on Frontline, a current Ownership
- [Court grants El-Rufai N200 million bail](https://dailyblastng.com/court-grants-el-rufai-n200-million-bail/) - Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been granted bail by the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna, while a separate bail application before the Kaduna State High Court has been adjourned to April 21, 2026. Two separate court sittings held on Tuesday in Kaduna, one at the Federal High Court and another at the Court grants El-Rufai N200 million bail
- [Peter Obi vows to fight terrorists if elected president](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-vows-to-fight-terrorists-if-elected-president/) - Former Governor of Anambra State and the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has said he would declare war on terrorists and reject negotiation as a response to insecurity if elected president. Drawing on his record as Anambra State governor, he argued that decisive action can restore safety across Nigeria. Peter Obi vows to fight terrorists if elected president
- [Iyabo Obasanjo withdraws from Ogun governorship race](https://dailyblastng.com/iyabo-obasanjo-withdraws-from-ogun-governorship-race/) - Iyabo Obasanjo, politician and daughter of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has suspended her aspiration to contest the Ogun state governorship election in 2027. Iyabo announced the development in a statement on Monday. She attributed her decision to the endorsement of Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ogun governorship
- [ADC Reps caucus demands INEC chairman's removal](https://dailyblastng.com/adc-reps-caucus-demands-inec-chairmans-removal/) - The caucus of the African Democratic Congress in the House of Representatives has called on Bola Tinubu to sack and prosecute the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, over allegations of partisanship ahead of the 2027 elections. The position was announced by caucus leader Afam Ogene, who said the group had serious ADC Reps caucus demands INEC chairman's removal
- [Breaking: Senator Nkechi Nwaogu declares for Senate on APC platform](https://dailyblastng.com/breaking-senator-nkechi-nwaogu-declares-for-senate-on-apc-platform/) - Senator Nkechi Nwaogu PhD CON, a respected lawmaker and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, has declared her intention to run for the Senate seat representing Abia Central Senatorial District. Nwaogu, signaling her interest in Amaitolu Mbutu Umuojima Ward 2, maintained that the legislative process necessitates skilled and experienced lawmakers. While speaking to the crowd Breaking: Senator Nkechi Nwaogu declares for Senate on APC platform
- [Breaking: ADC moves National Convention to Rainbow Event Centre after Eagle Square refusal by Wike](https://dailyblastng.com/breaking-adc-moves-national-convention-to-rainbow-event-centre-after-eagle-square-refusal-by-wike/) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a last-minute change of venue for its highly anticipated National Convention, relocating the event to the Rainbow Event Centre in Abuja following the refusal of access to Eagle Square by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The development, which has sparked widespread political ADC
- ["I have come to APC to escape the burning house" - Former OGHA Minority Leader defends defection from PDP](https://dailyblastng.com/i-have-come-to-apc-to-escape-the-burning-house-former-ogha-minority-leader-defends-defection-from-pdp/) - A former Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, has declared that his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by the need to escape what he described as a “burning house,” insisting that remaining in the opposition party would have amounted APC
- [Why we must maintain Ogun State's secular political environment](https://dailyblastng.com/why-we-must-maintain-ogun-states-secular-political-environment/) - By Segun Olatunji The flurry of multiple interventions and demands by Muslim groups in Ogun State for a governor of the Islamic faith in 2027, this past week, did not come as a surprise. The Muslims, just like the people of other faiths, have the right to agitate to occupy the number one political Why we must maintain Ogun State's secular political environment
- [Military airstrikes kill more than 200 civilians at Jilli market](https://dailyblastng.com/military-airstrikes-kill-more-than-200-civilians-at-jilli-market/) - At least 200 people are feared dead after Nigerian military jets struck a village market while pursuing Islamist militants in the northeast of the country on Saturday night, a councillor for the area and residents said on Sunday. The Nigerian ​Air Force, responding to reports of civilian casualties, said in a statement it had activated Military airstrikes kill more than 200 civilians at Jilli market
- [ADC mobilises 3,000 delegates for Abuja convention](https://dailyblastng.com/adc-mobilises-3000-delegates-for-abuja-convention/) - The African Democratic Congress has confirmed that over 3,000 delegates are expected to attend its national convention scheduled for April 14 in Abuja, as the party moves ahead with preparations despite challenges in securing preferred venues. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bola Abdullahi, in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, accused authorities of frustrating its efforts ADC mobilises 3,000 delegates for Abuja convention
- [Peter Obi condemns Tinubu's "better off than Kenya" comment](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-condemns-tinubus-better-off-than-kenya-comment/) - Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has lambasted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his claims that Nigerians should take comfort in being better off than some African countries, particularly Kenya. In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday titled, “From Pharisee to Tax Collector: Rethinking Tinubu’s Kenyan Comparison,” Obi asked Peter Obi condemns Tinubu's "better off than Kenya" comment
- [Obidients will be the downfall of Peter Obi, he raised monsters - Abike Dabiri](https://dailyblastng.com/obidients-will-be-the-downfall-of-peter-obi-he-raised-monsters-abike-dabiri/) - The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has criticised supporters of Peter Obi, describing them as “monsters” and warning that they could undermine his political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections. In a series of posts on X on Sunday, Dabiri-Erewa said the former Labour Party presidential candidate bears responsibility for Obidients will be the downfall of Peter Obi, he raised monsters - Abike Dabiri
- [“I didn’t get married because I was hustling to feed my siblings” - Adaure shares her life story](https://dailyblastng.com/i-didnt-get-married-because-i-was-hustling-to-feed-my-siblings-adaure-shares-her-life-story/) - An elderly woman known as Adaure has opened up about the personal circumstances that shaped her decision not to marry, revealing that the weight of responsibility she carried from an early age left little room for building a family of her own. In her account, she explained that much of her youth was defined by “I didn’t get married because I was hustling to feed my siblings” - Adaure shares her life story
- [“I made my first million as a property agent during my NYSC in 1999. By 2000, I bought my first Mercedes-Benz for ₦1.050 million.” - Obi Cubana](https://dailyblastng.com/i-made-my-first-million-as-a-property-agent-during-my-nysc-in-1999-by-2000-i-bought-my-first-mercedes-benz-for-₦1-050-million-obi-cubana/) - Nigerian businessman and socialite Obi Cubana has offered a revealing insight into his early entrepreneurial journey, recounting how he earned his first million naira as a young property agent during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year in 1999—a milestone that laid the foundation for his rise as one of Nigeria’s most prominent business figures. “I made my first million as a property agent during my NYSC in 1999. By 2000, I bought my first Mercedes-Benz for ₦1.050 million.” — Obi Cubana
- [Actor Patrick Doyle and new wife welcome first child together](https://dailyblastng.com/actor-patrick-doyle-and-new-wife-welcome-first-child-together/) - Veteran Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle, and his new wife, Funmilayo, have welcomed their first child together. The broadcaster made the announcement in a Facebook post on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He revealed that the baby girl, named Omayinuwa Mayen Harriet Doyle, was born on Friday. "To the glory of God, I announce the precious addition Actor Patrick Doyle and new wife welcome first child together
- [My wife mocks me, says I can’t perform in bed - 70-year-old man tells Oyo court](https://dailyblastng.com/my-wife-mocks-me-says-i-cant-perform-in-bed-70-year-old-man-tells-oyo-court/) - A 70-year-old man, Ahmed Babalola, has told the Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, that he was fed up with the relationship with his wife, Aduke, whom he alleged was troublesome, violent, destructive, fond of causing disaffection in his family and humiliating him by accusing him of non performance in bed. Babalola My wife mocks me, says I can’t perform in bed - 70-year-old man tells Oyo court
- [Ikeji Festival 2026: Celebrating Igbo heritage, unity, and the spirit of harvest](https://dailyblastng.com/ikeji-festival-2026-celebrating-igbo-heritage-unity-and-the-spirit-of-harvest/) - The Ikeji Festival remains one of the most significant cultural celebrations in southeastern Nigeria, and the 2026 edition once again reaffirmed its status as a symbol of identity, unity, and heritage among the Igbo people. Held annually in Arondizuogu, the festival continues to draw thousands of participants, including indigenes, cultural enthusiasts, and members of the Ikeji Festival 2026: Celebrating Igbo heritage, unity, and the spirit of harvest
- [Turaki-led PDP condemns police for unsealing Wadata House](https://dailyblastng.com/turaki-led-pdp-condemns-police-for-unsealing-wadata-house/) - Afaction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki has condemned the Nigeria Police Force over the unsealing of the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, describing the move as a violation of due process and alleging partisan interference. The Turaki-led National Working Committee, in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Turaki-led PDP condemns police for unsealing Wadata House
- [(Video) ADC, PRP leaders meet in Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/video-adc-prp-leaders-meet-in-abuja/) - Amid allegations of bias levelled against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party and the African Democratic Congress have held a high-level strategic meeting in Abuja, bringing together top officials from both parties to deliberate on recent political developments and what they described as concerns over democratic practice in Nigeria. ADC, PRP leaders meet in Abuja
- [Gunmen kill traditional ruler, five others in Imo State](https://dailyblastng.com/gunmen-kill-traditional-ruler-five-others-in-imo-state/) - The traditional ruler of Ochia Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, Paulinus Ekwueme, has been killed by gunmen. The assailants reportedly ambushed the monarch at the boundary between Assa and Ochia communities on Friday, April 10, shortly after he returned from an overseas trip earlier in the week. The hoodlums also k!lled Gunmen kill traditional ruler, five others in Imo State
- [Convocation: UNICAL honours Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu’s PhD thesis as outstanding research](https://dailyblastng.com/convocation-unical-honours-deputy-speaker-ben-kalus-phd-thesis-as-outstanding-research/) - As preparations intensify for the 2026 convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar, scheduled for today, Saturday, April 11, one of the institution’s most distinguished graduands, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of House of Representativeshas received special academic recognition for his doctoral research. Kalu, who serves as Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Convocation: UNICAL honours Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu’s PhD Thesis as outstanding research
- [David Mark-led ADC asks court to squash INEC decision](https://dailyblastng.com/david-mark-led-adc-asks-court-to-squash-inec-decision/) - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark has approached a Federal High Court in Abuja, asking it to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reverse changes made to the party’s leadership records on its portal. In a motion on notice filed before Justice Emeka Nwite, the party is seeking an order David Mark-led ADC asks court to squash INEC decision
- [Eight family members, including pregnant woman killed in fresh Plateau attack](https://dailyblastng.com/eight-family-members-including-pregnant-woman-killed-in-fresh-plateau-attack/) - Eight members of a family, including a pregnant woman, have been k!lled in a late-night attack on Mbwelle village, at Forof Wur District in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attackers reportedly stormed the community around 11 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, unleashing sustained gunfire that lasted close to an hour, Eight family members, including pregnant woman killed in fresh Plateau attack
- [INEC dismisses Amupitan’s political endorsement on social media as fake](https://dailyblastng.com/inec-dismisses-amupitans-political-endorsement-on-social-media-as-fake/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed claims that its Chairman, Joash Amupitan, endorsed a partisan post on X, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the chairman, Adedayo Oketola, the commission said the report was part of a “malicious and coordinated campaign” INEC dismisses Amupitan’s political endorsement on social media as fake
- [(Video) Fuel price is biting hard but thank God that you are better off than those in Kenya and other African countries - Tinubu tells Nigerians](https://dailyblastng.com/video-fuel-price-is-biting-hard-but-thank-god-that-you-are-better-off-than-those-in-kenya-and-other-african-countries-tinubu-tells-nigerians/) - President Tinubu today April 10 appealed to Nigerians to always thank God despite the effect of the increase in petrol pump price. While speaking in Bayelsa, Tinubu said he knows Nigerians are going through tough times due to the spike of price of petrol but they should also thank God they are not citizens of Fuel price is biting hard but thank God that you are better off than those in Kenya and other African countries - Tinubu tells Nigerians
- [Anayo Chukwukere sentenced to eight years imprisonment for importing 100 capsules of cocaine worth €300,000 in his stomach](https://dailyblastng.com/anayo-chukwukere-sentenced-to-eight-years-imprisonment-for-importing-100-capsules-of-cocaine-worth-e300000-in-his-stomach/) - A 53-year-old Nigerian national has been jailed for eight years after admitting to importing nearly one kilogramme of cocaine into Malta in capsule form. Stanley Anayochukwu Chukwukere, who has no fixed address, was convicted after pleading guilty to a series of serious drug offences, Malta Independent reported on Friday, April 10, 2026. The accused faced Anayo Chukwukere sentenced to eight years imprisonment for importing 100 capsules of cocaine worth €300,000 in his stomach
- [Orchestrated Darkness:  Why Nigeria's power sector still fails & why this moment demands courage](https://dailyblastng.com/orchestrated-darkness-why-nigerias-power-sector-still-fails-why-this-moment-demands-courage/) - Nigeria can no longer afford polite language about its power sector. What we are dealing with is not just inefficiency—it is a stubborn, recurring failure that has been normalized for far too long. After decades of reforms, billions of dollars committed, and endless assurances, Nigerians are still trapped in darkness—forced to generate their own power Orchestrated Darkness: Why Nigeria's power sector still fails & why this moment demands courage
- [Ohanaeze bans Eze Ndigbo coronations outside Igboland, offenders to be punished](https://dailyblastng.com/ohanaeze-bans-eze-ndigbo-coronations-outside-igboland-offenders-to-be-punished/) - Ohanaeze bans Eze Ndigbo coronations outside Igboland, offenders to be punishedOhanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has banned the crowning of Eze Ndigbo (King of the Igbos) in foreign countries following violent protests that erupted after a coronation ceremony in South Africa last month. Igbo associations in the diaspora occasionally hold cultural activities to promote their heritage. During such gatherings, the title ‘Eze Ndigbo’
- [Gunmen kill eight in fresh Plateau attack](https://dailyblastng.com/gunmen-kill-eight-in-fresh-plateau-attack/) - Gunmen on Thursday night invaded Mbwelle village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State and killed at least eight persons. Most of the victims were members of the same family, our correspondent gathered. Those killed included Elder Iliya Mangut Dakus, Mr Luck Titus Dakus, Mr Habila Istifanu Dakus, Mr Hassan Istifanus Dakus, Mrs Hassan Gunmen kill eight in fresh Plateau attack
- [Transcorp Hilton denies canceling ADC booking for political event](https://dailyblastng.com/transcorp-hilton-denies-canceling-adc-booking-for-political-event/) - Prominent Abuja-based hotel, Transcorp Hilton, has firmly denied reports claiming it cancelled a booking for a political rally, describing the narrative as false, misleading, and deliberately fabricated. The hotel, in an official statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Acting General Manager, Mohamed Said Khalil, said the allegations currently circulating across social media platforms Transcorp Hilton denies canceling ADC booking for political event
- [Petrol price may hit N2000/litre, subsidise crude feedstock now - TUC tells FG](https://dailyblastng.com/petrol-price-may-hit-n2000-litre-subsidise-crude-feedstock-now-tuc-tells-fg/) - The Trade Union of Nigeria, TUC, has raised the alarm that the price of Premium Motor Spirit aka Petrol may climb to about N2,000 per litre if urgent measures are not taken to cushion the impact of rising global crude prices and the depreciating naira. Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, April 9, the president of Petrol price may hit N2000/litre, subsidise crude feedstock now - TUC tells FG
- [Nigerian Army General reportedly killed in Boko Haram ambush in Borno](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerian-army-general-reportedly-killed-in-boko-haram-ambush-in-borno/) - The Brigade Commander of the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, Brigadier-General O. Braimah, has reportedly been k!lled following a coordinated attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Wednesday night. The assault took place at a military formation in the Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. According to local sources, the insurgents stormed the base Nigerian Army General reportedly killed in Boko Haram ambush in Borno
- [Presidency clarifies ₦3.3trn settlement plan approved for GenCos by Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/presidency-clarifies-₦3-3trn-settlement-plan-approved-for-gencos-by-tinubu/) - The Presidency has clarified the controversy surrounding the ₦3.3 trillion debt settlement plan approved by President Bola Tinubu for power generation companies, insisting the initiative is a structured reform effort rather than a reward for unverified claims. In a statement, the Presidency said: “The Federal Government of Nigeria is implementing a structured and balanced reform Presidency clarifies ₦3.3trn settlement plan approved for GenCos by Tinubu
- [US Embassy Abuja suspends visa appointments hours after issuing travel advisory](https://dailyblastng.com/us-embassy-abuja-suspends-visa-appointments-hours-after-issuing-travel-advisory/) - The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced the cancellation of all visa appointments, directing applicants to check their emails for details regarding rescheduled dates. The notice was shared on the U.S. mission in Nigeria official X handle on Thursday, April 9, The statement reads: “U.S. Embassy Abuja is closed for visa appointments. Applicants should US Embassy Abuja suspends visa appointments hours after issuing travel advisory
- [Court sentences man to 12 years imprisonment for raping 4-year-old girl in Yobe](https://dailyblastng.com/court-sentences-man-to-12-years-imprisonment-for-raping-4-year-old-girl-in-yobe/) - A Magistrate Court in Injiyaji, located in Damaturu, has sentenced 22-year-old man, Rabilu Sani to prison for raping a 4-year-old girl in Jakusko Local Government Area of Yobe State. Sani lured the minor into a room and raped her last year. He was arrested on November 9, 2025 and charged to court upon completion of Court sentences man to 12 years imprisonment for raping 4-year-old girl in Yobe
- [Actor dies in Cross River during Good Friday rehearsal](https://dailyblastng.com/actor-dies-in-cross-river-during-good-friday-rehearsal/) - An actor, identified as Michael Obeten, has died after a cannon malfunctioned and struck him during a Good Friday drama rehearsal in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. Obeten, who had previously played the role of Jesus Christ in past editions of the ‘Passion Play’, was allegedly coaching younger actors when the Actor dies in Cross River during Good Friday rehearsal
- [Police arrest 28-year-old man for murder of his three siblings in Ondo](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrest-28-year-old-man-for-murder-of-his-three-siblings-in-ondo/) - The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man for the murder of his three siblings in Okitipupa community. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, April 8, 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspect, Femi Agbeye, allegedly attacked the victims with a machete. “The Police arrest 28-year-old man for murder of his three siblings in Ondo
- [Dino Melaye's Fendi shirt worth N2.6 million can create jobs for youth - Ossai Ovie](https://dailyblastng.com/dino-melayes-fendi-shirt-worth-n2-6-million-can-create-jobs-for-youth-ossai-ovie/) - An aide to the governor of Delta state Ossai Ovie Success, has knocked politician and ADC chieftain, Dino Melaye, for rocking a Fendi shirt to the ‘’Save Democracy' protest held in Abuja earlier today April 8. Posting a photo of Dino in the designer shirt, Ossai stated that the outfit costs as much as Dino Melaye's Fendi shirt worth N2.6 million can create jobs for youth - Ossai Ovie
- [SDP has standards - Adebayo rejects coalition with ADC](https://dailyblastng.com/sdp-has-standards-adebayo-rejects-coalition-with-adc/) - Prince Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has reiterated his party’s unwavering commitment to ethical governance, setting clear boundaries against accommodating established politicians with questionable track records. Speaking on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM,Ilese Ijebu, on Wednesday, Adebayo disclosed that several prominent figures of the SDP has standards - Adebayo rejects coalition with ADC
- [Obi, Kwankwaso, Mark, others join #OccupyINEC protest in Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/obi-kwankwaso-mark-others-join-occupyinec-protest-in-abuja/) - A massive number of demonstrators gathered at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja on Wednesday, braving persistent rainfall to demand greater transparency and accountability in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 elections. What initially began as a protest associated with a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) quickly Obi, Kwankwaso, Mark, others join #OccupyINEC protest in Abuja
- [Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer gives update on appeal against imprisonment](https://dailyblastng.com/nnamdi-kanus-lawyer-gives-update-on-appeal-against-imprisonment/) - Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to the imprisoned leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has dismissed speculations surrounding the appeal process of the imprisonment of the IPOB leader, insisting that the case is progressing strictly in line with legal procedures. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Ejimakor said, Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer gives update on appeal against imprisonment
- [(Video) "You wear APC cap dey price market? God punish you!" Traders tackle APC supporter for pricing goods](https://dailyblastng.com/video-you-wear-apc-cap-dey-price-market-god-punish-you-traders-tackle-apc-supporter-for-pricing-goods/) - A video showing traders and passersby at a market tackling an APC supporter bargaining the price of goods has made the rounds on social media. The APC supporter had visited the market rocking his APC cap. However, traders and the passersby who appear to be grappling with economic hardship, verbally attacked the man when he (Video) "You wear APC cap dey price market? God punish you!" Traders tackle APC supporter for pricing goods
- [New Masquerade star actor, Clarus dies at 85](https://dailyblastng.com/new-masquerade-star-actor-clarus-dies-at-85/) - Lengendary actor, Davis Ofor, popularly known as Clarus in the 1980s sitcom, New Masquerade, is dead. The news of his passing was announced on Tuesday by a fellow actor, Tony Akposheri, in an Instagram post. Akposheri expressed shock and sadness over the death of the actor, recalling their recent interactions. He revealed that they had New Masquerade star actor, Clarus dies at 85
- [Soja Boi releases bank alerts, dares Nigerian Army to publish payroll](https://dailyblastng.com/soja-boi-releases-bank-alerts-dares-nigerian-army-to-publish-payroll/) - A dismissed Nigerian soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, has challenged the Nigerian Army to make its payroll public, as he released what he described as evidence of soldiers’ earnings through bank transaction alerts. Olamilekan, a former lance corporal with service number 18NA/77/1009, made the disclosure in a video shared on Tuesday, barely Soja Boi releases bank alerts, dares Nigerian Army to publish payroll
- [Southeast Former Governors Forum holds inaugural meeting, commends Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/southeast-former-governors-forum-holds-inaugural-meeting-commends-tinubu/) - A new platform bringing together experienced leaders has been formed in Southeast, Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, joined other former governors in Enugu to formally launch the South East Former Governors Forum. Speaking after the forum’s maiden meeting, Senator Umahi explained the purpose of the forum: “You must have Southeast former governors
- [ADC is a playground of power hungry politicians not coalition - Felix Morka](https://dailyblastng.com/adc-is-a-playground-of-power-hungry-politicians-not-coalition-felix-morka/) - The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “playground of power-hungry politicians” rather than a credible coalition, as internal tensions continue to rock the opposition party. APC National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Felix Morka, made the remark on Tuesday during an appearance on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle ADC is a playground of power hungry
- [ADC crisis: Their meltdown is coordinated incompetence - APC blasts opposition, denies interference](https://dailyblastng.com/adc-crisis-their-meltdown-is-coordinated-incompetence-apc-blasts-opposition-denies-interference/) - The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Felix Morka, has strongly dismissed allegations that the ruling party is interfering in the internal affairs of the African Democratic Congress, describing the party’s ongoing leadership crisis as a direct consequence of internal failures rather than external manipulation. His response comes amid escalating political ADC crisis: Their meltdown is coordinated incompetence - APC blasts opposition, denies interference
- [Muhammad Usman Ankwai, Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly is dead](https://dailyblastng.com/muhammad-usman-ankwai-speaker-of-the-kebbi-state-house-of-assembly-is-dead/) - The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Ankwai, passed away on Monday night. Ankwai, who represented Zuru Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), was elected Speaker at the inauguration of the 10th Assembly on June 8, 2023. Details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not immediately disclosed at the Muhammad Usman Ankwai, Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly is dead
- [Nigerian man dies in Indian prison after suffering cardiac arrest](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerian-man-dies-in-indian-prison-after-suffering-cardiac-arrest/) - A Nigerian national lodged as an undertrial prisoner in an Indian jail has d!ed after suffering cardiac arrest. The 66-year-old man identified simply as Solomon d!ed during treatment at a Greater Noida hospital on Monday, April 6, 2026. According to jail authorities, Solomon had been suffering from chronic health issues, including high blood Nigerian man dies in Indian prison after suffering cardiac arrest
- [Buhari's son, Yusuf to contest for House of Representatives](https://dailyblastng.com/buharis-son-yusuf-to-contest-for-house-of-representatives/) - The only son of late President Buhari, Yusuf, has declared interest in running for the House of Representatives seat in the 2027 poll. Former Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, announced this on X last night. ‘’Following wide consultations, Yusuf Buhari, the son of our late boss, President Muhammadu Buhari, has informed stakeholders of his intention to Buhari's son, Yusuf to contest for House of Representatives
- [Broadcasters threaten boycott of Wike's briefings as they ask him to publicly apologise to Seun Okinbaloye](https://dailyblastng.com/broadcasters-threaten-boycott-of-wikes-briefings-as-they-ask-him-to-publicly-apologise-to-seun-okinbaloye/) - Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to retract remarks he made about Channels TV host Seun Okinbaloye and issue a public apology. The association, which represents independent broadcast stations in Nigeria, warned it could boycott all media engagements involving the minister if he fails to comply. In a Broadcasters threaten boycott of Wike's briefings as they ask him to publicly apologise to Seun Okinbaloye
- [ADC crises: ‘We could not match what they were offering him’ - Abdullahi alleges Nafiu Bala too better deal elsewhere](https://dailyblastng.com/adc-crises-we-could-not-match-what-they-were-offering-him-abdullahi-alleges-nafiu-bala-too-better-deal-elsewhere/) - The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has alleged that embattled party figure Nafiu Bala aligned with external political interests after allegedly receiving inducements, as the party’s leadership crisis continues to generate controversy across Nigeria’s political landscape. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle ADC crises: ‘We could not match what they were offering him’ - Abdullahi alleges Nafiu Bala too better deal elsewhere
- [Atiku hires US lobbying firm for $1.2m to boost reputation](https://dailyblastng.com/atiku-hires-us-lobbying-firm-for-1-2m-to-boost-reputation/) - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has engaged a Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., in a $1.2 million deal aimed at strengthening his reputational standing in the United States. Documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice show the agreement was signed in March 2026 by the firm’s managing partner, Karl Von Batten, and Nigerian Atiku hires US lobbying firm for $1.2m to boost reputation
- [Pepsi drops sponsorship of Wireless Festival after rapper Kanye West backlash](https://dailyblastng.com/pepsi-drops-sponsorship-of-wireless-festival-after-rapper-kanye-west-backlash/) - Pepsi has announced it is withdrawing as main sponsor of the Wireless Festival in London this summer after news that Kanye West is to headline the three-day event. The US rapper, now known as Ye, has drawn widespread criticism for antisemitic comments he made in recent years and for which he issued an apology in Pepsi drops sponsorship of Wireless Festival after rapper Kanye West backlash
- [Rev Esther Ajayi shares Tinubu-branded birthday packages in church](https://dailyblastng.com/rev-esther-ajayi-shares-tinubu-branded-birthday-packages-in-church/) - A video showing popular cleric, Esther Ajayi, distributing birthday packages branded with the image of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a church service has triggered widespread reactions across social media. In the now-viral clip, the preacher was seen sharing the aforesaid food and gift items with congregants. The development has since stirred debate over the Rev Esther Ajayi shares Tinubu-branded birthday packages in church
- [I am not afraid and won’t be intimidated - Channels TV host Seun reacts to Wike’s threat of shooting him](https://dailyblastng.com/i-am-not-afraid-and-wont-be-intimidated-channels-tv-host-seun-reacts-to-wikes-threat-of-shooting-him/) - Channels TV host Seun Okinbaloye has said he is “not afraid” of Nyesom Wike following controversial remarks made by the minister. Wike had earlier said he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” the journalist over comments suggesting that a one-party system could threaten democracy in Nigeria. The statement drew widespread criticism, including from I am not afraid and won’t be intimidated - Channels TV host Seun reacts to Wike’s threat of shooting him
- [17 feared dead as gunmen attack Benue community on Easter Sunday](https://dailyblastng.com/17-feared-dead-as-gunmen-attack-benue-community-on-easter-sunday/) - At least 17 people have been reported dead following a fresh attack on a community in Benue State. The incident happened in Mbalom, Gwer East Local Government Area, on Sunday, April 5. the same day residents were observing Easter, Premium Times reported. According to local accounts, gunmen stormed the community without warning and opened fire 17 feared dead as gunmen attack Benue community on Easter Sunday
- [Resident doctors to commence indefinite strike on Tuesday](https://dailyblastng.com/resident-doctors-to-commence-indefinite-strike-on-tuesday/) - The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike starting at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The decision was reached at the end of the association’s virtual Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held on Saturday, April 4. In a statement released on Saturday Resident doctors to commence indefinite strike on Tuesday
- [Actress Georgina Onuoha calls for Blessing CEO’s arrest over false claims of cancer](https://dailyblastng.com/actress-georgina-onuoha-calls-for-blessing-ceos-arrest-over-false-claims-of-cancer/) - Actress Georgina Onuoha has called for the arrest of social media influencer, Blessing ‘CEO’ Okoro, over claims she has ‘’cancer''. In a post shared on Instagram Georgina who appears not to also believe Blessing's claim of having stage four cancer, wrote; ‘’What Blessing CEO has done is not just disturbing it is deeply troubling Actress Georgina Onuoha calls for Blessing CEO’s arrest over false claims of cancer
- [NDLEA arrest Celestial Church pastor, wife for smuggling skunk along Seme border](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-arrest-celestial-church-pastor-wife-for-smuggling-skunk-along-seme-border/) - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted several drug traffickers and seized large quantities of illicit substances across multiple states in Nigeria, the agency confirmed in a statement on Sunday. In Borno State, NDLEA officers on Wednesday, April 1, arrested a female supplier linked to bandit groups operating between the North East and NDLEA arrest Celestial Church pastor, wife for smuggling skunk along Seme border
- [Mob burn man alive over argument in Katsina, four arrested](https://dailyblastng.com/mob-burn-man-alive-over-argument-in-katsina-four-arrested/) - Katsina State Police command have arrested four suspects in connection with a mob action that led to the death of one KC Joe, at Kokami village in Danja Local Government Area of the state. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, Abubakar Sadiq, said the tragic incident followed an initial dispute between Mob burn man alive over argument in Katsina, four arrested
- [OmoBarca greets Ajeromi Ifelodun Constituency on Easter Celebration](https://dailyblastng.com/omobarca-greets-ajeromi-ifelodun-constituency-on-easter-celebration/) - Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima aka OmoBarca has extended warm Easter greetings to the people of Ajeromi Ifelodun Constituency, calling on residents to embrace the spirit of renewal, sacrifice, and hope symbolized by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his Easter message, the lawmaker congratulated Christians across the constituency and beyond for witnessing yet another celebration OmoBarca greets Ajeromi Ifelodun Constituency on Easter Celebration
- [Alausa 2027: Prince Laja Adeoye and allies convene strategic meeting to chart campaign roadmap](https://dailyblastng.com/alausa-2027-prince-laja-adeoye-and-allies-convene-strategic-meeting-to-chart-campaign-roadmap/) - Ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship election, Prince Laja Adeoye and key allies within the party have held a high-level meeting to map out an effective campaign strategy and mobilize support from prominent leaders across the state. Speaking during the session, Mr. Olanrewaju Ayinde, popularly known as Double, declared that Prince Laja Adeoye stands Alausa 2027: Prince Laja Adeoye and allies convene strategic meeting to chart campaign roadmap
- [2027 Jigawa governorship: Bashir Adamu’s posters flood Hadejia](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-jigawa-governorship-bashir-adamus-posters-flood-hadejia/) - Campaign posters promoting the governorship ambition of Bashir Adamu, popularly known as Bashir Jumbo, have begun to appear across Hadejia, the headquarters of the Jigawa Northeast zone, signaling early political activity ahead of the 2027 elections. The posters, which have been spotted in several strategic locations within the town, are believed to be part of 2027 Jigawa governorship: Bashir Adamu’s posters flood Hadejia
- [Troops neutralise three terrorists, arrest two fake security operatives for arson in Plateau](https://dailyblastng.com/troops-neutralise-three-terrorists-arrest-two-fake-security-operatives-for-arson-in-plateau/) - Troops of Sector 2 Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised three suspected terrorists during an ambush operation at Karem village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was carried out at about 9:00 p.m. on April 2, 2026 following credible intelligence on the movement of armed men on three motorcycles heading towards the Troops neutralise three terrorists, arrest two fake security operatives for arson in Plateau
- [Power failure: Reject Tinubu in 2027 - Peter Obi tells Nigerians](https://dailyblastng.com/power-failure-reject-tinubu-in-2027-peter-obi-tells-nigerians/) - The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians not to vote for President Bola Tinubu in the next election, invoking the president’s own campaign promise that he should be denied a second term if he failed to improve electricity supply within four years. Obi, in a post on his X account on Power failure: Reject Tinubu in 2027 - Peter Obi tells Nigerians
- [Nigerian woman arrested with cocaine worth over N3m in India](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerian-woman-arrested-with-cocaine-worth-over-n3m-in-india/) - A Nigerian woman was arrested with 7.5 gram of cocaine, worth approximately Rs 2.35 lakh, in India. The accused identified as James Tesling Yamyunal, was nabbed by the Drugs Task Force (DTF) in Secunderabad on Friday, April 3, 2026 after she was caught carrying the drugs which she had brought from Mumbai. Yamyunal, was Nigerian woman arrested with cocaine worth over N3m in India
- [Seven injured as 2 storey building collapses in Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/seven-injured-as-2-storey-building-collapses-in-abuja/) - Seven people have been injured after a two-storey building under construction collapsed in Abuja. The building, situated in Jikwoyi, within the Abuja Municipal Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), collapsed at about 11:00am on Friday, April 3. Construction workers who were on site at the time of the collapse were said to be Seven injured as 2 storey building collapses in Abuja
- [Zamfara governor's Chief of Staff attacked by gunmen](https://dailyblastng.com/zamfara-governors-chief-of-staff-attacked-by-gunmen/) - Gunmen suspected to be bandits opened fire on the convoy of the Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Mouktar Lugga, along the Funtua–Gusau highway. The incident occurred at about 6:16 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026 near Kucheri village while Lugga was returning to Gusau from an official engagement. According to Zamfara governor's Chief of Staff attacked by gunmen
- [Former Benue LG chairman dies four days after death of his wife](https://dailyblastng.com/former-benue-lg-chairman-dies-four-days-after-death-of-his-wife/) - Former chairman of Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State, Hon Moses Shirsha, has d!ed four days after the d3ath of his wife, Mercy Mngu. It was gathered that his wife suddenly passed away on March 25, 2026. On March 29, Moses slumped and d!ed in the village when he travelled for burial Former Benue LG chairman dies four days after death of his wife
- [FOSAD urges Governor Peter Mbah to reinstate student nurse who exposed Uwani Health Centre conditions in viral video](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-urges-governor-peter-mbah-to-reinstate-student-nurse-who-exposed-uwani-health-centre-conditions-in-viral-video/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) expresses deep concern over the indefinite suspension of a student nurse, Joy Ezeugwu, by the management of Ezzy College of Nursing, Enugu, following her viral video exposing the deplorable state of healthcare facilities at the Uwani Health Centre, Enugu. Miss Ezeugwu, a student nurse driven by professional FOSAD urges Governor Peter Mbah to reinstate student nurse who exposed Uwani Health Centre conditions in viral video
- [Mutilated corpses of six girls discovered on farmland in Abia community](https://dailyblastng.com/mutilated-corpses-of-six-girls-discovered-on-farmland-in-abia-community/) - Mutilated bodies of six young girls were discovered on a farmland in Akirika Ukwu, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State. The shocking incident was brought before the Abia State House of Assembly during Tuesday’s plenary by the member representing Ukwa East Constituency, Hon. Lewis Chinemerem Obianyi, as a matter of urgent public Mutilated corpses of six girls discovered on farmland in Abia community
- [ADC leaders hold World Press Conference over INEC derecognition](https://dailyblastng.com/adc-leaders-hold-world-press-conference-over-inec-derecognition/) - TEXT OF THE WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY SENATOR DAVID MARK, CHAIRMAN OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) On behalf of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and lovers of democracy, I welcome you all to this world press conference. Since 1999, Nigeria has been under democratic rule. After 27 years, we thought we could proudly ADC leaders hold World Press Conference over INEC derecognition
- [We must remind Nigerians they are visitors here – South African govt condemns coronation of Igbo King](https://dailyblastng.com/we-must-remind-nigerians-they-are-visitors-here-south-african-govt-condemns-coronation-of-igbo-king/) - The South African government has expressed strong displeasure over the reported coronation of an alleged Nigerian traditional leader in the Eastern London, Eastern Cape, describing the development as unacceptable and outside the country’s legal framework. Speaking on the matter, a minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, conveyed the Cabinet’s position, stressing that the establishment or We must remind Nigerians they are visitors here – South African govt condemns coronation of Igbo King
- [2027: Give APC opportunity to do better - Adamu Aliyu beg Nigerians](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-give-apc-opportunity-to-do-better-adamu-aliyu-beg-nigerians/) - Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Aliyu, has begged Nigerians to forgive the ruling party. Aliyu issued the apology during an interview on Wednesday’s edition of Politics Today which aired on Channels Television. “Nigerians, I beg of you, please forgive some of our shortcomings,” he said. 2027: Give APC ppportunity to do better - Adamu Aliyu beg Nigerians
- [Palm Sunday attack: President Tinubu heads to Plateau](https://dailyblastng.com/palm-sunday-attack-president-tinubu-heads-to-plateau/) - President Tinubu has postponed his planned trip to Ogun State and will instead travel to Jos, Plateau State, to commiserate with families of those killed by suspected terrorists in Angwan Rukuba community on Sunday, March 30. Over 40 persons have been confirmed deed after gunmen attacked the community on Palm Sunday. The decision to travel Palm Sunday attack: President Tinubu heads to Plateau
- [Abdulazeez Musa declared wanted over kidnapping, assault, conspiracy](https://dailyblastng.com/abdulazeez-musa-declared-wanted-over-kidnapping-assault-conspiracy/) - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has declared a 30-year-old man, Abdulazeez Mohammed, wanted in connection with kidnapping, assault, conspiracy and other offences. The National Public Relations Officer of the corps, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. “The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has declared Abdulazeez Musa declared wanted over kidnapping, assault, conspiracy
- [Plateau massacre: We are yet to identify attackers – Governor Mutfwang](https://dailyblastng.com/plateau-massacre-we-are-yet-to-identify-attackers-governor-mutfwang/) - The governor of Plateau state, Caleb Mutfwang, has stated that the identity of those who carried out the dastardly act in Angwam community in the state last Sunday, March 29, i yet to be ascertained. Governor Mutfwang disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential Villa, Abuja Plateau massacre: We are yet to identify attackers – Governor Mutfwang
- [INEC to stop recognition of David Mark-led ADC](https://dailyblastng.com/inec-to-stop-recognition-of-david-mark-led-adc/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will henceforth cease to accept correspondences from either the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction or that of Rafiu Bala, following a review of the Court of Appeal judgment on March 12 this year. A statement signed by the Chairman, Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Kudu, INEC to stop recognition of David Mark-led ADC
- [Udofia mobilizes media frontline to back new AIG Simeon Udofia Akpanudom at FCID Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/udofia-mobilizes-media-frontline-to-back-new-aig-simeon-udofia-akpanudom-at-fcid-lagos/) - In a strategic move aimed at strengthening collaboration between law enforcement and the media, Ambassador Cornel Udofia has called on media practitioners and journalists across the country to rally support for the newly appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), FCID Annex Lagos, Simeon Udofia Akpanudom. Ambassador Udofia, a respected media personality and Public Relations Officer Udofia mobilizes media frontline to back new AIG Simeon Udofia Akpanudom at FCID Lagos
- [Surulere stakeholders reject Desmond Elliot’s 4th-term Lagos Assembly bid](https://dailyblastng.com/surulere-stakeholders-reject-desmond-elliots-4th-term-lagos-assembly-bid/) - Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a coalition of concerned stakeholders in Surulere, in Wednesday, rejected Mr Desmond Elliot’s bid for a fourth term as the lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The stakeholders, in a statement by its Spokesman, Mr Olanrewaju Badmus, said Elliot’s previous three terms were Surulere stakeholders reject Desmond Elliot’s 4th-term Lagos Assembly bid
- [Nkeriuka Onyejiocha resigns as Minister of Labour and Employment](https://dailyblastng.com/nkeriuka-onyejiocha-resigns-as-minister-of-labour-and-employment/) - Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment, Nkeriuka Onyejiocha, has resigned from her position, bringing an abrupt end to her tenure in one of the country’s most sensitive and strategically important ministries. The development has triggered widespread reactions across political, labour, and policy circles, given the central role the ministry plays in industrial relations, workforce regulation, Nkeriuka Onyejiocha resigns as Minister of Labour and Employment
- [Adelabu denies resigning as Minister of Power](https://dailyblastng.com/adelabu-denies-resigning-as-minister-of-power/) - Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has denied reports that he has resigned from the Federal Executive Council to pursue a governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the claims as “fake news.” The denial follows the circulation of a purported resignation letter bearing Adelabu’s name, which went viral on social media on Tuesday, coinciding Adelabu denies resigning as Minister of Power
- [Female drug peddler slumps and dies in court](https://dailyblastng.com/female-drug-peddler-slumps-and-dies-in-court/) - A 52-year-old woman, identified as Titilayo, slumped and d!ed minutes after she was arraigned at the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The deceased was reportedly arrested by the Edo State Task Force and subsequently handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for prosecution. She Female drug peddler slumps and dies in court
- [Easy-Money jailed for Naira abuse in Enugu](https://dailyblastng.com/easy-money-jailed-for-naira-abuse-in-enugu/) - Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State, has convicted and sentenced a 24-year-old palm kernel dealer, Iziga Jude Ikechukwu (also known as Easy-money) to one year imprisonment, for abusing Naira notes during his birthday celebration. The convict was arraigned by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Easy-Money jailed for Naira abuse in Enugu
- [I am among the few pastors on earth with the oil of raising billionaires - Pastor Korede Komaiya declares](https://dailyblastng.com/i-am-among-the-few-pastors-on-earth-with-the-oil-of-raising-billionaires-pastor-korede-komaiya-declares/) - Pastor Korede Komaiya, has generated widespread reactions online after declaring during a sermon that he possesses a unique spiritual capacity to raise billionaires through covenant giving. Addressing his congregation, the cleric criticized people who rely on online content that questions pastors and church teachings on giving, arguing that such individuals misunderstand what he described I am among the few pastors on earth with the oil of raising billionaires - Pastor Korede Komaiya declares
- [FG urges Nigerians in South Africa to maintain low profile after violence erupted over installation of Igbo King](https://dailyblastng.com/fg-urges-nigerians-in-south-africa-to-maintain-low-profile-after-violence-erupted-over-installation-of-igbo-king/) - The Nigerian High Commission has issued a 10-point advisory to Nigerians in the South Africa amid rising tensions over the alleged installation of an Igbo traditional ruler. Violence erupted yesterday, March 30, in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, South Africa, following the purported coronation of a Nigerian national as king. Protesters have torched vehicles and buildings FG urges Nigerians in South Africa to maintain low profile after violence erupted over installation of Igbo King
- [NAPTIP probes woman over alleged sexual abuse, exploitation of her 3-year-old son on live-streaming platform](https://dailyblastng.com/naptip-probes-woman-over-alleged-sexual-abuse-exploitation-of-her-3-year-old-son-on-live-streaming-platform/) - The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched an investigation into a disturbing case of online child sexual abuse and exploitation involving a woman said to be from Edo State. The case centered on a viral video allegedly showing the woman sexually exploiting her 3-year-old son on a live-streaming platform NAPTIP probes woman over alleged sexual abuse, exploitation of her 3-year-old son on live-streaming platform
- [FOSAD condemns South Africa xenophobic violence, cautions against diaspora coronation of Eze Ndigbo](https://dailyblastng.com/fosad-condemns-south-africa-xenophobic-violence-cautions-against-diaspora-coronation-of-eze-ndigbo/) - The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has expressed deep concern and strong condemnation over the recent outbreak of violence in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, which was triggered by the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler in the diaspora. The unfortunate incident, which reportedly led to the destruction of lives and properties—particularly those FOSAD Condemns South Africa Xenophobic Violence, Cautions Against Diaspora Coronation of Eze Ndigbo
- [Migration is not the problem; policy needs a reset  by Abidemi Adebamiwa](https://dailyblastng.com/migration-is-not-the-problem-policy-needs-a-reset-by-abidemi-adebamiwa/) - People just don’t wake up one day and leave their countries on a whim. They go when staying no longer seems like a real option for a decent life. Research keeps showing this. In The Gambia, for instance, a youth employment program made young people less interested in leaving, not because they felt more patriotic, Migration Is Not the problem; Policy Needs a Reset By Abidemi Adebamiwa
- [Assumption of duty of the 56th Assistant Inspector-General of Police, FCID Annex Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/assumption-of-duty-of-the-56th-assistant-inspector-general-of-police-fcid-annex-lagos/) - The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, today, 30th March 2026, received the newly posted Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Simeon U. Akpanudom psc fdc mspsp MNIM, who has assumed duty as the 56th Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of FCID Annex, Lagos. AIG Akpanudom takes over from the current Assumption of duty of the 56th Assistant Inspector-General of Police, FCID Annex Lagos
- [(Video) “I am not a virgin, I am a mother of three” - Woman who married OPM autistic boy with hyper sex drive](https://dailyblastng.com/video-i-am-not-a-virgin-i-am-a-mother-of-three-woman-who-married-opm-autistic-boy-with-hyper-sex-drive/) - The woman who recently married Aboy Chigozor, the autistic boy adopted by Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has come out to clarify her earlier statement. Hours after initially claiming she was “undefiled” and had turned down several suitors, she revealed that she is not a virgin and is a mother of three, adding that the (Video) “I am not a virgin, I am a mother of three” - Woman who married OPM autistic boy with hyper sex drive
- [Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso officially joins ADC](https://dailyblastng.com/senator-rabiu-musa-kwankwaso-officially-joins-adc/) - In a development that could significantly reshape Nigeria’s political dynamics ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Kano State governor and presidential contender, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Kwankwaso’s defection marks a major turning point in his political journey and adds fresh momentum to the ADC, which has been Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso officially joins ADC
- [UNIJOS shifts examination over security concerns](https://dailyblastng.com/unijos-shifts-examination-over-security-concerns/) - The University of Jos has rescheduled examinations earlier scheduled for Monday and Tuesday following the attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The development was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations of the university, Emmanuel Madugu. “The Vice Chancellor UNIJOS shifts examination over security concerns
- [Iran warns US invaders are heading into ‘swamp of death’ following reports of ground invasion](https://dailyblastng.com/iran-warns-us-invaders-are-heading-into-swamp-of-death-following-reports-of-ground-invasion/) - Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States amid reports of potential ground operations, as additional American troops continue to arrive in the Middle East. In a video message, Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaqari criticised the U.S. leadership, warning of severe consequences. “Unfortunately, the leaders of the United States have delegated the authority Iran warns US invaders are heading into ‘swamp of death’ following reports of ground invasion
- [Notorious brothel demolished by Anambra govt, operators, sexworkers, drug dealers arrested](https://dailyblastng.com/notorious-brothel-demolished-by-anambra-govt-operators-sexworkers-drug-dealers-arrested/) - The Anambra State Government has demolished Airtight Guest House in Awka, over alleged criminal activities, arresting 20 suspected s3x workers and 18 male patrons. The guest house, which is located at Y-Junction, Okpuno, Awka South Local Government Area, serves as a brothel and a den of criminals and drug peddlers The demolition was Notorious brothel demolished by Anambra govt, operators, sexworkers, drug dealers arrested
- [ADC will lose Presidential election if Peter Obi is not on Party ballot - Fayose](https://dailyblastng.com/adc-will-lose-presidential-election-if-peter-obi-is-not-on-party-ballot-fayose/) - Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) risks losing the 2027 presidential election if former candidate Peter Obi is not on its ticket. Fayose made the remark while also assessing the performance of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Sunday at the PDP national convention in Abuja, Fayose ADC will lose Presidential election if Peter Obi is not on Party ballot — Fayose
- [Police asked me to pay N200k to mobilise against man who harassed me for no reason - Nigerian lady cries out](https://dailyblastng.com/police-asked-me-to-pay-n200k-to-mobilise-against-man-who-harassed-me-for-no-reason-nigerian-lady-cries-out/) - A Nigerian woman has shared a disturbing experience in a video, recounting how a tricycle driver allegedly accosted her while she was on her way to the gym. According to her, the man ‘grabbed her hands and refused to let go.’ She said the incident left her shaken, especially as she had previously been robbed Police asked me to pay N200k to mobilise against man who harassed me for no reason - Nigerian lady cries out
- [(Photos) Autistic boy with extreme sexual urge weds days after his adopted father Pastor Chibuzor Gift Chinyere advertised for a wife](https://dailyblastng.com/photos-autistic-boy-with-extreme-sexual-urge-weds-days-after-his-adopted-father-pastor-chibuzor-gift-chinyere-advertised-for-a-wife/) - The autistic young man who was adopted by Pastor Chibuzor Gift Chinyere of Omega Power Ministries (OPM) has been married off. He got married today, March 29, to an older woman in a ceremony officiated by the Pastor. This comes days after Pastor Chibuzor claimed that his adopted son, who is autistic, has troubles controlling (Photos) Autistic boy with extreme sexual urge weds days after his adopted father Pastor Chibuzor Gift Chinyere advertised for a wife
- [Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso set to join ADC on Monday](https://dailyblastng.com/senator-rabiu-kwankwaso-set-to-join-adc-on-monday/) - The Kwankwasiyya Movement has officially announced that its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will be joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The decision, which was made public in a press statement, will see Kwankwaso formally register with the ADC on Monday, March 30, 2026, at his residence in Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Kano, at 12 Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso set to join ADC on Monday
- [President Tinubu opts for low-key 74th birthday, cites national mood](https://dailyblastng.com/president-tinubu-opts-for-low-key-74th-birthday-cites-national-mood/) - President Bola Tinubu has resolve to mark his 74th birthday with a low-key observance, citing the prevailing national mood and ongoing challenges facing the country. In a personally signed statement released on Sunday, Tinubu thanked Nigerians for their goodwill messages and support, while explaining his decision to keep the celebration subdued. “Consistent with my tradition Tinubu opts for low-key 74th birthday, cites national mood
- [Landlords are not permitted to increase rent unless they first obtain certification from the Rent Control Department - Ghanaian Rent Commissioner](https://dailyblastng.com/landlords-are-not-permitted-to-increase-rent-unless-they-first-obtain-certification-from-the-rent-control-department-ghanaian-rent-commissioner/) - As Ghanaians continue to grapple with spike in property rentage, the country's Acting Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, says according to the rent laws in the West African country, no landlord has the right to sit at will to charge whatever he or she wants to charge as rent unless it has been approved by the Landlords are not permitted to increase rent unless they first obtain certification from the Rent Control Department - Ghanaian Rent Commissioner
- [Senator Ndubueze congratulates the new NEC of APC, hails Gov. Uzodimma's contribution to convention success](https://dailyblastng.com/senator-ndubueze-congratulates-the-new-nec-of-apc-hails-gov-uzodimmas-contribution-to-convention-success/) - The Senator representing Imo North Senatorial District, Engr. Patrick Ndubueze, has expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the just concluded National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress. Speaking to newsmen after the convention, in Abuja on Friday 26th March 2026, the Senator described the Convention as a huge success and congratulated the newly Senator Ndubueze congratulates the new NEC of APC, hails Gov. Uzodimma's contribution to convention success
- [Governor Otti announces jobs, PhD scholarships, N200m fund for top graduates at ABSU Convocation](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-otti-announces-jobs-phd-scholarships-n200m-fund-for-top-graduates-at-absu-convocation/) - Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced a comprehensive package of incentives for outstanding graduates of Abia State University (ABSU), including automatic employment for first-class graduates. The incentives also include postgraduate scholarships for the outstanding graduates up to doctoral level and a N200 million entrepreneurship fund to 100 graduates with innovative business plans Governor Otti announces jobs, PhD scholarships, N200m fund for top graduates at ABSU Convocation
- [Police arrect pastor over sexual abuse of 16-year-old girl in Anambra](https://dailyblastng.com/police-arrect-pastor-over-sexual-abuse-of-16-year-old-girl-in-anambra/) - The General Overseer of ‘Jesus Is Ontop Ministry’, Amichi, in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Evangelist Dozie Ezani, is now in police custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for alleged serial raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl in the Amichi area of the state. It was gathered that the suspect Police arrect pastor over sexual abuse of 16-year-old girl in Anambra
- [Nigerian Catholic priest slumps, dies in US while taking a walk](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerian-catholic-priest-slumps-dies-in-us-while-taking-a-walk/) - A Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Michael Oli, has passed away in the United States. Rev. Fr. Oli slumped and died while he was taking a walk on Thursday, 26th March 2026. The Catholic Diocese of Awka confirmed the sad news in a statement on Friday, March 27. According to the statement signed by its Nigerian Catholic priest slumps, dies in US while taking a walk
- [(Video) Chaos at APC National Convention as security operatives disperse crowd with tear gas](https://dailyblastng.com/video-chaos-at-apc-national-convention-as-security-operatives-disperse-crowd-with-tear-gas/) - What was expected to be a defining political gathering for Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) descended into confusion and disorder after security operatives fired tear gas at participants during the party’s national convention. The incident, which unfolded at the convention venue amid heightened political tension, disrupted proceedings and sent delegates, party members, and journalists (Video) Chaos at APC National Convention as security operatives disperse crowd with tear gas
- [Family announces death of El-Rufai's mother](https://dailyblastng.com/family-announces-death-of-el-rufais-mother/) - The family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. The announcement was made on Friday afternoon by his son, Bello El-Rufai, in a statement shared publicly. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return,” Bello Family announces death of El-Rufai's mother
- [19-year-old Nigerian student accused of sexually assaulting underage girl in US](https://dailyblastng.com/19-year-old-nigerian-student-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-underage-girl-in-us/) - A student of Mount Saint Charles Academy, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States, is facing a s3xual assault charge after an underage female student accused him of cornering her outside a locker room and touching her inappropriately. Oluwasegun Sanni, 19, appeared in court Monday morning after being arrested on March 17, 2026. He was 19-year-old Nigerian student accused of sexually assaulting underage girl in US
- [31 governors, over 8000 delegates to attend APC National Convention in Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/31-governors-over-8000-delegates-to-attend-apc-national-convention-in-abuja/) - No fewer than 8,433 delegates are expected to participate in the 2026 national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Eagle Square, Abuja. They will be led by President Bola Tinubu, 31 governors, and members of his cabinet. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this at a meeting with journalists 31 governors, over 8000 delegates to attend APC National Convention in Abuja
- [Power outage cost Nigeria N40 Trillion annually - Report](https://dailyblastng.com/power-outage-cost-nigeria-n40-trillion-annually-report/) - Nigeria loses about N40tn annually to poor electricity supply, the Nigerian Independent System Operator, an agency of the Federal Government, has said, warning that unreliable power remains one of the biggest constraints to economic growth, industrial productivity, and job creation in the country. The system operator noted that persistent outages continue to impose high costs Power outage cost Nigeria N40 Trillion annually - Report
- [Kogi Polytechnic lecturer slumps and dies in classroom](https://dailyblastng.com/kogi-polytechnic-lecturer-slumps-and-dies-in-classroom/) - The Kogi State University community has been thrown into mourning following the d3ath of one of its lecturers, Anselm Ahman Victory Ojodomo It was gathered that Ojodomo was delivering lecture to his students when he suddenly collapsed on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was immediately attended to and rushed to a medical facility for urgent Kogi Poly lecturer slumps and d!es in classroom
- [Unveiling the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA): A Call for Ideological Politics and National Renewal in Nigeria](https://dailyblastng.com/unveiling-the-democratic-leadership-alliance-dla-a-call-for-ideological-politics-and-national-renewal-in-nigeria/) - At a critical juncture in Nigeria’s history, a new political movement—the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA)—has formally introduced itself to the Nigerian public, positioning itself as a values-driven platform committed to reshaping the country’s political and economic trajectory. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Barrister Samuel M. Memeh, and National Publicity Secretary, Chris Mustapha Unveiling the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA): A Call for Ideological Politics and National Renewal in Nigeria
- [NYSC member killed in Maiduguri bomb blast is laid to rest in Enugu](https://dailyblastng.com/nysc-member-killed-in-maiduguri-bomb-blast-is-laid-to-rest-in-enugu/) - Samuel Chidiebere Orji, a 26-year-old NYSC member, whose life was tragically cut short in the Maiduguri bombing has been laid to rest. He was buried on Wednesday, March 25, in his hometown Amurri, Enugu State. Recall that bomb blasts carried out by su!cide bombers on March 16th at the Maiduguri Monday Market, the Post Office NYSC member killed in Maiduguri bomb blast is laid to rest in Enugu
- [Woman dies of bleeding after delivering quintuplets in Kano](https://dailyblastng.com/woman-dies-of-bleeding-after-delivering-quintuplets-in-kano/) - A Kano woman, Hafsatu Yusuf, has died hours after she gave birth to quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital. The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, who confirmed the incident to The PUNCH said the woman died around 2am on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the hospital. Woman dies of bleeding after delivering quintuplets in Kano
- [Anioma state will be created, with Asaba as its capital. Warri to become the capital of Delta - Senate President Akpabio](https://dailyblastng.com/anioma-state-will-be-created-with-asaba-as-its-capital-warri-to-become-the-capital-of-delta-senate-president-akpabio/) - Senate President Godswill Akpabio has confirmed legislative and political support for the establishment of Anioma State. Akpabio made this known on Wednesday at the All Progressives conference’s (APC) south-south zonal conference in Asaba, Delta state. The Senate President stated that the President Bola Tinubu administration remains dedicated to the effort. According to Akpabio, if Anioma Anioma state will be created, with Asaba as its capital. Warri to become the capital of Delta — Akpabio
- [It is immoral, unjust to endorse Tinubu for president - Factional PDP National Publicity Secretary](https://dailyblastng.com/it-is-immoral-unjust-to-endorse-tinubu-for-president-factional-pdp-national-publicity-secretary/) - The Peoples Democratic Party faction led by Tanimu Turaki has said it would be “immoral and unjust” for the party to endorse President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the faction, Ini Ememobong, stated this on Thursday during an appearance on The Morning Show on Arise Television. “It It is immoral, unjust to endorse Tinubu for president - Factional PDP National Publicity Secretary
- [Nigerians to pay £3,226 for UK visa from April 2026 (full list)](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerians-to-pay-3226-for-uk-visa-from-april-2026-full-list/) - The United Kingdom government will increase fees for a wide range of visas, residency applications and citizenship processes from April 8, 2026, with the hike affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to visit, study, work or settle in the country. The revised fee schedule, published by the UK Home Office and sighted on Thursday, Nigerians to pay £3,226 for UK visa from April 2026 (full list)
- [NBA criticises Sowore for attempting press briefing inside courtroom](https://dailyblastng.com/nba-criticises-sowore-for-attempting-press-briefing-inside-courtroom/) - The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a strong rebuke after activist Omoyele Sowore attempted what appeared to be a press briefing inside a Federal High Court courtroom in Abuja, an action the association says violates the standards of conduct expected within judicial spaces. The incident occurred on March 24, 2026, when Sowore arrived at NBA criticises Sowore for attempting press briefing inside courtroom
- [Chukwuemeka Ahanonu sentenced to life imprisonment by UK court](https://dailyblastng.com/chukwuemeka-ahanonu-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-by-uk-court/) - A Nigerian national, Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 56-year-old woman he attacked on a street in Leicester, United Kingdom, after crashing his car while under the influence of cannabis. A report by Leicestershire Police stated that the 24-year-old assaulted the victim, Nila Patel, on June 24, 2025, Chukwuemeka Ahanonu sentenced to life imprisonment by UK court
- [Anambra police arraigns man who murdered his employer and carted away N6m](https://dailyblastng.com/anambra-police-arraigns-man-who-murdered-his-employer-and-carted-away-n6m/) - Operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Anambra State Police Command, on March18th March 2026, successfully arraigned two suspects in connection with the m#rder of one Ikechukwu Simon Nwite and the subsequent theft of his funds. The prime suspect, Chiemerie Anieke ‘M’, aged 21, allegedly used a pestle to strike his Anambra police arraigns man who murdered his employer and carted away N6m
- [Nigerian Navy arrests two stowaways off Lagos coast](https://dailyblastng.com/nigerian-navy-arrests-two-stowaways-off-lagos-coast/) - The Nigerian Navy has arrested two suspected stowaways from a foreign merchant vessel off the Lagos coast for attempting to leave the country illegally. Nigerian business news The suspects, Abdullahi Yakubu, 36, and Omoniyi Afotona, 25, arrested on March 19, 2026 by operatives of the NNS BEECROFT, were handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Nigerian Navy arrests two stowaways off Lagos coast
- [Things have gone from bad to worse in Nigeria under APC - Senator Seriake Dickson](https://dailyblastng.com/things-have-gone-from-bad-to-worse-in-nigeria-under-apc-senator-seriake-dickson/) - Former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has called for the sack of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the 10th Assembly, made the call on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He also blamed the party for the nation’s woes, Things have gone from bad to worse in Nigeria under APC - Senator Seriake Dickson
- [(Video) Electricity will improve in the next few weeks, 6000 megawatts will be achieved - Minister of Power, Adelabu assures Nigerians](https://dailyblastng.com/video-electricity-will-improve-in-the-next-few-weeks-6000-megawatts-will-be-achieved-minister-of-power-adelabu-assures-nigerians/) - The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has tendered a public apology to Nigerians over the crippling and persistent power outages witnessed in the last month, admitting that the blackout has worsened hardship across homes, businesses, schools, and industries amid the scorching dry-season heat. The apology was delivered during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja. (Video) Electricity generation will improve in the next few weeks - Minister of Power, Adelabu assures Nigerians
- [Driver arrested over death of US-based Nigerian graduate](https://dailyblastng.com/driver-arrested-over-death-of-us-based-nigerian-graduate/) - The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department in the United States has arrested a driver linked to a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a Nigerian graduate, Oluwalayomi Fadero. According to a report by a local US media outlet, WSMV4, obtained on Tuesday, the incident occurred on Friday after the suspect, Ray Eugene Padgett, allegedly Driver arrested over death of US-based Nigerian graduate
- [Alausa 2027: Lagos For Prosperity group backs Laja Adeoye for Governor](https://dailyblastng.com/alausa-2027-lagos-for-prosperity-group-backs-laja-adeoye-for-governor/) - Lagos, March 22, 2026 In a bold move signaling growing momentum for change ahead of the 2027 governorship election, the Lagos For Prosperity Group (LPG) has officially endorsed and backed Prince Adelaja Adeoye, popularly known as Laja Adeoye, as its preferred candidate to lead Lagos State. This endorsement marks an early but significant development in Alausa 2027: Lagos For Prosperity group backs Laja Adeoye for Governor
- [Zamfara Education Commissioner Resigns Over Governor Lawal’s Defection to APC](https://dailyblastng.com/zamfara-education-commissioner-resigns-over-governor-lawals-defection-to-apc/) - A significant political shift in Zamfara State has led to changes within the state’s executive council, following the defection of Governor Dauda Lawal from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). At the heart of the development is the resignation of the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mallam Wadatau Zamfara Education Commissioner Resigns Over Governor Lawal’s Defection to APC
- [Governor Soludo approves new appointments](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-soludo-approves-new-appointments/) - Governor Chukwuma Soludo has approved the appointment of key officials and special advisers to serve in various capacities within the Anambra State Government, in a move seen as part of efforts to consolidate governance and improve service delivery. The appointments, announced in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo approves new appointments
- [Court jails man six months for Naira Abuse in Asaba](https://dailyblastng.com/court-jails-man-six-months-for-naira-abuse-in-asaba/) - Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State on Wednesday March 19, 2026 convicted and sentenced one Agbanashi Young to jail for spraying and abuse of naira notes. Young was convicted on a one- count charge for offence bordering on spraying and matching of naira notes which is Court jails man six months for Naira Abuse in Asaba
- [Peter Obi condemns reported arrest of cleric, warns against threats to democracy](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-condemns-reported-arrest-of-cleric-warns-against-threats-to-democracy/) - Former Anambra State Governor and ex-Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the reported arrest of a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, describing it as a troubling sign for Nigeria’s democracy. In a post via his verified X handle on Tuesday, Obi said he had been informed that the cleric was arrested Peter Obi condemns reported arrest of cleric, warns against threats to democracy
- [Ohanaeze Youth Council alleges marginalization, condemns UK-Nigeria £747million Lagos ports deal](https://dailyblastng.com/ohanaeze-youth-council-alleges-marginalization-condemns-uk-nigeria-747million-lagos-ports-deal/) - The Ohanaeze Youth Council has condemned the Nigerian government’s £747million port rehabilitation agreement with the United Kingdom, describing it as a further indication of the "marginalisation" of the South-East region. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the group’s National President, Igboayaka Igboayaka, criticised the deal signed for the upgrade of Lagos ports, warning that Ohanaeze Youth Council alleges marginalization, condemns UK-Nigeria £747million Lagos ports deal
- [Former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation bags 72years imprisonment for diverting N868.46 million security funds](https://dailyblastng.com/former-acting-accountant-general-of-the-federation-bags-72years-imprisonment-for-diverting-n868-46-million-security-funds/) - Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, March 23, convicted and sentenced Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine. DailyTrust reports that in the judgment delivered, Justice Omotosho held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation bags 72years imprisonment for diverting N868.46 million security funds
- [2027: Tinubu knows free, fair election won’t give APC 20% - Olawepo-Hashim](https://dailyblastng.com/2027-tinubu-knows-free-fair-election-wont-give-apc-20-olawepo-hashim/) - A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is aware that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would struggle to secure 20 per cent of votes in a truly free and fair election. Olawepo-Hashim said this while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. “If the 2027: Tinubu knows free, fair election won’t give APC 20% - Olawepo-Hashim
- [Peter Obi, Makinde, Dickson visit Kwankwaso in Kano](https://dailyblastng.com/peter-obi-makinde-dickson-visit-kwankwaso-in-kano/) - Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi visited Kano on Sunday to meet with former state governor and political heavyweight, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The meeting at Kwankwaso’s Miller Road residence included Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Senator Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, activist Naajatu Mohammed, and other prominent figures. The gathering has Peter Obi, Makinde, Dickson visit Kwankwaso in Kano
- [Minister David Umahi warns against parking heavy vehicles on new roads](https://dailyblastng.com/minister-david-umahi-warns-against-parking-heavy-vehicles-on-new-roads/) - The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has warned that parking fuel tankers and heavy-duty vehicles on newly constructed roads threatens the durability and lifespan of critical infrastructure. During an inspection of the Aleto Bridge project in Rivers State, Umahi said, “Yesterday, I saw fuel tankers parked on the completed road. No road is designed Minister David Umahi warns against parking heavy vehicles on new roads
- [Bayero University expels 171 students over falsified credentials](https://dailyblastng.com/bayero-university-expels-171-students-over-falsified-credentials/) - The Bayero University Kano (BUK) has expelled 171 students for falsifying their admission credentials, in a sweeping disciplinary action aimed at preserving academic integrity. The decision was approved during the university Senate’s 433rd meeting held on March 4, 2026, following the review of a report submitted by the Senate Committee on Entry Qualification Irregularities. According Bayero University expels 171 students over falsified credentials
- [FG to scrap common entrance, track students’ journey with identification number](https://dailyblastng.com/fg-to-scrap-common-entrance-track-students-journey-with-identification-number/) - The Federal Government has announced plans to scrap the Junior Secondary School Common Entrance Examination and introduce a Learner Identification Number to track pupils from primary school through their academic journey. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos on Saturday. According to Tribune, the Minister explained FG to scrap common entrance, track students’ journey with identification number
- [Group demands justice for gang-raped female student](https://dailyblastng.com/group-demands-justice-for-gang-raped-female-student/) - The Safer Society for Children Foundation has joined forces with the Elegant Nurses Forum to demand justice for a female student reportedly gang-raped by four suspects in Ijebu Ode. The group, in a petition dated March 22 and made available to journalists on Sunday, was signed by Kunle Sodipo. It is alleged that the police Group demands justice for gang-raped female student
- [NDLEA busts drugs hidden in parcels, warns travellers](https://dailyblastng.com/ndlea-busts-drugs-hidden-in-parcels-warns-travellers/) - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has cautioned travellers and shippers against carrying any parcel or luggage they did not personally pack. The warning was reinforced in a video of one of the agency’s recent drug interception operations, shared on X on Sunday by its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi. Babafemi wrote, “Watch one of the latest NDLEA busts drugs hidden in parcels, warns travellers
- [APGA will support Tinubu, he has done well and deserves for 2nd term - Governor Soludo](https://dailyblastng.com/apga-will-support-tinubu-he-has-done-well-and-deserves-for-2nd-term-governor-soludo/) - Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, says his party – All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) – will not field a presidential candidate. He stated this on Friday during a media chat in Awka, the state capital, three days after being sworn in for a second term in office. “We are APGA will support Tinubu, he has done well and deserves for 2nd term - Governor Soludo
- [Governor Oborevwori’s aide slumps and dies](https://dailyblastng.com/governor-oborevworis-aide-slumps-and-dies/) - Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Sunday Kotor, describing it as a painful loss to the government and people of Delta State. Kotor reportedly died after collapsing at a private event on Friday evening, March 20. He was rushed to a medical facility but Governor Oborevwori’s aide slumps and dies
- [Gas tanker bursts into flame at Awka](https://dailyblastng.com/gas-tanker-bursts-into-flame-at-awka/) - A tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas burst into flames along the Awka-Enugu Expressway at Agu Awka, near the Women Development Centre, Awka, Anambra State, causing gridlock and leaving residents and other road users in panic. It was gathered that the fire, caused by an electrical fault, occurred late on Saturday and completely razed the tanker Gas tanker bursts into flame at Awka
- [Uyo Federal Const 2027: I'm coming with blueprint for greatness - Ikakke](https://dailyblastng.com/uyo-federal-const-2027-im-coming-with-blueprint-for-greatness-ikakke/) - By Kennedy Sampson Constituents of Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency are to expect better days ahead if Mr. Ikakke Bassey's aspiration to represent them at the National Assembly comes to fruition next year. This is because the national assembly hopeful has lined up various plans in his blueprint that would help turn around the fortunes Uyo Federal Const 2027: I'm coming with blueprint for greatness - Ikakke
- [Jehovah’s Witnesses relax doctrine on blood transfusion rules, allows self-donation](https://dailyblastng.com/jehovahs-witnesses-relax-doctrine-on-blood-transfusion-rules-allows-self-donation/) - Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a major clarification on blood transfusions, giving members the right to choose whether their own blood can be used during surgery or other procedures. The move maintains the ban on transfusions of another person’s blood but allows individual discretion in life-saving treatments. In a video statement released on their website on Jehovah’s Witnesses relax doctrine on blood transfusion rules, allows self-donation
- [70-year-old man, three others arrested for attempted murder in Akwa Ibom](https://dailyblastng.com/70-year-old-man-three-others-arrested-for-attempted-murder-in-akwa-ibom/) - The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects over alleged attempted m8rder, malicious damage and cult related activities in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of the state. Spokesman for the command, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, March 20, 2026. According to the PPRO, the arrests followed a petition 70-year-old man, three others arrested for attempted murder in Akwa Ibom
- [Indian police arrest Samuel Ogun for posing as a wealthy man to dupe women](https://dailyblastng.com/indian-police-arrest-samuel-ogun-for-posing-as-a-wealthy-man-to-dupe-women/) - A 38-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested in Faridabad, Haryana, India for allegedly cheating multiple women of millions of crore by posing as a wealthy businessman on matrimonial websites and social media. The accused, identified as Samuel Ogun, alias Stepney Derrick, allegedly created fake profiles to target women seeking marriage. DCP (cybercrime) Shavya Goyal said Indian police arrest Samuel Ogun for posing as a wealthy man to dupe women
- [Court sentences Italy-based Nigerian man to 15 years imprisonment for trafficking 1.30kg of tramadol](https://dailyblastng.com/court-sentences-italy-based-nigerian-man-to-15-years-imprisonment-for-trafficking-1-30kg-of-tramadol/) - A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced a serial drug trafficker, Solomon Adegbite, to 15 years’ imprisonment without an option of a fine for trafficking 1.30 kilogrammes of Tramadol 225 mg, a prohibited narcotic substance. According to the first count of the charge, Adegbite was arrested on July 22, 2025, Court sentences Italy-based Nigerian man to 15 years imprisonment for trafficking 1.30kg of tramadol
- [US court sentences Nigerian to 90 months for 1.2m wire fraud](https://dailyblastng.com/us-court-sentences-nigerian-to-90-months-for-1-2m-wire-fraud/) - The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced that a Nigerian national, James Junior Aliyu, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison for his role in a wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy involving the hacking of business email systems. In a statement issued on Saturday, the agency said Aliyu “will serve a 90-month US court sentences Nigerian to 90 months for 1.2m wire fraud
- [Ozoro Festival: Police probe assault of women at Delta community festival](https://dailyblastng.com/ozoro-festival-police-probe-assault-of-women-at-delta-community-festival/) - A viral video on Friday has sparked outrage after showing scenes of alleged sexual assault involving several women during a local festival in Ozoro, Delta State The disturbing footage, which circulated widely on social media, captured groups of young men reportedly attacking women seen in public, forcefully tearing their clothes and subjecting them to various Police probe assault of women at Delta community festival

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- [Health](https://dailyblastng.com/category/example-3/health/)
- [Women Health](https://dailyblastng.com/category/example-3/health/women-health/)
- [Covid'19](https://dailyblastng.com/category/example-3/health/covid/)
- [Games](https://dailyblastng.com/category/example-4/gaming/games/)
- [Health](https://dailyblastng.com/category/example-3/health/health-new/)
- [Education](https://dailyblastng.com/category/education/)
- [Judiciary](https://dailyblastng.com/category/judiciary/)
- [Aviation](https://dailyblastng.com/category/aviation/)
- [International](https://dailyblastng.com/category/international/)
- [Immigration](https://dailyblastng.com/category/immigration/)
- [Crime](https://dailyblastng.com/category/crime/)
- [Religion](https://dailyblastng.com/category/religion/)

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- [News](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/news/)
- [Corona Virus](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/corona-virus/)
- [US](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/us/)
- [Nigeria](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/nigeria/)
- [FG](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/fg/)
- [sex](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/sex/)
- [church](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/church/)
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- [doctor](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/doctor/)
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- [lexus](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/lexus/)
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- [tollgate](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/tollgate/)
- [residents](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/residents/)
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- [tRUMP](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/trump/)
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- [cocaine](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/cocaine/)
- [invictus](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/invictus/)
- [covid-19](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/covid-19/)
- [nafdac](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/nafdac/)
- [vaccine](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/vaccine/)
- [Apostle suleman](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/apostle-suleman/)
- [jet](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/jet/)
- [pandemic](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/pandemic/)
- [shell](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/shell/)
- [account](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/account/)
- [bank](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/bank/)
- [uroy](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/uroy/)
- [music](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/music/)
- [reggae](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/reggae/)
- [jamaica](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/jamaica/)
- [singer](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/singer/)
- [training](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/training/)
- [school](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/school/)
- [yahoo](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/yahoo/)
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- [abduct](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/abduct/)
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- [Ibadan](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/ibadan/)
- [Igboho](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/igboho/)
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- [ban](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/ban/)
- [Boyfreind](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/boyfreind/)
- [lover](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/lover/)
- [stab](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/stab/)
- [Bandits](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/bandits/)
- [Boys](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/boys/)
- [Maina](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/maina/)
- [Bail](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/bail/)
- [judge](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/judge/)
- [rape](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/rape/)
- [gang](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/gang/)
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- [panel](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/panel/)
- [million](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/million/)
- [officers](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/officers/)
- [false](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/false/)
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- [Uber](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/uber/)
- [drivers](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/drivers/)
- [supreme court](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/supreme-court/)
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- [endorsement](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/endorsement/)
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- [actors](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/actors/)
- [Hushpuppi](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/hushpuppi/)
- [FBI](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/fbi/)
- [Gun](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/gun/)
- [pregnant](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/pregnant/)
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- [Nurse](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/nurse/)
- [Georgia](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/georgia/)
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- [Niger](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/niger/)
- [paint](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/paint/)
- [Hoodlums](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/hoodlums/)
- [miscreants](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/miscreants/)
- [murderers](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/murderers/)
- [Guru](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/guru/)
- [Maharaji](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/maharaji/)
- [crash](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/crash/)
- [plane](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/plane/)
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- [Abuja](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/abuja/)
- [Widow](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/widow/)
- [lawmaker](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/lawmaker/)
- [goats](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/goats/)
- [Rochas](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/rochas/)
- [cannabis](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/cannabis/)
- [rivers](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/rivers/)
- [protest](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/protest/)
- [India](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/india/)
- [Phones](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/phones/)
- [arrested](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/arrested/)
- [drug](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/drug/)
- [America](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/america/)
- [Cable](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/cable/)
- [television](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/television/)
- [NBC](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/nbc/)
- [Stevie](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/stevie/)
- [Wonder](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/wonder/)
- [Buhari](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/buhari/)
- [senate](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/senate/)
- [ambassador](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/ambassador/)
- [Tiger woods](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/tiger-woods/)
- [Golf](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/golf/)
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- [Los angeles](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/los-angeles/)
- [baby](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/baby/)
- [Ebonyi](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/ebonyi/)
- [Wike](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/wike/)
- [chiefs](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/chiefs/)
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- [cakes](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/cakes/)
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- [Myanmar](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/myanmar/)
- [coup](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/coup/)
- [FUTO](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/futo/)
- [Owerri](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/owerri/)
- [Joe Biden](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/joe-biden/)
- [visa](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/visa/)
- [Harvard](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/harvard/)
- [Igbo](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/igbo/)
- [apprenticeship](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/apprenticeship/)
- [South Africa](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/south-africa/)
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- [Tonto Dike](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/tonto-dike/)
- [Girls](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/girls/)
- [Attack](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/attack/)
- [Jangebe](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/jangebe/)
- [Penis](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/penis/)
- [Libido](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/libido/)
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- [Aisha](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/aisha/)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/saudi-arabia/)
- [Journalist](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/journalist/)
- [Tonto Dikeh](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/tonto-dikeh/)
- [Don Jazzy](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/don-jazzy/)
- [LGBTQI](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/lgbtqi/)
- [Daily Blast](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/daily-blast/)
- [Cubana](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/cubana/)
- [Club](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/club/)
- [Office](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/office/)
- [imprisonment](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/imprisonment/)
- [Warri](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/warri/)
- [Molestation](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/molestation/)
- [best](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/best/)
- [Bauchi](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/bauchi/)
- [Revolution](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/revolution/)
- [Wailers](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/wailers/)
- [Dies](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/dies/)
- [Bob Marley](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/bob-marley/)
- [Sadiq Daba](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/sadiq-daba/)
- [Actor](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/actor/)
- [Oba of Lagos](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/oba-of-lagos/)
- [First class](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/first-class/)
- [Mathematics](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/mathematics/)
- [Texas](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/texas/)
- [peter obi](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/peter-obi/)
- [Whatsapp](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/whatsapp/)
- [destop](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/destop/)
- [video](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/video/)
- [voice calls](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/voice-calls/)
- [Tinubu](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/tinubu/)
- [tattoo](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/tattoo/)
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- [christian](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/christian/)
- [soldier](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/soldier/)
- [army](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/army/)
- [barracks](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/barracks/)
- [pope](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/pope/)
- [iraq](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/iraq/)
- [peace](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/peace/)
- [baron](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/baron/)
- [doggy](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/doggy/)
- [teacher](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/teacher/)
- [service chiefs](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/service-chiefs/)
- [fani-kayode](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/fani-kayode/)
- [pregnancy](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/pregnancy/)
- [Daddy Freeze](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/daddy-freeze/)
- [Adultery](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/adultery/)
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- [bobrisky](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/bobrisky/)
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- [Royal](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/royal/)
- [Meghan](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/meghan/)
- [Prince](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/prince/)
- [falz](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/falz/)
- [Prophet](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/prophet/)
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- [inmates](https://dailyblastng.com/tag/inmates/)
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