The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh criminal charges against former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, over the alleged illegal acquisition of a 753-unit housing estate in Abuja and control of billions of naira in suspicious accounts. The new charges, filed on Friday, May 30, 2025, before a High…
Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has added a new academic feather to her cap as she received a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. The former First Lady used the occasion to encourage Nigerians, especially women and youths, to embrace lifelong learning, stating…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, officially handed over brand-new 2025 SUV vehicles to the 18 local government chairmen across the state, as part of his administration’s effort to boost grassroots development and service delivery. The vehicle commissioning ceremony was held at the State Secretariat in Benin City and attended by the Governor’s…
Super Eagles star, Ahmed Musa, has reportedly tied the knot with his fourth wife, Asmau Moriki, in a private wedding ceremony held in Kano State, according to NAIJABLOGDAILY The 31-year-old footballer, who remains one of Nigeria’s most recognized international players, continues to make headlines not just for his football achievements but also for his personal…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable and schedule of activities for the upcoming Ekiti and Osun State governorship elections in 2026. According to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Ekiti State governorship election is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, while the Osun State governorship election will hold on Saturday,…
Despite police assurances of security, residents of Owerri, the Imo State capital, say fear of violence and insecurity is the main reason they observed the May 30 Biafra Day sit-at-home order. A visit by Naija Blog Daily across parts of the city revealed that most streets were deserted, with residents choosing to remain indoors. Businesses,…
The death toll from the devastating flash floods that struck Mokwa, Niger State, on Wednesday night, has surged past 100, with many more still missing, officials confirmed on Friday. According to Ibrahim Audu Husseini, spokesperson for the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), 115 bodies have been recovered so far, with more expected as rescue…
As Nigeria marks May 29, 2025, the second anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, Nigerians across the North are expressing divided opinions on the impact of his reforms, especially in the areas of economy, security, and inclusion. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, Tinubu promised transformation. But two years on, reactions from the Northwest and…
The 2025 UEFA Europa Conference League reaches its climax tonight as Chelsea face Real Betis in what promises to be a thrilling European final at the Stadion Wrocław (Tarczyński Arena) in Poland. This marks the first-ever European final meeting between Chelsea and Real Betis, adding extra excitement to an already high-stakes clash. 🏟 Venue Stadion…
A fresh revelation has emerged in the ongoing terrorism trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu as a witness from the Department of State Services (DSS) told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Kanu confessed to smuggling a Radio Biafra transmitter into Anambra State in 2015. The DSS operative, codenamed PWCCC, made this known during…
