IBADAN — Former Governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, is set to become the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, following the death of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who reigned for less than a year. The transition to a new Olubadan comes as the traditional succession system in Ibadan swings back to the Otun chieftaincy line, where…
IBADAN — The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90, marking the end of a brief but historic reign. NAIJABLOGDAILY gathered that the revered monarch died in the early hours of Monday, amid celebrations marking both his 90th birthday and the first anniversary of his coronation. Oba Olakulehin…
The Nigerian Senate has acknowledged the Federal High Court judgment delivered on July 4, 2025, in the case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, but says it is yet to receive the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the ruling required to guide its next steps. In a statement released in Abuja on Sunday, the Chairman of the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), now the chosen platform for Nigeria’s leading opposition coalition, is reportedly targeting no fewer than five sitting governors ahead of the 2027 general elections. Opposition Coalition Gains Momentum According to exclusive findings by Naija Blog Daily, five governors—mainly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—are in talks to defect to the…
A United States District Court has sentenced a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, to 27 months in prison for his involvement in a $4.2 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, while his co-defendant, Joseph Oloyede, a traditional ruler from Osun State, has forfeited properties linked to the crime. Judge Christopher Boyko of the U.S. District Court for…
The Chairman of Gumel Local Government Area in Jigawa State, Honourable Lawal Ya’u, has passed away at the age of 61. Sources close to the family confirmed that the respected council boss died on Saturday afternoon at a private hospital in Kano following a brief illness. NAIJABLOGDAILY.COM Until his death, Lawal Ya’u was a dedicated…
The World Bank has officially announced the appointment of Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria, effective July 1, 2025. Verghis replaces Dr. Ndiame Diop, who has transitioned to a new role within the global financial institution. In a statement released on Friday, the World Bank described Verghis, an Indian national, as a…
There was heightened tension in Ancha Village, near the Agan Toll Gate in Agan Council Ward, Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, on Friday, as suspected armed herdsmen reportedly ambushed security operatives responding to distress calls from residents. Eyewitness accounts revealed that the unrest began after villagers spotted herders grazing cattle on cultivated farmland…
The Nigerian Stock Market made a strong comeback on Wednesday, posting a remarkable N378 billion gain after enduring four consecutive sessions of losses. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) showed that the market capitalization surged by 0.5%, closing at ₦76.179 trillion, compared to ₦75.801 trillion on Tuesday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) increased by…
NNEWI, Nigeria — The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a firm public warning, declaring that it will not tolerate violence, criminality, or public disorder in the name of its agitation for Biafra. In a strongly worded statement signed by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the pro-Biafra group distanced itself from recent…
