Author: DailyNaijaNews

A huge shipment of Nestle’s crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter. KitKat, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, confirmed in a statement sent to AFP on Saturday that “a truck transporting 413,793 units of its new chocolate range has been stolen during transit in Europe”. The shipment, weighing around 12 tonnes, disappeared last week while heading between production and distribution locations, it said. “We’ve always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat,” a spokesperson for the brand said, referring to its catchphrase.…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has joined the 2027 governorship race in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Oyetunji Oyekunle, the speaker was endorsed by Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders in Ibarapaland. According to the statement, the endorsement followed a zonal meeting held in Igboora to discuss preparations for a planned visit by Governor Seyi Makinde, during which a vote of confidence was passed in Ogundoyin. The stakeholders reportedly praised his leadership qualities, loyalty to the party, and contributions to legislative stability in the state. They also…

A former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party, citing the need for political realignment. Kwankwaso, who was the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday He said, “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect.” The former governor described his exit as a difficult decision, noting his longstanding involvement with the party. “As a committed and bonafide member of the party, this was not an easy decision to make. However, considering…

The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed Mobile Network Operators to compensate subscribers in areas where network quality falls below prescribed standards. In a statement issued on Sunday, Head of Public Affairs at the Commission, Nnenna Ukoha, said affected users will receive airtime credits calculated based on their average spending patterns and their presence within local government areas where service failures occur. “Subscribers should not be made to bear the full burden of service disruptions where operators fail to meet prescribed standards of service delivery. “The compensation will be provided in the form of airtime credits, calculated based on subscribers’ average…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of N350m interest-free loans to 1,000 residents across the state, aimed at empowering small business clusters, boosting local economies, and promoting sustainable development. Beneficiaries received N350,000 each under the Kwara Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project, implemented in partnership with the World Bank through its Community Revolving Fund initiative. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Ilorin, AbdulRazaq urged beneficiaries to use the funds responsibly and repay promptly to enable others to benefit. “This World Bank-supported initiative has been designed to provide our women, youth, farmers, and cooperatives with access…

The federal government has approved the disbursement of over N32 Billion to strengthen Primary Health care facilities across the country and improve service delivery. The approval was given at the 14th and the 1st Quarter 2026 meeting of the Ministerial Oversight committee of the Basic Healthcare Provision Funds in Abuja. Speaking at the meeting, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate explained that the funds will be disbursed to BHCPF facilities based on the guideline that was approved in 2025, adding that the Ministry is planning to expand the the number of facilities benetting from the fund.…

Tragedy struck in Ridawa village in Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State when an unspecified number of brick workers were reportedly buried after a pit collapsed in the village. The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, while the victims were engaged in digging earth for brick-making. It was gathered that the victims were inside the pit when it suddenly caved in, trapping many of them underground. There are growing fears that several of the trapped workers may have died, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the collapsed pit. According to reports…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims of factional divisions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting the party remains united ahead of its forthcoming convention. Wike spoke on Wednesday after inspecting ongoing projects across the FCT, where he rejected suggestions of existing “camps” within the party. Responding to inquiries about reconciliation efforts with opposing groups, the minister maintained that while individual disagreements are natural in politics, they do not equate to a split in the party’s structure. “I don’t know which camp you are talking about now. There is only one PDP. So it…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned for the third time a suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, after ICPC agents searched his home in Abuja last month. The matter had previously stalled on 3 and 11 March due to different early-stage challenges and was rescheduled to today (Wednesday). However, the judge, Joyce Abdulmalik, again postponed the hearing on Wednesday after ICPC’s legal team requested a pause of the hearing to enable the lead lawyer for the agency to arrive from another court hearing. The setback would still have occurred even if ICPC was ready for hearing…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has relocated its orientation camps in several states, including Kwara and Kaduna, citing ongoing security threats and a commitment to protecting corps members. The move aligns with prior appeals from parents and education stakeholders who had raised concerns about placing graduates in high-risk rural areas. In a statement issued to media outlets, the NYSC noted that corps members posted to volatile regions “are provided with adequate protection, including military escorts.” The statement, which addressed a recent controversial article alleging negligence and fictitious “ransom clauses,” stressed that these claims were inaccurate and misrepresented the scheme’s…