Author: Naija Daily News

International police are now on the trail of Indonesian oil magnate Mohammad Riza Chalid after a global alert was issued over his alleged role in a multibillion-dollar corruption scandal tied to the country’s state oil operations. Authorities confirmed that Interpol placed Chalid on its red notice list on January 23, effectively asking police agencies around the world to find and detain him pending legal proceedings in Indonesia. A red notice is typically used when a suspect is believed to be outside the issuing country and may attempt to evade arrest by crossing borders. Chalid, 66, popularly nicknamed the “gasoline godfather”…

… Fela Anikulapo Kuti gets Post-humous Lifetime Achievement Award The 68th Grammy Awards delivered a night of big victories, surprise upsets and tough losses, as global music stars gathered at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to celebrate the year’s biggest records and performances. From breakthrough talents to established hitmakers, the ceremony reflected shifting listener tastes, the growing global reach of non-Western sounds and the continued dominance of streaming-era pop and genre fusion. On the winners’ side, African music again recorded a major moment as South African star Tyla took home Best African Music Performance for Push 2 Start. The…

At least 17 residents have been confirmed dead after suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched fresh attacks on communities in Guzamala and Nganzai local government areas of Borno State, triggering new fears in already fragile resettled zones. Authorities said the victims were discovered during search and recovery operations carried out after the raids on Guzamala-Abbari village and nearby settlements. Twelve of the bodies were recovered from the Guzamala axis and buried in Monguno, while five others found in Nganzai area were laid to rest in Gajiram. Confirming the development, the Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, said…

South African pop star Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Grammy Awards held on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, earning her second victory in the category. The 24-year-old singer picked up the prize with her song Push 2 Start, becoming the first artiste to win the category twice since it was introduced. She first claimed the award in 2024 with her global breakout hit Water. Her latest win further strengthens her growing global profile and underlines her position as one of Africa’s leading contemporary pop exports. The Best African Music Performance category was…

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has revealed that suspects behind the recently foiled coup plot allegedly planned violent actions against President Bola Tinubu and top security officials, including himself, as part of what he described as a poorly conceived takeover attempt. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, the minister said details from investigations showed that some of the plotters identified key targets to be arrested or possibly shot if they resisted. He disclosed that he was personally listed among those to be neutralised. “I was also a target. I was supposed to be arrested, and if…

Nigeria’s financial system stayed under heavy cash pressure in January as aggressive tightening moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria drained trillions of naira from the banking space and pushed interbank borrowing rates higher. Despite a slight improvement compared to December, average system liquidity still closed the month deep in deficit at about N2.4 trillion negative, showing that banks operated under tight funding conditions for most of the period. Data from market activities show that more than N15 trillion was taken out of the system through different liquidity control tools. These included Open Market Operations (OMO) sales, treasury instrument auctions…

The Acting Amananaowei of Amassoma, His Royal Highness Chief Godwill Akedesuo, has condemned the killing of Patrick Peresuodei, a son of the Amassoma community, Bayelsa State, describing the incident as brutal, unlawful, and a grave affront to the peace and values of the kingdom. Addressing journalists, the traditional ruler accused Mr. Bodmas Kemepadei of allegedly beating Peresuodei to death, an act he said has thrown the entire community into mourning and outrage. He described the killing as gruesome and unacceptable, stressing that it runs contrary to the culture, unity, and long-standing hospitality for which Amassoma is known. Chief Akedesuo noted…

Amid rising public concern over the slow progress of the Electoral Amendment Bill, the House of Representatives has said the delay is deliberate and aimed at delivering a more reliable and widely accepted electoral law. House spokesman Akintunde Rotimi said lawmakers are prioritising accuracy and consensus over speed, noting that the reform bill is being carefully aligned between both chambers to avoid loopholes and contradictions. According to him, the House has already passed its version of the bill, but the process cannot be completed until the Senate concludes its work and both sides reconcile their differences. Rotimi said the proposed…

…Military moves to court-martial… …..fates of 1990 coup plotters Photo: Defence Minister, Christopher Musa By Didimoko A. Didimoko Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has said military officers detained over an alleged coup plot were fully aware of the seriousness of their actions and will face trial under military law. Speaking in an interview with an international broadcaster, Musa said claims by some relatives that the arrests were a witch-hunt were unfounded. According to him, anyone involved in an attempt to undermine constitutional authority would have understood the consequences beforehand. He said the suspects will be tried through a court-martial process…

By Sodeeq Kamsela, Abuja Fear and confusion gripped Agwara town in Niger State on Sunday morning after armed men stormed the area, set key buildings on fire and abducted several residents during an overnight attack. Agwara, which serves as the headquarters of Agwara Local Government Area, came under siege around 2 a.m. when the attackers reportedly entered the town in large numbers. The incident is the second major attack on the council area, where a major kidnapping occured last year in nearby Papiri, where over 200 teachers and students were abducted before they were later rescued by federal authorities. Residents…