Author: Naija Daily News

At least three police officers have been killed and two others injured following an ambush by suspected armed bandits in Katsina State. The deceased officers were identified as ASP Abubakar Ibrahim, Inspector Umar Ahmad, and Sergeant Khailani Kabir. Those injured in the attack are Corporal Abdul’aziz Sani and Corporal Daniel Japhet. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at about 12:44 p.m. along Guga Village in Bakori Local Government Area, while the officers were on a routine anti-crime patrol. Security sources said the police team was responding to reports of hoodlums operating in the area when they were ambushed.…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have urged workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to defend their rights with courage and dignity amid an ongoing dispute with the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the two labour centres expressed solidarity with the workers, whom they said had been “shabbily treated” by the FCT minister. They criticized what they described as intimidation, humiliation and harassment of workers, particularly following a recent ruling by the National Industrial Court in Abuja. According to the statement, organized labour said the…

Former nurse Sarah Mullally was on Wednesday officially confirmed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England and its 85-million-strong global Anglican Communion. At a historic service held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, Mullally, 63, legally assumed office ahead of her formal installation, known as enthronement, scheduled for March 25 at Canterbury Cathedral. The Church of England said she will begin her full programme of public engagements after that date. Proceedings were briefly interrupted by a heckler who was escorted out of the cathedral. Church officials did not immediately clarify…

The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Mustapha Mohammad, for the unlawful possession of a large cache of suspected explosive materials. The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Command’s Task Force on Illegal Mining following credible and actionable intelligence. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar. According to the statement, the suspect was intercepted on January 27, 2026, at about 4:15 p.m. while driving a Toyota Corolla. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 954 pieces of suspected explosive materials…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased the pump price of petrol to N835 per litre in Lagos and N839 per litre in Abuja, reflecting a fresh upward adjustment across its retail outlets. Checks on Wednesday confirmed that the new prices have taken effect in both cities, representing an increase of N50 from the previous N785 per litre in Lagos and N20 from N815 per litre in Abuja. The latest hike follows a recent adjustment by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which raised the ex-gantry price of petrol to N799 per litre. The refinery announced that partner outlets, including…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers in Ibadan, recovering several vehicles believed to have been stolen during their operations across the state. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, stating that the suspects are dismissed Nigerian Army officers who allegedly posed as serving military personnel to carry out their crimes. According to the police, the arrests followed credible intelligence and an intense manhunt that culminated in a well-coordinated, intelligence-led operation within the Ibadan metropolis. The suspects were identified as David Okhaie, 48, of the Ojoo…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu briefly stumbled on Tuesday during an official reception ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, an incident that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The moment occurred during a ceremonial welcome organized by Turkish authorities as part of the President’s official visit to the country. Video footage shows President Tinubu momentarily losing his footing while walking alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shortly after the parade held in his honour. Another clip circulating online suggests the brief disruption was caused when a cameraman moved too close to the President as he walked. Tinubu quickly regained…

Renowned human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has criticised the Nigerian military for failing to apologise to Nigerians after initially dismissing reports of a coup plot, only to later confirm that an alleged plan to overthrow the government was uncovered. Falana made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, where he expressed concern over what he described as the military’s lack of accountability and dismissive attitude towards the public. According to him, the military owed Nigerians an apology after reversing its earlier position. “Yesterday, the military authorities ought to have apologised to Nigerians. People in…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has been thrown into mourning following the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died on Tuesday after a road accident in Delta State. Sunday Ndidi, a retired military officer, was said to have been involved in a crash in Umunede and was immediately taken to a hospital in nearby Agbor, where he was later confirmed dead by medical personnel. The death was announced by Ndidi’s Turkish club, Beşiktaş, which expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the midfielder’s father. “May Allah have mercy on the deceased. We offer our heartfelt condolences to our footballer…

The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, has struck out an ex parte motion filed by the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility. At Tuesday’s proceedings, Kanu’s counsel, Demdoo Asan, a senior legal officer with the Legal Aid Council, informed the court of his decision to withdraw from the matter, citing irreconcilable differences with the applicant. Asan told the court that since the last adjourned date, he had maintained constant telephone communication with Kanu’s relatives, who were expected to depose to the…