Author: Naija Daily News

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down heavy sanctions following a turbulent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco, played on January 18, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. In a statement released on Wednesday, CAF announced a five-match ban for Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw, citing “unsporting conduct” and actions that “brought the game into disrepute” during the final, which Senegal won 1–0 after extra time. Two Senegalese forwards, Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr, were also suspended for two matches each for “unsporting behaviour towards the referee.” Both players ply their…

The Enugu State Police Command has uncovered a suspected transnational human trafficking syndicate linked to prostitution, arresting a 50-year-old woman and rescuing a 20-year-old female victim in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of the state. The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on January 27, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe. He said the suspect, identified as Ibekwe Nkiru, was apprehended on January 16, 2026, by operatives of the Igbo-Eze South Police Division following swift action based on credible intelligence. The identity of the victim was withheld. According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed that…

Three young brothers have died after falling through ice on a private pond in Bonham, north Texas, in a tragic accident on Monday. The children, aged six, eight, and nine, were playing near the pond, about 100 feet from the house where their family was staying, when the incident occurred. Their mother, Cheyenne Hangaman, said the youngest child fell through the ice first after attempting to skate on the frozen surface, while his two older brothers jumped in after him in an effort to help. Hangaman said she rushed to the pond and tried to rescue her sons by pulling…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested six suspects over the alleged hacking of a telecommunications company’s system and the diversion of airtime and mobile data valued at about N7.7 billion. The arrests were announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who said the suspects unlawfully gained access to the company’s core operational systems. Hundeyin identified the suspects as Ahmad Bala, Karibu Mohammed Shehu, Umar Habib, Obinna Ananaba, Ibrahim Shehu, and Masa’ud Sa’ad. He disclosed that police operatives recovered two mini plazas used as retail outlets, over 400 laptops, about…

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…