Author: Naija Daily News

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that the reported abduction at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, did occur, dispelling earlier conflicting accounts that had caused public anxiety. In a statement issued on Tuesday night and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police explained that its initial reaction was not a denial of the incident but a cautious response pending verification of facts from the field. “The Force understands the fear and anxiety such reports cause to families, residents, and the general public, and treats the safety of…

Five soldiers and a police officer were reportedly killed on Monday after suspected bandits ambushed security personnel near Kekun village in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A security source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the attack occurred as the officers were travelling to Gusau after a field operation. According to the source, armed bandits lying in wait along the road opened fire on the convoy as it passed through the area. “The bandits, who were hiding along the road, immediately opened fire when a team of security personnel were passing,” the source said. “Five soldiers and…

Nigeria’s economy is showing strong signs of recovery, with growth now exceeding four per cent, inflation significantly reduced, and renewed interest from both domestic and foreign investors, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has said. Oduwole made the remarks in an interview with CNN’s Richard Quest on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where Nigeria House made its debut on the Promenade. She said recent data indicates Nigeria is recording its strongest economic performance in more than a decade. “The growth is over 4% and projected to continue growing strongly by the…

At least five Nigerian soldiers were killed on Tuesday when a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy operating in the Timbuktu Triangle axis of Borno State, security sources have confirmed. The attack also left an unspecified number of troops injured, including two senior officers—a Major and a Lieutenant—who sustained injuries during the incident. A soldier familiar with the operation described the impact as devastating, saying the explosion caused extensive damage to military assets. According to him, the attackers deployed a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), driving a car packed with explosives directly into the convoy. “The…

A Cross River State High Court sitting in Calabar has sentenced a 33-year-old man, Okon Effiong, to death for armed robbery, rape and aggravated assault. Justice Blessing Egwu delivered the judgment on Monday, January 19, 2026, after ruling that the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Effiong was found guilty of participating in an armed robbery attack carried out on April 27, 2024, along Mount ZionStreet in Calabar South Local Government Area. During the incident, a woman and two minors were sexually assaulted, while valuables were stolen. In her ruling, Justice Egwu held that the offences were aggravated…

A Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu, Ogun State, has granted bail to Adeniyi Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in a fatal road crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that was conveying former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, and two of his associates. The court granted the 46-year-old defendant bail in the sum of ₦5 million, with two sureties, and adjourned the case to February 25, 2026, for further hearing. Kayode is standing trial over the accident, which resulted in the deaths of Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, both members of Joshua’s boxing camp. He was arraigned on…

At least 39 people were killed and more than 120 others injured on Sunday evening after a high-speed train derailed and collided with another service in southern Spain, in what authorities described as the country’s deadliest rail disaster in more than a decade. The crash occurred near Adamuz in the Andalusia region when a high-speed train operated by private rail company Iryo, travelling from Malaga to Madrid, derailed and crossed onto an adjacent track, colliding with an oncoming train heading to Huelva. Both trains subsequently derailed. Spain’s Transport Minister, Oscar Puente, said the death toll was provisional and could still…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the actions of some Senegalese players and supporters following what he described as “unacceptable scenes” that overshadowed Senegal’s victory in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. In a statement sent to AFP, Infantino criticised the decision by several Senegal players and members of the technical crew to walk off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco late in the game. “We strongly condemn the behaviour of some ‘supporters’ as well as some Senegalese players and technical staff members. It is unacceptable to leave the field of play in this…

By Deborah Nnamdi Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Monday commenced an indefinite industrial action, effectively shutting down official activities across Abuja over what they described as unmet demands by the Federal Government. A visit to the FCTA Secretariat at about 9:00 a.m. showed a heavy security presence at the entrance, with personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Police Force deployed at the gate, while workers were denied access to the premises. The strike is expected to disrupt operations across all FCTA secretariats,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that more than 40 terrorists were killed in coordinated air strikes carried out in the Azir and Musarram areas of Borno State, successfully thwarting planned attacks on civilian communities. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the NAF Spokesman, Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who said the precision strikes were conducted on January 15 and 16 by air assets operating under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai. According to Ejodame, the operations followed credible intelligence reports indicating terrorist movements and imminent threats to nearby communities. He said…