Author: Naija Daily News

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…

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence and former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, is set to host an extraordinary family event in Abuja, where nine of his children will be married on the same day in a single, large-scale ceremony. An invitation card circulating on social media indicates that the joint wedding will take place at 1:30 p.m. on February 6, 2026, at the Central Mosque, Abuja. The unprecedented ceremony will see five sons and four daughters of the former governor take their marital vows alongside their respective partners in one unified event. The invitation lists the couples as…

The Lagos State Police Command has raised the alarm over a growing trend of staged kidnappings designed to extort ransom from unsuspecting family members, warning residents to be cautious and verify distress claims before taking action. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, noting that several viral kidnapping videos and distress messages circulating online were found to be fraudulent schemes orchestrated by the supposed victims themselves. According to Adebisi, the police have intensified monitoring of social media and other platforms to swiftly identify and neutralise fake abduction reports capable of…

The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, over alleged forgery and use of false documents in connection with a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The 68-year-old senior lawyer is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), according to court documents obtained on Sunday. The three-count charge was filed on Friday before a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja by ICPC officials on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi. Ozekhome is accused of knowingly presenting forged documents, including a Nigerian passport, to support…

A New York Times investigation has revealed that U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria were influenced by intelligence originating from a screwdriver trader and small-scale NGO operator based in Onitsha, Anambra State, raising concerns about the quality and verification of information used to justify American military action. According to the report, Emeka Umeagbalasi emerged as a key source whose claims of a widespread Christian genocide in Nigeria were repeatedly cited by U.S. lawmakers. The Times described Umeagbalasi as the owner of a tiny shop selling screwdrivers and wrenches in Onitsha’s main market, who also runs a little-known non-governmental organisation that publishes reports…

The Anambra State Government has introduced 15 entrepreneurial subjects into the Junior Secondary School curriculum as part of efforts to equip students with practical skills and nurture an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age. The newly introduced subjects include solar installation, garment making, GSM repairs, agriculture, plumbing, digital literacy and robotics, alongside bakery, hairstyling, make-up, interior design, CCTV and intercom installation, and event management. The initiative is designed to align the state’s education system with 21st-century demands and improve students’ employability, creativity and capacity for innovation. Speaking at the launch of the programme in Awka, the Chairperson of the Post-Primary…

File photo: The deceased children Residents of parts of Kano were thrown into shock and mourning on Saturday following the brutal killing of a housewife and her six children by suspected hoodlums in the Dorayi Chiranci area of the city. The attack reportedly occurred in the early hours of the day when assailants stormed the family’s residence and killed the mother and five of her children. An infant was later discovered in a well within the compound, according to eyewitness accounts. A resident of the area, Isiyaka Yakubu, said the community was alerted to the tragedy when a neighbour ran…