Author: Naija Daily News

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer and five alleged thugs during an operation at Jaoji Quarters in the Kano metropolis. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Monday, describing the operation as a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking and related crimes in the state. According to Haruna, the operation was carried out on January 10 by officers attached to the Jaoji Police Division under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, in line with the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s nationwide…

Real Madrid on Monday announced the departure of head coach Xabi Alonso by mutual consent, following the club’s defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final against rivals Barcelona. In a statement, the Spanish giants said both parties agreed to end Alonso’s tenure as first-team coach, bringing his short spell at the helm to a close just months after his appointment. “Real Madrid announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to bring his tenure as first-team coach to an end,” the club said. Alonso, who took charge in June after replacing veteran coach…

Suspected bandits have attacked a wedding convoy in Unguwar Nagunda community, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least two people and injuring several others, including the bride. The attack occurred on Sunday night as the wedding party was moving through the community. An unspecified number of guests were also abducted during the incident, according to local sources. A security source confirmed on Monday that the assailants stormed the area, firing gunshots sporadically and causing widespread panic among residents. “As of this morning, families are still trying to confirm how many people were abducted,” the source said. Efforts…

Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their support for the ongoing impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, urging their colleagues to pursue dialogue and an amicable resolution of the political crisis in the state. The lawmakers, Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo, Minority Leader of the 10th Assembly and representative of Omuma State Constituency, and Hon. Peter Abbey, who represents Degema State Constituency, announced their decision during a joint press briefing in Port Harcourt. Addressing journalists, Nwankwo acknowledged that the House had already issued a notice of impeachment against the governor and his deputy. However,…

Ganiyat was a young mother of three, living an ordinary life in River Valley Estate, Ogun State, until violence followed her into the place that should have been safest — her home. By the time help arrived that night, she had lost so much blood that there was little the doctors could do. Her internal organs were badly damaged. At about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, she was pronounced dead at Gifted Hands Hospital. She had been a mother for 13 years. On that night, her children became witnesses to a tragedy no child should ever see. Neighbours…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has broken his silence over the impeachment proceedings initiated against him by the State House of Assembly, describing his restraint as a deliberate choice anchored on faith and a desire for peace. The governor spoke on Sunday during a church service marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at St. Cyprian Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, where he called on residents to remain calm and assured them that the situation would not disrupt governance in the state. Alluding to a recent remark that “some dogs don’t understand why they bark,” Fubara said his refusal to…

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of two handwritten notes in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area, allegedly warning of a planned bandit invasion of the community on January 20. The notes, written in both Yoruba and English, were reportedly found at the front and back of a residential building. They bore no names, addresses, or identifying details of the authors. One of the notes written in Yoruba warned residents to prepare for the attackers’ arrival, while the English version suggested that the bandits were acting on alleged instructions linked to government authorities in the area. The Police…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that Obio/Akpor Local Government Area wields decisive influence over who becomes governor of Rivers State. Speaking during a “thank you” visit to the Obio/Akpor Local Government Council on Sunday, Wike emphasized that the area’s voting power has historically shaped electoral outcomes in the state. He asserted that no candidate has ever become governor or senator representing Rivers East without the backing of Obio/Akpor, which contributes a substantial share of the total votes cast. “For the people of Obio/Akpor, we have the power to dictate who becomes governor. Can…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has alleged that certain individuals are plotting to obtain ex parte court orders from High Courts outside the Port Harcourt Judicial Division to prevent the legislature from carrying out its constitutional responsibilities. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Dr. Enemi Alabo George. According to the Assembly, it received “credible information” that moves were underway to secure court injunctions aimed at stopping lawmakers from performing their duties. The development comes amid a deepening political crisis in the…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Anikpe Valentine Chibuike, in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, a 35-year-old single mother, in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was arrested on January 7, 2026, by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka. The police dismissed reports alleging that the killing was carried out by people to whom the suspect was indebted, describing such claims as false and misleading. Confirming the arrest in a statement on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said…