Author: Naija Daily News

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has disclosed that the party plans to hold talks with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other key political figures as part of efforts to rebuild and reposition Nigeria’s main opposition party. Ogidi, who is the PDP South-South Chairman, made the disclosure on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. He said the party had begun consultations with influential national figures to signal its return to active opposition politics. According to him, PDP leaders have already met with former President…

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted a photojournalist, Umar Iyale, at Danhonu II community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Iyale, who is reportedly battling an undisclosed ailment, was kidnapped from his residence at about 9 p.m. on Monday. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Mansir Hassan, said security operatives have launched an operation to track down the perpetrators and secure the victim’s release. He appealed to residents of Danhonu and neighbouring Millennium City to support security agencies with credible information that could assist ongoing rescue efforts. The abduction has raised…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects in connection with a violent attack on Unity Estate, Mbodo–Aluu, along Airport Road in Port Harcourt, which left several residents injured, properties damaged and one person abducted. The incident occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, at about 1:15 p.m., when suspected members of the OSPAC vigilante group from various communities in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, allegedly accompanied by hired thugs, stormed the estate. In a statement on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the attackers were armed with pump-action guns, cutlasses, charms and other dangerous weapons, and fired shots…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi Nigerians applying for United States tourist and business visas will soon face a new financial requirement, as the U.S. government expands its visa bond pilot programme to include Nigeria from January 21, 2026.Under the policy, certain applicants for B-1 and B-2 visas may be required to pay a refundable visa bond of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 before a visa can be issued. The amount is determined by U.S. consular officers during the visa interview and is based on individual assessments.U.S. authorities have emphasized that payment of the bond does not guarantee visa approval. Applicants must still meet…

Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, foiled an armed robbery on the Abuja–Kaduna highway, preventing harm to commuters. A source at the division told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the incident occurred about 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, after troops received a distress call at Nasarawan Doka. “The troops immediately mobilised, engaged the criminals and neutralised the threat,” the source said. He said one suspect, Kabiru Zayyanu, was arrested with a gunshot wound to the leg and evacuated to Doka General Hospital for first aid. “Other members of the gang fled the scene,” he said,…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested eight additional suspects over their alleged involvement in the December 24, 2025 suicide bombing at a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State. The latest arrests came barely three days after the alleged mastermind of the attack, identified as Sheriff Umar, was apprehended by troops in the state capital. The suicide attack occurred at the Gamboru Market mosque, where a bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during prayers, killing at least five worshippers and injuring 35 others. Confirming the development in a statement, the Media Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Sani Uba, said…

By Douglas Maha, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail of 500 million naira each to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, his wife and his son, after they were arraigned on corruption-related charges. Judge Emeka Nwite ruled that the three defendants must produce two sureties apiece who own verified landed properties in upscale areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including Asokoro, Maitama or Gwarinpa. Nwite ordered that documents relating to the properties be verified by the court’s Deputy Chief Registrar and directed the sureties to submit affidavits of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to head the institution since its establishment in 1962. The appointment, which takes effect from January 10, 2026, is for a four-year term. This was disclosed in a statement issued from the State House and signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Dr Odusote, 54, is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School. She will succeed the…

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have rescued a retired senior Nigerian Army officer, Colonel Ajanaku (retd.), who was abducted by unidentified gunmen in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The officer was kidnapped in the early hours of Monday, January 5, 2026, prompting an immediate security response. Following a distress call, troops drawn from Sectors 1 and 3, in collaboration with the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) Tracking Team and local vigilante groups, swiftly mobilised for a coordinated search-and-rescue operation. Security forces conducted sustained operations across forests, caves, and rocky terrains within the area. During the operation, the kidnappers…

The Federal Government has described the 2026 Appropriation Bill as a strategic instrument to consolidate the gains of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda and fast-track shared prosperity for Nigerians. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who said the budget, tagged “The Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” reflects the administration’s determination to strengthen ongoing reforms, reverse years of economic stagnation, and lay the foundation for a stable and inclusive future. According to the minister, early indicators of progress are already evident, including expanding business activity, improving investor confidence, easing inflationary…