Author: Naija Daily News

Bandits armed with dangerous weapons have reportedly invaded several communities in Katsina State, abducting many residents during coordinated night attacks. Eyewitnesses said the attacks occurred on Monday night when heavily armed bandits stormed the affected areas, operating for several hours and unleashing violence on the communities. Security sources disclosed that the attackers first struck Unguwar Alhaji Barau before moving to Gidan Dan Mai-gizo and Gidan Hazo communities, all in Na’alma Ward of Malumfashi Local Government Area. As of Tuesday, security agencies were yet to issue an official statement on the incident, and the exact number of people abducted or injured…

The Nollywood film Oversabi Aunty, produced and directed by actress Toyin Abraham, has emerged as the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time in West Africa after surpassing the ₦700 million mark at the box office. The film achieved the milestone within just 18 days of its cinema release, further cementing its status as one of the most successful Nollywood cinema releases in recent years. The record was announced on Monday by the movie’s official distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, via a post on its Instagram page. According to the distributor, Oversabi Aunty has grossed ₦711.5 million, making it the fourth highest-grossing…

A new high-tech surveillance partnership is set to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against crude oil theft, as American defence technology company Textron Systems moves to equip Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) with advanced reconnaissance drones for operations in the Niger Delta. Under the agreement, Textron Systems will supply three Aerosonde Mk 4.7 Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System drones to Tantita, the private security firm engaged by the Federal Government to protect critical oil and gas infrastructure across the region. Tantita is owned by Niger Delta leader and former militant, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The…

By Deborah Nnamdi Premier League giants Chelsea have announced the appointment of Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, replacing Enzo Maresca. The London club confirmed on Tuesday that the Englishman has signed a long-term contract running until 2032. Rosenior, 41, said he was “extremely humbled and honoured” to take charge of the club. “Chelsea is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies,” Rosenior said in a statement. “My job is to protect that identity and build a team that reflects these values in every game as we continue to win trophies.”…

By Deborah Nnamdi Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has narrated the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing of a 13-year-old boy, Master Timothy Daniel Monday, who was reportedly shot dead by a soldier in the early hours of New Year’s Day in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, as the Nigerian Army confirms that an investigation has commenced. In an emotional account shared on his X handle on Tuesday, Effiong said he was contacted by the victim’s sister, Miss Miracle Daniel Monday, whose narration of the incident left him deeply disturbed. He said the teenager, a JSS 2…

Agugu Anioma (Odi Anyi Mma), a socio-political movement advocating the collective progress of the Anioma people, has formally endorsed Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for the Senate, citing his record of service, integrity, and leadership credentials. The endorsement was announced on January 5, 2026, in Ukala by the group’s Convener, Hon. Louis Ogugua Ndukwe, who said the decision followed wide consultations with key stakeholders across Anioma land. He said traditional rulers, youths, women groups, artisans, market women, civil society actors, and professionals were engaged before the group settled on Senator Okowa as its preferred candidate. Ndukwe said the group was…

Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique to book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was eclipsed by dramatic scenes involving star striker Victor Osimhen, who is now reportedly threatening to walk away from the national team. The Super Eagles delivered one of their most commanding performances of the tournament on Monday, brushing aside the Mambas with ease as they responded strongly to the lingering disappointment of missing out on qualification for a second consecutive FIFA World Cup. Ademola Lookman and Osimhen both found the net, with Akor Adams also on the scoresheet, as Nigeria…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, have traded sharp words over political developments in Rivers State, deepening tensions within the ruling party’s ranks. Wike issued a stern warning to Basiru during a “thank you” visit to Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, cautioning him to stay out of the state’s political affairs. The former Rivers governor was reacting to comments attributed to Basiru on the internal political situation in the state, particularly remarks linked to the rift involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The…

Borrowing rates in Nigeria are expected to ease gradually over the next six months, buoyed by growing optimism over the stability and strengthening of the naira against the United States dollar, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Business Expectations Survey (BES) for December 2025. The survey, which captures the views of business leaders across key sectors of the economy, reflects increasing confidence in exchange rate stability and an improving outlook for credit conditions in the near to medium term. As expectations for the naira improve, businesses also anticipate a gradual decline in borrowing costs, although lingering structural challenges…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated former senator Magnus Abe and energy expert Adegbite Ebiowei Adeniji as board chairmen of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), respectively, and has forwarded their names to the Senate for confirmation. The nominations were conveyed in two separate letters to the Senate, according to a statement issued on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga. The President also sought confirmation for 21 nominees to serve on the boards of the two petroleum-sector regulators established under the Petroleum…