Author: Naija Daily News

Protesters took to the streets of Ibadan on Monday over worsening insecurity in Oyo State and the continued captivity of abducted pupils and teachers, as public schools across the state remained largely shut following an indefinite strike by teachers. Members of the Take-It-Back Movement gathered at major junctions in the Oyo State capital, calling on authorities to intensify efforts to secure the release of the victims and curb rising cases of kidnapping in the state. Carrying placards bearing inscriptions such as “Security for all, not for a few,” “Government must end kidnapping in Oyo State,” and “Protect farmers, traders and…

The Imo State Police Command has arrested three students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) in connection with the alleged killing of a 21-year-old undergraduate, Chinedu Chibuzor Christogonus. Christogonus, a 100-level Cyber Security student and member of the university’s Man O’ War organisation, reportedly died after he was allegedly assaulted by fellow members of the group over accusations that he stole N13,500. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Imo State, DSP Henry Okoye, said preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was allegedly restrained and subjected to severe assault, which resulted in fatal injuries. The police…

A high-powered Federal Government delegation on Saturday visited Ogbomoso in Oyo State to meet with community leaders and families of teachers and pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, as authorities intensify efforts to secure the release of those still in captivity. The delegation comprised the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. Their visit followed the May 15 abduction of teachers and pupils from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School in…

Suspected armed bandits have abducted retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, and his wife in Katsina State. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday along the Katsina–Matazu road while the retired senior military officer and his wife were travelling. According to sources, armed men intercepted their vehicle in Matazu Local Government Area and forcefully took the couple to an undisclosed location. The driver conveying the victims was said to have escaped the attack despite sustaining a gunshot wound during the incident. Major General Abubakar, who previously served as Director of Defence Information, played a prominent role…

A Nigerian-born Roman Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted by a jury in Texas, United States, for sexually assaulting women under his spiritual care, following a trial that exposed allegations of abuse of clerical authority. Odiong, 57, was found guilty on one count of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of second-degree sexual assault by a jury in Waco, Texas. The verdict was delivered on Friday after approximately two hours of deliberation by a panel comprising eight women and four men. Prosecutors told the court that Odiong exploited his position as a Catholic priest to manipulate and pressure women…

The Abia State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged conspiracy, attempted child theft, assault, and possession of suspected hard drugs in Umuahia. The suspects, identified as Nzubechi Chinagorom, 24, and Chinonso Chibundu, 25, both residents of Olokoro in Umuahia South Local Government Area, were apprehended following an incident involving a two-week-old baby girl and her mother. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, the command said the incident occurred on May 25, 2026. According to the police, Chinagorom allegedly went to…

PSG players celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League final Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title after overcoming Arsenal 2-1 on penalties following a gripping 1-1 draw that remained unresolved after 120 minutes of intense action. The French champions demonstrated the resilience and composure of a team determined to cement its place among Europe’s elite, recovering from an early setback before prevailing in a dramatic shootout that crowned them champions once again. Arsenal made a dream start to the final, stunning the holders just six minutes into the contest. Kai Havertz capitalised on a defensive mistake, racing…

The United States and Iran are reportedly close to reaching an agreement to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, although the proposed deal still awaits approval from US President Donald Trump. US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations between Washington and Tehran had made significant progress, but discussions were continuing over specific language in the memorandum of understanding. “It’s hard to say exactly when or if the President is going to sign the MOU,” Vance told reporters on Thursday. “We’re going back and forth on a couple of language points. We’ve made a lot of progress here.” Trump…

Kenyan police have arrested eight students in connection with a suspected arson attack at a girls’ boarding school that killed 16 students and left 79 others hospitalised. The fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, about 120 kilometres north of Nairobi. Authorities said the upper floor of the two-storey dormitory building, which contained 12 cubicles and 135 bunk beds, was extensively damaged by the blaze. In a statement on Friday, Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations said preliminary findings had identified eight students as persons of interest in the planning and execution…

Italian police have arrested two Nigerians and three other African migrants over the alleged abduction and gang rape of a Colombian tourist in Rome. According to reports, the 32-year-old Colombian woman was allegedly lured away from a restaurant in the Italian capital on May 19 by a man who offered to sell her hashish, a cannabis product. Authorities said the woman was subsequently taken in a van to an abandoned building on the eastern outskirts of Rome, where she was allegedly held captive for about 72 hours. Investigators alleged that the victim was repeatedly raped, drugged and threatened during her…