Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi At least 62 abducted individuals, including women and children, have regained their freedom after escaping from a bandits’ camp in Katsina State, following a successful airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The operation, carried out Saturday afternoon at approximately 5:10 p.m., targeted the hideout of a notorious bandit leader, Muhammadu Fulani, in the Jigawa Sawai community of Danmusa Local Government Area, near the Zamfara State border. According to Dr. Nasir Muazu, Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, the airstrike forced the bandits to abandon their camp, allowing the captives to escape in various…

By Deborah Nnamdi A tragic accident occurred on Sunday when a commercial bus carrying an unspecified number of passengers plunged into the Namnai River in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident was reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X (formerly Twitter). According to Makama, the bus—branded Adamawa Express—was attempting to cross a collapsed bridge when it lost balance and fell into the river. Eyewitnesses said the accident happened in the early hours of the day. The bus, en route to Taraba State, reportedly slipped on the broken portion of the Namnai Bridge and…

By Deborah Nnamdi Sokoto State was thrown into mourning on Sunday following the capsizing of a passenger boat in Kojiyo Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area, leaving many feared dead and several others missing. The boat, reportedly carrying over 50 residents across a river en route to the Goronyo Market, sank midway through the journey, resulting in multiple casualties. An eyewitness, identified only as Abubakar, said the incident claimed numerous lives, with many passengers still unaccounted for as search and rescue efforts extended into the evening. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations Office, confirmed the incident and said it…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 72-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion supporter has died after suffering a medical emergency during the second half of the club’s Premier League match against Fulham at the Amex Stadium. The fan, seated in the upper tier of the East Stand, received prolonged CPR and defibrillation from medical staff on-site. Despite their best efforts, and those of emergency services and club personnel, he sadly passed away shortly after the final whistle. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. Brighton chief executive Paul Barber said:“This was an incredibly sad end to the match this afternoon. Our deepest sympathies…

By Deborah Nnamdi Comfort Emmanson, the young woman at the center of a viral controversy involving a member of the Ibom Air crew, has come forward to share her version of events. In a detailed Instagram post shared via her account, @soft_commy, Emmanson accused a flight attendant, identified as Juliana Edwards, of physically assaulting her during a flight from Uyo to Lagos on August 10. She alleged that the confrontation began when she struggled to turn off her mobile phones during pre-flight checks and escalated into a physical altercation upon arrival in Lagos. According to Emmanson, the situation took a…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has arrested a serving officer, Inspector Ojo Oloruntobi, along with three civilians—Charles Onah, Joseph Ohis, and Enoma Agho—for alleged involvement in extortion, harassment, and robbery in Benin City. In a statement released on Sunday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, said the suspects were part of a syndicate accused of terrorizing residents in collaboration with the police officer. Their arrest followed a viral video in which a victim alleged he was abducted, intimidated, and robbed of his phone and other belongings by men claiming to be police officers. Acting on…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Sunday Ibigide, in Asaba, Delta State—three years after he was declared wanted for trafficking in illicit substances. The 36-year-old suspect was apprehended alongside an aide, Clement Osuya, 27, while attempting to transport 250 blocks of skunk weighing 138kg using his distribution bus. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the arrest on Sunday, noting that Ibigide had been on the agency’s radar since March 2022 following the seizure of 24.137kg of skunk and 10 grams of Molly linked to him. Elsewhere, operatives recorded breakthroughs in drug…

Ethiopia and Nigeria have joined forces to develop a fleet of domestically produced drones for both civilian and military applications. As part of the collaboration, Ethiopian officials recently hosted members of the Nigerian Air Force at the country’s aircraft manufacturing and maintenance facilities. In return, Nigeria has pledged to organize a reciprocal visit to highlight its military training institutions. The partnership aims to boost the local production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a market currently dominated by imports from China, Iran, and Turkey. Nigeria, already a regional leader in drone manufacturing, introduced its first UAV—the Tsaigumi—in 2018 for intelligence,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 50-year-old man, Modu Isa, was rescued after a suicide attempt in Bama, Borno State. The incident took place on Friday evening in Hausari Ward and was brought to public attention by security analyst Zagazola Makama via a post on his X account on Saturday. According to reports, Isa stabbed himself multiple times in the abdomen and mutilated himself, allegedly due to emotional distress after his ex-wife, Bayanxe Modu of Konduga—whom he had divorced three times—refused to return to him. Residents quickly alerted authorities, and police officers arrived at the scene, recovered the weapon used, and evacuated…

By Deborah Nnamdi A tragic incident has occurred in the Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, where a man identified as Emem allegedly raped and murdered his mother. The suspect, reportedly exhibiting signs of mental instability, fled the scene after the incident, which happened around 10:00 p.m. on Thursday at Eferemor Street, near Ovie House. Sources said the victim’s younger son, who had just returned home, found their mother’s lifeless body in a pool of blood. She was reportedly found naked, with evidence suggesting sexual assault before her death. Community members revealed that the suspect had…