Author: Naija Daily News

What began as a desperate attempt by a teenage girl to improve her academic future ended in tragedy after a teacher she once trusted allegedly masterminded her abduction and concealed her death in Ogun State. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Nathaniel Baiyegun, was widely known in his community as a teacher and church choir master. He reportedly taught at a private school in Ogijo, where he was regarded by parents and students as a dedicated educator committed to mentoring young people. Police, however, alleged that behind the respectable image was a man involved in internet fraud and criminal activities that…

Thai police have arrested six Nigerian nationals during a raid on a luxury condominium in Nonthaburi province over allegations of operating a romance scam network that defrauded victims into transferring money. According to a Thai media outlet, The Nation Thailand, the operation, codenamed “Dark Room Crackdown,” was carried out on Thursday at a riverside condominium near Phra Nang Klao Bridge in Bang Kraso, Muang district, following investigations into foreign criminal networks linked to suspicious financial transactions. Police officers reportedly searched three rooms under warrants issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court. During the raid, authorities seized 18 mobile phones, three laptop…

Prominent northern Islamic cleric, Ahmad Mahmoud Gumi, has denied allegations linking him to statements and video clips purportedly supporting or justifying banditry in Nigeria, insisting that such materials were manipulated and falsely attributed to him. In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Gumi said he had observed repeated instances where his comments during media interviews, public lectures, and engagements on insecurity issues were distorted and taken out of context. The cleric accused certain ethnic-interest groups, biased individuals, and sectional online content creators of deliberately twisting his remarks and using sensational headlines to attract attention despite the country’s security challenges.…

At least 90 people have been confirmed dead following a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China, marking the country’s deadliest mining disaster in more than a decade. The explosion occurred late Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County, located in Shanxi, according to state media reports. A total of 247 workers were reportedly underground at the time of the incident. The mine is operated by Shanxi Tongzhou Group Liushenyu Coal Industry, a company established in 2010 and controlled by Shanxi Tongzhou Coal Coking Group. Rescue efforts were still ongoing as emergency teams continued search and…

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a new policy requiring foreigners seeking permanent residency in the United States to apply for green cards from their home countries rather than while staying temporarily in the U.S. The policy, unveiled on Friday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, directs immigration officers to assess applications on a case-by-case basis to determine whether extraordinary relief should be granted. According to the department, individuals temporarily residing in the United States who wish to obtain green cards must return to their countries of origin to complete the application process through the U.S. State…

Nigerian music star Mr Eazi and media personality Temi Otedola have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The celebrity couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Thursday, accompanied by photos showing Temi’s baby bump and a heartfelt message. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart,” the couple wrote. The announcement comes months after the pair held a lavish multi-country wedding in 2025, with ceremonies reportedly taking place in Monaco, Dubai and Iceland. Their pregnancy announcement also follows their recent wedding anniversary celebration, which…

The Defence Headquarters has blamed the recent abduction of pupils, teachers and residents in Oyo State on terrorists displaced from other parts of the country following intensified military operations. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, described reports suggesting that the military classified terrorists operating in the South-West as ordinary criminals as “mischievous and misleading.” According to the DHQ, the attackers responsible for the Oyo abduction were members of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorist group who had been forced out of their former strongholds due to sustained military…

Suspected gunmen on Thursday invaded Iluke, an ancient town in the Bunu district of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting an unspecified number of residents and heightening fears over worsening insecurity in the area. The attackers reportedly stormed the Okebukun area of the community at about 1 a.m., where they kidnapped a community health worker popularly known as “Dr. Ebi” and his wife. Sources said the gunmen arrived on motorcycles and whisked the victims away after raiding the health worker’s private clinic. Residents alleged that the assailants fired several gunshots into the air as they fled the town,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, ahead of the expiration of the tenure of the current registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced on Thursday in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who described Aina as a distinguished academic with extensive experience in digital systems, examination technology, and public sector reform. According to the statement, Aina, who will turn 40 in July, combines academic excellence with institutional experience that positions him for the role. The Presidency said the new appointee…

An Akure Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State has heard how two minors were allegedly trafficked, sold for N18,000 each, and forced to hawk goods on the streets of Benin City, Edo State. Three defendants — John Ushie, 32; Innocent Ushie, 50; and Evelyn Innocent, 38 — were arraigned before the court on charges bordering on child trafficking, abduction, and slavery. Police prosecutor Augustine Omheneimhen told the court that the alleged offences were committed around 9 a.m. at No. 1 Chama Street, Ute, Ondo State. According to the prosecution, the defendants allegedly lured the two boys, who are now aged 15…