Author: Naija Daily News

Gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded a prayer ground in Kwara State on Saturday night, killing three worshippers and abducting 15 others during a night vigil in Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. The attack occurred at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, located on the outskirts of Ikiran Village, where members of a religious group had gathered for prayers when the armed men stormed the area at about 8:30 p.m. Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Kwara State Police Command described the attack as gruesome and condemned the killing and abduction of the worshippers. Police spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the incident…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a sweeping victory in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary, defeating his only challenger, Stanley Osifo, as party members across the country overwhelmingly endorsed his bid for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The exercise, conducted across the APC’s 8,809 wards nationwide, turned into a massive endorsement for the President, with party leaders, governors, grassroots delegates, and major organs of the ruling party rallying behind his candidacy. Although the National Executive Committee, National Working Committee, Progressive Governors Forum, and several state chapters of the APC had earlier endorsed Tinubu, the party…

Abdulaziz Umar Ganduje, the eldest son of former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has obtained the nomination form to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the National Democratic Congress. Abdulaziz is seeking to represent the Dawakin Tofa/Tofa/Rimin Gado Federal Constituency in Kano State ahead of the next general election. His decision has stirred political discussions in the state, particularly because of his longstanding loyalty to the Kwankwasiyya political movement led by former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, despite his father’s prominent role in the APC over the…

A Federal High Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Iheamama, to 12 years’ imprisonment for trafficking two minors for exploitation. The victims, identified as 15-year-old Bright Edim and Mary Ekong, were reportedly being transported to Ghana for prostitution before the suspect was arrested. According to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Iheamama was prosecuted on a three-count charge bordering on child trafficking after his arrest in the Agbara area of Ogun State on April 12, 2025. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ogun State Commander of NAPTIP, Bose Jimoh, disclosed…

Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League Player of the Season after an outstanding campaign for Manchester United. The Portugal midfielder added another major individual honour to his collection after recently being crowned the Football Writers’ Association Men’s Player of the Year. Fernandes matched the Premier League record for most assists in a single season after registering his 20th assist during United’s clash against Nottingham Forest last weekend. The 31-year-old also scored eight goals in 37 league appearances, helping Manchester United finish third in the table and secure qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Fernandes created 132 chances…

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…