Author: Naija Daily News

A 20-year-old student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, identified as Audi Emmanuel, has been found dead in his off-campus residence along Awolowo Road in the Emure Ile-Owo community, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The deceased, a Computer Engineering student, was discovered hanging in his room under circumstances believed to be a case of suicide, although the exact cause of the incident remains unknown as of the time of filing this report. A video circulating on social media on Tuesday showed the lifeless body of the student hanging, with some individuals at the scene covering their noses, suggesting the body…

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspected kidnappers in Iyamho, near Edo State University, as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and violent crimes in the state. The suspects, identified as Sani Kabir, 23, and Hamza Nuhu, 25, were apprehended on April 27, 2026, at about 10:35 a.m. following credible intelligence reports of their activities in the area. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, operatives of the Iyamho Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, acted swiftly on the information and arrested the suspects, who were…

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has set a price range of N1,960 to N2,800 per litre for Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), as authorities move to address soaring fuel costs that have put Nigeria’s aviation sector under intense pressure. In a statement issued by its Director of Public Affairs, George Ene-Ita, the agency said the approved range reflects nationwide retail prices as of April 17, 2026, dismissing reports suggesting the product was selling for as high as ₦3,300 per litre as inaccurate. The intervention follows mounting concerns from the Airline Operators of Nigeria, whose members have reduced flight…

An elderly man in eastern India caused shock and confusion at a local bank after exhuming his late sister’s remains in a desperate attempt to prove her death and access money in her account. The incident occurred on Monday in the Malipasi area of Keonjhar district in Odisha, according to a report by The Hindu. The man, identified as Jitu Munda from Dianali village, had visited the Maliposi branch of Odisha Grameen Bank in Patana block to withdraw about Rs 20,000 belonging to his elder sister, Kalara Munda, who died on January 26. Bank officials, however, requested official documentation before…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday emerged as the first aspirant to obtain a presidential nomination form from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party commenced the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general election. Tinubu, represented by Ikeja Federal Constituency lawmaker, James Faleke, paid the stipulated N100 million to secure the form within hours of the process opening. The nomination form was formally presented to Faleke by the APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, at the party’s national secretariat. The ruling party had fixed the cost of its presidential nomination form at N100…

A fresh wave of violence has struck Benue State, leaving at least seven people dead and several others injured following a two-day attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Channel One community in Logo Local Government Area. The assault, which began over the weekend and continued into Monday afternoon, targeted the border settlement along the Arufu–Wukari road in Ukemberagya/Tswarev Council Ward, throwing residents into panic and forcing many to flee their homes. A community leader, who spoke anonymously, said the attackers stormed the area in large numbers on motorcycles, opening fire indiscriminately on residents. “The attack started over the weekend and…

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the broader OPEC+ alliance, citing a shift toward prioritising national interests in a move that could send ripples through global energy markets. According to a statement released on Tuesday and carried by the official WAM news agency, the UAE—one of the world’s leading oil producers—will formally exit the alliances on Friday. The decision comes at a time when energy prices are surging amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. “This decision reflects the UAE’s long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy…

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Kogi State have rescued 17 pupils abducted from an Islamic school in Lokoja, as security agencies step up efforts to secure the release of the remaining victims. The pupils were kidnapped late Saturday night when armed men invaded Daarul Kitab School, an Islamic institution with an attached orphanage located in Zariagi along NNPC Road, Kabba Junction. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Saliu Afusat, disclosed in a statement that a total of 26 persons—24 pupils and two wives of the school’s proprietor—were initially taken by the attackers. She explained that…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered an accelerated hearing in the trial of six suspects accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of Bola Tinubu. The directive was issued by Joyce Abdulmalik, who invoked a speedy trial procedure and fixed April 29, April 30, May 4, and May 5 for the commencement of the trial and hearing of bail applications. Those standing trial include Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, a retired major-general; Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, a retired navy captain; Ahmed Ibrahim, a police inspector; Zekeri Umoru, an electrician at the Presidential Villa; Bukar Kashim Goni; and Abdulkadir Sani, a…

Troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army and the Joint Task Force South-East have arrested a suspected member of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, during clearance operations in Imo State. The development was disclosed in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja. According to the report, the suspect, Onyebuchi Dara, 28, from Etinasa community in Orsu Local Government Area, was apprehended at Ehioma Junction following credible intelligence linking him to earlier attacks on security personnel. The report noted that the suspect had…