Author: Naija Daily News

Residents of the Igando area of Lagos State were left in shock after a couple, Paul Onyeama and Adline Ogbonna, allegedly beat their 10-year-old adopted daughter, identified as Faith, to death following weeks of reported abuse. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, has sparked outrage in the community, with residents accusing the couple of subjecting the child to persistent maltreatment, including repeated assaults and strenuous errands despite her young age. Sources in the area said the girl had been ill for about two weeks, but the alleged abuse continued. A resident, Adekunle Taofeek, disclosed that the situation escalated when the…

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old man, Chukwemeka Destiny, for allegedly attempting to kidnap his aunt who raised him from childhood. The suspect was paraded on Saturday by the command’s spokesman, SP Edafe Bright, who disclosed that Destiny allegedly paid N900,000 to individuals he believed were kidnappers to abduct the woman. According to the police, the suspect made an initial payment of N200,000 and later added N700,000 to facilitate the planned abduction. Bright described the incident as part of a growing trend of violence against benefactors, noting cases where individuals turn against those who once helped them.…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a Cameroonian businessman, Bekono Eric, over his alleged involvement in a N1.5 billion fraud targeting a first-generation bank. The suspect, 47, was apprehended by officers of the commission’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 in Ikoyi during an operation carried out in the Ikorodu area of Lagos on Thursday, April 23, 2026. In a statement, the EFCC described Eric as a member of a suspected trans-border syndicate believed to specialise in credit card fraud across multiple countries. According to the commission, preliminary investigations revealed that members of the syndicate allegedly open…

The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that ongoing economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, foreign exchange adjustments, and fiscal restructuring, are designed to yield long-term benefits for the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Friday in Lagos while receiving the “Image Maker Award 2026,” where he highlighted the importance of clear and credible communication in governance. Speaking at the event, Idris said effective communication remains central to building public trust and national unity, noting that government messaging must not only inform citizens but also inspire confidence and hope. The minister reiterated his…

The Nigerian Army has announced the discovery of suspected remains of two soldiers allegedly abducted and killed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in 2022. In a statement issued on Saturday, the army said the remains, believed to be those of Master Warrant Officer Linus Musa Audu and Private Gloria Mathew, were uncovered during a military operation in Imo State. According to the statement, the troops of the 82 Division, working alongside other security agencies, dismantled a notorious IPOB/ESN camp along the Ubaha Orsu axis in Orsu…

Tragedy struck the Olegabulu community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday night as gunmen stormed the palace of a traditional ruler, killing him, his wife, their son, and two other residents in a brazen attack that has plunged the community into mourning. Residents said the assailants, believed to be four in number, arrived on two motorcycles and moved into the area without raising suspicion before launching the deadly attack. Eyewitnesses disclosed that the gunmen went straight to the monarch’s palace where they opened fire, killing the traditional ruler, his wife, and their son instantly. A resident,…

The Edo State Police Command has rescued nine kidnapped victims from two separate abduction incidents along the Benin–Lagos corridor and adjoining forest areas. The Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, noting that the operation followed coordinated tactical efforts ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika. According to the statement, the victims abducted during a recent attack along the Benin–Lagos Expressway were all rescued alive after the deployment of tactical teams, intelligence assets, aerial surveillance, and sustained bush-combing operations. The police said the sustained pressure mounted on the kidnappers…

Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has told members of his congregation to give kidnappers his phone number if they are abducted, assuring that such encounters would lead to their release. The cleric remarked during a sermon that has since gone viral, stating that his past interventions in kidnap cases demonstrate what he described as spiritual authority over such situations. According to him, congregants also possess the same capacity if they come to understand it. “If anybody picks you, give them my number. If he is not cut down, then I’m not sent. You carry the same force…

No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across the southern parts of Kwara State have fled their palaces following a surge in kidnappings, killings, and violent attacks in their communities. Findings indicate that the affected monarchs have taken refuge in safer urban centres, including Ilorin, Osogbo, Offa, and Lagos, leaving behind a growing leadership vacuum in their domains. Communities affected by the development include Omugo, Afin, Oreke, Oreke Oke-Igbo, Olohuntele, Alabe, Ganmu Ailehri, Ologanmo, and Igbo Agbon, among others, where repeated attacks by armed groups have forced both residents and traditional leaders to flee. Residents say the absence of the monarchs…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has advised Nigerian business owners in South Africa to temporarily shut down their businesses following a fresh wave of anti-foreigner protests in parts of the country. The commission said the directive was a precautionary measure based on an official circular from the Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg, which indicated that demonstrations in East London, Cape Town, Durban, and parts of KwaZulu-Natal had turned violent, leading to looting, property damage, and injuries. Despite the rising tension, NiDCOM ruled out any immediate evacuation of Nigerians, stating that such a move would only be considered if the situation…