Author: Naija Daily News

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…

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…