Author: Naija Daily News

Retired police officers and their families, under the aegis of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF), on Monday staged a protest at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, blocking one of its gates to press home their demands. The protesters are calling for the removal of the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), which they described as fraudulent, illegal, inhumane, and obnoxious. They urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assent to the Police Exit Bill passed by the National Assembly on December 4, 2025, and transmitted to the Presidency on March 16, 2026. According to the…

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, over their alleged involvement in an assault and armed robbery incident. The suspects—Samson John (25), Olufowora Michael (28), Odeh Samuel Ejeh (25), and Olajide Jeremiah (28)—were apprehended by officers attached to the Ilaro Division following a complaint lodged on April 16, 2026. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said items recovered from the suspects include a locally made pistol, an axe, charms, and a stolen iPhone. According to the police, the victim reported that at about 1:00…

Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday to seize control of the Premier League title race, while Liverpool strengthened their bid for a Champions League place with a dramatic Merseyside derby win. Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, had topped the table for months but is faltering at a crucial stage in its pursuit of a first league title in 22 years. Erling Haaland proved decisive for City, scoring in the 65th minute after Rayan Cherki’s opener was cancelled out by Kai Havertz, who capitalised on a costly error by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Arteta was left frustrated in the closing moments…

The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent media reports suggesting that a significant portion of Nigeria’s federation earnings is being diverted or concealed as “hidden spending,” describing such claims as a misinterpretation of the latest Nigeria Development Update released by the World Bank. In a statement issued on April 19, 2026, the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, said the narratives circulating in parts of the media reflect a misunderstanding of the country’s fiscal framework and the World Bank’s analysis. The ministry clarified that deductions made by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), which have been labelled in…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted cocaine concealed in food flasks at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, preventing its export to the United Kingdom. The agency disclosed that 12 large parcels of cocaine, weighing 2.80 kilograms, were discovered hidden in false compartments of the flasks at the airport’s export shed. The illicit consignment was scheduled for shipment on a Virgin Atlantic flight. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA said the seizure, which occurred on April 9, 2026, led to the arrest of…

All 18 passengers abducted from a Benue Links bus on April 15, 2026, have been rescued following a coordinated security operation, authorities have confirmed. The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, disclosed this on Sunday while presenting 15 of the rescued victims to Governor Hyacinth Alia at the Government House in Makurdi. Emenari said the joint operation involving multiple security agencies led to the successful recovery of all the victims. He also announced the arrest of seven suspects linked to the abduction, describing the development as a breakthrough achieved through intelligence-led efforts. The suspects are currently in custody…

Troops under Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three individuals suspected of providing logistical support to Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in Borno State. Security sources disclosed that the suspects were apprehended on April 13 in the Abari general area of Monguno Local Government Area during an operation conducted by personnel of the Sector 3 Military Intelligence Brigade in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). The suspects were identified as Falmata Abukar, 43; Halima Audu, 35; and Mairo Abba, 17. They were reportedly intercepted while attempting to move from Abari to Mararaba village in Kukawa. Items recovered from them…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Idowu Ashafa, for allegedly having human parts suspected to have been exhumed from a grave for ritual purposes in Igbesa. The suspect was reportedly intercepted at Ido Itekun Village with a nylon bag containing a fresh human head, two human palms, and other body parts. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the arrest was made in the early hours of April 17, 2026, during a routine patrol led by the Divisional Police Officer, Solotan Owolabi. Babaseyi disclosed in a statement issued in Abeokuta that operatives of the…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi The victory of the opposition in Hungary yesterday, like the Polish election in 2023, is a victory for democracy, not just in Europe but around the world.”When Barack Obama posted those words on April 13, 2026, he was pointing to a political reality that is often underestimated. Opposition parties win elections all the time. But every so often, something more significant happens. Incumbents who appear firmly in control of power, institutions, and the political system itself are defeated at the ballot box.These are not ordinary elections. They are political shocks. Moments when systems designed to sustain power…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspect, identified as Eric Nwombu, over alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of examination materials belonging to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the arrest was carried out by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police’s Safe School Initiative. According to him, items recovered from the suspect include eight JAMB examination slips and an exercise book containing names and examination numbers of students, which he could not satisfactorily explain. Ikenga said the arrest followed a report that the…