Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Plateau State Police Command have arrested a man posing as a soldier in Jos, the Plateau State capital, as security agencies intensify efforts to restore order following recent violence. The suspect was apprehended in Angwan Rukuba, an area in Jos North Local Government Area that has been at the centre of renewed unrest, and was immediately taken to the police headquarters in Jos. Confirming the arrest on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Alabo Alfred, disclosed that the suspect would be paraded before journalists by the Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah. In a statement…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has declared a 30-year-old man, Abdulazeez Mohammed Musa, wanted over alleged involvement in kidnapping and other related offences. The development was announced in a notice issued on Wednesday by the corps’ National Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi. According to the NSCDC, the suspect is being sought in connection with multiple criminal allegations, including kidnapping, conspiracy, causing grievous harm, unlawful confinement, and assault. “The public is hereby notified that Abdulazeez Mohammed Musa is wanted by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in connection with a case of kidnapping, conspiracy,…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Yahaya Zubairu, 20, and Babangida Muhammad, 20, over the kidnapping and murder of a nine-year-old boy, Barhama Abubakar. The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Bauchi by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, who revealed that the suspects are relatives of the victim and resided in the same compound. According to the police, the victim was abducted on March 21, 2026, after which a ransom of ₦1 million was demanded. Acting swiftly on the report, operatives tracked and arrested the suspects, leading to the recovery…

No fewer than 30 students and one teacher have been hospitalised following a gas leak at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School Ijebu Ode in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The incident occurred shortly after the school assembly on Wednesday, triggering panic as a gaseous substance reportedly spread across the premises, leaving students and staff struggling to breathe. Several students were said to have collapsed after inhaling the substance, prompting an emergency response. The affected students and the teacher were rushed to the General Hospital Ijebu Ode for treatment. Initial reports suggested a possible gas explosion or external pollution, but school…

A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has fixed April 14, 2026, to deliver its ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. At proceedings on Wednesday, both the defence and prosecution presented their final arguments on the bail request. Counsel to El-Rufai, Iyamu Oyewole, argued that bail is a constitutional right, maintaining that his client has strong ties within the country and is unlikely to abscond. The prosecution, however, opposed the application, expressing concerns that the former governor could influence witnesses or interfere with ongoing investigations if granted bail. After hearing both sides,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the successful completion of the banking sector recapitalisation programme launched in March 2024, revealing that Nigerian banks raised a total of N4.65 trillion in new capital over a 24-month period. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja and jointly signed by Dr. Olubukola Akinwunmi, Director of Banking Supervision, and Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications. According to the apex bank, the recapitalisation exercise significantly strengthened the resilience of the financial system and enhanced its capacity to support economic growth. It added that the programme attracted strong…

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his position in compliance with a directive issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The resignation was confirmed on Monday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who said the move followed the president’s instruction requiring all political appointees intending to contest elective offices in the 2027 elections to step down on or before March 31. The directive, according to the presidency, is based on Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act 2026 and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission for party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tuggar’s…

The Airport Police Command has intercepted a 14-year-old stowaway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday after the minor attempted to gain unauthorised access to an aircraft. The police said the teenager was discovered on the airport tarmac while trying to unlawfully position himself beneath an aircraft, describing the act as a serious breach of aviation security protocols within a highly sensitive operational environment. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Adeola, disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed the juvenile had entered a restricted area of the airport without authorisation, in violation of Sections 2 and 3 of the byelaws of…

Spain’s leftist government has closed its airspace to United States military aircraft carrying out missions linked to the war in Iran and denied Washington access to its bases, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Monday. Robles told journalists that Spanish bases were “not authorised” for such operations and that the country’s airspace would not be used for actions connected to the conflict in Iran, confirming earlier reports. The decision is said to have complicated US military logistics, forcing aircraft to alter routes on their way to the Middle East. Exceptions would only be made in emergency situations. Prime Minister Pedro…

At least 13 people have been killed and several others abducted after armed bandits attacked a wedding celebration in Kahir village, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Kaduna State Police Command confirmed the incident, noting that efforts were ongoing to ascertain the full details, including the exact number of those abducted. A community leader, Musa Adamu, said the attack occurred around 11:47 p.m. on Sunday when heavily armed gunmen stormed the venue in large numbers and opened fire indiscriminately on guests. Several attendees sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to the General Hospital in Kagarko, while critically injured…