Author: Naija Daily News

Operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Anambra State Police Command have arraigned two suspects over the alleged murder of an employer in Onitsha and the theft of his funds, in what authorities describe as a breakthrough in the case. The Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a statement issued on March 25, 2026, that the suspects were arraigned on March 18 before a High Court sitting in Onitsha. According to the police, the prime suspect, Chiemerie Anieke, 21, allegedly murdered his employer, Ikechukwu Simon Nwite, by striking him on the head with a pestle.…

Gunmen have killed nine soldiers and one police officer, alongside several civilians, in a deadly ambush at Giro Masa community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Governor Nasir Idris confirmed the incident on Wednesday while speaking to journalists after visiting victims at the mortuary and the Accident and Emergency unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital in Birnin Kebbi. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday night, also saw the assailants set ablaze two military gun trucks, intensifying the scale of the assault. Describing the incident as tragic, Governor Idris assured that the state government would cover the medical expenses…

Tragedy struck Ridawa village in Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State after an unspecified number of brick workers were reportedly buried when a pit collapsed in the early hours of Wednesday. The victims were said to be digging earth for brick-making when the pit suddenly caved in, trapping many of them underground. Fears have grown that several of the trapped workers may have died, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Local sources said rescue efforts commenced shortly after the incident, with residents and emergency responders struggling to reach those buried beneath the rubble. However, as of the time…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Chukwudalu Ezeani, for allegedly killing his cousin, Chinedu Ezeani, and concealing the crime for about eight months in Afube village, Amichi, in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect was said to have committed the crime on August 1, 2025, at about 8 p.m., at his residence, where he allegedly killed the 52-year-old victim and buried his body in a shallow grave within his compound. Confirming the development in a statement on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, said operatives of the State Criminal Investigation…

Captain of the Morocco national football team, Achraf Hakimi, has rejected the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, insisting his team did not deserve to be crowned champions despite a ruling in their favour. Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, said he would not accept the trophy under any circumstances, maintaining that Morocco failed to earn victory on the pitch. His reaction follows Morocco’s defeat to the Senegal national football team in the tournament final before a controversial decision by the Confederation of African Football overturned the result. “My mum told me to reject the AFCON trophy. I’m officially…

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to Lagos socialite, Aisha Achimugu, and her firm, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, to the Federal Government. Delivering judgment, Justice Nwite held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) successfully established that the funds were proceeds of fraud and unlawful activities. He ruled that the company failed to demonstrate any legitimate source of the money. The court dismissed claims that the $13 million represented gifts received by Achimugu through Oceangate, noting that none of the alleged donors testified to…

The Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed the commencement of a fresh reconciliation process aimed at resolving internal disputes and reuniting aggrieved factions within the party. In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, Turaki, whose leadership group is reportedly backed by several party governors, disclosed that discussions have begun between opposing sides to find a lasting resolution to the crisis rocking the party. He said party leaders had “broken the ice” and were exploring multiple pathways to restore unity, urging supporters to immediately scale down inflammatory rhetoric and actions that could undermine…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three men in Ibadan for allegedly possessing and selling suspected human parts following a stop-and-search operation in the city. The arrests were confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, who disclosed that the suspects were apprehended during a routine patrol along the Adekile area of Agugu. According to the statement, a patrol team intercepted an unregistered Bajaj Boxer motorcycle during the operation. Upon searching, officers reportedly discovered a package containing flesh suspected to be human parts, believed to be an intestine, on…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen on Tuesday night stormed Rim Village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two persons and injuring two others during a sporadic shooting that lasted several minutes. Sources from the community said the attackers invaded the village at about 10:30 p.m., firing indiscriminately before fleeing into the surrounding bushes. The two injured victims were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, while the community was thrown into panic following the sudden assault. Confirming the incident, the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Movement, Rwang Tengwong, told journalists in Jos that the…

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a five-member criminal gang, including a female suspect accused of luring victims, during an early morning operation carried out on March 24, 2026, in Ihiala. The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, who said the suspects were apprehended by officers attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu. Items recovered from the suspects include a locally made Beretta pistol, three Qlink motorcycles suspected to have been stolen, and a red face mask. According to Ikenga, “The operatives arrested a five-member gang, including a…