Author: Naija Daily News

At least 75 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been killed following a failed attempt to infiltrate a military base in Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, in what security sources described as a major setback for the insurgent group. The terrorist faction, known as Islamic State West Africa Province, reportedly launched the attack in the early hours of Wednesday, advancing on foot toward the 68 Battalion formation while deploying armed drones in an attempt to breach defensive positions. Initial reports cited by counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama had put the number of insurgents…

Israel has reportedly carried out an airstrike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas deposit, in what analysts describe as a significant escalation in the ongoing Gulf conflict. According to Reuters, the attack occurred on Wednesday, with Iranian authorities confirming that parts of the sprawling facility were hit. Gas storage tanks and sections of a refinery were reportedly damaged, forcing the evacuation of workers while emergency response teams battled a fire at the site. Tehran signalled swift retaliation, warning neighbouring Gulf states that their energy infrastructure could be targeted in response to the strike. Iranian state…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Wednesday abducted four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), located in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan. Sources gathered that some of the victims were at the institute for a familiarisation visit when the incident occurred. A cocoa farmer who escaped from the attack said the assailants, numbering about six, suddenly emerged from the bush and intercepted their vehicle while they were heading to the Nursing Section of the institute. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said in a text message that one…

The Delta State Police Command has dismantled a suspected kidnap syndicate and rescued three abducted victims during a coordinated security operation in a forest near Issele-Uku. The operation followed a kidnapping report received by the Issele-Uku Division on March 16, 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Aderemi Badiru, in collaboration with the military, local vigilante groups, and hunters, swiftly mobilised a search-and-rescue mission. “Sequel to the report, the DPO, in collaboration with the military, local vigilante groups, and hunters, launched a coordinated operation, combing identified…

Following a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mandating all service chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri to curb renewed attacks by insurgents, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday arrived in the Borno State capital. The directive comes amid rising cases of attacks and bombings linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP in parts of the North-East. The service chiefs touched down at the Maiduguri Air Force Base at about 11 a.m., where they were received by the Theatre Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, alongside other…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday received a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, marking the commencement of his state visit to the United Kingdom — the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The President, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was honoured with a 42-gun salute by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery in a display of full state honours. Earlier, the Nigerian First Family was received by Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, who escorted them to meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the historic royal residence. The two-day visit will feature a…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the alleged murder of a 42-year-old resident, Shedrack Ogadinma Chukwem, in Etche Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, identified as Robinson Uche, was apprehended following what police described as sustained investigative efforts by operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit, Emuohia Annex. Spokesperson for the Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that Uche was tracked and arrested at about 7:30 a.m. on March 6, 2026. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to actively participating in the killing. According to the statement, the incident occurred…

Photo: Chelsea’s senior team celebrating after a win The Premier League has fined Chelsea Football Club a total of £10.75 million and imposed transfer sanctions following the conclusion of two separate disciplinary investigations into historical breaches of league rules. In a statement released on Monday, the league confirmed that the sanctions followed voluntary disclosures made by Chelsea’s current ownership regarding potential breaches committed between 2011 and 2018 under former owner Roman Abramovich. According to the Premier League, investigations established that undisclosed payments were made by third parties associated with the club to players, unregistered agents and other third parties during…

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a graduate of Animal Science from the University of Uyo, Koabasi Marsodi, for allegedly operating an illegal arms fabrication facility in Uyo. Marsodi was apprehended on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m. during a coordinated raid targeting criminal hideouts, illegal arms production centres, and drug networks across the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Uyo on Monday. She said the operation followed credible intelligence reports linking a facility located at Idem Street, off Itu Road, to criminal activities.…

Photo: Unrelated photo of a train derailment The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that several passengers sustained injuries following a train incident near Asham Train Station along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor on Monday morning. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed in a statement that the incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. He explained that a rear locomotive made contact with the passenger coach directly behind it due to a coupling fault. According to Opeifa, the injured passengers were promptly attended to and transported to nearby medical facilities for proper treatment, adding that no…