Author: Naija Daily News

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…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The brief ceremony took place at the President’s office at about 2:30 p.m., five days after the Senate confirmed Oyedele’s nomination. A source present at the event said the new minister arrived at the Villa around 2:09 p.m. accompanied by his wife, after clearing security. Oyedele was dressed in a navy blue suit, while his wife wore white traditional attire. The Senate had on Wednesday, March 12, confirmed his appointment through a voice vote following an extensive screening…

At least 10 critically ill patients have died following a fire outbreak at a government-run hospital in eastern India, officials confirmed on Monday. The blaze occurred in the early hours of Monday on the first floor of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. According to the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, the fire was triggered by a short circuit in the trauma intensive care unit (ICU) ward where patients were receiving treatment. Majhi told reporters that 23 patients were on the affected floor when the fire broke out. Ten of them died as a result of the…

Four months after the disputed 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final between the Nigeria national football team and the DR Congo national football team, FIFA has sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation and the DR Congo Football Federation over disciplinary incidents that occurred during the match. DR Congo defeated Nigeria 4–3 on penalties in Morocco on November 16, 2025, to secure a place in the intercontinental play-offs. According to FIFA’s latest disciplinary overview for the World Cup qualifiers, both football bodies were found guilty of separate infractions during the encounter. Nigeria was penalized for a breach relating to order…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested one Giwa Sodiq in connection with a violent altercation that resulted in the death of Kehinde, popularly known as “Ogo Ojigbo,” in Asalu Community, Lalupon, within Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan, the state capital. He confirmed that the body of the deceased had been deposited at the morgue of Adeoyo State Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan, for preservation and autopsy. According to the statement, preliminary investigations revealed that community leaders reported the incident to…

Photo: Gov Monday Okpebholo The Edo State Government’s directive for the arrest and prosecution of students involved in a violent bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre has intensified national concern over child rights, school safety and institutional responsibility in Nigeria’s education system. The disturbing footage, widely circulated on social media, showed one student dragging the victim by his uniform and repeatedly stomping on his chest while another student recorded the incident and pleaded for the attack to stop. Child welfare groups argue that such scenes reflect not only individual misconduct but also institutional lapses that allow violence to occur within…

Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel on Monday as the Iran war entered its third week, with both sides showing no sign of backing down and diplomatic efforts intensifying to secure safe passage for tankers through the critical Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices jumped in early trading after US President Donald Trump revealed over the weekend that American forces had struck military targets on Kharg Island, a key hub that handles the bulk of Iran’s oil exports. He warned that attacks could expand to energy infrastructure if Tehran interferes with transit through Hormuz, which has effectively been closed since…