Author: Naija Daily News

file image: Some of the rescued students By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have rescued 10 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers who were abducted during a terrorist attack on Lassa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday morning. The military, however, confirmed that one soldier and a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were killed during a fierce gun battle with the fleeing terrorists. The Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. According to the statement, suspected…

The Federal Government has congratulated 16-year-old Osasere Okundaye for making history as Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant after successfully qualifying through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). In a statement issued on Monday, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, described the remarkable feat as a testament to hard work, discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. “I heartily congratulate Miss Osasere Okundaye on her outstanding achievement of becoming Nigeria’s youngest Chartered Accountant at just 16 years of age,” the minister said. Olawande noted that Okundaye’s success reflects the immense potential of Nigerian youths and should inspire others…

Six people have been killed following a shooting at a shelter for mothers and children in the northern German town of Stade, with police arresting three suspects, including the alleged gunman. The deadly attack occurred on Monday near the port city of Hamburg. Authorities confirmed that all the victims were adults, with one of the injured later dying in hospital, raising the death toll from five to six. Police said investigations are ongoing and that there is no further threat to the public. The victims were all adults, although officials have not released their identities or provided further details about…

Chelsea have issued a detailed statement explaining the circumstances surrounding the departure of former head coach Enzo Maresca, revealing that the Italian resigned midway through the 2025/26 season to pursue the opportunity of succeeding Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. The Premier League club admitted that the 2025/26 campaign was deeply disappointing, blaming much of the disruption on the managerial change that occurred during the Christmas period. According to Chelsea, the club became aware in the autumn of 2025 that Maresca believed he had a chance of replacing Guardiola at Manchester City at the end of the season. The club said…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, Austine Emenike, popularly known as “Oyibo,” and recovered firearms and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. The command described the arrest as a breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against violent crime, stating that the operation was carried out based on credible intelligence. The Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko Agabe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday. According to the statement, the operation was conducted in line with the directives of the Commissioner of…

By Deborah Nnamdi Manchester City have officially appointed Italian coach Enzo Maresca as the club’s new manager, succeeding Pep Guardiola after the Spaniard’s departure. The 46-year-old has signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029. Speaking after his unveiling on Monday, Maresca described his return to Manchester City as a proud moment, saying he was excited to lead a club he knows well. “Manchester City is a club I know very well and to have the chance to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for me,” he said. The former…

By Deborah Nnamdi The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the rehabilitation and maintenance of existing road infrastructure instead of embarking on new road construction projects. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Obi reiterated his longstanding position that restoring Nigeria’s deteriorating road network should take precedence over announcing fresh infrastructure projects. According to the former Anambra State governor, many of the country’s major highways have fallen into disrepair, causing severe hardship for commuters, transport operators and businesses. He urged the government to channel available resources…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Monday attacked Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, abducting an unspecified number of students who were sitting for the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination. The attackers reportedly stormed the school at about 9 a.m., firing sporadically into the air and causing panic among students, teachers, and residents before whisking away an unknown number of examination candidates into the surrounding bush. A teacher was reportedly killed during the attack, while another sustained injuries. Confirming…

By Deborah Nnamdi One person has been feared dead while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries after a passenger vehicle reportedly struck an improvised explosive device (IED) allegedly planted by suspected bandits along the Kurawa–Sabon Birni road in Sokoto State. The explosion occurred in the early hours of Sunday as the vehicle was transporting passengers from surrounding communities to Sabon Birni. The blast severely damaged the vehicle, leaving several occupants injured and sparking renewed concerns over the increasing use of explosive devices by criminal groups operating in parts of Nigeria’s North-West. According to local sources, the vehicle ran over…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping in an attempt to extort N4 million from the family of one of the suspects. The suspects, identified as Lucky Alabi, 48, and Taiye Enahoro, 37, both from Uneme Akpama Community, were arrested by operatives of the Igarra Police Division following what the command described as intelligence-led investigations. Confirming the arrest in a statement on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikioedem, said detectives uncovered the alleged plot after acting on credible intelligence. According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed…