Author: Naija Daily News

The Nigeria Police Force has removed Benjamin Hundeyin from his position as Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), barely six months after he was appointed to the role. Sources within the force confirmed that the decision was approved on Thursday, shortly after Tunji Disu assumed office as the new Inspector-General of Police. Disu officially took over the leadership of the police on Wednesday following the removal of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. A senior police source disclosed that the development forms part of routine administrative adjustments that often accompany the appointment of a new police chief. According to the…

The United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria has announced the rescheduling of visa and American Citizen Services (ACS) appointments in Abuja over concerns about possible protests in the city. The announcement was made in a statement posted on the mission’s official X account on Thursday. The decision follows the earlier cancellation of all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, at the United States Embassy in Abuja. The closure has now been extended as authorities monitor the security situation in the Federal Capital Territory. According to the mission, routine operations at the embassy will remain suspended until Monday, March 9,…

The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the state’s Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The impeachment notice was presented during plenary by the Majority Leader of the House, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action was taken in accordance with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). Dala told lawmakers that the allegations stem from Gwarzo’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government between 2023 and 2024, as well as his current role as deputy governor. According…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of a 23-count charge bordering on the alleged non-declaration of assets filed against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Kyari was arraigned alongside his two brothers, who were accused of swearing to false affidavits in an alleged attempt to conceal the origin of certain properties. Delivering judgment, Justice Omotosho held that the NDLEA failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove the allegations against the defendants, particularly in relation to the alleged non-declaration of landed properties. The judge…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, barely two weeks before the tournament was scheduled to kick off, citing what it described as “certain unforeseen circumstances.” The competition, originally slated to take place from March 17 to April 3, will now run from July 25 to August 16, 2026, CAF announced in a statement on Wednesday. The tournament also serves as the qualifying stage for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. CAF said the decision to reschedule the tournament followed consultations with FIFA, partners, and other stakeholders…

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has clarified concerns surrounding the presence of United States troops in the country, stating that the foreign personnel are in Nigeria strictly to provide training assistance and advisory support. Musa assured that the Nigerian Armed Forces would remain fully in charge of all military operations conducted within the country’s territory. The minister clarified on Wednesday in Abuja while presiding over the maiden edition of the newly introduced Monthly Operational Briefing at the Ministry of Defence. His comments followed confirmation by the Defence Headquarters on February 16, 2026, that about 100 United States military personnel,…

Global crude oil prices surged on Thursday toward $84 per barrel, marking the highest level recorded this year and significantly exceeding Nigeria’s 2026 budget benchmark of $64.85 per barrel. According to Bloomberg, Brent Crude, the global oil benchmark, rose by about 12 per cent within the first three days of the week, while West Texas Intermediate traded close to $78 per barrel. The spike in prices comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East as the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran disrupted crude oil flows to major importers. Reports indicate that global oil prices have continued…

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has taken over the prosecution of a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged terrorism-related offences and unlawful possession of firearms. The development emerged on Wednesday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, when the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), informed the court that the case file had been transmitted from the Department of State Services (DSS) to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. Oyedepo told the court that he was informed by counsel to the DSS that…

Gunmen on Wednesday night shot a farmer and abducted his wife in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, the police have confirmed. The spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday. According to him, the attack occurred at about 8:45 p.m. along Oda Road in Akure when suspected kidnappers invaded the residence of a tomato farmer, Adesida Daniel, in the Isagba Community. Jimoh said the farmer sustained a gunshot injury to his right hand while attempting to resist the assailants who had reportedly abducted his wife. “During the…

The Akwa Ibom State High Court, Ikot Ekpene, has sentenced a lecturer at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Abel Udo Jacob, and his accomplice, Innocent Nicholas Ntokon, to a combined 11-year jail term for their involvement in a N50 million extortion scheme. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Augustine Odokwo held that the duo subjected a businessman, Edikan Jacob Jackson, to years of threats, intimidation, and financial exploitation that resulted in losses exceeding N50 million. The court found that between 2016 and 2020, Ntokon, described as a leader of the Klans Confraternity, orchestrated a sustained campaign of terror against the victim by allegedly…