Kaduna kidnappers demand deposit, Davido cleared in paternity row
Several major stories are making headlines across Nigeria, spanning security, legal, and sports news. Kidnappers are demanding a N28.9m deposit for the release of abducted Kaduna worshippers. Davido has been cleared in a paternity dispute after DNA tests confirmed he is not the father of a girl named Aanu. The Federal Government is moving to address the backlog of terrorism-related cases. CAF has sanctioned Algeria and its players after misconduct during the AFCON 2025 quarter-final against Nigeria.
What we know
- Kidnappers are holding 166 worshippers from Kurmin Wali, Kaduna, and have demanded N28.9m for 17 motorcycles as a release condition.
- Davido's father, Dr. Deji Adeleke, revealed that DNA tests at multiple hospitals proved the singer is not the father of Aanu.
- The Federal Government is working to fast-track the trial of 5,000 terror suspects to reduce the backlog of cases.
- CAF fined Algeria $100,000 and suspended two players after incidents during the AFCON 2025 quarter-final against Nigeria.
- Nigerians reportedly spent N1.58tn on petrol in December 2025, with average daily consumption at 63.7 million litres.
