Author: Naija Daily News

The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train and provide technical support to the country’s armed forces as they intensify efforts against jihadist groups, officials from both nations confirmed on Tuesday. Major General Samaila Uba, spokesperson for Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, said the American troops would assist with training and technical guidance. “We are getting US troops to assist in training and technical support,” Uba told AFP. The deployment, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, will bolster a small US team already operating in Nigeria to support air strike targeting. The additional personnel, expected to arrive in…

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents have intercepted four trailers loaded with cattle and rustled over 100 cows near Kareto in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack occurred around 1:25 p.m. shortly after the trailers departed Damasak en route to Maiduguri, according to local and security sources. Sources said the insurgents blocked the road and held the area for more than an hour, waiting for all four trailers to arrive before launching the assault. The attackers reportedly forced the vehicles to a halt, offloaded the cattle, and herded them into the bush before setting the trailers ablaze. “In fact,…

Enugu Air, operated by XEJET, has announced the arrival of a new Embraer 195 aircraft as part of its ongoing efforts to expand operations and enhance service delivery. In a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer of XEJET, Mr Emmanuel Iza, the airline described the acquisition as a significant milestone in its commitment to providing safe, reliable, and efficient air travel services. Iza commended the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, for his support and vision in advancing aviation development in the state, noting that the administration’s commitment continues to strengthen connectivity and stimulate economic growth across the…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, by N25 per litre, lowering the ex-depot rate from N799 to N774 per litre. The price adjustment, which takes immediate effect nationwide, was communicated to marketers on Tuesday night. “This is to notify you of a change in our PMS gantry price from N799 per litre to N774 per litre,” the refinery stated in a notice to its partners. In a statement, the company said the reduction further enhances the competitiveness of locally refined petroleum products. It noted that the current landing cost…

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspected collaborators of the Lakurawa terror group and recovered arms, ammunition, and illicit drugs in separate intelligence-led operations across the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed that the arrests followed coordinated operations in border communities and the Bagudo Local Government Area. According to him, operatives of the Kangiwa Divisional Police Headquarters apprehended two suspects, Hamza Aliyu and Aliyu Ahmadu, on February 7, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m. along a border axis. The suspects were allegedly involved in supplying logistics to members of the Lakurawa terrorist group. Items recovered from them…

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reopened its portal for pilgrims’ data capturing and grouping for Nigeria, barely 48 hours after the global closure of the Nusuk Masar platform. The development followed diplomatic efforts by the Nigerian government, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tugga, on the instruction of Vice President Kashim Shettima, appealed to Saudi authorities to grant Nigeria a special extension to complete the data-capturing process. Saudi authorities reportedly approved the request, allowing Nigerian officials and Hajj managers additional time to finalize the documentation of intending pilgrims. However, it was gathered that the…

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 14 passengers travelling from the Igede axis of Oju and Obi Local Government Areas of the state, following an attack along the Okpokwu axis on Monday evening. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and assured that security operatives were on top of the situation. “Concerning the abduction of passengers on the Okpokwu road, it is true that it happened. Investigation into the incident is ongoing, and we are on top of the situation,” Edet stated. The passengers were reportedly en…

A fire outbreak on Tuesday razed parts of an OPay office located along the busy Akala Expressway in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying property estimated to be worth millions of naira and causing panic among residents, motorists, and business operators in the area. The blaze, which occurred in the afternoon, sent thick plumes of smoke and flames billowing from sections of the fintech company’s premises, attracting a large crowd of onlookers. Eyewitnesses said the fire started suddenly and spread rapidly before emergency responders arrived, with some residents initially mistaking the smoke for generator fumes. “As soon as people noticed the smoke,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Senator Nenadi Usman has assumed office as the Labour Party’s acting National Chairman and taken control of the party’s national secretariat in Utako, Abuja, following a Federal High Court ruling that dissolved the Julius Abure-led leadership. Usman’s takeover on Tuesday was marked by heavy security, with armed police officers stationed at strategic points around the secretariat and enforcing strict screening of all visitors, party members, and journalists. Banners and billboards bearing Abure’s image were removed and replaced with those of Usman, signalling a change in leadership. The development was confirmed by Usman’s Senior Special Adviser on Media,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A tragic incident occurred during a drug bust by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the notorious Ama Hausa enclave of Bonny Island, Rivers State, as Chief Narcotic Agent Sadiq Bako Mujahid lost his life. Mujahid died from severe head injuries inflicted during a violent confrontation with armed hoodlums mobilized by drug dealers in an attempt to thwart the operation. Despite the attack, NDLEA operatives successfully arrested six suspects, including the gang leader, Genesis George Benson, who is believed to be responsible for the officer’s death. The operation, which took place on Friday, February 6,…