Author: Naija Daily News

Panic erupted at the Bayelsa State Civil Service Secretariat on Wednesday after a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) detonated within the complex, prompting the immediate evacuation of workers and visitors. Eyewitnesses said a 60-year-old man, identified as Pentecost Elijah from Otuan Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, claimed responsibility for the explosion and threatened to detonate additional devices allegedly planted around the premises. Elijah, who reportedly described himself as a contractor owed money for an unspecified job by the state government, allegedly warned that further explosions would occur if he was not paid immediately. He was said to have…

A gunman killed nine people and injured dozens more at a secondary school and a nearby residence in the remote mountain town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday before taking their own life, authorities said. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that 27 people were wounded in the attack, including two who sustained serious injuries and 25 others who suffered non-life-threatening wounds. Police said an alert was issued Tuesday afternoon reporting an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Responding officers discovered six people fatally shot inside the school, while a seventh victim with a gunshot wound died…

Businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has engaged in a public war of words with Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose, over his support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The exchange began after Fayose, in a video posted on Instagram, alleged that the Igbo are “easy to buy” provided one has “money and power,” a remark that stirred reactions on social media. Responding on Wednesday via Instagram, Cubana Chief Priest defended his association with the City Boy Movement, a group aligned with President Tinubu’s government. He said his decision to support…

The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to immediately suspend all enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The government also warned the agency to stop sealing factories and warehouses over the issue. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Special Adviser on Public Affairs to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Terrence Kuanum. According to Kuanum, the order followed a joint intervention by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the…

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…