Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Air Peace celebrated the first anniversary of its Lagos-London route by showing appreciation to passengers for their loyalty and support. The airline marked the occasion with giveaways, a raffle draw, and a cake-cutting ceremony for travelers on both the Lagos-London and London-Lagos flights. Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, Head of Corporate Communications at Air Peace, in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, explained that to thank its customers, the airline organized a raffle draw, where 20 fortunate passengers won complimentary rides from the airport to their destinations in the UK and Lagos. “Specifically, Air Peace offered 10 Simplaa mobility…

By Deborah Nnamdi More than 2,000 people marched through the center of Cape Town, with thousands more at protests in other major centers such as Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Durban, South Africa on Tuesday in support of a seven-year-old girl allegedly raped at school last year and to demand justice for the child. The girl, now aged eight, was allegedly raped in October last year, but the case only attracted huge attention about two weeks ago after her mother detailed what happened in a podcast and local media, demanding authorities take action as no arrests have been made so far. But…

By Deborah Nnamdi A likely judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has surfaced online just a day before the official verdict is set to be delivered. The tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, is to officially declare the judgment of the court on Wednesday, following an announcement on Tuesday. Kpochi-led panel had earlier reserved its decision on March 3, 2025, in response to a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the results of the September 21, 2024, governorship election. The leaked documents indicate a two-to-one ruling, with Justice Kpochi…

By Deborah Nnamdi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has defied a state-imposed ban on rallies and movement restrictions to make a dramatic entry into her hometown in Kogi Central, arriving at the venue in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State by helicopter. A large crowd of supporters had gathered in anticipation of her arrival, holding placards and chanting slogans in solidarity with the senator. The senator had, in a post on her verified Facebook page on Tuesday morning, warned that Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, and former Governor Yahaya Bello should be held responsible if any violence…

By Deborah Nnamdi A massive fire caused by a gas pipeline leak injured at least 100 people and forced residents to evacuate their homes during Eid celebrations on Tuesday morning. Petronas, the national oil company, reported that the fire broke out around 8:10 am (1:10 am GMT+1) near a gas station in Putra Heights, just outside Kuala Lumpur, and burned for several hours. Fire officials in Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur, stated that the blaze, visible from several kilometers away, was triggered by a leak in a gas pipeline that spanned roughly 500 meters (1,600 feet). The statement added that the…

Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured that the ongoing political crisis in the State will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. Fubara spoke when he received Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic-based groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt during an Eid-el-Fitri Sallah visit. Addressing the delegation, Fubara urged them and his supporters to trust in God’s process. He said: “This season is one of love, sharing, and sacrifice. You have come to share in our pain and have made a great sacrifice through your prayers. As Christians, we…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has seized a truck carrying 70,000 liters of stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This was revealed in a statement issued by Afolabi Babawale, the NSCDC National Public Relations Officer (NPRO), on Monday in Abuja. Babawale stated that the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CGS SIS) acted on directives to curb pipeline vandalism, crude oil theft, and illegal petroleum dealings in the Niger Delta. He further explained that the CGS SIS promptly responded to an intelligence tip-off and intercepted a long caravan truck fitted with a tank,…

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has started announcing the results of the H-1B visa lottery for the fiscal year 2026. How to Check Your StatusApplicants can verify their selection status through their employer, legal representative, or the USCIS online portal. Understanding Your Lottery OutcomeSelected: If your status is marked as “Selected,” you have passed the lottery stage. The next step involves submitting a strong petition, ensuring all documents are in order, and preparing for any potential requests for additional evidence from USCIS. Submitted: If your status remains “Submitted,” your application is still in the lottery pool, and…

By Deborah Nnamdi Three Nigerians residing in the United States—Olumidej Olorunfunmi, Samson Amos, and Emmanuel Unuigbe—could face a total of 60 years in prison for their alleged involvement in money laundering, amounting to $4.5 million. A statement by the US Department of Justice disclosed that the trio conspired among themselves to launder money which caused losses to about 125 victims in the US. It added that the laundered money was proceeds from romance scams and business email compromise schemes. The statement noted that while the duo of Amos and Unuigbe pleaded guilty in 2023, Olorunfunmi admitted guilty while being arraigned…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a Credit Scheme worth N2.5 Billion to encourage the conversion of vehicles to the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and the manufacturing of kits. According to a statement by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), the credit scheme is tagged Credit Access for Light and Mobility (CALM). It was stated that the initiative is aimed at easing energy and transportation costs in Nigeria. “The Federal Government has introduced a N2.5 billion Credit Access for Light and Mobility (CALM) initiative to alleviate financial pressures on Nigerians amid rising energy and transportation costs,”…