Author: Naija Daily News

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,”…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the death of two children following a stampede at the Gombe main Eid Ground. A statement by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, on Sunday disclosed that the incident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. at the exit gate of the Eid Ground, immediately after the conclusion of Eid prayers. “The stampede was caused by inadequate exit access, as a large crowd, primarily women and children, rushed to leave the venue. “The situation, worsened by intense heat, led to the unfortunate incident,” he said. He noted that 22 individuals were affected…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a Lekki-based businessman and proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, in connection with the shipment of 60 parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, from the United States to Nigeria. A statement by Femi Babafemi, theDirector of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters in Abuja on Sunday said that the 43-year-old businessman was arrested on Mondaywhile he was expecting to take the delivery of his latest drug consignment at Bay Lounge, Admiralty Way, in the Lekki area of Lagos, where he does his drug business.…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 14-year-old Secondary School Student, Nicknes Ayo, has committed suicide after her mother pressured her to name the man who impregnated her. The incident happened on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Egba in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The teenage girl who was schooling in Otukpo was said to have returned home on Thursday, her mother, who noticed some signs of pregnancy, inquired from her if she was pregnant or not. It was after much pressure and a threat to be taken to a clinic in the village that the girl ran away. “She…

By Deborah Nnamdi The boxing community is grieving the loss of former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who tragically passed away after collapsing during a fight in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju was facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at the Bukom Boxing Arena when he suddenly lost consciousness. Reports suggest he was ahead on points at the time of the incident. A video widely shared on social media shows the heartbreaking moment he collapsed in the ring, leaving fans and the boxing world in shock. Olanrewaju, a…