Author: Naija Daily News

Photo: Unrelated photo of a gas explosion A private petrol and gas facility, Fonex Gas Station, has been razed by an explosion on Edibe Edibe Street in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, leaving several residents severely injured and properties destroyed. The explosion, which occurred on Saturday, completely engulfed the station, consuming its fuel and gas storage tanks as well as vehicles parked within the premises. Located in a densely populated neighbourhood of Calabar, the blast also damaged nearby shops and buildings, forcing residents and business owners to flee for safety. Several victims sustained serious injuries in…

By Deborah Nnamdi A midnight fire has gutted several shops at the Plumbing Material Section of the Head Bridge Market in Onitsha, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The inferno, which broke out at about 11:55 p.m. on Friday, occurred near the Ogbo-Ogwu Medicine Market along the busy Onitsha-Awka Expressway, close to the River Niger Bridge. The affected market is one of the major commercial hubs in Anambra State. Eyewitnesses said traders and residents battled frantically to contain the flames before the arrival of firefighters. Although no lives were lost, plumbing materials and other goods estimated to be worth millions…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Jehovah’s Witnesses have reviewed their longstanding rules on blood transfusions, granting members the choice of whether their own blood may be used during surgery or other medical procedures. The organisation, however, maintained its ban on transfusions involving another person’s blood, while stating that individual members must make personal decisions in life-threatening situations involving the use of their own blood. The change was announced in a video published on the group’s official website on Friday. In the video, Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch said the clarification was intended to give Christians freedom to make personal decisions regarding…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force in Nasarawa State has arrested a suspected kidnapper in Akwanga Local Government Area, recording what it described as a breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on criminal activities across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Lafia. He said the arrest followed credible intelligence received by the Police Mobile Force (PMF) 38 Akwanga Unit Command on Friday, March 20, at about 5:00 p.m. According to him, the intelligence report indicated that a suspected kidnapper was sighted in possession of a firearm…

Photo: Unrelated photo of a fire outbreak By Deborah Nnamdi Two minor siblings, Queen Ohwo, 6, and Everlyne Ohwo, 4, have been burnt to death in a tragic fire incident at their parents’ residence in Ode-Aye, Okitipupa Council Area of Ondo State. The incident occurred at No. 1 Olaribigbe Street, Zion Area, Ode-Aye. A police source said the remains of the victims, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ohwo Peter, have been evacuated to the Health Centre in Ode-Aye. According to the source, the fire may have resulted from negligence during cooking activities by their parents. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson…

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has shared a personal story from his early days with the Super Eagles, revealing how he was once turned away from a hotel room by a senior teammate during his first national team invitation in 2017 before being welcomed by Kelechi Iheanacho. Osimhen disclosed this in a Twitch livestream with comedian Carter Efe on Saturday, reflecting on his humble beginnings with the national team. The striker said he had gone to visit Iheanacho, who was then playing for Manchester City, to show respect and offer assistance, including carrying his boots. After receiving Iheanacho’s room number, he…

The United States has deployed MQ-9 Reaper surveillance drones and about 200 military personnel to northern Nigeria to support local forces battling Islamist insurgent groups, including Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram, officials said. U.S. officials quoted by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle said there would be no US troops involvement in the fight, stressing that US personnel would provide training and technical assistance. The deployment would focus on intelligence gathering, training and technical assistance rather than direct combat operations. The support is expected to prioritise conflict-hit states in the northeast, particularly Borno, as well as other parts…

Tragic struck in Lagos in the wee hours of Saturday, as a massive explosion triggered by petroleum product tankers rocked the Sangotedo area of Lekki Epe Expressway. It was gathered that at least one person, said to be a tanker driver, died and several properties and business places were razed. Sources said the fire started at about 2am and it was prefaced by an explosion which shook the entire Sangotedo suburb on Lekki. “We heard the explosion as far as in Awoyaya and it sent people scampering for their dear lives,” one eye witness told our reporter “I was running…

Suspected political thugs on Friday disrupted the maiden meeting of the African Democratic Congress Young Women Forum in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the incident occurred at the venue in Alesa Eleme, where the thugs allegedly stormed the gathering, dispersed supporters, and destroyed canopies, loudspeakers, chairs, and other equipment set up for the event. The attackers reportedly claimed that the organisers had not obtained prior approval to hold the meeting and argued that the Independent National Electoral Commission had not authorised political activities. Reacting to the disruption, the National Coordinator of…

The Delta State Police Command has announced the arrest of five persons, including a community leader and an organiser of a local cultural festival in Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North LGA, over the alleged sexual assault of women during an annual event that has triggered widespread public outrage. The suspects include the community head and chief organiser of the Ozoro festival, identified as Chief Omorede Sunday, along with four others from the Oramudu quarters of Ozoro, police spokesperson Bright Edafe said on Friday. Police announced the arrest on Friday, following wide outrage sparked off by a video showing an alleged…