inDrive records growth in courier service across Nigeria
inDrive, a ride-hailing platform operating in nine African countries, has announced a surge in growth for its courier service in Nigeria. The company said the growth comes amidst growing interest from urban workers who rely more on app-based delivery to earn a flexible income. inDrive, in a statement on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, sadi the number of couriers on its Nigerian...
Arik Air diverts to Benin after engine scare
An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 flying from Lagos to Port Harcourt made an emergency diversion to Benin Airport on Wednesday after the crew detected a loud bang from one of the aircraft’s engines mid-flight. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) later confirmed that the incident involved significant damage to the affected engine, though no injuries were recorded. According to the airline’s...
Bandits kill two police inspectors, four civilians in Benue
Two police inspectors and four civilians have been killed following an attack by suspected bandits on Tse-Kaseve village in Anyagba Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Benue State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on Monday when dozens of armed bandits stormed the community on nearly 100 motorcycles, attempting to overrun the village market and attack...
No child will be left behind in digital literacy drive — Uba Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding digital literacy, promoting innovation and ensuring equal learning opportunities for every child across the state. He made this known on Tuesday at the “Class Is Open Everywhere” DigiTruck Digital Skills Training Programme, stressing that no child would be left behind, regardless of whether they live in urban or...
Civilian JTF operative arrested for shooting man in Katsina
A 37-year-old member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) has been arrested for allegedly shooting a man during a dispute in Yantumaki town, Katsina State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on February 9. The suspect, identified as Musa Idi, reportedly shot 55-year-old Ummaru Maulaye in the right leg during an altercation, resulting in a fracture. The...
Troops foil ISWAP attempt to steal school roofing in Yobe
Troops of the 159 Military Battalion in Kanamma have intercepted suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists attempting to strip roofing sheets from a primary school in Ngamma village, Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 9 p.m. on February 9, when armed insurgents reportedly stormed Ngamma Primary School and began...
Tottenham sack manager Thomas Frank
Premier League side Tottenham have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge. Tottenham announced Frank’s dismissal via a statement on Wednesday. The statement read: “The Club has taken the decision to make a change in the Men’s Head Coach position and Thomas Frank will leave today. “Thomas was appointed in June 2025, and we have been determined...
Woro killings: Kwara won’t bow to terror — AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, has vowed that the state will not succumb to fear or intimidation following the recent terrorist attack in Woro, pledging justice for the victims and stronger security measures to prevent a recurrence. Speaking during the inauguration of a seven-member committee to support survivors of the attack, the governor described the incident as tragic and devastating. “Today,...
Heineken to sack 6,000 workers
Heineken has announced that it would cut up to 6,000 jobs from its global workforce and set lower expectations for profit growth in 2026. Heineken announced this in a statement on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The job cuts amount to almost 7% of the 87,000-strong, global workforce at the world's No.2 brewer by market value, which is searching for a new...
Troops neutralise 16 terrorists, rescue 11 hostages in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 16 insurgents, rescued 11 kidnapped victims and arrested suspected logistics suppliers to terrorists during a series of operations in Borno State. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Sanni Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. According to him, the terrorists were neutralised on February...
