…the same household have died after a residential building collapsed in the Goron Dutse community of Kano at about 2:00 am. The incident occurred behind the WRECA area of Goron Dutse, throwing residents and members of the victims’ family into grief. One of the victims was reportedly a 20-year-old woman who was said to b…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed claims that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) backed the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic, insisting that Nigeria remains opposed to military takeovers and other unconstitutional changes of government. The Minister of State for Foreign Aff…

The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a man, Ajah Ikechukwu, of Ngwogwo Community, Ishiagu in Ivo Local Government Area of the state, for allegedly staging his own kidnap and extorting ransom from his family. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Hope Okafor, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing at…

…illegally siphoning petroleum products reportedly died after inhaling toxic fumes. While community sources put the death toll at 43, the Rivers State Police Command said it could not confirm the actual number of casualties, stressing that investigation into the incident was ongoing. The incident reportedly occurred aro…

…who wish to profit from the suffering of others. “We will continue to collaborate with community leaders, media organisations and law enforcement partners to ensure the safety and health of our citizens,” he stated. Also, in a concerted effort to tackle drug cultivation, Ofoyeju said enforcement officers identified and…

…were said to be missing following the incident, which occurred in the mainly coastal community. It was gathered that more than 100 persons from Okrika and neighbouring communities had stormed the jetty in locally made boats to load the product from the illegal tapping point. A source in the community told PUNCH Online…

…“The rescued victims and the vehicle were subsequently handed over to the relevant community authorities for further necessary action. “The successful rescue operation demonstrates the resolve by the troops of Operation Fansan Yamma to safeguard the lives and property of law-abiding citizens across the Joint Operations…

Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (Askarawan Zamfara) have paraded nine suspects in Gusau, including bandits, informants, logistics suppliers and a fake legal practitioner. The arrests followed intelligence-led operations across the state. The commandant of the CPG, retired AIG Shehu Dalijan, disclosed during t…

…in Benue, Plateau, Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi during planting and harvest. Build community and national seed banks to preserve open-pollinated and indigenous varieties that farmers can save and replant. Give them an alternative to total commercial dependency. For farmers and associations: organise collective seed verif…

…justice within an Intelligence agency? The philosophy is that the Intelligence Community leverages humans as its greatest asset, not only technology. For Intelligence, you need the people. An Intelligence Service that is completely alienated from the people by its conduct might not get the credible information it needs…

…plans and budgets. While acknowledging progress in HIV testing, treatment linkage, community outreach, advocacy, and service integration, Adetunji urged corporate organisations, foundations, professional bodies, and other non-traditional partners to support HIV prevention, treatment, community mobilisation and health-s…

…from the Brigade and Army Headquarters Garrison advanced through ACO Estate and Gosa Community, making contact with the kidnappers.” It said the troops successfully rescued the victim around Angwan-Sabo Village, while another group continued pursuing the fleeing kidnappers. “At about 11:09 am on Wednesday, troops of 17…

…District Head of Kebbi, Mallam Lawal Labbo. The bandits reportedly initially gave the community five days to raise the money but later extended the deadline following appeals from residents. The telephone was subsequently handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in the area. The gunmen allegedly instructed th…

…SP Josephine Adeh, said the suspects were apprehended after a concerned member of the community who witnessed the incident alerted the police. She said operatives responded swiftly, rescued the girl and arrested the two suspects. She said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had previously been arreste…

…on Instagram!The funeral prayers drew senior figures from the association and the wider community. Among those present were the national chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Baba Usman Ngelzarma; a former FCT chairman of the association, Alhaji Yahaya Isah; and the six area council chairmen of MACBAN in the FCT. The Aguma of Gwa…

…a chance to love this baby girl, for the emergency services who responded and for the community who will inevitably be shocked by this incident.'Everyone involved in responding to this tragedy - from the first officers and paramedics on the scene to the detectives now leading the investigation - has felt the profound i…

…took place at the NDLEA Onitsha Unit on Tuesday, following their recovery at Atani Community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. According to the handover note obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday, the Commanding Officer, Naval Outpost, Onitsha, Kabir Yusuf, disclosed that the illicit consignments w…

2 teenagers drown in Kaduna River Two teenagers have drowned in a river at Askplaye community in Kaduna Statem The victims were identified as Suleiman Yakubu, 19, and Abubakar Mohammed, 17. The drowning occured following torrential rainfall that affected parts of the state. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEM…

…departments and agencies, local government authorities, emergency responders and community leaders to step up flood-response activities, monitor vulnerable locations regularly and keep drainage channels clear of debris.The Commissioner said the state government would continue tracking weather forecasts and water levels…

…however, assured that the state government had stepped up sensitisation efforts at the community level, leveraging traditional rulers and other stakeholders to educate residents about the disease and ways to prevent its spread. “We have so far activated awareness campaigns in communities through traditional rulers and…

Police arrests Shilla boys terrorizing Yola community The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested five youths suspected of terrorising residents of Kofare community in Yola, the state capital.The suspects, aged between 18 and 23, were allegedly linked to robbery attacks around the Kofare Masallaci Biyu axis in Yola S…

…Area of Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Fanka, in a fresh overnight attack on the community. The latest attack came barely 24 hours after gunmen killed the APC Chairman of Rantan Ward in Bebeji Local Government Area, Alhaji Garba Buba, and another resident, Sulaiman Zunduma. 6. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…

…Limited (PINL) for what it described as effective pipeline surveillance and responsible community engagement during the recent flooding in parts of the Niger Delta. The post PINL efficiency has protected our environment — N’Delta group appeared first on Tribune Online.

…brunt of insecurity – the masses –are directly in charge through their traditional and community representatives.”

…that he looked forward to continued engagement with Canada’s diplomatic and business community as both sides pursue partnerships that could contribute to a more prosperous, secure and inclusive Nigeria. Economics. The post Obi meets Canadian High Commissioner to strengthen ties ahead of elections appeared first on Vang…