…deceased colleague. The ceremony, which had drawn family members, community leaders, and residents, was abruptly halted as panic spread following the gunshot. According to sources, the shooting may have involved funeral celebrants discharging firearms into the air as part of customary festivities. Meanwhile, the identi…

…surrounding the woman’s death. The series of deaths has raised concern among residents and observers, particularly because the victims are predominantly young women. Some observers, however, have also expressed concern about the circumstances in which some of the victims reportedly meet the men who later become their l…

…command remained committed to protecting lives and property across Kwara. Adekimi urged residents to provide the police with timely and credible information to assist security operations. He assured the public that the command would sustain its vigilance and operations to identify and disrupt threats to public safety i…

…and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area, heightening concerns over the safety of residents and students from the state travelling outside its borders. The commissioner noted that for the third time in four months, the state had recorded unusual kidnapping incidents.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on G…

The Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Architects has called on residents to engage the services of qualified architects in building residential and office complexes as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Architecture Day, The Chairman of the state chapter of the NIA, Wilson Agbonta, who…

…said ransom payments only empower criminals and encourage them to continue abducting residents. Recalling the abduction of his brothers, Yusuf and Amba, in 2025, Lawal said he made it clear to his family that he would not support the payment of ransom for their release. “You know, there are certain hard decisions you m…

…as efforts to establish the full circumstances continue," Jimoh said.He called on residents of Igbokoda and nearby communities to stay calm and avoid spreading unverified information, adding that the public would be updated once credible details became available.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follo…

…on Saturday, October 3, with authorities issuing a red weather alert and urging residents to remain indoors as exceptionally heavy rain battered areas around Barcelona. By Sunday, October 4, two people had died and another was missing, according to Catalan authorities. Catalan President Salvador Illa confirmed on Sunda…

…the incident occurred on Monday, throwing the riverine community into panic as residents reportedly scampered for safety. Details of the crash, including the number of people aboard the helicopter and the condition of possible survivors, remained unclear as of the time of filing this report. A resident who spoke on the…

…about 11pm, took place at Angwan Tsarki, a settlement in Mangor, in Bokkos, according to residents. The victims were said to be vigilantes on watch duty when the attackers opened fire on them. A member of the community, Bitrus Simon, told newsmen that the gunmen attacked the vigilantes while they were on duty, killing…

…a video clip had shown Bello on her last day in uniform being celebrated by Abeokuta residents. It will also be recalled that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Bode Ojajuni, as well as the Accord Party, had also recently honoured the retired traffic officer for her…

…also highlighted a glaring absence of law enforcement during the crisis. Panic-stricken residents and passersby could be seen fleeing the scene for their lives, with no security personnel in sight to intervene or repel the attackers. Watch the video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@li…

…projects, said improved road networks would make life easier for students and other residents. He said, “This road is very important because it connects the northern and southern parts of Kaduna. It will provide an alternative route for the people and make movement easier. “It will also improve access to farms, schools…

…gathering,” the statement said. The police urged parents, community leaders and residents to provide timely and credible information about suspicious movements, cult gatherings and criminal hideouts, while warning cult groups, sponsors and sympathisers that those involved would face the law. The command also reassured…

…inside his rented shop in the Okaka area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, in circumstances residents suspect may be suicide. The incident was discovered on Sunday morning after neighbours reportedly found Oke’s lifeless body inside the shop where he operated his dry-cleaning business. Oke was said to have lived in the area f…

…The youths were also said to have moved towards Gbeganu, where they allegedly attacked residents, resulting in the deaths of two additional persons. The two victims were reportedly buried shortly after the incident. Confirming the development, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said tact…

…66th Independence Day Carnival, where Nigerian diplomats, community leaders and residents gathered to celebrate the country’s independence. The Mayor received loud cheers and drew laughter when he explained why attending the Nigerian celebration was unavoidable. “Somebody asked me if I was going to come to the parade.…

…five pairs of sandals and a rain jacket. The Force said neither the security teams nor residents of the community suffered casualties. A separate operation in Katsina State saw police repel bandits who attacked motorists along the Funtua-Zaria Road on October 1. The intervention allowed traffic to resume normally on th…

…in the United States.Trump made the comments on Truth Social as he urged Arkansas residents to pressure Cotton to support the Sunshine Protection Act, which has passed the House but remains stalled in the Senate. Trump referred to the legislation as the "We Don't Want to Change Our Clocks Twice a Year Act" and argued t…

Residents of Aleto community in Eleme, River State and members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God church in the area were thrown into shock and mourning on Friday, October 2, after the officiating minister at a funeral in the community and resident TCCG pastor, Deacon Steve Eyo, suddenly collapsed and was later pr…

…governor also reiterated his administration's commitment to the welfare of teachers and residents of the state. "He reassures them of his administration's commitment to the welfare of the teachers and of every Kwaran. The Governor wishes all our teachers more rewarding and prosperous service to humanity," Agboola added…

…towards increasing the production or crude sales production in the country.” He promised residents that the force would intensify surveillance and patrols across the waterways and remote areas of Bonny. Umeh said: “It’s been zero tolerance for us, both in and out of the waters. It’s been zero tolerance for this kind of…

…by the road collapse, saying efforts should focus on finding solutions for motorists and residents. “When people are in difficult times and facing challenges, we are supposed to support them and show empathy, rather than exploit the situation,” he said.

…curfew was in effectCommunity leaders condemned the killings and warned residents against conducting mining activities during restricted hoursPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Two people have been killed after suspected gunmen attacked a mining si…

…and in a viral video, voices were heard ordering armed men to shoot at sight. Many residents of the area have fled and the ever busy Otuocha-Umuoba Anam road has been deserted. Rice mills and hundreds of bags of rice were destroyed and smoke was seen coming out of many residential houses, while traders were seen salvag…