GistReel Schoolchildren and teachers rescued after being abducted in Oyo State have expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian security operatives for the efforts that led to their safe return. In a video circulating online, the victims thanked the President for prioritizing their rescue and co…

…arrested, others killed - Presidency The Presidency has given further details on the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, eight of the k!dnappers have been arrested and are…

…media aide, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on X some minutes ago. He shared photos of the rescued victim and wrote; ''Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies.'' by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 6:00 PM | Share this Story

Four trapped, three rescued as building collapses in Kano A two-storey building under construction at Sultan Road in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State has collapsed, leaving four people trapped beneath the rubble. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026. Eyewitnesses said construction wo…

…of the Police. And in Delta State, the police engaged kidnappers in a gun battle and rescued victims. If the Police had always been like this, maybe the clamour for state police may not have arisen. All the same, kudos to these gallant officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force! The post With 1,316 MDAs, PFIPC was wa…

Customs rescue baby gorilla, arrest suspected wildlife trafficker in Kano The Nigeria Customs Service has arrested a suspected wildlife trafficker and rescued a captive baby gorilla during a raid in Kofar Mata, Kano State. The arrest and rescue was made by NCS Special Wildlife Office of the Customs Intelligence Unit al…

Police and troops rescue kidnapped INEC staff, repel bandit attacks in Zamfara A joint security operation involving the Zamfara State Police Command and military personnel has rescued a kidnapped staff member of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and thwarted coordinated bandit attacks following separ…

…him, the abductors also threatened to kill the children if security forces intensified rescue operations."They are now threatening that if we come any closer, they're going to k!ll all the kids'' he said by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 11:05 AM | Share this Story

…k!dnappers of cattle dealer The Edo State Police Command has commenced an intensive rescue operation following the reported abduction of a male cattle dealer, along the Igarra-Auchi expressway. On 7th July, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m., the Police received information that gunshots were being fired along the Igarra-Auchi E…

…me there," she added. She said neighbours, friends and other bystanders came to her rescue before she was taken home. However, she later lost consciousness in her sleep and was rushed to the hospital the following morning after her mother found her unresponsive. The allegations have sparked outrage online, with many Ni…

…Chioma Obinna A 22-year-old pregnant woman found unconscious on a Lagos street has been rescued from the brink of death, delivered of a healthy baby girl and reunited with the Plateau State Government in what officials described as another success story of the Lagos State emergency healthcare intervention programme. Th…

GistReel A large search and rescue operation is underway for a Boeing 737 cargo plane that disappeared off the Arabian Sea with five crew members on board. The event occurred on Tuesday evening, July 7, while the airliner was flying from Sharjah International Airport (United Arab Emirates) to Jinnah International Airpo…

…the ransom money. He went with the hope of saving a life, but tragically, no one came to rescue him. Another innocent life has been lost in the painful cycle of abductions and ransom demands," Bakatsine wrote. "May Allah forgive him, have mercy on him, and grant him Jannah. May Allah accept him among the martyrs. Ameen…

…into the sea. Pakistan aviation authorities said earlier on Tuesday that a search and rescue operation was under way. The airline posted an update on Facebook, saying the aircraft "lost contact with air traffic control at about 21.21 hours according to Pakistan time". "Search and rescue operations are being conducted b…

…or contribute to rent a single house," Nansel said He disclosed that the police had rescued one of the three Federal University of Lafia students abducted from the off-campus hostel and had launched an intensive manhunt for the kidnappers. He added that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, has o…

…In January 2026, Colonel Joseph Ajanaku (retd) was abducted in Plateau State and later rescued by security forces in a special operation. On May 30, 2026, Retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar was abducted alongside his wife by suspected terrorists in Katsina State and subsequently died in captivity.The Senate said the p…

…whose courage, professionalism and relentless efforts contributed to the successful rescue of the remaining captives," he said. He also praised the Oloro of Oro Ago, the Olomugo of Omugo and the Council of Chiefs for providing leadership and encouragement throughout the period of uncertainty, while thanking sons and da…

…his relatives and representatives had made no announcements. Fitness Volt claimed that a rescue squad was dispatched to the luxury residential area of Bang Phli district in Samut Prakan province shortly after 3 p.m. local time on July 7, 2026, in response to a complaint that a foreigner being sighted in a lake. Divers…

…lJanuary 2026 - Colonel Joseph Ajanaku (retd) was abducted in Plateau State and later rescued by security forces in a special operation. lMay 30, 2026 - Retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar was abducted alongside his wife by suspected terrorists in Katsina State and subsequently died in captivity. The Senate said the pa…

…one female adult lost their lives, while three male adults sustained injuries and were rescued to Abobo General Hospital," the Corps said. It added that preliminary investigation identified a tyre burst as the cause of the fatal crash. The second crash occurred at about 8:05 p.m. on Sunday at Sapade Bridge along the Ib…

Kenya has established a framework allowing its central bank to provide emergency funding to banks during financial crises. On Monday, President William Ruto signed the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, into law, introducing reforms that set out how Kenya will respond to future banking crises by establishing…

…days after the abduction of the schoolchildren without any tangible effort toward their rescue, should rightly feel bitter and abandoned." He added that he had repeatedly spoken out on the incident and reached out to Makinde to express solidarity. He also explained that he travelled to Ibadan on July 3 alongside politi…

…in several Ukrainian regions. Around 30 residential buildings in Kyiv were hit, with rescuers still sifting through the rubble hours after the attack, officials said. Zelensky said Ukraine’s army had shot down the Russian drones and cruise missiles, but had “insufficient supply of interceptor missiles” to stop the ball…

…days after the abduction of the schoolchildren without any tangible effort toward their rescue, should rightly feel bitter and abandoned. “Since this unfortunate incident, I have spoken publicly about it twice, including appealing directly to the kidnappers to release the children. I also called the Governor twice to a…

…of the loved ones of these people. The government has no excuse. The children must be rescued," he said. Odedeji suggested that concerns over possible collateral damage might be delaying rescue efforts but urged the government to seek international assistance if necessary. "But we were all in this country when the Amer…