…after a boat mishap in the community claimed 65 lives. The assailants also shot seven residents, who sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment in hospital. According to Daily Trust, the bandits reportedly targeted families who were beneficiaries of the N1 million relief donation announced by the Sokoto S…

…deny criminal elements freedom of movement in the area. The military spokesman assured residents that Operation FANSAN YAMMA would continue to sustain pressure on terrorists and bandits operating in Kebbi State and other parts of the country. “We will keep the fire on everywhere the terrorists are. We will dismantle th…

…surrounding the election had tested the state’s democratic values, while commending residents for their commitment to democracy and the rule of law. A release on his official X handle revealed all these. “My people, as you have again conferred the leadership mandate on me under recent difficult circumstances, I promise…

…said. 'By hiding behind a Chucky-style Halloween mask, Hughes terrorised Philadelphia residents and believed he could evade law enforcement. He was wrong.'Police allege Hughes approached and harassed around 15 or 16 people in central Philadelphia during the early hours of August 12, with some encounters apparently reco…

…between the two women on Sunday, August 23. A neighbour, also identified as Zara, said residents were alerted by the victim's screams. "I rushed to the house and found the stepmother pressing the girl onto the spilled hot water. I scolded her and used all my strength to pull her away. Unfortunately, she had already suf…

…should come and tell us why they aren’t using it,” he stated. Ogunleye also urged Lagos residents to support electricity operators by rejecting energy theft and protecting power infrastructure across the state. “Let’s say no to energy theft. Let all of us protect this infrastructure. Let’s go and get our meters. And at…

Thousands of residents and party supporters on Wednesday trooped into the streets of the three federal constituencies in Ogun Central Senatorial District as the Peoples Democratic Party officially flagged off its campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. In Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, w…

…Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, allegedly warned residents who do not vote for the APC to leave the council. According to the ADC, “People’s right to live in their own country should not depend on the political party they support.” Abdullahi said the Kuje chairman, as an elected…

…efforts to extend development to rural communities and address challenges faced by residents using the old Abua Road. He said the intervention was necessary because of the poor condition of the old road and the long hours commuters spent travelling along the route. Fubara said his administration was focused on projects…

…state with severely reduced capacity, raising concerns about access to care for ordinary residents.Rather than framing the period as a crisis his administration weathered, Obi's comment appeared to suggest that the survival of residents through the strike called into question how indispensable the state's public doctor…

…unverified information capable of causing unnecessary fear, panic and apprehension among residents. The Command, however, encouraged anyone with information regarding the alleged human organ trafficking, or any other security concern within the FCT, to promptly report same to the nearest Police Station or contact the F…

…of mud in the district of Nuwakot, one of the worst-affected areas. Officials warned residents in several of Nepal's districts and asked them to stay away from the banks of the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers. Nepal tourism board officials said most of the missing were likely tourists from India and the India…

…the incident, while investigation was ongoing to identify and arrest others involved. Residents have appealed to youths to desist from taking the law into their own hands, warning that gang violence continues to put lives at risk. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 2:23 PM | Share this Story

…on what they described as the impact of the government’s projects and programmes on residents. “We are not here because of politics. We are here because the dividends of democracy are now visible, measurable and touching the lives of ordinary Kwara people, especially the good people of the Central Senatorial District,”…

…in which he was said to have threatened to track down critics on social media and asked residents who do not support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to leave the area council. He described the alleged remarks as inappropriate and capable of heightening political tension in the area, urging relevant authoriti…

…door is not doing our work. I’m talking about the President showing up in places where presidents are supposed to show up. Do you count his absence as an insult, or how do you interpret it? If you were President Tinubu and you had other presidential candidates… I should be president myself. I can’t be President Bola Ti…

…Shekwolo, has sparked outrage after a video surfaced showing him allegedly threatening residents who do not support the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In the viral video, Shekwolo addressed a gathering of constituents and APC loyalists, insisting that residents who oppose the rulin…

…in the area to deter criminal elements and prevent further attacks on motorists and residents. Security personnel have continued efforts to maintain security along the route and ensure the safety of commuters using the highway. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 9:45 AM | Share this Story

…concerning the marital dispute remain subject to investigation. The case has shocked residents of Bunga and surrounding communities, coming only months after another horrific child-k!lling incident in the wider Ggaba area. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 10:00 AM | Share this Story

…in denominations of Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 stuffed inside more than 30 sacks. To the residents of Mandya in Karnataka, Noorunnisa was simply a tragic figure, a 69-year-old woman with a long-term mental illness who spent over four decades roaming local traffic junctions and begging. However, the sacks of money found in…

…are receiving medical treatment.Eyewitnesses said wedding guests, well-wishers and residents scampered for safety.The sporadic gunshots suddenly replaced the blaring music at the joyful wedding celebration, which ended in tragedy after a callous attack by the suspect.In the ensuing melee, the bride and the bridegroom,…

…Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Shekwolo, over alleged threats to eject residents who refuse to join or vote for the All Progressives Congress in 2027. Amnesty, in a post on X, described the alleged threat as a call to violence and an attack on freedom of association and the liberty of persons, adding t…

2027: Support APC or leave Kuje - Abuja council chairman threatens residents The Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Samuel Shekwolo, has come under heavy criticism after a video surfaced online showing him threatening residents who do not intend to support the All Progressives Congres…

…ranches in the state without the consent of his administration and the people, saying residents would resist any attempt to take their land for pastoral activities.Alia made the remarks on Tuesday, August 25, during a town hall meeting with stakeholders from the Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo federal constituency."Nobody w…

…as saying. The minister expressed condolences to the families of those killed and urged residents to remain calm and avoid actions capable of further escalating tensions. He called on the Osun State Police Command and other security agencies to take decisive measures to restore order and protect residents, particularly…