…and adjusting to shifting US immigration policy priorities and objectives. “Citizens and residents of Nigeria who wish to apply for a visa must schedule an appointment and pay the required visa fee at US Consulate Lagos, the new designated location,” the mission repeated in the latest notice. In a more detailed notice…

…Abuja’s master plan, and has vowed to continue them despite pushback from affected residents, lawmakers and civil society groups. The Senate had in December 2024 asked the Federal Capital Development Authority to halt further demolitions except those ordered by courts of competent jurisdiction, following the outcry tha…

…the vandalism of public facilities as economic sabotage with grave consequences for residents. "The removal of drainage covers, solar street lights, armoured cables used for the transmission of high-voltage electricity and internet communication cables worth millions of naira by a few unscrupulous individuals for perso…

…have also questioned claims that she grew up in Mpumalanga, with some alleging that residents of the area do not know her. However, other South Africans have pushed back against the claims, questioning why her surname and background are being used as evidence that she is not South African. The controversy has also draw…

Residents of the Ajao Estate area of Lagos have rejected an increase in monthly waste collection charges, accusing their waste management service provider of imposing the hike despite months of poor and irregular refuse collection. The residents said they were shocked to find notices announcing the new charges pasted o…

…the local government, Alhaji Jafaru Ahmed, described the project as a major relief for residents and motorists. Ahmed noted that the road had previously caused hardship, with commuters spending over two hours to travel a two-kilometre stretch. He said the ongoing construction has significantly reduced travel time and i…

…and Niger states, from where these criminals launch attacks,” he said. He appealed to residents to remain calm and continue supporting security agencies with credible information as efforts to restore lasting peace continued. “We urge our people to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies. The government is com…

…surveillance infrastructure. “Technology, however, cannot replace community trust. Residents usually know when strangers enter their forests, when abandoned buildings become criminal camps or when unusual arms move through their communities. They will provide information only when they believe their identity will be pr…

The Ikire Progressive Union (IPU) has called on residents of Ikire Kingdom, friends of the community, and voters across Osun State to support the governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. The decision…

…allow the contractor to return to site and complete the project,” he stated. Addressing residents, the lawmaker assured them that the National Assembly would work with the Federal Government, Akwa Ibom State Government and local authorities to remove all obstacles hindering the project. Earlier, the Village Head of Adi…

…to the relative peace witnessed across many parts of Imo State in recent weeks. Residents of the state have also acknowledged the improved security environment, commending the efforts of the DSS and other security agencies for restoring confidence and enabling communities to resume normal economic and social activities…

…of the biggest obstacles to development in the region, where an estimated 61 per cent of residents lack access to power. “The board thought and came up with the resolution that we must do something as quickly as possible because without power, we cannot do anything. Power is number one. Power is number two. Power is nu…

…tackled through sustained policies aimed at improving healthcare delivery for residents. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Gaza Gwamna, stated this on Wednesday in Lafia, the state capital, during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Joint Annual Review meeting of health workers and partners in the state. Speaking at the com…

…and carting away PVCs can no longer guarantee electoral victory,” he said. He assured residents of Kwara State that the commission would strictly adhere to the Electoral Act and its guidelines. “INEC in Kwara will follow the rules and procedures laid down by the commission. We will ensure that the elections are conduct…

Dozens of residents were seen scrambling to scoop fuel from a leaking tanker along the City Gate area of Asaba, Delta State, despite the danger of a possible explosion. Videos circulating on X on Thursday showed men and women carrying buckets, jerrycans and other containers as they rushed to collect the spilling fuel f…

…has also established a Physical Complaint Centre at its Headquarters in Oshodi to allow residents who prefer face-to-face engagement to lodge complaints and make enquiries. “The Physical Complaint Centre complements our 3367 Toll-Free Call Centre by providing members of the public who prefer face-to-face engagement wit…

Traditional rulers, local government chairmen and residents of Oyo East and Oyo West Local Government Areas have inspected newly completed and ongoing road projects across the two councils. The inspection tour, which took place on Tuesday, was led by the Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Honourable Peter Oluokun,…

…and is committed to the region’s growth and development,” he said. Kwankwaso urged residents of the region to cultivate the habit of acknowledging positive government interventions instead of focusing solely on negative developments. He also commended President Tinubu, Chairman of the Aviation Governing Board and forme…

…at his residence in Ung/Zenge community, Gwantu on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Two other residents of the community were also reportedly k!lled during the attack. Simultaneous attacks were also recorded in other communities in Sanga LGA. According to a residents, on Monday, 27th July, 2026, one Mr. Titus Haruna and and h…

…investigate dispatch rider's death after alleged hoodlum attack. Photo: GettyImagesResidents who witnessed the incident claimed the rider had earlier been involved in a minor collision with a tricycle. The disagreement was reportedly settled by people nearby, but some youths later demanded money for intervening.Accordi…

…attackers stormed the village in the early hours of Monday, shooting sporadically at residents. They k!lled dozens of people, set houses ablaze, looted food items and forced villagers to flee into nearby bushes for safety.Although security has since been reinforced and relative calm restored, many residents said they w…

…in a minor collision with a tricycle rider after emerging from a street in the area. Residents and some youths, including the suspected hoodlums, reportedly intervened and resolved the dispute amicably. However, the hoodlums allegedly demanded money from the dispatch rider for mediating the matter. The eyewitness, who…

…said community involvement was central to his approach. He described Lagos residents as civic-minded people whose cooperation with law enforcement made policing considerably more effective. He also highlighted the conduct of local government elections across 20 LGAs and 37 Local Council Development Areas as evidence of…

…365 days as a period of purposeful leadership that has positively impacted the lives of residents, particularly young people, across the LCDA.The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) congratulates Mosan-Okunola LCDA Chairman Adunni Akindele on his first year in office, commending her leadership and achievements.sch…

The Nasarawa State Government has warned residents that the ban on the felling of trees and the production and sale of charcoal remains in force across the state’s 13 local government areas, stressing that violators would face stiff penalties. The government said the warning was part of efforts to combat the effects of…