…while inspecting the level of work at the Ondo section of the coastal highway in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The minister, who faulted several criticisms regarding the construction of the highway, said those criticising the project were “motivated by envy because they never believed the President could de…

…other suspected drug peddlers during a raid on a notorious drug hideout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama on August 6, 2026 that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on July 30, at the Congo-Russia area following intelligence on i…

…arrested a suspected terrorist informant during an intelligence-led operation in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The suspect, identified as Alhaji Sule Bako, was apprehended at about 11:40 a.m. on August 5, 2026 in Dzangola Kilba, following credible intelligence linking him to alleged information-sharing a…

…One woman has been k!lled and another injured by suspected Fulani bandits in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. on August 3, 2026 at Aloghom Village when the women went into the bush to fetch firewood. T…

…to assess the situation behind the prolonged outage affecting nine of the state’s 17 local government areas. Chairman of Aba Power and former Minister of Power, Bart Nnaji, told the lawmakers that supply would resume once a critical component of the gas pressure system is installed. According to him, the component—a Cl…

…and its current capital is Awka. Below are the richest towns in Anambra State.RankTownLocal Government Area1NnewiNnewi North2OnitshaOnitsha North3AwkaAwka South4EkwulobiaAguata5NnokwaIdemili South6EbenebeAwka North7AlorIdemili South8NriAnaocha9Adazi AniAnaocha10Ora UkwuIdemili North11Akwa EtitiIdemili South12Enugu Ukwu…

…monarch shortly after assuming office. According to him, traditional institutions, local government authorities and community leaders would play vital roles in grassroots sensitisation and intelligence gathering. He assured residents that the NDLEA Enugu Command, with the support of its officers, the agency’s leadershi…

…abducted during the February 3, 2026, attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area had regained their freedom. Picture of the abducted victims paraded by the terrorists in February... Credit: Kaiama TV The development was announced on Wednesday in a post on the official Facebook page of the Kwara…

…was contained in an internal circular dated August 4, 2026, and addressed to all local government commanders and headquarters personnel of the board. According to the circular, the decision followed a resolution reached at the board's regular meeting held on June 6, 2026, and takes immediate effect. It stated that all…

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Residents and business owners in Aba, covering the nine local government areas of the Ukwa Ngwa zone of Abia State, have lamented the power outage that has persisted for more than two weeks, saying it has adversely affected their lives and businesses. Geometric Power Aba Limited (GPAL), t…

…at about 9:05 a.m. on August 3 during a routine patrol along the Gezuwa axis in Konduga Local Government Area. The escapees comprised nine women, two adult men, eight female minors and one male child below the age of two years, bringing the total number to 20. "During preliminary investigation, they disclosed that they…

…plenary. The nominees, according to the Speaker, are Muhammad Habeeb Nagogo from Wamba Local Government Area; Ahmed Yakubu Mohammed from Lafia LGA; Hon. Mohammed Baba Shehu from Keffi LGA; Hon. Mohammed Iyimoga from Obi LGA; Adamu Rabecca Kpadji from Wamba LGA; Nawani Aboki from Doma LGA; Jibril Abdullahi Ibrahim, FCNA…

…comprising nine women, two men and nine children along the Gezuwa axis in Bama Local Government Area of Borno. According to the army, the suspects said they escaped from the Gezuwa terrorist camp following an attack by rival ISWAP fighters and were handed over to military authorities for further profiling. “Troops also…

…Enduring Peace have arrested 19 suspects during a raid on Tongoron Community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State following the recent d3adly ambush on security personnel. Gunmen ambushed a joint security patrol on Tuesday, August 4, k!lling a police inspector and an Air Force corporal before making away wit…

…intercepted and apprehended a 27-year-old Uchenna Agbneiwu, a native of Nkume in Orlu local government area of Imo State, but residing at Ubakala, for vandalism. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, PPRO, DSP Maureen Chinaka, made this known in a press statement issued on Wednesday. She said a vandalized…

…identify people, businesses and infrastructure. He also linked the proposal to local government administration, saying councils require reliable geographic data to plan infrastructure, manage property records, improve internally generated revenue and deliver basic services. Adegbuyi further argued that the country’s lo…

…kidnap kingpin, Abdullahi Mohammed, popularly known as “Aala”, in Kargi Village, Ikara Local Government Area. The suspect allegedly confessed to masterminding several kidnapping operations in Kuzuntu Village and other parts of Kano State, as well as participating in the killing of two Yan Sa Kai members during an attac…

…centre stage in Bayelsa State this month as the Anyama Ijaw community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state has called on the state government to grant the annual celebration recognition and classify it among the state’s foremost festivals. The appeal was made by the paramount ruler of Anyama Ijaw communi…

…homes after heavily armed bandits launched an attack on Tsamaye community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State The attack, which lasted from about 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026 until after 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, also left two homes burnt, livestock stolen and the entire community deserted, witnesse…

…by a medical doctor. Applicants are also expected to select the registration state, local government area and NPC registration centre. The commission said a confirmation email would be sent after successful registration. The self-service platform is available on the NPC website, while Nigerians who require assistance c…

…target? The funding is primarily aimed at nano and micro enterprises operating within local government areas across Nigeria. Information applicants need Business owners seeking the grant will have to provide personal and business details during the application process. The information requested includes: Applicant’s fu…

…herdsmen on Monday night attacked Abaushwa community in Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, the hometown of former governor Samuel Ortom, killing four persons and leaving several others injured. Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about midnight while villagers wer…

…situation where two Fulani boys were kidnapped and their cattle rescued in Owo Local Government. We moved into action because they reported that the children who went out did not come back on time. "First, we were able to retrieve all the cows. Then, we went after, looking for the children-the two boys who went out wit…

…Saminu Ibrahim for st@bbing his friend to d3ath during a violent altercation in Ringim Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, August 3, 2026. According to the PPRO, Ibrahim allegedly stabbed the deceased in the chest with a sh…

…resisting r@pe attempt Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving a police officer and two civilians d3ad, with several others injured. The attack, which occurred on Monday, August 3, 2026, also saw the assailants set ablaze two security vehicles belo…