…commended the Akoni Obinrin Support Group for organising the rally and assured residents that the governorship election would be peaceful, with adequate security arrangements to protect voters. The Director-General of the Akoni Obinrin Support Group, Funke Egbemode, said the movement was established to promote greater…

…have largely dominated the political space through the instrument of power. Many residents of the state have also blamed both parties for the unabated political killings, alleging that they have enlisted the services of cultists, especially members of the Aiye and Eiye confraternities, to attack their opponents. The co…

…killed. Their initial attempt to attack Agadagba community was reportedly repelled by residents. However, the gunmen returned on Saturday evening and opened fire on the community, killing several people, while about 30 others remain unaccounted for. A resident, who spoke to our reporter from a hiding place, said the at…

…Urban Community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State has assured traders and residents, particularly members of the Igbo business community, of renewed efforts to tackle burglary and theft in the Bomadi-Overside business district. Chairman of the community, Mr. Famous Ebiare, gave the assurance following repo…

The Zamfara State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nafisa Mohammed Maradun, has assured residents that the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) vaccine is safe and free, saying that 1.2 million children are targeted for this year’s vaccination exercise in the state. This was disclosed on Saturday in Gusau during a press…

…administration was determined to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable to residents, stressing that no community should be denied medical services because of inadequate manpower. The council chairman noted that the outreach, which provided free medical consultations, laboratory tests, medications and health…

…The statement added that the administration’s security efforts were aimed at ensuring residents could carry out their daily activities without fear while enabling farmers to return safely to their farmlands. It also urged politicians to avoid exploiting security challenges for partisan purposes. “Those who seek to redu…

Motorists, commuters and residents have appealed to Gov. Dapo Abiodun to urgently complete the second section of the Mowe-Ofada road to ease stress and improve road safety. They said the uncompleted stretch had become a major concern, causing prolonged delays, frequent vehicle breakdown, and increased transportation co…

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of the state to embrace daily sanitation as part of efforts to prevent flooding and disease outbreaks. Sanwo-Olu made the call while addressing residents of Eputu London in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of the state during the month…

…who accused him of being involved in negotiations surrounding the release of abducted residents of Ngoshe in Borno State.The senator firmly rejected the allegations, saying he has never received or handled the amounts being mentioned. He said: "I have said it already. In my life, I have never seen ₦1 billion cash, not…

…and enforcement activities across Lagos to curb illegal developments. He also assured residents who comply with the law that the authority would remain committed to enforcing planning regulations in order to maintain an organised, aesthetically pleasing and legally compliant physical environment throughout the state. L…

…have begun to appear across the state. Yet beyond the ceremonies and accolades, many residents are asking a more fundamental question: what has changed in their communities since the current administrations assumed office? Read Also: Fake agency originated from Buhari government — Budget Office explains PFIPC allocatio…

…sanctions in accordance with the laws enforced by the board. The board also called on residents of the state to support its efforts by reporting any event centre or MC found engaging in or promoting the suspended activities. It said such reports should be made promptly and must relate to incidents occurring within Kano…

Five months after the deadly attack on their communities, residents of Kaiama, Woro, Nuku and surrounding areas in the Kwara North Senatorial District, on Friday, protested the endless captivity of over 100 abducted victims still in kidnappers’ den. Aside scores who lost their lives, about 179 residents were abducted d…

…shelters were set up in schools and gymnasiums in southwestern France for tourists and residents left wondering what they would return to. In the village of Andernos, Maria Lalanne, a 90-year-old from Lege Cap Ferret, sat on a camp bed in a gym without her glasses or hearing aid, which she had left behind. “I have hear…

Despite the sunny weather in Lagos in recent days, many residents are yet to recover from the shock of the devastating downpour witnessed a few weeks ago, which wreaked havoc on homes and businesses across the city. Apart from exposing the city’s perennial struggle with flooding, blocked drainage channels and poor wast…

…ransom money or served as a go-between in negotiations over the abduction of Ngoshe residentsNdume said his only role was alerting the National Security Adviser and DSS after he was told about a N5 billion ransom demand by Boko Haram/ISWAPThe senator said his relationship with the accuser broke down after he refused to…

…for bringing the programme to the grassroots and urged farmers, community leaders and residents to actively support the initiative to enable the Federal Government and its development partners to achieve the objectives of strengthening agricultural resilience and improving rural livelihoods. Also speaking, the Agricult…

…defendant demonstrated a clear disregard for their community and endangered countless residents who should have been able to trust their pharmacist," said FBI Co-Deputy Director Christopher Raia. "The opioid epidemic continues to plague our nation, which is why the FBI, along with our partners, will continue to hold th…

…off the coast of Opu-Okumbiri community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Residents of the community identified the missing fishermen as Elder Sunday Sample Timothy and his assistant, Mr Avarada. A community leader, Chief Saturday Akimi-Omunhuo, said the two men set out on a fishing expedition in the ear…

…elements are denied safe havens and brought to justice,” it said. The Army also urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing security operations across the South-East and the country.

…sustained intelligence-driven operations,” the statement added. The military also urged residents to remain vigilant and support security agencies with credible information that could help prevent criminal activities. “The military urges members of the general public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspiciou…

…Area of Cross River State to facilitate humanitarian intervention for affected residents. The assessment, carried out on Thursday in collaboration with the Nigerian Red Cross Society, focused on evaluating the impact of recent flooding on cocoa farmlands and the livelihoods of residents. The team, led by the Acting Hea…

…and public safety across Lagos State while commending all responding agencies and residents for their cooperation during the operation. Oke-Osanyintolu also urged members of the public to report emergencies promptly through the state’s toll-free emergency lines 112 and 767. In another incident, the Lagos State Fire and…

…management and poor accountability for the road’s deterioration, saying the impact on residents and road users had been severe. “Many lives have been lost in avoidable road accidents. Businesses have suffered heavy economic losses. Farmers struggle to transport their produce, while patients experience delays in accessi…