…authorities to protect vulnerable communities and prosecute those responsible for attacks.

…the Nigerian government to protect vulnerable communities and prosecute perpetrators of attacks. PUNCH Online also reports that the US House Appropriations Committee in April 2026 passed provisions in its annual State Department funding bill that impose stricter oversight and conditions on financial assistance to Niger…

…in public since his appointment in early March. He is said to have been wounded in the attack that killed his father. The late supreme leader’s other three sons, Masoud, Mostafa and Meysam, all attended the service. It was held at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex and led by prominent Shia cleric Ja’far Sobhani,…

…The government also expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks against Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa, warning that continued violence could strain bilateral relations. In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa,…

…remained goalless at the end of the first half, with Paraguay frustrating the French attack and preventing Les Bleus from finding a breakthrough.The decisive moment came after the restart when France were awarded a penalty after Desire Doue was brought down inside the box.Captain Kylian Mbappe converted from the spot,…

…a disciplined performance against a resilient Paraguayan side that tested the French attack throughout the match. Read here:

…violence. JNI urged authorities to conduct a transparent investigation into both the mob attack and allegations surrounding the conduct of security personnel. The organisation also appealed for humanitarian assistance to the deceased's family while calling for sustained public enlightenment on the dangers of jungle jus…

…as the “crowning achievement” of human history, even as he used the event to renew his attack on domestic opponents he branded communists. In a speech delayed by several hours when storms forced the temporary evacuation of crowds in Washington, Trump claimed that under his presidency the United States was “prouder than…

…present with dry coughs and skin rashes, while adults often complain of asthma attacks and respiratory infections. The healthcare worker acknowledged that living close to gas-flaring facilities could worsen existing respiratory conditions. "People who already have asthma or breathing problems are particularly vulnerabl…

…following the interview demonstrated that viewers understood the alleged remark as an attack on Arabambi’s identity and public credibility. According to the solicitors, Obi, as a prominent political figure and NDC presidential candidate, ought to have exercised greater caution before making statements capable of damagi…

…a programme at Christ Apostolic Church in the community. The kidnappers had, during the attack, shot dead a pastor in the church in April, while one of the kidnapped persons also died in captivity. Oyebode stated that the freed persons, currently receiving care at the teaching hospital, "will remain under medical super…

…motorised water gun. He reportedly taunted his victims and shared videos of the attacks on social media. The Houston Police Department disclosed this in a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Thursday and sighted by our correspondent on Saturday. The department said its Major Offenders Division, working wi…

The worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom. However, one of the victims, a woman, died while in the custody of the kidnappers. The freed victims are currently receiving treatment at the Ekiti State Univ…

…to membership of the Eiye Confraternity and disclosed details of an alleged planned attack. It read, "During preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity. He further disclosed that he and other members of the cult group, who are currently at large, were on a mission to la…

…we approach this magnificent anniversary, we see our American identity under a renewed attack." He charged that there was "a resurgence of the communist menace in our land." It is a theme that Trump has repeatedly hammered home in recent weeks, as the anti-establishment left of the Democratic Party carried a surge of U…

Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison, according to the army, residents and security sources. The fighting, which started around 5:00 am (0500 GMT), came more than two months after the same groups staged attacks against the ru…

…Hassan named him in a starting XI that also included Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush in attack. Aside from his penalty in the shootout, Salah has one goal and two assists so far at the tournament in North America and averages a goal every other game for his country. AFP

…and the inability of farmers to access their farmlands, saying banditry and insurgent attacks had turned agrarian communities into displacement camps. "This food crisis stems from two critical structural failures: insecurity and farmers' inability to access their lands. Banditry and insurgency have turned agrarian comm…

…was forced into a smart save by Duarte as Cape Verde started the second period with more attacking intent. Martinez was powerless for the equaliser moments later when Duarte was picked out by Ryan Mendes and rifled a low shot into the far corner. Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha became an internet sensation…

…Orogun, Edjekota, Oviri-Ogor, Evwreni, and their neighboring settlements, the fear of attacks by suspected armed herdsmen has become a daily reality. Farmers now venture into their farmlands with uncertainty, while families live in constant fear of the next attack. Agriculture remains the backbone of the local economy…

…mineral wealth lies a growing security crisis. Across several mining communities, armed attacks have become increasingly frequent, turning mining sites into dangerous flashpoints where miners risk their lives in pursuit of their livelihoods. The latest incident occurred at Nyango, Gyel District in Jos South Local Gover…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inspected the ongoing construction of Justice Saidu Kawu Court House, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work done so far. Accompanied by the State's Chief Judge, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, the Governor said the multistorey project is borne out of …

…(LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, following a coordinated operation that thwarted an alleged planned attack within the university community. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons allegedly intended fo…

…but silence from Home Affairs. I was fortunate not to live in areas where xenophobic attacks occurred, but I heard about such experiences." Meanwhile, Obi, a returnee from Anambra State, said: "I will urge Nigerians not to have anything to do with South Africa because they don't like us. Once you mention that you are N…

…the move could create a security vacuum for terrorist groups to regroup and launch fresh attacks. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the rights group said the development should not be interpreted as a sign that the war against insurgency has been won. Ins…