…this during a familiarization tour of quarry and mining sites in Ishielu and Ohaukwu Local Government Areas. The inspection, carried out alongside the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Barr. Samuel Nkwede, and other senior officials, was aimed at assessing compliance with mining laws, environmental standards and com…

…Ekpeme was apprehended by officers attached to the Uwanse Division in Calabar South Local Government Area following a petition submitted by Mrs Edemawan Samuel. Samuel reportedly accused the suspect of presenting himself as a medical doctor and convincing her to pay N500,000 after assuring her that he could facilitate…

…in Rivers The Nigerian Navy says it has uncovered nine illegal refining sites in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Tuesday, July 21, in Abuja. Folorunsho said that the sites were uncovered during an operat…

…young brothers died after floodwaters swept them away in Janbago, a community in Katsina Local Government Area.It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred on their way home from Islamiyya school during a heavy rainstorm.Muhammad Salisu, aged 12, and his seven-year-old brother Abdurrahman Salisu were among a group…

…in the Mandara Mountains and surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the girls surrendered at about 3:55 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 to troops of C Company, 192 Battalion (Mechanised), deployed in Gwoz…

…state. The warning was issued during the distribution of fertiliser allocated to Kebbe Local Government Area, where six trucks carrying a total of 3,600 bags of fertiliser were received for onward distribution to farmers ahead of the 2026 wet season farming activities. Speaking during the exercise, Chairman of the Fert…

The Imoga community in the Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State has appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene following the killing of one of its residents, Monday Obanigba, allegedly by suspected herders. The community, in a protest letter dated July 20, 2026, and signed by Jeffery Obasanmi, urged the…

Five Abia communities in Uzuakoli of the Bende Local Government Area are seeking the intervention of the Federal Government and Abia State, as well as Bende LGA authority as three erosion sites have devastated resideta. The communities – Amamba, Ngwu, Amankwo, Agbozu and Eluama – at a gathering of residents at two eros…

…in the ongoing trial of the suspect linked to two murders in Ajiran community, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State.Jimoh made the remarks on Monday, July 20, at the Zone 2 headquarters in Lagos, after a group of civil rights activists paid him a solidarity visit over controversy surrounding the killings.AIG Mo…

…that Dr. Ogwuche issued the directive during an inspection tour of the projects in six Local Government Areas LGAs, of the state, where he assessed the level of work and observed that the contractors had exceeded the initial six-week completion timeline. “I am not satisfied with the pace of work. Contractors must speed…

…loaded with iron rods and other building materials meant for Dasin, a village in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State. They recounted that the boat was caught in a severe storm around midnight, causing it to overturn. Initial estimates indicated that about 30 people might have died, but local authorities have…

…who stated that he had entrusted his vehicle to Mohammed Dan-Azumi, 26, of Girei Local Government Area, for washing. The suspect allegedly absconded with the vehicle to an unknown destination.Acting swiftly on the report, operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), Yola, launched a coordinated, intelligence-…

…been found wanting in the delivery of good governance in all ramifications. “Apart from local government council officials who exist only in titles, most commissioners and other appointees are not visible or productive because Gov. Makinde runs a one-man show. “In the health sector, payment of staff salary and rehabili…

…as John Keba, has been arrested for attempting to sell his friend's motorcycle in Ika Local Government Area of Delta State. The Owa Youth Vigilante (OYV) recovered a suspected stolen DayLong motorcycle and handed the suspect to the Police at the Owa-Oyibu Divisional Headquarters for further investigation. According to…

…in the state. The battalion, which will be located in Omu Aran, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area, is expected to increase the deployment of troops and military hardware to enhance security operations, especially in communities affected by rising cases of kidnappings and bandit attacks. Kwara State Governo…

…a room in one of the buildings within the Minister's country home in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State According to Anita, a physiotherapist from Benue State, rumours began circulating online on June 24, 2026 claiming that Mary had passed away. The next day, June 25, Mary herself stepped forward to…

…"On 18 July 2026 at about 1400hrs, operatives attached to Garin Alkali Division, Bursari Local Government Area, arrested one Habu Haruna, 24 years old, of Rainikunu Garu Dole Village, Bursari LGA, for allegedly luring and raping a seven-year-old girl in a nearby bush," the statement read. "The victim was immediately ru…

…man, Nsikak Joshua and arrested four suspects over alleged murder in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Tuesday. According to John, the incident was reported to the police on July 14, 2026, by the victim’s 52-year-old…

…Friday during a stakeholders’ environmental enlightenment campaign held in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, where government officials said lasting environmental sustainability depends on the active participation of residents rather than government intervention alone. Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Ser…

…represented “a strategic investment in human capital and rural development across the 20 Local Government Areas of Bauchi State.” According to Gital, “By equipping youth and women with practical agribusiness skills and supporting them with starter packs and grants, this administration is building a new generation of mo…

…Bilingual School in Ungogo, the JICA-supported Junior Secondary School in Lenge, Tofa Local Government Area, Federal Government College, Kano, the National Commission for Mass Education (NMEC) office and Tarda Smart School. At FGC Kano, Alausa commissioned the upgraded digital e-library, describing it as a major milest…

…operation, which began on Sunday morning at Hayin Mallam Bello community in Kaduna South Local Government Area, involved personnel from NEMA, KADSEMA, the Kaduna State Fire Service, local divers and other emergency responders. Suleiman said, “Upon receiving the distress call, we immediately mobilised personnel and acti…

…followed the recent successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as well as the foiling of an attempted mass abduction of students in Monguno, Borno State. According to the lawmaker, the achievements of the armed forces under the current military leadership des…

…of bodies recovered from the boat mishap at Malamawar Yan Dutse community in Ringim Local Government Area has risen to six, while 34 persons remain missing. The Command said the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday when a boat conveying 40 farmers and labourers capsized while crossing a river. Confirming the…

…a woman who claimed to be an illegal immigrant during a security operation in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military, Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, 20 July, 2026. The suspects…