…posted on her Instagram handle on Friday, saying she was disturbed that someone would attack her for simply doing her job as an interviewer. According to her, the caller used several "unprintable words" and cursed her repeatedly over the nature of her interview questions. "I got a call from somebody who rained curses o…

…murder cases are typically tried. According to investigators, the suspects allegedly attacked the victim, identified as Njabulo Ngwenya, using bricks, stones, sticks, punches and repeated kicks, inflicting injuries that proved fatal. Police believe the alleged assault stemmed from accusations that Ngwenya was having an…

At least 10 people were killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia and Moscow-occupied territory, local officials said Friday, as Ukraine reported five killed in Russian attacks. The exchange of deadly strikes comes a day after Russia unleashed an overnight pummelling - one of the worst of the conflict - on Ukraine's capita…

…and mistrust.According to him, an Ebola treatment centre in Ituri Province was recently attacked, leaving two people dead, forcing patients to flee, and destroying parts of the facility.He condemned the violence, stressing that attacks on health facilities endanger patients and frontline workers while undermining effor…

…24 years old, he is formidable in aerial duels and presents a significant threat during attacking set-pieces, while his defensive skills have garnered widespread acclaim. Fernandez’s adaptability is another quality that Galatasaray values, as he can operate as a centre-back and also step in at right-back when necessary…

…on Tuesday, as the villagers put up resistance. Residents said on Wednesday that the attackers stormed the community on motorcycles, wielding sophisticated weapons, including AK-47 rifles. 3. No fewer than five people working closely with a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, have been arra…

…spokesman, security operatives swiftly mobilised after receiving intelligence on the attack, leading to a gun battle that forced the suspects to abandon the stolen animals and flee. He said, "On June 30, 2026, at about 6:00 pm, credible intelligence was received at Charanchi Division that some suspected bandits, armed…

…to the present government, many Benue communities have continued to suffer relentless attacks with little evidence of a coordinated state response." Aondoakaa referenced the recent remarks of the Commander of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke, Major General Moses Gara, who lamented that while some states provided…

…the tragedy as a "senseless assault on innocent citizens," the governor added: "This attack is an ugly, cowardly and unacceptable act of violence, particularly coming at a crucial time when our hardworking farmers, who have returned to their ancestral lands, are cultivating their farms. "These enemies of progress have…

…Mastercard also noted that the country accounts for 29% of the continent’s ransomware attacks and 40% of phishing incidents. Who wins here? Banks, fintechs, and governments that need stronger cyber defences but cannot build world-class security teams on their own. Access to global threat intelligence is far cheaper tha…

…and when it started the co-hosts flew out of the blocks, mounting wave after wave of attacks. In a supercharged atmosphere, Julian Quinones gave Mexico a deserved lead midway through the first half with a thunderous strike and then turned provider for Raul Jimenez. Ecuador desperately needed to wrest back the momentum…

PREMIUM TIMES examined and compared attacks reported in the media in 2024 before Simon Ekpa's arrest and in 2025 after his arrest and subsequent imprisonment to assess the security impacts.

…Residents also allege that the poor state of the road has made the area vulnerable to attacks by suspected herdsmen and other criminal elements who exploit the difficult terrain. Neglect of education sector presents another serious, painful realitySeveral public schools within the community are reportedly in a state of…

…2025 Tomahawk missile bombing of a terrorist camp and ammunition dump in Sokoto. This attack surprised many Nigerians because they were expecting any such action in the Benue-Plateau theatre. Little did we know that Sokoto, the territorial domain of Sultan Saad Abubakar, was where the terrorists warehoused their arsena…

…while Barcola was preferred to Desire Doue as the fourth forward. Sweden have quality in attack too, with the Premier League trio of Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak and Anthony Elanga. But they couldn’t get enough of the ball to create chances and Graham Potter’s team now go home. Getting this far should really be seen…

…Plateau has remained one of Nigeria's major insecurity flashpoints, with recurring attacks and reprisal killings in several communities, particularly in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Riyom and Bassa local government areas. The violence has left hundreds dead and displaced thousands of residents in recent years.

…returning from South Africa amid rising anti-immigration tensions and xenophobic attacks. The minister praised the returnees for maintaining good conduct despite the circumstances that forced them to leave South Africa. Dr Abimbola Fasanu, Senior Technical Adviser on Information Systems and Data Analysis to the ministe…

Drawing on a six-year study covering attacks between 2020 and 2025, Mr Vierhout, who spoke in Jos during a peace summit on Monday, said the dominant focus on jihadist groups such as Boko Haram obscures a far deadlier reality on the ground.

…efforts continue to ensure the safety of citizens following fears of possible xenophobic attacks. Speaking with Vanguard on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said an Air Peace aircraft departed Nigeria on Monday and would return with another batch of evacuated Nigerians on T…

…Some of those children are as young as two years. This is an affront to humanity and an attack on our collective humanity. So insecurity, lack of infrastructure, many roads in Nigeria are impassable, especially in the South-East.Leadership challenge Another issue is Education; inadequate attention to education. The Uni…

…about political pluralism and constitutional democracy. "The cumulative effect of these attacks is unmistakable: they weaken the opposition, narrow the democratic space, and strengthen the hands of those already in power. This is not how a healthy democracy functions," the statement read. The opposition party further a…

…East, Atisbo, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Olorunsogo and Atiba. The curfew followed the May 15 attack on three schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esienle communities in Oriire Local Government Area, where armed men abducted dozens of pupils and teachers in coordinated raids that sparked nationwide concern over worsening insecurity in…

…war, after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf. The trading of fire, which came after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week, raised questions about efforts to keep the crucial waterway open…

…as well as coastal radar sites A statement by the US Central Command, CENTCOM, said the attack was in response to the Iranian drone strike on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. “The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire. “Furthermore, Ir…

…Yakubu Isah have been killed by gunmen in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.The attack, which occurred on Friday, has reportedly heightened tension in parts of Otukpo and neighbouring Ohinmini Local Government Area. It was gathered that the MACBAN chairman had earlier attended a peace meeting convened by the Di…