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…

…Sauna District, the figure increased after more bodies were recovered from the farms. Residents said the victims were attacked while working on their farmlands on Thursday morning. An indigene of the area who wanted to remain anonymous for security reasons said the bandits, who arrived on multiple motorcycles, opened f…

…and former Secret Service supervisors said it had no precedent and that "prior vice presidents eschewed using such expensive government perks for the convenience of their children's schedule." by Linda Ikeji at 23/07/2026 9:42 PM | Share this Story

…operatives of the NSCDC Mining Marshal were conducting a routine patrol at the site. Residents told Daily Trust that some suspected illegal miners, who sustained gunshot injuries, were being admitted at the IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna. "The gunshots that happened in our community yesterday, you would think it was a…

…and cocoa value chains.” He also revealed that consultations were ongoing with the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission to facilitate President Bola Tinubu’s proposed official visit to Brussels, with October 2026 identified as the most feasible period. According to him, the visit “would provid…

…Dele Alake, and the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, urging residents to support only licensed mining operators. He called on host communities to report any licensed mining company that fails to comply with its Community Development Agreement (CDA), assuring them that such complaints would be…

…practical terms, everyone pays,” Mahmoud said. Communities living beneath the flames For residents of oil-producing communities, methane waste is not merely an environmental statistic but a daily reality affecting their health, livelihoods and future. Chairman of the Council of Chiefs of Lasukugbene Community in Southe…

…on Thursday in Maiduguri Mshelia said this, underscoring the growing confidence of residents in the commission’s services. According to her, the cases reported to the commission cut across a wide range of human rights concerns, including sexual and gender-based violence. The coordinator listed other cases to include un…

…she said, adding that she and another victim eventually escaped with the help of local residents and contacted GAHTO. Another survivor, Monica Tamah, said she travelled abroad hoping to provide for her family and fund her daughter's education, only to be forced into prostitution. "When we got there, we discovered there…

…on an “active IRGC cruise missile base,” calling it a “baseless fabrication.”Local residents told

…prevention. He emphasized that criminality has no ethnic or religious identity and urged residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information capable of exposing criminal elements. Some of the stakeholders that spoke during the meeting, called the attention of the security agencies to the…

…to adhere strictly to load limits and road safety regulations while also advising residents to ensure regular inspection and maintenance of electrical installations, particularly prepaid meters, to prevent fire outbreaks caused by electrical surges.

…paraded in Enugu community for allegedly force-feeding human faeces to child in her care Residents of Ugwuoba community in Enugu State have paraded a woman accused of force feeding human faeces to a child under her care. A viral video shows the woman being paraded through the community while angry women loudly condemne…

…her family. "The Ministry is therefore appealing to members of the public, particularly residents of Jakande Estate and other parts of Lagos State, who may know Amarachi Amos or her family, to contact the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development or the Edo State Police Command with any useful informat…

…enlistment opportunity is open not only to US citizens but also to permanent residents (Green Card holders), making it a highly attractive option for eligible aspirants living in the US legally.US releases the requirements to join the Army National Guard. Photo Williams, Tasos KatopodisNational Guard requirements: Who…

…argued that Nigeria cannot achieve sustainable economic growth while millions of rural residents lack access to basic infrastructure and economic opportunities. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill during plenary, the sponsor, Saidu Abdullahi (APC, Niger), described rural development as “a strategic…