…protecting the lives and welfare of citizens. The council urged Nigerians, especially residents of the South-West, to promote peace, unity and mutual understanding while rejecting ethnic profiling, division and all forms of criminality. The statement said: “As resident communities, we shall continue to cooperate with g…

…are also required to provide evidence of three years' tax clearance, Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) identification, National Identification Number (NIN), and recent utility bills. In addition, one of the sureties must be a blood relation of the defendant. Pending the fulfilment of the bail condition…

…the rescue of 39 kidnapped abducted pupils and teachers. A video shared online showed residents celebrating the military as they drove in a convoy with the rescued victims. The victims, made up of 39 pupils and seven teachers, including the school principal, Mrs Alamu Folawe, were rescued today after 51 days in captivi…

…heavily armed gunmen stormed the school, causing panic among students, teachers and residents. The attackers reportedly whisked away several pupils and members of staff into nearby forests, sparking nationwide concern and prompting an intensive search operation by security agencies. Following the abduction, President B…

…the ministry said. The ministry also commended the flight crew, emergency responders and residents of Nakonde for their swift response following the crash.Images circulating on social media showed the damaged Zambia Air Force helicopter lying on its side after the accident. Initial reports suggest the aircraft may have…

…capital, in the early hours of Thursday, leaving three civilians dead, according to residents and military authorities.Witnesses said the first attack occurred at a military base in the Kofa area around 2:14 a.m., while another assault was launched on a military position in Muna at about 2:30 a.m. Residents said the at…

…efforts. She explained that during the group’s door-to-door campaign, many elderly residents complained of mobility challenges, prompting the group to provide metallic tripod walking sticks to assist them . Okotie-Eboh said the outreach would extend to riverine communities, where members of the group would visit villag…

Stray bullets k!ll newlywed woman and two other residents as troops foil multiple terrorist infiltration attempts in Borno Stray bullets have k!lled a bride and two others during a gun battle between soldiers and Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri, Borno State.According to Daily Trust, the terrorists had attempted to a…

…him. "They succeeded in abducting him from his own car, and also kidnapped two other residents along the road as they were fleeing the area. "A car belonging to the pastor was later traced by the security men that was left behind along a road within the neighborhood," said the source said. It was further learnt one oth…

…while he was returning home on his motorcycle on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. According to residents, the flood rose rapidly, making the road impassable. A source said the elderly man had parked his motorcycle near a concrete drainage channel and taken shelter in a nearby makeshift shop as the rain intensified. The motorcy…

…family wants justice. The k!llers should be arrested and made to pay for their actions." Residents, who spoke to Daily Trust, described the late cleric as humble, kind, humane and a gentleman. One of them, Muhammad Aminu, described the incident as unfortunate. "I wonder why people no longer value human life. People can…

…are sculpted the 18-metre or 60-foot-high figures of four former United States (US) Presidents. They feature founding President George Washington, main drafter of the July 4, 1776, Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, leader of the Union in the US Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt, credited w…

…arrests. The young man has promised to show up in court, so why arrest his father?" Residents of the neighbourhood also confirmed the incident. Meanwhile, speaking with BBC Yoruba on Wednesday, Adeyemi's father said armed operatives first gained access to his compound by scaling the fence and damaging a section of the…

…Olomilagbala, Iwikun, Isare and neighbouring communities. However, it assured affected residents of an emerging solution to the power challenge. "Our technical team is working to ensure power supply is restored. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience," IBEDC said. Heavy rainfall and flooding have a reputation for…

…committed to sustaining aggressive operations against all forms of criminality and urged residents to continue cooperating with security agencies by promptly reporting suspicious activities." by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 4:10 PM | Share this Story

…without legal status, potentially expanding the undocumented population by 2.7 million residents by 2045 and creating a complex, multigenerational legal underclass within the country. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 3:48 PM | Share this Story

…(eTA). This selective exemption applies to United States citizens, lawful U.S. permanent residents holding a valid green card, and French citizens who reside in and fly directly from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Diplomatic passport holders and commercial transit flight crews meeting specific operational criteria are also…

…family were inside the house. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, with residents and occupants of the building describing the incident as sudden and mysterious. Confirming the incident, the chairman's Chief Press Secretary, Idris Mohammed Omale, said Yahaya and his family escaped the blaze safely despite…

…attacked Torok community in Rim village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Residents said the attack occurred at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, throwing the community into mourning as residents fled for safety. The victims were identified as Ezekiel Zakka, David Yakubu and Dauda Habila. A resident of the commun…

…Ijeoma Chukwu, commended the governor for creating an atmosphere that encouraged residents and investors to carry out their activities without fear. Chukwu urged other political stakeholders to put the interest of Ebonyi above party affiliation by supporting initiatives that promote peace, economic growth and sustainab…

…boost economic activities and create employment opportunities for youths. He called on residents of Kano State to disregard reports circulating on social media about alleged defections in Kumbotso, maintaining that the APC remains strong, united and intact in the local government area.

…by his father's refusal to grant his request, he allegedly plotted to eliminate him. Residents of the community say on the day of the incident, the deceased had gone out for his morning walks, returned home, and just as he was about to enter his room to freshen up, the suspect allegedly emerged from hiding and att@cked…

…Operating Base (FOB) in Logomani, engaging troops in a fierce gun battle before forcing residents to flee with sporadic gunfire and setting government facilities ablaze. Confirming the attack, the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Muhammed Goni, said troops successfully repelled the ass@…

…in its sustained efforts to combat crime and protect the lives and property of residents with the arrest of a suspected vehicle thief and the successful recovery of a stolen vehicle," the statement read. "The incident was reported on 5th July, 2026, by one Mrs. Remilekun of Oba-Ile, Akure. The complainant informed the…

…Army, members of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) and hunters. The CP has assured residents that we will do everything possible to bring the perpetrators to justice and asks members of the public with useful information to report to the nearest Police Station or call the Command numbers. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026…