…suspected terrorists and recovered two motorcycles during a fighting patrol in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security analyst covering the Lake Chad region. According to the report, the operation was carried out at…

…of the Civilian Joint Task Force. The bandit kingpin was reportedly killed in Anka Local Government Area of the state after a gun battle between the vigilantes and a group of armed bandits who attempted to attack the area. Sources according to DailyTurst, said the security volunteers successfully repelled the attack, d…

…registration and capture previously undocumented demographic information across the 774 local government areas. He also called for accelerated review of the National Youth Policy and sustained investment in education, skills development, healthcare and job creation to enable young Nigerians to maximise their potential.…

…with military tradition. The rescued pupils and teachers were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State before security operatives secured their freedom on July 10, 2026, after spending 56 days in captivity. While announcing the successful operation, the Nigerian Army disclosed that some security personnel…

…Fire Service rescued a six-month-old baby from a burning building in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Saturday night, July 11. According to reports, a gas leak resulted in the fire outbreak that engulfed the ground floor of the private one-storey residential building. Confirming the incident to news…

…HADIN KAI after escaping from an insurgent enclave in the Mandara Mountains of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the individuals surrendered at about 8:30 a.m. on July 10 to troops of C Company, 192 Battalion (Mechanised), deployed in Gwoza. The…

…the cause of death of a physiotherapist, Miss Mary Habila, who died in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Habila and Miss Anita Baski are employees of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUS), Uburu, and had been on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works, Abuja, as physioth…

…killed in a fresh attack by suspected gunmen on Kum and Wereng-Camp communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State late Saturday night. The attack, according to residents, began at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and lasted for more than one hour, leaving the village head of the community critically injured a…

A concerned resident of Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr. Olabanji Olusesan, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Federal Ministry of Works over the alleged non-execution of the Idanre-Owena road rehabilitation project, despite its continued classification as an ongoi…

…agencies including the local hunters on the release of the kidnapped victims in Oriire local government area of Oyo state, Oba Ladoja, in a statement by his media aide, Adeola Oloko said the feat has further demonstrated the disposition of the Federal government to the security of lives and property of the citizenry. ‘…

…returning from a security meeting organized by the Divisional Police Officer in Ohimini Local Government Area. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Udeme Edet, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, July 11, 2026 said the latest arrests followed sustained intelligence gathering, detailed investigations, and co…

…State. The vehicle conveying the corpse ran into ambush along Ochadamu-Ejule road in Ofu local government of Kogi state around 6pm, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The officer reportedly d!ed in Osogbo, capital of Osun state, after a brief illness. The abductors have reportedly reached the family, demanding N450m for the vi…

…the teacher who was killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to help recover his body. In a heartfelt statement, the family expressed gratitude for the safe return of the other abducted children and teac…

…on the extensive machinery of the red chamber. Born in Ewato, within the Esan South-East Local Government Area, Ikpea’s commitment to grassroots development and corporate social responsibility has been a consistent thread in his public life. His leadership antecedents span several key administrative roles where he deli…

…military personnel stationed at the newly established military base in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area of the state, as part of efforts to improve their welfare and appreciate their commitment to securing the area. The military base was established following the abduction of teachers, pupils and other traveller…

By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY The Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Saturday, produced the youngest chairman in its history as 30 years Anthony Osarobo won the election. Read Also: ‘Our people interested in choosing leaders’ – Okpebholo commends voters’ turnout in Edo LG election Osaeobo who contest…

…Infrastructure Programme, which maps roadside enterprises across the state's 34 Local Government Areas. "The comprehensive mapping of roadside enterprises across the 34 Local Government Areas has provided government with an immeasurable understanding of the enterprise landscape within our state," he explained. He urged…

…has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for rescuing victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after about 50 days in captivity. Hashim said the successful operation demonstrated that Nigeria’s security forces have the capacity to defeat criminal groups when provided with sustained political suppo…

…granting an Oyo State Government delegation access to the rescued victims of the Oriire Local Government abduction at the 2 Division Medical Centre, Military Hospital, Ibadan, was due to routine military security and profiling procedures. The source, who spoke with Vanguard, said the delay was not a denial of access bu…

…members of the Amotekun Corps. The victims had been kidnapped by terrorists from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15, 2026, prompting what security authorities described as an extensive intelligence-driven operation designed not only to secure their freedom but to dismantle the criminal network responsi…

…inside the very lift he once operated. Marshall, from Bane community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, had always wanted to study law. According to him, the desire began in his secondary school days, driven by a passion to stand up for his people and defend those whose rights were being trampled upon. But…

…have emerged on the rescue of 39 schoolchildren kidnapped from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo state, and seven of their teachers after 56 days of starvation and emotional trauma in terrorists’ den. Read Also: Oyo Abduction: Eight kidnappers arrested, others killed — Presidency They were rescued ye…

…agencies for the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The council, led by its Chairman and Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, expressed joy over the safe return of the victims, describing the operation as a demonstration of comm…

…security agencies over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Abiodun, in a statement, described the operation as a demonstration of President Tinubu’s commitment to tackling insecurity and ensuring the safety of Nigerians. The Ogun governor said the safe res…

…and security agencies for the successful rescue of teachers and pupils of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State who were recently abducted by suspected kidnappers.Contents…commends Tinubu, security agencies over rescue of abducted Oyo teachers, pupils The monarch described the activities of kidnappers and bandits a…