…praised the officers involved in the investigation for their professionalism and assured residents that the investigation is still ongoing. He stressed that everyone found to have played any role in the k¡ll¡ngs would be brought to justice. The Command also urged members of the public to remain calm and continue provid…

…were believed to be hiding, provided due legal procedures were observed. He also assured residents that the police would continue intelligence-led operations across Osun State as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security ahead of the forthcoming governorship election and ensure that criminal suspects are brought t…

…it as a morale booster for the troops whose presence has restored confidence among residents following the recent security challenges. They expressed hope that continued collaboration between the Oyo State Government and the military would further strengthen security in the area, sustain the gains recorded in the rescu…

…Congress governorship candidate in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has urged all eligible residents who have yet to register with the Independent National Electoral Commission, especially youths and women, to make use of the commission’s new online portal and register from home using their National Identification Number befo…

The Lagos State Government has called on residents of its housing estates to take greater responsibility for maintenance of their neighbourhoods to preserve infrastructure. The government said that taking such a responsibility would also enhance security and sustain property value. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State…

…has said cities often compared with Lagos have become world-class because their residents respect public infrastructure and obey the law. The governor stated this on Saturday while announcing the commencement of the removal of illegal shanties and market stalls erected on the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Acc…

…published on 3 July 2026. According to the statement, while acknowledging that some residents of Abeokuta still experience irregular water supply, the report failed to present the full facts surrounding the implementation and impact of the AFD-funded intervention. The Corporation explained that the Ogun Urban Water Sup…

…relating to the right to privacy and provisions of the Cybercrimes Act. CP Gotan urged residents of Osun State to remain calm and continue their lawful activities, assuring the public that a full investigation is ongoing. The Osun police boss also appealed to residents of the Ibuaje Community and surrounding areas with…

…severe complications, which can be fatal if left untreated.The ministry advised residents to watch for symptoms including sore throat, fever, chills, difficulty swallowing, persistent cough, difficulty breathing, swelling of the neck""commonly referred to as "bull neck"""and the presence of a thick grey or white membra…

…reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of residents while continuing to work closely with security agencies to rid Oyo State of kidnapping and other violent crimes. Eight weeks of agony has ended — Husband of freed Oyo principal, Prof Alamu Professor Wale Alamu, husband of Mrs R…

…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