…State, got more than they bargained for, 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…

…The CP stressed that the exercise was not designed to inconvenience law-abiding residents but to enhance public safety and strengthen the state's security architecture. He noted that properly registered and clearly displayed number plates remain vital tools for intelligence gathering, crime investigation and the swift…

…states will be guided by risk assessment. It will prioritise indigenes, residents, and graduates of institutions in those states, as well as those from neighbouring states within the same geopolitical zone. “The call-up process will become technology-driven, and primary assignments will be better aligned with each corp…

…of Police commended the operatives for their gallantry and swift response, assuring residents of the command's commitment to protecting lives and property across the state. He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support the police with timely and credible information on suspicious persons and activi…

…political leaders and patiently waited for the dividends of democracy. Today, many residents say that patience has yielded disappointment. Across the community, crumbling school buildings, dilapidated roads, poorly equipped health facilities and worsening insecurity tell a clear story of abandonment and broken promises…

…local government areas. The violence has left hundreds dead and displaced thousands of residents in recent years.

…Liaison Officer, CLO. The dispute stalled equipment, drove up costs, and exposed what residents now describe as a gap in state contract oversight. It also produced an unlikely hero, a resident who refused to look away. Equipment in, work shut down Trouble began on June 25, when the contractor mobilised equipment to the…

Residents of Ikole-Ekiti have decried indiscriminate refuse dumping in the town, warning that blocked drainage channels and waterways could worsen flooding and pose serious public health risks. The residents said the situation is particularly severe at Ologede, where refuse allegedly dumped by traders and waste handler…

…kidnappers and other violent criminal groups," he said. The police spokesperson urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies. He advised the public to contact the nearest police station or the command's emergency line, 0803 477 3600. Okoye called for continued cooperation thr…

…proved his critics wrong and made President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians, particularly, FCT residents proud with what can be described as sterling performance. His critics may have a point against his political style, as he continues to play politics of 'rainbow coalition across many partly lines but they have been silenc…

…that it may resort to forceful enforcement of the exercise following low compliance by residents. A total of 66 defaulters were arrested. Seven were discharged on health and student-related grounds, while nine were subjected to community service. The elderly woman, Ma Chidinma Eluwa, who sells akara on Owerri Road, was…

…issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade. It directed residents of the affected local government areas to resume their normal activities while assuring them that security agencies would continue operations aimed at ending the kidnapping crisis. "The government is closely monitoring the secu…

...assures residents of safety Announcing the development in a statement on Saturday, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said residents of the affected local government areas could now resume their normal activities. He commended residents for their patience, cooperation and understanding throughou…

…to chaos and anarchy," he stated. Atiku urged President Tinubu to emulate former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, noting that neither administration sought to deregister opposition parties despite intense political competition. He argued that a government confident in its popularity and performance sh…

Some residents of Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on Saturday expressed frustration over months of uncollected refuse, saying the situation has diminished the impact of the state's monthly environmental sanitation. The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the June sanitation,…

…killing has raised tension in the community and environs,” Ogiri said. He appealed to residents to remain calm, assuring them that security agencies were responding to the situation. Also confirming the incident, the Chairman of Ohinmini Local Government Area, Adole Gabriel, said the slain MACBAN chairman had participa…

…3,000 people have been injured, and many more are missing or trapped beneath the rubble. Residents in Caracas, La Guaira, and the surrounding areas now have nowhere to go after their homes were destroyed, according to the report. CNN further reports that the US military is on the ground in Venezuela, where special forc…

…diligent prosecution of all suspects connected with the crime," he added. He assured residents that the command would pursue justice for the victims and ensure everyone connected to the killings faces the law.

…National Park. Our correspondent reports that the park has been a source of concern for residents. It was learnt that the park is where the students and teachers who were kidnapped recently are being held by bandits. Our correspondent learnt that 39 students and seven teachers were kidnapped last month in some communit…

…that well-lit streets discourage criminal activities and create safer environments for residents and businesses. "Security is the first item on our agenda because without security, nothing else can thrive. We cannot build a prosperous society when people live in fear. "Where there is light, there is improved security.…

Scores of residents have been displaced and several properties destroyed following a devastating flood that swept through Odoba Ogaje community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, after a heavy rainfall on the night of June 21, 2026. The flood, which residents believe was worsened by drainage chal…

…defence systems intercepted several high-speed aerial targets over the region and warned residents of the risk of further missile attacks. The Ukrainian military also reported striking the Dubna satellite communications centre in the Moscow region, adding that heavy smoke was observed at the site. It said an assessment…

…the scene and increased patrols along the route to prevent further attacks and reassure residents. According to military authorities: “Efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators and prevent terrorist activities along major transportation routes in the state.” Troops respond to terrorist attack, secure Zamfara r…

…was no case of abduction during the incident," he said. The police spokesperson assured residents that security operatives were on the trail of the fleeing suspects. He added that further developments would be communicated as investigations and security operations progressed. Niger: Police confirm no kidnapping in Mash…

…an enforcement team, said the facility posed a serious risk to schoolchildren and nearby residents. "This is very serious. When you talk about a school, there are many children there. Anything can happen, so we have to stop it immediately," he said. The action followed the sealing of about 15 illegal structures in diff…