…fears that Ebola infections may be spreading undetected among thousands of vulnerable residents. The deaths, recorded since early May at the Kigonze displacement camp in Bunia, Ituri Province, have triggered concern among health officials and humanitarian organizations already battling an Ebola outbreak in the region.…

…that Plateau remains safe and habitable despite prevailing security concerns, urging residents and visitors to assess realities on the ground rather than rely solely on public perception. Jatau spoke in Jos at the opening of the meeting of Federal and State Security Administrators held at Victoria Gowon Hall, Little Ra…

…on the night of Saturday, June 20, 2026, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents. The police said the assailants burnt down an NSCDC checkpoint and the house of one Sule Mai Goge before fleeing the area. "In the course of the attack, the bandits abducted one Alhaji Yusuf Bazamfare and escaped to an unkn…

…Asogwa, the senator elect, said the outcome reflected the overwhelming support of the residents of the six local government areas that made up the Enugu North Senatorial Zone. He promised to give the senatorial zone quality and effective representation to justify the massive support and confidence residents had express…

…nationality. The fee increase comes amid a rise in the number of foreign visitors and residents in Japan. Government figures show that the country had a record 4.13 million foreign residents at the end of 2025, prompting a review of funding needs for immigration administration and related services. Officials said reven…

Speaking, residents called on the Ogun Waterside Local Government to construct efficient drainage system within and around Ode-Omi Town. "We are calling on the Ogun Waterside Local Government to come to our aid and help us construct efficient drainage system within Ode-Omi Town," a cross section of residents appealed.…

…across Ogun to ensure compliance with environmental sanitation laws. He also urged residents to patronise accredited waste managers operating in their areas and to desist from dumping refuse on roads and other public places.

…Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The development has sparked renewed fear among residents of border communities who have long suffered repeated bandit attacks, kidnappings, and cattle rustling along the Sokoto-Zamfara corridor. According to intelligence sources, the alleged training activities are taking place in…

…children and a sibling - had been freed, sparking jubilation in parts of the community. Residents were seen in viral videos celebrating, dancing, and welcoming the return of the captives after days of tension. The abduction had earlier triggered outrage after gunmen reportedly kidnapped members of a family during a mid…

…at about 10 p.m. and opened fire indiscriminately, killing the victims and throwing the residents into mourning. Tengwong, who condemned the killings, described the attack as gruesome and unacceptable. The BYM spokesman stated that the association received reports of the incident with shock and sadness, noting that suc…

…kidnapped victim and track the perpetrators are ongoing," he added. The police assured residents of Tsamiya and neighbouring communities that security operations would continue until normalcy is fully restored. "The Command assures residents of Tsamiya and environs that security operations will continue until normalcy…

…Minister, Henry Ikoh over the governorship ticket could affect the peace that Abia residents are currently enjoying. The Labour Party claimed that one of the major factors fueling the crisis within the Abia APC is the widespread perception that the party abandoned many of its long standing and loyal members in favour o…

By Adeola Badru Residents of Igboho in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State erupted in celebration following the reported release of a family abducted by suspected kidnappers, hours after Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding their freedom. The victims, said to include a p…

…to investigate alleged illegal activities involving the collection of money from residents under the guise of a government registration exercise. According to a report submitted to the state governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, unidentified individuals have reportedly been collecting a fee of N1,000 from elderly persons and youth…

…is a responsibility of service to the people of Ekiti State," Oyebanji said. He assured residents that his administration would remain committed to delivering quality governance and improving the welfare of the people. The governor urged citizens to expect even better performance in the coming years, noting that the re…

…dismantle criminal networks and improve public safety. The Commissioner also called on residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, warning that individuals involved in drug trafficking or other criminal activities would face prosecution in accordance with the law. The Command r…

…resident population. According to Japanese government data, the number of foreign residents reached a record 4.13 million at the end of 2025, prompting authorities to review funding requirements for immigration administration and related services. Japanese officials noted that the additional revenue generated from the…

…that accompany the overwhelming mandate given to him by Ekiti voters, assuring residents that his administration would remain committed to delivering quality governance and improving the welfare of the people. "I have a proper understanding of the responsibility that this victory has placed on my shoulders. It is a res…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has assured residents that his second term in office will bring greater development and improved welfare to households across the state. Oyebanji made the pledge shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared him winner of Saturday's governorship elect…

…involved? shall be co?nfiscated in accordance wi‍th the law. “Th‍e Government calls on residents, transport operat?o?rs, co?mmunity? leaders?, and member‍s of the public to‍ cooperate? fully wit?h the a‍uthorit?ies in the implementation of this‍ directive, which is a?i?med at a?dvancing? th?e collective safety and de?v…

…stakeholders, could be heard accusing some members of the Fulani community of kidnapping residents, referencing the incidents involving a pregnant woman. Igboho lamented that someone who took ransom to the bandits was murdered by the assailants. "The person who brought the ransom, you still killed him and spared only o…

…reflect a long tradition of interaction among indigenous communities and long-settled residents who have contributed to the area's growth. Yet beneath its cosmopolitan identity lies one of Nigeria's most difficult conversations , balancing ancestral heritage with constitutional citizenship in a multi-ethnic society. Th…

…military offensives and enhanced collaboration among security agencies. Lawal also urged residents to remain patient and continue supporting lawful efforts aimed at restoring peace across Zamfara State. He assured citizens that the government would not relent in its determination to dismantle criminal networks and secu…

…a significant jump from the 35.5 percent uploaded barely 30 minutes earlier. 2. Residents of Igboho in Oyo State were thrown into celebration after a kidnapped family, including a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, were reportedly released following a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyem…

…This development came amid growing concerns over insecurity in parts of the state, where residents have repeatedly raised the alarm over cases of abduction, killings and attacks on rural communities, prompting renewed calls for decisive action from security agencies. The incident, which has sparked outrage across the s…