…Alhaji Bala's friend was abducted two weeks ago when bandits invaded their town. The community, after series of negotiations with the kidnappers, raised the required ransom and entrusted Alhaji Bala with the task of delivering the money to the agreed location. But when he arrived at the designated point, the bandits op…

…it. Deliberately so. Everything! Eo there's even a possibility if they have opportunity I will not be alive. I get frustrated every day because you do things that you may think may be normal, it is not normal. They won't come directly and say oh we are doing this but you could see their hand in eventually everything.Th…

…a tricycle conveying two suspects: Tibi Friday, 'm', 68 years, of Futoro Gbene Community, Ekeremor Local Government Area, and his son, Oyabrade Tibi, 'm', 36 years old. "Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly travelling to Abua, Rivers State, when a search was conducted on the tricycle. "Du…

…"This was cowardly and disproportionate violence that has understandably shocked the community." Etefia and Popoola will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on Thursday and Friday, with the other defendants being sentenced on a later date. by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 12:40 PM | Share this Story

Fresh bandit attack in Sokoto community leaves six de@d, five injured Six persons have been confirmed de@d while five others were left injured following fresh bandit atta@ck on Lajinge community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State on Wednesday, July 8. Residents said the attackers stormed the com…

…election. He also expressed confidence that the party would continue to promote unity and provide leadership aimed at advancing the development of Rivers State. The post ADC names Okumgba as Rivers deputy governorship candidate for 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.

…must equally avoid throwing unnecessary birthday parties. People will seize the opportunity to bring unsolicited gifts that can lead to petitions." In his remarks, Justice Adejumo congratulated the new judges, describing their appointments as a significant responsibility in upholding the rule of law and ensuring access…

…her. Habib further disclosed that suspect was assaulted by some angry members of the community. "In its' sustained fight against S3xual and Gender-Based Violence, the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with an alleged case of def!lement of a minor," the statement read. "The incide…

…are enforced consistently. When counterfeit operators flourish with relative impunity, confidence in regulatory institutions weakens, increasing both commercial risk and the cost of doing business. Nigeria cannot realistically aspire to become a manufacturing hub while organised criminal enterprises enjoy structural ad…

…"We do not shy away from defending ourselves, but we want a fair trial. We want an opportunity to be heard. Malam cannot adequately prepare for his defence while he remains in custody and has limited access to his lawyers," she said.

Families and members of the Omugo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have celebrated the return of the three remaining worshippers of the Evangelical Church Winning All, Omugo, who regained their freedom after spending 105 days in captivity. The three women, including a hearing-impaired widow, w…

…association in Kaduna. Lugga described the gathering as important, saying it reflected unity among Zamfara indigenes living outside their home state. He commended the organisers for successfully establishing the association's state secretariat in Kaduna. He assured members that Gov. Lawal would visit the association in…

…health insurance coverage alone. He added, "It is a deliberate strategy to deepen community ownership and acceptance of the Scheme. Across our State, Royal Fathers are the custodians of our culture, the gatekeepers of our communities and trusted voices whose influence transcends social, political and religious divides.…

…rehabilitation of dilapidated primary healthcare centres and improving welfare for community volunteers who conduct house-to-house immunisation campaigns. According to her, poor remuneration of frontline volunteers affects motivation and can compromise data quality, making stronger government support essential. She dis…

…B.Sc. Human Physiology, Bachelor of Health Information Management and Bachelor of Community Health Science. The university's management conveyed the NUC's approval of the programmes in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday. It stated that the approved programmes would commence in the 2026/2027 academic ses…

…reached after extensive consultations with my family, key political associates and community stakeholders," he stated. He also cited administrative constraints as a major factor behind his resignation. "Due to recent unavoidable administrative challenges, I find that I am no longer able to execute the responsibilities…

…has been designed to be as inclusive as possible, providing existing operators an opportunity to onboard onto the platform. "Structured transition programmes and sensitisation schemes are being rolled out to help current operators meet required standards and leverage digital tools for improved service delivery. Rather…

…aligns with IHS Nigeria's sustainability priorities on environmental protection and community development by helping households transition from traditional biomass fuels such as firewood and charcoal to LPG. According to him, the project not only delivered 10,000 LPG cylinders but also enrolled 2,000 beneficiaries into…

…expressing confidence that the country’s challenges could be overcome through faith, unity and collective effort. He urged Christian men to live upright lives and avoid crime, stressing that righteousness remains essential to national development. “Only righteousness can exalt a nation, while sin brings reproach,” he s…

…with local communities, traditional institutions and religious leaders to build community-based intelligence and trust-driven security partnerships, and urged the federal government to accelerate deployment of modern security technologies, including unmanned aerial systems, geo-spatial intelligence, integrated command…

…after becoming aware of the alleged incident. “The Fifa World Cup is a celebration of unity, diversity and respect,” Fifa said. “It brings together people, cultures and communities from around the world and anyone who acts in a manner that undermines these values is not welcome in our game.” Video footage posted on ISh…

…on multiple fronts including stronger enforcement, public health education, and community dialogue on beauty standards and identity. "We believe that informed communities make better decisions. But we also believe that information alone is not enough. "The deeper question is not just what is inside the cream. It is why…

…smart power meters worldwide and become a certified professional. Unlock the opportunity to earn money, establish a sustainable income, and attain greater financial independence while also helping to close the country’s metering gap and eliminate estimated billing. Nationwide Deployment Skill Acquisition Job Creation E…

…has turned the longstanding conflict between farmers and herders into an economic opportunity for citizens through the introduction of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. " I created the Livestock Ministry to create economic opportunities for Africans. The cotton, ginnery and garment industries are job creat…

…and highly predictable investment environment, and called on the global investment community to invest in the country. "Our progressive steps have recently resonated on the global stage, elevating Nigeria to the pinnacle of global energy diplomacy.'' Ekpo said that as nations pursued decarbonisation without sacrificing…