…agencies and other relevant stakeholders to take decisive action to end the recurring attacks and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.They said the community could no longer continue to live under the constant fear of losing more innocent lives. by Linda Ikeji at 30/07/2026 8:05 AM | Share this Story

…the concert comes amid heightened tensions and public outrage over recent xenophobic attacks and reported killings targeting Nigerian nationals residing in South Africa. Many online commentators and public figures insist that allowing a high-profile South African artist to host a major event in Nigeria would be insensi…

…strikes by Washington and Riyadh against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities, fracturing tenuous diplomacy. Trump added that the US coordinated with Iraqi officials before the assault on Iran-aligned militias in Iraq. Meanwhile, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi po…

…evacuating the area before the mosque was hit. “Is this a ceasefire? Every day there are attacks, every hour, every breath. There are attacks everywhere. They threaten and strike, whether it’s civilian vehicles or anything else they bomb,” Shehadeh Badawi, an eyewitness, told AFP in the aftermath. Amir Abu Al-Amrain, t…

…displaced persons who had fled from neighbouring communities following persistent bandit attacks. He added that the attackers also broke into several shops, looted goods, set a vehicle ablaze and burnt two shops before leaving the village. The source said the exact number of those abducted could not immediately be esta…

…For two days, the world’s biggest oil exporter Saudi Arabia has reported drone attacks targeting crude facilities that it blamed on Iraqi armed groups allied with Tehran. Iran meanwhile launched missiles at US ally Jordan, with state media later reporting an American attack near the Islamic republic’s border with Iraq.…

…Dotun have called for the boycott of the concert following the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. In a post shared on Facebook this morning, Sowore argued that there is no justification for Tyla or any other artiste to be cancelled because of the Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians unless there is empirical evidenc…

…singer Tyla's scheduled concert in Lagos. His calls comes amidst renewed Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African Nationals. Tyla recently released schedules for her World Tour, which includes a Lagos performance on December 22. Like some Neitzens, Dotun believes that with the recent happenings in South Africa…

The Northern Senators Forum condemned deadly attacks in Benue and Kaduna states that killed over 40 people and displaced many familiesA Tuesday morning attack on Efeyi Community in Otukpo LGA left 13 dead, while a separate Kaduna attack days earlier claimed about 30 lives, including women and childrenThe Forum also bac…

…February 1997 alone, security operatives were disarmed in more than five separate attacks across the city. None of the stolen firearms had been recovered by the time the report was published, according to P.M. News, which documented the scale of the problem at the time, as seen on Archivi.ng.The year that bandits raide…

…on February 28 to stop Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The ensuing exchange of attacks disrupted shipping in the Gulf and led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a major supply shock in the global energy market. The Strait of Hormuz was reopened last month when the US and Iran agreed to a c…

…route for Russian military logistics and commercial shipping. Reports say repeated drone attacks have forced Russia to temporarily suspend civilian shipping through the strait on several occasions. Ukraine says disrupting maritime traffic through the area is intended to isolate occupied Crimea and reduce Russia's abili…

…suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities At least 15 people have been k!lled in fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen on Ug oju communities, Otukpi Loval Government Area of Benue State. Locals told Daily Trust that the attack at Efeyi-Ugboju community where 14 bodies have been recovered so far began at 5am on Tuesday,…

…South African singer Tyla’s Lagos concert amid renewed concerns over alleged xenophobic attacks. Stay with us for full details of each story as the day unfolds. 1. Ibrahim Mbaya, five things to know about slain UniJos student The death of 25-year-old Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee”, has sparked nationw…

…bring this carnage to a halt” and to call their citizens to order, describing the attacks as “a very sad commentary on Africans who are supposed to live as brothers and sisters.” Ekeoma recalled that in recent times, many Nigerians in South Africa have been killed, assaulted or had their businesses looted in what it de…

…intensified pursuit operations to apprehend the fleeing terrorists and prevent further attacks in the area. by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 11:18 AM | Share this Story

…national crisisThe former Vice President said over 17,000 Nigerians have died in violent attacks since the Tinubu administration took office, according to independent conflict monitorsAtiku, speaking through his aide Phrank Shaibu, outlined a security reform agenda he said an ADC government under his leadership would i…

…the communities could no longer remain silent while residents continued to suffer attacks, displacement and neglect. “We have chosen to address you directly because our communities can no longer afford to remain silent and invisible. Today, however, we speak not only of neglect but of an unfolding humanitarian and secu…

…is from Maigatari Local Government Area in Jigawa State. Maimunatu Idris Allegedly attacks boyfriend with knife at Kano hotel. Photo >The State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the suspect turned on her partner after learning he intended to take another woman as his wife.From breaking…

…prices declined while stock markets saw gains immediately following the suspension of attacks.For the first time in two weeks, military commanders were instructed to hold fire and refrain from executing planned strikes targeting Iranian assets along Iran's southern coast and around the Strait of Hormuz. The command was…

…noting that no family should have to endure the loss of loved ones through violent attacks. The lawmaker prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed and wished those receiving treatment a speedy recovery. Katung described the latest attack as a painful reminder of the urgent need to strengthen security across co…

…delegation from South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, over the ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, directing the visiting team to instead meet with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye. Multiple credible Presidency sources with knowledge of the development con…

…patrols had been intensified in the area to reassure residents and prevent further attacks, while neighbouring police divisions had been placed on alert to track down the fleeing suspects. “All neighbouring police divisions have been directed to be on the lookout for any injured hoodlums who may attempt to seek medical…

…to bandits had turned criminal activities into a lucrative venture, encouraging more attacks. According to him, insecurity has contributed significantly to the challenges facing Nigerians, including hunger, inflation and reduced agricultural activities. He cited Benue State, traditionally regarded as the food basket of…

…Cyril Ramaphosa. The refusal comes amid growing concerns over recent xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nations in South Africa. Daily Sun reports that a South African delegation, led by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, arrived in Abuja on Friday, July 24, with…