Community leader, two others arrested and arraigned in court over viral video of man being ass@ulted for lamenting about an abandoned road project (video) The Delta State Police Command has arrested and arraigned three persons in court over the viral video of a man being flogged for complaining about abandoned projects…

…the voices of communities ravaged by insecurity. The event brought together victims, community leaders, government representatives, security agencies and civil society groups to discuss practical solutions to the security crisis. Abdullahi Dalla, a resident of Daddara community, gave an emotional account of his ordeal.…

…Gada communities in Bungudu Local Government Area, where he engaged traditional rulers, community leaders, and other critical stakeholders on prevailing security issues. The Commissioner of Police was received by the Emir of Bungudu, Sarkin Fulanin Bungudu, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, alongside Alhaji Yakuba Almajiri, Gamj…

…also pledged closer collaboration with traditional institutions, local governments and community leaders to promote peaceful coexistence and modernise agriculture. The forum further agreed to extend regional collaboration to education, agriculture and healthcare through a unified development framework. It said the fram…

…and believed that He would make a way where there seemed to be none," he said. The community leader also paid tribute to the five worshippers who died in the kidnappers' den, describing their deaths as a painful loss that would never be forgotten. "Even as we celebrate this joyful reunion, our hearts remain heavy with…

…strength of partnership. The collaboration between IHS Nigeria, the FCT Administration, community leaders and the implementing partners has transformed a shared vision into measurable impact," he said. The Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, said the programme…

…One of the robbers was later arrested by the police in collaboration with soldiers. A community leader, Mr Steve Otaloro, who spoke on behalf of concerned indigenes and residents, urged the bank's management to reopen its Ido-Ani branch, describing the closure as inconsistent with the enduring legacy of the bank's firs…

…management authorities to step up preparedness efforts. It stated, "SEMAs, NEMA, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders should strengthen preparedness and response measures." The agency stressed that proactive planning remains the most effective way to reduce the devastating effects of flash flooding. "Early prep…

…the Nigerian Army to fulfil its constitutional responsibilities. Shaibu lauded the community leaders for their collaborative efforts in delivering the project and urged them to take full ownership of the facility and ensure its long-term maintenance. In his goodwill message, the Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government…

…accessing healthcare during emergencies, including instances where family members or community leaders prevent them from seeking medical attention. “The Unsafe Childbirth Practices, Pregnancy Emergencies and Blood Transfusions Bill, 2026 is a direct response to preventable maternal deaths in Bauchi State,” he said. Sul…

…public sensitisation campaigns in collaboration with the Rivers State Government, community leaders and local government authorities to improve preparedness before the peak flood season. C/RIVER:Blocked drainage worsens flooding Findings in Cross River State, showed that residents of Efut Efio Ene community in Calabar…

…structures. That is why we have introduced initiatives involving traditional rulers and community leaders. We have also translated the Nigeria Data Protection Act into major Nigerian languages to ensure that citizens can understand their rights in languages they are comfortable with. Awareness remains the key. The Cent…

…said they had not eaten for over a week. But we thank God for their release," he said. A community leader, Ayodele Oni, described the victims' release as a huge relief after weeks of anxiety. He said their release ended about 65 days of mental and psychological torture for the community and the victims' families Confir…

…farmlands, resulting in huge economic losses and food shortages. Several victims and community leaders, including former Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare, have repeatedly narrated heartbreaking stories of the destruction of crops, attacks on farmers, kidnappings, and violent confrontations al…

…Norbu, who also identified Lobga by name, described him as an independence activist and community leader, who went into exile from Tibet in the 1980s and worked as a cab driver after moving to New York. Many Tibetans have long challenged Beijing's rule and protested what they see as China's tightening restrictions on r…

…Your Imperial Majesty’s intervention in encouraging all stakeholders’ political actors, community leaders, youths, and citizens to embrace peace, tolerance, and respect for the democratic process,” she said. She stressed that the influence of the traditional institution could help foster peaceful participation among vo…

…for 30 years, alleged that these foreign fishermen often reach understanding with local community leaders to cordon off certain portions of their rivers for a number of months. “Sometimes they pay local leaders to fish for as long as three months. During this time, we the local fishermen won’t be allowed to go near suc…

…the value of bringing together founders, investors, universities, businesses, and community leaders around a shared technology agenda. "Tech Derby was created to build a stronger technology ecosystem in Derby and the wider East Midlands. This conference showed what is possible when founders, professionals, universities…

…road contract in Iwhrekpokpor, an Ughelli North suburb, turned into a standoff between community leadership and the project contractor. At the centre of it is the appointment of a Community Liaison Officer, CLO. The dispute stalled equipment, drove up costs, and exposed what residents now describe as a gap in state con…

Interviews with community leaders, farmers, herders, security officials, and victims' families indicate that the crisis in Gurfata did not begin with killing but with disputes over land use and access between farmers and herders.

…company's premises in Sokoto, was attended by government officials, traditional rulers, community leaders and beneficiaries. Speaking at the event, the Director of Health, Community Safety and Environment at BUA Group, Ali Gumel, said the intervention underscored the company's commitment to supporting vulnerable commun…

…Edjekota-Ogor Community, Pastor Oghenemakpo Uyo, narrated how the incident occurred. The community leader said the assailants emerged from a bush path along the Oviri-Ogor/Edjekota-Ogor Road and attempted to force the victim to accompany them to an unknown destination. Uyo said the victim resisted the demand, prompting…

…had assured stakeholders that resolutions from the summit would be implemented and urged community leaders to take active roles in addressing security challenges. As part of efforts to address the situation, the NNU said the Ndokwa General Assembly, the union's highest decision-making organ, would meet on June 27, 2026…

…Amasiri and Akpoha communities remained vulnerable to flooding due to their terrain. A community leader in Afikpo, Chief Joseph Irem, described the destruction as a serious threat to agricultural production and food security. Irem said that the community leaders would formally report the incident to the relevant author…

…victims’ release after issuing a two-hour ultimatum to suspected kidnappers and Fulani community leaders in the area. Reports had emerged on social media and in sections of the media that the kidnapped victims, including a woman, her children and a sibling, were released shortly after Igboho threatened to confront thos…