Local government
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan South East local government area, Dr. Kazeem Adesina Abidikugu, has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of Hon. Ademola Popoola, a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Ibadan South East II. Dr. Abidikugu, a UK-based medical
Local government
Ezeagu leaders from the Ezeagu Union recently paid a thank-you visit to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, expressing their deep appreciation for his exceptional wisdom and political sagacity in ensuring a peaceful and successful conduct of the primary elections of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the council area.
Local government
Edo police operatives have successfully rescued an Italian cleric, Luigi Brena, who was abducted by suspected kidnappers in the Ovia South West local government area of the state. The operatives neutralized three of the kidnappers during a gun duel, while the rest escaped into the forest with various degrees of
Local government
A devastating terrorist attack occurred in Ajata-Aboki, Gurmana Ward, Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, resulting in the deaths of thirteen people, including seven mobile policemen and six civilians. The attack, which took place on a Wednesday afternoon, has been confirmed by the co-convener of Concerned Shiroro Youths Of Niger
Local government
The Nigerian Army has successfully rescued another schoolgirl kidnapped by Boko Haram eight years ago. Ruth Bitrus, a student who was taken from Government Girls Secondary School Chibok in Borno State on April 14, 2014, was rescued along with her son by troops of 21 Army Armoured Brigade in Bama,
Local government
The Defence Headquarters has announced notable successes achieved by troops and security agencies across various operations in the country. Director, Defence Media Operations, Bernard Onyeuko, stated that troops had recorded significant gains against criminals, particularly in the crackdown on terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal elements. The operations involved several theatres,
Local government
The Sindh government is making significant strides in improving the water and sanitation infrastructure in Karachi, a move that will ensure a clean water supply to citizens. Chief Secretary Sindh Dr Muhammad Sohail Rajput presided over a meeting of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP) Steering Committee,
Local government
A horrific incident of piracy occurred in Bayelsa, Nigeria, where a boat carrying 15 passengers was ambushed by hoodlums in the middle of the sea. The victims were returning from a burial they had attended over the weekend and were intercepted by the pirates close to a rice farm. The
Local government
A devastating attack occurred at the Saint Francis Xavier church in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, leaving 22 people dead and 50 injured. The incident took place just hours after a Catholic priest, Father Christopher Itopa Onotu, was kidnapped from his rectory in Obangede, Kogi State. The kidnappers, reportedly armed men,
Local government
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and the Russian Federation has resulted in the capture of 60 representatives of local self-government by Russian troops between February 24 and May 8, 2022. The abductions aim to deprive community members of vital support and enable the Russian occupation forces to commit further crimes.
Local government
The Kwara State Government has ordered the reopening of Oyun Baptist High School Ijagbo, which was closed three months ago following a crisis over the wearing of hijab. The school will reopen on June 3, 2022, and the government has stated that Muslim schoolgirls are allowed to wear the hijab
Local government
The Delta State Government has kick-started a program to distribute over 3.7 million insecticide-treated nets to households across the 25 local government areas of the state. The campaign, in collaboration with the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Management Sciences For Health (MSH), and Catholic Relief Services (CRS), aims to
