Two South African soldiers die chasing illegal miners
The incident occurred at an abandoned mine west of Johannesburg as soldiers pursued suspected illegal miners, known locally as "zama zamas", police spokeswoman Athlenda Mathe said.
Makinde presents instruments of office to new Oniro of Komu
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday formally conferred a beaded crown and presented the instruments of office to the Oniro of Komu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Jonah Awujoola Olagboyega Kolade II, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions as vital partners in governance and grassroots development.
Oyo abduction: We took operation to rescue victims personally – IRT, SIS officers
One police personnel, Sergeant John Jerome Mbena, was killed during the rescue operation while several other police personnel sustained various degrees of injuries.
Freed kidnap victims reveal terrorist losses in North-West operations
“According to the victims, a 34-man terrorist group lost 12 fighters, including its leader identified as Doro, during an ambush by troops at Gwantu village on July 8.
Mary Habila’s family petitions IGP, demands release of body for burial
Tanko Habila, father of the late Miss Mary Habila, the nurse who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), demanding the release of her remains for burial.
New Labour leader Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK PM
Burnham, who will take office Monday after meeting head of state King Charles III, has vowed to stick to Labour’s 2024 election manifesto by not raising the country’s main taxes.
Osun communities raise alarm over alleged killings, land grabbing, threats
Residents of Araromi and neighbouring communities in Atakunmosa Local Government Area of Osun State have appealed to the state and federal governments, as well as security agencies, to urgently intervene over alleged cases of violent attacks, land grabbing, killings and intimidation reportedly carried out by armed gunmen operating within the area.
HCDT empowers A’Ibom youths with skills training, business grants
THE Effiat and Mbo Host Communities Development Trust, HCDT, funded by Oriental Energy Resources Ltd, has launched skills acquisition training and business grants at improving livelihoods for youths in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Nigeria ends evacuation of nearly 1,500 citizens from South Africa
Nigeria said it has completed the evacuation of its citizens from South Africa this week, airlifting nearly 1,500 people as anti-immigrant groups piled on pressure on undocumented foreigners to leave the country.
NBC, NIGCOMSAT train digital TV installers ahead of 2028 analogue switch-off
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, has commenced the training of digital television installers in Ibadan as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s Digital Switchover, DSO, programme ahead of the December 31, 2028 analogue switch-off.
Keyamo okays third-party payment of Obi’s N25,000 airport fine
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has asked Mr Nnaemeka Ikerionwu, who volunteered to pay the N25,000 fine imposed on Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, to liaise with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on the payment process.
