Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have launched a manhunt for a suspected Fulani herder, identified as Abdulrahman Dahiru, for allegedly attacking a farmer, Mr Dauda Ngyang, and his son with a machete in Ganawuri community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurre…

A heartwarming video of a Nigerian mum reuniting with her son after four years of being abroad has goe viral.In the video, the Nigerian mum had arrived Nigeria from abroad and made her way to her son's school to surprise him.The video captured her son falling on the ground, bursting into tears and giving his mum a warm…

…with elderly American residents as the primary targets.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The FBI described his arrest as the result of his own attempt to return to the country he had fled. "Fugitive Adetunji Abudu, of Lagos, Nigeria, who fled the U.S. in 2019 after FBI Bos…

The Bauchi State Police Command has has arrested a convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old courier. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. According to the PPRO, operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) led by the Officer-in-Cha…

The Niger State House of Assembly has called for the establishment of more military bases in vulnerable communities across the state following a deadly encounter between troops of the Nigerian Army and more than 100 suspected bandits along the Zungeru-Tegina road.The Assembly commended the military for repelling the at…

…addressing members empowered to campaign for the president.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He praised High Chief Tompolo, the founder of the PAC Door-to-Door initiative, for committing personal resources to the campaign and credited him with driving the group's outreach…

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have intervened in a suspected cattle poisoning incident in Kimis village, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, where one cow belonging to Mr Tanko reportedly died after grazing on a suspected poisonous substance.Zagazola Makama, security analyst in post on X on Monday…

The Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has asked his supporters to desist from calling him their leader and going forward should recognise the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the leader of all political groups in the state. Fubara made the declaration on Tuesday, October 27, at the offi…

Terrorist group Jama'atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan, popularly known as Ansaru, has claimed responsibility for the murder of popular Katsina Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, accusing him of being an infidel. Masusuka and another man identified as Adamu Abubakar, were fatally shot armed men outside his re…

…evidence and witness statements. Photo creit: @BTOofficial>PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Legit.ng reports that Tunji-Ojo suspended the Niger State NSCDC commandant and ordered a full investigation into the incident.How the panel reached its findingsThe ten-member indep…

Five children from the same family have died after a water tanker crashed into a commercial tricycle carrying them to school in Gombe State.The accident happened on Tuesday morning near Kanady Academy, along APC Square in the Government Reserved Area, GRA, of Gombe metropolis.The victims were identified as Maryam Mansi…

The Permanent Commissioner responsible for Hisbah at the Bauchi State Sharia Commission, Aminu Balarabe Isah has resigned from his position.His resignation was conveyed in a letter dated October 26, 2026, and addressed to the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.Isah said he was leaving office for personal reasons, add…

No fewer than 64 students of Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, in Katsina State, have been hospitalised after developing adverse reactions following the administration of drugs during a Bilharzia treatment and prevention exercise. Channels TV reports that the affected students were rushed to Ahmadi Rimi …

U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East are prepared to launch a potentially large-scale military operation against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from US President Donald Trump. No final decision to launch the operation has been made, but U.S. Central Command and the Pentagon have developed an extensive l…

…passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the age of 75His wife Michelle confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement, revealing he had been fighting a rare and aggressive form of cancerDysert had previously written a 2023 autobiography about his decades-long cancer journey, during which he never stopped acting or tea…

…by his side, according to a statement from his agent, Zachery McGinnis, reports ABC News.George Takei mourns Walter KoenigKoenig's former Star Trek co-star George Takei shared the news of his death in a Facebook post on Monday, paying tribute to the actor beyond his memorable on-screen character."Today we mourn the pas…

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…fixed the date after lawyers and the parties adopted their processes in the case. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other respondents in the suit are the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) as the 2nd and 3rd respondents, respectively. When the case was called…

Former lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has revealed why prominent clerics are being assassinated in the North.In a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Sani said all the prominent clerics that have been assassinated in the North in the last fifteen years have three common …

A newborn baby and parents narrowly escaped death after a fire ravaged their apartment and damaged several buildings and businesses in Oloje Phase 2, Ilorin, Kwara State, in the early hours of Tuesday. The PUNCH gathered that the family was rescued by community members after the fire severely affected their room-and-pa…

…for emergency treatment but were later confirmed dead.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!As reported by Daily Trust, the Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of the Islamic scholar and his companion.Community thrown into mourningNews of the killing spread q…

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has sanctioned Abia Warriors and Katsina United for various breaches of its rules during their respective home matches.Abia Warriors were found guilty of failing to provide adequate security, as agreed at the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their clash with Niger Tornadoe…

A Nigerian pedicurist, Olusanya Samuel, known as Sam Pedicures, is set to attempt a Guinness World Record for the longest pedicure marathon by an individual. The Anatomy graduate from FUOYE, Samuel is scheduled to undertake the 48-hour marathon from October 29 to 31, 2026, at Njay Beauty Spa & Salon, located at Akure, …

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a suspected Mwaghavul militia member, identified as the youth chairman of Nchya community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, following a confrontation with security personnel enforcing a curfew. The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Mr Hosea David, …

…the currency amid declining foreign exchange transactions.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Naira: CBN dollar rate changes amid fresh pressureAccording to the apex bank, the dollar traded between ₦1,359 and ₦1,380 during Monday's session at the Nigerian Foreign Exchang…