…signed by the community leader, Tanko Bobbo Andamin, the incident occurred on Monday evening after security personnel and local hunters received information about a planned attack on Andamin town. “A joint team of military personnel and hunters mobilised towards the area to prevent the suspected attack but encountered…

Eniola Sulyman-Yusuf, the elder sister of the Attorney-General of Kwara State, Ibrahim Sulyman, has celebrated her brother’s conferment as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in an emotional post late Monday. Sulyman was among the 68 legal practitioners sworn in as Senior Advocates of Nigeria by the Chief Justice of Nigeria,…

…during an interview with CreativeLordTV in Ebonyi State, where he visited for the opening of Chief Agueze's country home on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Asked whether the promises made to him after Nigeria won gold had been fulfilled, the 80-year-old Dutch coach, through an interpreter, said he had never received the me…

…four suspected members of a notorious One-Chance robbery syndicate operating along the Benin-Agbor Highway. The command on October 12, received a distress call that one Joy Osaghae 'f' of Agbor, Delta State, was pushed down from a moving vehicle along the Agbor-Benin Expressway. Immediately, the Commissioner of Police…

…were "weaponising whatever frictions they notice", he warned. "Their trolls aren't geniuses, by the way; they only get a foothold if we give them one," he said.McCallum also referred to the reported killing of Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe as "part of a concerning trend of violence" against political figures. Ac…

The Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ announced the passing of Rev. Moses Burris on Tuesday, October 13, 2026The ERCC described the late cleric as a father, pastor and mentor whose life was marked by humility and commitment to GodThe church prayed for comfort for the deceased's family while mourning what it called …

…to mourn the passing of his close friend, DJ Exmax, whose real name was Chris Adeniyi. The late DJ was widely celebrated as a legendary figure in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Nigerian party scene and an early pioneer of the global Afrobeats movement, helping to promote Nigerian music and culture t…

…that South Africa is not xenophobic and we reject, we completely reject what is happening,” she said. “But we cannot be generalised with small pockets that are using the opportunity, which is a global problem that is affecting the continent.” The diplomat said 364 arrests had been made in connection with the attacks, a…

…growths on the lungs, are far from unusual - and, for the most part, not life-threatening. "Lung nodules are very common, and 90% of the time, they are benign," said Dr. Stacey Su, chief of thoracic surgery at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia and associate professor of surgical oncology at Temple University's Le…

…among residents. “The level of pollution in Ikarama is bigger than what is happening in other communities. We have the issue of cancer in the community. We are the community with the highest number of oil spills in Nigeria,” he alleged. The Executive Vice President of the Bille Kingdom Youth Federation in Degema Local…

…have reportedly risen to $46 billion amid increasing private capital inflows, strengthening the CBN's capacity to intervene in the market when necessary.The reserves could provide additional support for the foreign exchange market as importers prepare for increased demand ahead of the December festive season.Last week,…

…Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the Alaafin of Oyo Oba Abimbola Owoade I, actress Eniola Badmus and actor Saidi Balogun.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!However, it was Pastor Bolaji's presence that generated the most buzz online, with videos of his arrival circulatin…

…from his car and hit parts of the ride multiple times. The woman described the frightening shift from enjoying the ride to witnessing the incident, while both said workers had checked their safety harnesses before the coaster began moving. Mableton Mayor Michael Owens also addressed the incident in a statement to WSB-T…

…on Monday, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin City, Kennedy Anyanwu, said the operation was carried out by troops of the 195 Battalion (Rear), following credible intelligence about the activities of suspected kidnappers operating in the area. According to the statement, the t…

…Workers Union of Nigeria, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research and Allied Institutions, the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals, and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions. In the le…

…a calumny campaign against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.This is as Atiku denied the allegation that he received Lagos funds from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through one Ms. Aisha Achimugu, for his 2023 presidential election.Paul Ibe, a media adviser to Atiku, then challenged the EFCC to make its findings open…

A retired comrade staged a protest at the Supreme Court after several Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs)were allegedly locked out of the venue to reserve seats for politicians. The senior lawyers had gathered at the apex court to celebrate the commencement of the 2026/2027 legal year and attend the conferment ceremony…

…Nsikan, has shared new photos while calling out people who turn to enemies when he denies them his attention. The cross dresser, who cried out for help 3 years ago after claiming his surgery at a Lagos clinic was botched, showed off his curvier physique in a revealing yellow dress. In the caption, he wrote: "Some of yo…

…from dissolutionDespite the sweeping cabinet change, Oyebanji confirmed that three senior officials will not be affected by the dissolution. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Habibat Adubiaro; the Chief of Staff, Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo; and the Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olayinka Oyebode, will all continue in…

…the terrorists submitted a list of 30 leaders and members they wanted released, threatening to kill their captives if the government failed to meet their demands. The defendants are Mahmud Muhammad, also known as Abu Bara’a and Abbas Mukhtar; Abubakar Abbas, aka Isah Adam and Mallam Mahmuda Al-Nigeri; Abdulrazak Umar,…

…at about 7 p.m. We were given phones to call our families and tell them what was happening. I called my father, Chief Sunday Ibi, and Ols Sally Sewuese Ukule, who was my course representative during our undergraduate days at Benue State University, Makurdi. I told them the kidnappers were demanding ₦50 million as ranso…

…of troops under Operation HADIN KAI in degrading terrorist capabilities and strengthening security across the North East. "The Joint Task Force North East remains resolute in sustaining relentless, coordinated air and ground operations to eliminate terrorist threats, protect vulnerable communities and consolidate ongoi…

…the release of the victims. But unfortunately, we lost security personnel, including a senior police officer and an Army officer. Two of the victims were also murdered prior to the rescue operation.” Further hearing resumes October 13 before Justice Salim Ibrahim. Oriire abduction planned by Ansaru terrorists with Al-Q…

…Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, Adeniyi Adeyemi, by the Federal Government. The judge on Monday terminated Adeyemi’s trial following the request of the Federal Government to that effect and on the basis that the accused person would be moved to the High Court of the F…

…down as Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, making him one of several senior aides to leave the government within the past two months.As reported by The Punch, Ogunwuyi submitted a formal resignation letter dated Monday, October 12, 2026, stating that his departure took effect on the same day. Tribune On…