…Photo Ekpei/GettyImages>FBI seeks ex parte in camera declarationLegit.ng earlier reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has filed a motion to submit ex parte in camera declarations explaining why it withheld information about investigative records linked to allegations of drug trading against Nigerian…

…rhetoric.Tinubu Vows to Revive Nigeria’s RefineriesMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that President Bola Tinubu assured Nigerians that the country’s refineries will be revived and repositioned to become commercially viable, insisting that simply getting the plants to operate is not enough. The president spoke whe…

…high as of Friday, August 28, 2026. Data from the Daily Depot Price Intelligence Report showed Warri recording the highest depot price at N1,217 per litre, followed by Port Harcourt at N1,214, Calabar at N1,204 and Lagos at N1,202 per litre.In Warri, several depot operators priced their products between N1,210 and N1,2…

…fears of government reprisals, said the assailants held the airport for a period and reportedly took Russian mercenaries hostage at the base.The Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie (CNSP) said the soldiers acted in breach of military discipline, attempting to hold fellow officers hostage at Base 101. PAY A…

…members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have demanded N20m ransom each. LIB reported that the 15 corps members travelling from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing their three-week orientation exercise were abducted along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. A family memb…

…troubling that increased revenues had led to increased borrowing, with about 20 states reportedly borrowing N458 billion in 2025 despite the surge in FAAC receipts. “After N47.25 trillion to states in three years, Nigerians have a right to ask: where are the results? If states received an additional N5.4 trillion from…

…formally organises its push to secure a second term for the Nigerian leader.Legit.ng reports that Shettima, 59, is a former governor ot Borno state.President Bola Tinubu names Kashim Shettima as the APC 2027 campaign council vice chairman. Photo Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima>Senator Shettima remains a close and lo…

…hours on August 28, 2026 when troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to reports of sporadic shooting in the community, security analyst Zagazola Makana reported. The troops moved to the area and conducted a search of the general vicinity, where they discovered the corpse of a native identified as Mrs H…

…station while travelling in a commercial vehicle with the three girls. The women were reportedly taking the girls to Adamawa State when the driver of the vehicle became suspicious because the girls do not look like them.The driver subsequently alerted members of his union, who then informed the police, leading to the a…

…PPRO, istigation began after a case of criminal conspiracy and suspected kidnapping was reported at the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Minna, on May 14, 2026. The police said the case involved a woman and her infant who were allegedly abducted by unknown gunmen in Suleja on Februar…

…candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 elections.Legit.ng reports that AbdulAziz Na'ibi Abubakar, a political commentator and member of The Atiku Movement (TAM), disclosed this in a statement published on his Facebook account on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The Atiku Movement is a support group b…

…from Sokoto to Funtua, Katsina State. Abubakar said that upon receiving the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer, Tsafe, alongside operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and military personnel under Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), swiftly mobilised to the scene. He said the security forces engag…

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…because those children are still government property,” she said. Chidinma also disputed reports that some of the abducted corps members had been rescued, saying her sister was still missing. “I heard some bloggers said they rescued some. They did not rescue anybody. My sister will not go like that, we just lost our mum…

…as the current administration approached the end of its tenure. Lawal also dismissed reports of a disagreement between the APC governorship candidate and his running mate, Kayode Alabi, describing the reports as propaganda and social media speculation. “All that is propaganda. All that is social media talk. Don’t follo…

…the power plant were also among those convicted.Moreno denies any wrongdoingYahoo News reported that despite the ruling, Moreno, who is paraplegic and previously served as the United Nations special envoy on disability issues, maintained his innocence. Speaking after the verdict, he said he had never received "a single…

…$30bn and $50bn in investments into 22 major offshore oil and gas projects by 2030, a report has stated. The new report, released by Industrial Info Resources, noted that more than 800 active capital oil and gas production, pipeline and terminal projects were being tracked across Africa, with a combined investment valu…

…to rewrite recent history," Tunji-Ojo said.Atiku dismisses age concernsLegit.ng earlier reported that Atiku Abubakar addressed questions about his age in a BBC Hausa interview published on Friday, pushing back against critics who raised concerns.The ADC presidential candidate challenged the interviewer's premise by ask…

…in the regions monitored on Friday, August 28, 2026. The Daily Depot Price Intelligence Report showed that Warri recorded the highest PMS price at N1,217 per litre, followed by Port Harcourt at N1,214, Calabar at N1,204 and Lagos at N1,202 per litre. The lowest reported PMS price was N1,203 per litre, recorded at Mainl…

…that the organisation had continued to thrive, eight years after the leader died. NAN reports that hundreds of members of the group were on ground to celebrate its 32nd anniversary and to also endorse Tinubu’s second tenure. (NAN) The post OPC declares support for Tinubu’s re-election bid appeared first on Vanguard New…

…operatives and may recommend prosecution or compensation. It is expected to submit its report within 30 days of sitting. Read Here: https://punchng.com/adeleke-issues-executive-order-sets-up-panel-over-osun-killings/ 5. Police nab suspected drug dealer with N5.8m haul in Anambra Anambra State Police have arrested 28-ye…

…Assembly election, having himself left the APC.Gideon cites lack of fairnessThe Nation reported that in his letter, Gideon said the decision was not taken lightly, coming only after careful reflection and consultations with his constituents and key stakeholders. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follo…

Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported near Niamey's airport and the security perimeter around the presidency on SaturdayA member of Niger's Consultative Council announced the attack on Facebook, saying the situation was under control, but witnesses told a different storyAnalysts are split on whether the attack was…

…from her younger son that Ezekiel had been taken to a hospital by Ode, prompting her to report the matter to the police. She said, “So, later, he told me that the junior one told him that Emmanuel took him to a hospital and then went and removed his kidney. So, that was how I went to the police station to report the ma…

…resident told AFP that there was “heavy gunfire and explosions” at Base 101 in Niamey, a report confirmed by several other witnesses. National TV station Tele Sahel went off air for just over an hour, with a black screen replacing normal programming both via satellite and online. It was restored around 10:00 am (0900 G…