…was subsequently located and safely rescued and, after receiving medical attention, handed over to his biological father.'' he said In a separate investigation, operatives arrested Idris Mohammed a.k.a. Yellow and Mohammed Bello Adams over their alleged involvement in the k!dnapping of a commercial driver, Idris Zakari…

…report, Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry 2026, also disclosed that kidnappers demanded N22.856 billion in ransom during the period but received N7.779 billion, representing a 34 per cent collection rate. According to the report obtained from SBM Intelligence’s website on Friday, the figures represented a sharp in…

…drugs.” DLEAG said the discovery raised concerns about the possible establishment of clandestine laboratories for the production of synthetic drugs in the country. “This development is particularly significant as the discovery of the equipment represents the first case of its kind recorded by the Agency in The Gambia,”…

…Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to withdraw the said post and refrain from any action capable of undermining the lawful process already undertaken by the party and that is currently before the court. “Leadership demands restraint, fairness and respect for due process, particularly from those who aspire to lead the country. The m…

…present the evidence in court if the need arises. The former Vice President also defended his repeated presidential bids, citing his anti-military stance and past disqualifications as the reason for his persistence. He stressed his constitutional right to contest and his readiness to serve Nigeria, highlighting his exp…

…syndicate usually operated with a tricycle, which they allegedly used to block their intended victims under the pretext that the victim had scratched or damaged the tricycle. “The gang would then allegedly engage the victim in an argument, overpower the person at gunpoint and forcefully take the victim to their hideout…

…power does not mean Niger should be expelled from ECOWAS. “I will ensure that there is understanding and that Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali return to ECOWAS,” Atiku said. The three countries withdrew from ECOWAS after the regional bloc threatened military intervention in Niger following the 2023 coup and demanded the re…

…of Akai Ubium Village in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of the state, was apprehended by operatives acting on intelligence gathered during the investigation. Police said a mobile phone belonging to the deceased and allegedly used by the kidnappers to communicate ransom demands was recovered from Enoidem during the op…

…intercepted wildlife and the three suspects involved in the illegal trade had been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action. While handing over the animals, the Acting Deputy Comptroller, Enforcement, Assistant Comptroller of Customs (AC) Muhammad Zanna, disclosed that the operation was conducted b…

…of Iru Ekun Security Network yesterday in Ogun State which drew more than 15K members underscores the grave injustice in the proscription of IPOB/ESN and validates the urgent need for Tinubu to reverse Buhari’s legacy of discriminatory law enforcement in South-East.” Reverse Buhari’s discriminatory legacy against South…

…they all had valuable contributions to make to the development of the state. Ringim commended the founding generation, past leaders, workers and citizens for their contributions to the growth of Jigawa since its creation. He, however, prayed for peace and security across Jigawa and Nigeria, protection from flooding and…

…Norway's ties with the UK dating back to 1905 and the Second World War as he extended condolences to Queen SonjaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!King Charles III has paid tribute to his cousin, King Harald V of Norway, who died at the age of 89,…

…was held at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat on Thursday. The meeting was attended by the senator representing Lagos West, Senator Idiat Adebule; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Apex Leader of the APC in Lagos West and member of the Governor’s Advisory Council, Prince Rabiu Oluwa;…

…of a perimeter fence around the secretariat of the local government. Ganiyu, who commended the local government leadership for complementing the state government’s developmental agenda, however urged the residents of various benefitting communities to take ownership of the projects and ensure their proper maintenance,…

…preparation for the NFF Elective Congress scheduled for 27 September have also been suspended,” the federation said. According to the NFF, the suspension is not intended to be permanent, as a new electoral process will be launched after the completion of comprehensive reforms. “A fresh electoral process will commence f…

…and rescue operations. However, subsequent reports indicated that the violence extended beyond the mosque and affected several communities in the Dekara area. The PUNCH reported on Thursday that the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Northern Senators Forum said the attacks occurred in Gbeji, also kno…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election for the Benue North East Senatorial District. INEC stated its position during proceedings in a sui…

…Africa going forward.AFRICOM cites May operation as turning pointLast month, Dagvin Anderson, commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), said many US troops had already been pulled back from Nigeria following a May 2026 operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS, in the Lake Chad Basin. And…

…probe.EFCC vows to sustain investigation of the NFF Photo >According to Leadership, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is also jointly investigating the matter. The N12 billion fund was approved in 2024 to settle outstanding salaries, allowances and bonuses owed to Nigeria's…

…for the benefit of every Nigerian,” Tinubu said.FG rolls out 27,000 free cooking gas cylinders nationwideLegit.ng earlier reported that the Federal Government has expanded its clean cooking campaign with the launch of the National Grassroots LPG Access Programme (NGLPP) in Akwa Ibom State, with 27,000 filled cooking ga…

…attributed to Alhaji Abdullahi Usman Maigida, as false and mischievous. In a rejoinder issued on Thursday, Kalli said no such defection took place in the state and challenged those behind the report to provide evidence of the alleged event. “No such event took place in Yobe. Had it occurred, those behind this propagand…

…in Katsina and Nasarawa States, who spoke in separate interviews with newsmen, commended the agency for dismantling the criminal network. "We are very relieved and thankful to the DSS for arresting Mubarak. Many villagers are aware of the terror his men have been unleasing on us over the years. We are however thankful…

…until all abducted persons were located and rescued. The military high command commended the troops and the ONSA Tactical Team for their “gallantry, professionalism, resilience and seamless coordination,” saying the operation further demonstrated the forces’ ability to project combat power into difficult terrain and de…

…the development of southern ports. Nigeria’s land borders were closed in August 2019 under the administration of then-President Muhammadu Buhari. The Federal Government cited the need to curb large-scale smuggling of rice, poultry products, petroleum and other goods, as well as weapons and drugs, and to encourage local…

…since creation in 1991, but also to define a clear pathway for its future. He commended Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba for adopting a long-term development framework, saying the success of the Master Plan would ultimately depend on sustained implementation and its impact on the lives of citizens. “The success of this Ma…