…resident told AFP that there was “heavy gunfire and explosions” at Base 101 in Niamey, a report confirmed by several other witnesses. At 9:00 am (0800 GMT), a black screen had replaced Tele Sahel’s programming both via satellite and online. Soldiers blocked access to the presidential palace and national television, res…

…means that Brent and WTI prices dropped by 0.47% and 0.16%, respectively, at the time of reporting. This comes amid a report by Bloomberg about Venezuela’s proposed exit from OPEC after nearly three decades of membership. However, the country has not officially made a final decision on the proposal to exit OPEC. Venezu…

…state has deepened after the party’s governorship candidate, Omar Suleiman, rejected a reported move by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to present Tukur Modibbo as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election.Suleiman made his position known on Friday, August 28, in a strongly worded statement titled '…

…candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that he will implement the Oronsaye Committee Report if elected president in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Atiku, in a statement posted on Friday by his spokesman, Mr Kenneth Okonkwo, said the Oronsaye Report gave Nigeria a clear roadmap to reduce waste, duplication and t…

…their hands, irrespective of the circumstances surrounding any disagreement. “Learn to report to a third party that has the authority to hear your matter and give you the justice that you deserve,” he said. Alabo urged residents to report grievances and criminal incidents to the Police or other appropriate security age…

…structural challenges could still undermine efforts to achieve this. DAILY POST reports that political analysts and civil society organisations have highlighted how high voter turnout and local vigilance effectively countered political intimidation and substantial financial influence. However, translating a localised d…

In this report, YUSUF OKETOLA examines the grief of families of victims of the Akinlalu, Ile-Ife, Osun State killings, who continue to search for the remains of their loved ones months after the tragedy Ten months after gunfire tore through the quiet community of Akinlalu in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun Stat…

…gang could vandalise a vehicle and remove valuable parts within 10 minutes, with members reportedly making as much as N100,000 from some operations. The gang allegedly targeted vehicle brain boxes, press button machines, pigeon holes and air-conditioning vents, which were subsequently sold to buyers of stolen vehicle p…

…had been using Claude across a range of classified and sensitive systems. According to reports by the Wall Street Journal and Axios, that included during the January operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The supply chain risk designation, formally made in March, had canceled Anthropic’s military contra…

…contacts and demanded money from him.It was further revealed that communications reportedly continued despite the minor indicating that he intended to take his own life. The FBI subsequently developed actionable intelligence identifying individuals allegedly involved in the scheme and requested the assistance of the EF…

…November 10, 2025.Jigawa approves ₦3.5bn loan to fund 2027 Hajj Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Jigawa State Executive Council approved a ₦3.5 billion loan for the State Pilgrims Welfare Board to cover 2027 Hajj deposits.The loan covers 466 intending pilgrims from Jigawa and is tied to a deadline set by the Nati…

The Nigeria Police Force launched an online portal where Nigerians can report crimes directly without visiting a police stationThe portal covers crimes ranging from theft and kidnapping to fraud, domestic violence, and suspicious activityThe police also listed emergency helpline numbers for urgent or life-threatening s…

…gamble that would not sway Nigerian voters.Keyamo stated this while responding to a report in which Atiku pledged to reopen Nigeria's land borders and develop southern ports if elected president. Keyamo calls Atiku’s promises a gamble, but Nigerians fiercely defend the vision. Photo >The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN…

…people since they exchanged fire with Boko Haram terrorists,” Nur said in a message to reporters. He alleged that soldiers had been beating residents indiscriminately, adding that no official curfew had been announced in the state. “As my chairman is absent for other official engagements, by the constitution, I am supp…

…the entire terrorist camp, kill 21 Boko Haram fighters in Adamawa. Photo ImagesAs reported by Channels Television, Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, confirmed the operation in a statement issued on Friday, August 28, 2026.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram…

…pension and financial-management platforms. According to the statement, it will “examine reported cases of ghost workers and payroll fraud, reconcile the figures identified by the ICPC, trace how fictitious or ineligible persons were enrolled, and review access, identity, biometric and bank-account controls.” The exerc…

…Ekpo Okon," the statement read. According to the police spokesman, the incident was reported on 28 August 2026 by Mrs Itoro Udofia, who alleged that the suspect assaulted the deceased, resulting in her d3ath. Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect had allegedly accused the child of being a witch. The PPRO…

…allegedly escalated, resulting in Rerai setting the kitchen hut on fire.Pikirai reportedly woke up after the fire had started and managed to escape before joining neighbours in an effort to extinguish the blaze. The fire nevertheless destroyed the structure and several household belongings. Among the items reportedly d…

…US website here.US fresh names and photos of 10 Nigerians to be deportedLegit.ng earlier reported that the United States government has released the names and photographs of 10 Nigerian nationals facing deportation, with the individuals held at detention facilities across several American states.The detainees face a wi…

…Conferences of 2005 and 2014, where he made significant contributions to the final reports of the conferences. The party said Ugboaja’s contributions to the labour movement, democratic development and Nigeria’s political history would remain part of the country’s collective memory. “Ugboaja’s life was therefore one of…

…a failed visa application.US issues warning to Green Card holdersMeanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the US government issued guidance to immigrant visa holders on what they must and must not do after receiving their visa.One key rule involves a sealed packet of documents given alongside the visa, which applicants are st…

…self-reliant and allow skilled workers to build sustainable enterprises."The Cable reported that the institute operates across three campuses — the Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa Campus in Rigachikun, the Abubakar Dangiwa Umar Campus in Soba, and the Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Campus in Samaru Kataf. All training is tuition-…

…particularly those who recalled that Yada's former wife had raised similar concerns, reportedly alleging he struck her with a barbell. The pattern of allegations across two separate relationships has intensified the backlash against the content creator.Here is the

…in the first case, operatives arrested Nansik Wuyep Sule, 34, in connection with the reported k!dnapping of two-year-old Rito Jesse Davou. Iniedu said the investigation revealed that Sule allegedly conspired with the child's biological mother, Catherine Davou, to stage the k!dnapping and create the impression that the…

…in 1,411 kidnapping incidents across Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026, a new report by SBM Intelligence has revealed. The 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 cen…