By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA – FORMER Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, is dead. He died on Monday, October 19, 2026, aged 71. Uduaghan governed the state from 2007 to 2015. He had also served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007. Meanwhile,…

…of cloth she had used to fake a baby bump. The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Abimbola Adebisi, who confirmed the incident said the suspect was arrested while efforts were ongoing to arrest her fleeing accomplice. "The alleged perpetrator is currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend…

Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, is dead. He died after a brief illness at the age of 71. The Uduaghan family announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday.

…a tight election and following his warnings to Iran. Netanyahu said he spoke to the commander of an unspecified base and saw Israel’s “capability to strike our enemies the moment it is required”. “I say to our enemies: Do not test us — you will receive harsher blows than you have suffered to date,” he said in a video s…

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Bauchi state police command has arrested 17 suspects over an alleged witchcraft accusation that triggered a violent attack on a family in Gobirawa Village, Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. The suspects allegedly attacked a 60-year-old man and his family after accusing the man…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, over the death of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in a house fire in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. PUNCH Metro learnt from the command that the incident, suspected to be a case of arson, was reported at…

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, in connection with a suspected arson incident that claimed the life of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. The command disclosed this in a statem…

Two senior police officers attached to the Abia State Command were murdered and three others were injured after gunmen attacked the Uratta Divisional Headquarters in Aba, Abia State at about 2am on Saturday, October 17. According to reports, the gunmen used explosives to destroy part of the building. The hoodlums were…

…reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Hope Uzodimma. He pledged to continue mobilising support for the President across Imo State and among Nigerians in the diaspora, with the aim of securing victory for President Tinubu in Imo State and the wider South-East in the forthcoming p…

…the trapped bodies could be recovered. An FRSC official attached to the Yangoji Unit Command, who participated in the rescue operation, also confirmed the incident, saying all nine deceased victims were males. The official attributed the crash to fatigue and a violation of speed limits, adding that the bodies had been…

…a Saudi appellate court convicted him of blasphemy against Islam and the Prophet Muhammad over his comment. The case sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, spurring diplomatic efforts to seek clemency. Saudi Arabia's top court set aside the sentence on Wednesday, October 14, Hemachandra said in a post on Facebook, where he…

The Kwara State Police Command is searching for a Conoil truck driver and his motor boy over the passing of a Kwara State Polytechnic student.The student's body was allegedly dumped on a bridge after a road crash and buried as an unidentified body. The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi confirmed the incident to Daily…

…Super Falcons have advanced to the third round of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers after a commanding 5-0 victory over Comoros in the second leg of their second-round tie. Photo by NurPhotoImagesAs seen on the NFF's official website, Toni Payne opened the scoring in the 41st minute after Kanu won the ball by pressing the Co…

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…ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects following a viral video that showed two truck drivers being assaulted at Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Limited, situated at Kilometre 12 along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan.Police became aware…

GistReel A Nigerian lady has shared her dilemma after her American-based ex-boyfriend, who ended their three-year relationship over distance, returned with marriage plans just as another man was helping her build her career in Nigeria. The lady explained that she dated her ex-boyfriend for three years before he relocat…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Mujahid Danjuma, for allegedly def!ling a seven-year-old girl in Dass Local Government Area of the state. The command also arrested two men over alleged possession of Indian hemp. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a st…

•Tax-to-GDP ratio rises to 12.5% from 7% — Oyedele By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigeria’s private capital inflows have surged nearly 20-fold to almost $6 billion in 2026 from about $300 million in 2023, President of the World Bank Group, Mr. Ajay Banga, has said, just as the Federal Government (FG) said it has inte…

…the land was leased from Railway Property Company Limited, and that Rev. Fr. Prof. Emmanuel Edeh of Our Saviour Institute of Science, Agriculture and Technology (OSISATECH) had a 25-year lease on the land which had expired. The state further stated that around October 13, 2023, it caused staff of the Enugu Capital Terr…

…Olivia E. Adiku, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Western Regional Police Command. According to the statement, the suspect, identified as Emmanuel Kwofie, was arrested on Monday, October 12, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m. in Agona Nkwanta. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect and the victim are married…

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The National Pension Commission is targeting Nigeria’s informal sector to secure the participation of the nation’s largest group of workers in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The Director-General of Pencom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, who spoke at the 2026 National Pension Commission…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested one Victor Barry, 22, over the alleged trafficking of a 17-year-old girl from Amoyo, to Mali under the pretext of securing employment for her in Senegal. The spokesperson for the command, ASC I Ayoola Michael Shola, disclosed this i…

…residents’ confidence. When contacted for confirmation, the Taraba State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Victor Mshelizah, said poor network connectivity had prevented him from reaching the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for details of the incident. He, however, promised to get back to our reporter as soon…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested 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…

…had been taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. The FRSC state sector commandant, Kehinde Dahunsi, confirmed the incident when The PUNCH contacted him by phone in Ibadan. Dahunsi said, “Yes, it was true. It was only one corps member, a female, who died so far, because the corps member was on a motorcycle. The…