…He added that previous attempts to negotiate with criminals had not produced positive results, reinforcing his decision not to support ransom payments. The governor’s comments come amid continued attacks and abductions by bandits and other criminal groups in Zamfara. In September, troops rescued 41 travellers who were…

…better working conditions and providing them with the tools they need to teach effectively,” the governor said. He added that the government was recruiting more teachers, particularly in science subjects, while also investing in continuous professional training. The governor said the state was working with the Universa…

…expertise and advanced treatment options. The inauguration brought together representatives from the healthcare, medical and business communities with a shared objective of creating stronger connections between patients in Nigeria and specialised healthcare services available in India. About Fortis Healthcare Fortis He…

…of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter, Nonso Emeka, said the case underscores the directive of the Anambra Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, that disputants should seek civil remedies through actions for declaration of title to land, rather than resort to self-help or the criminalisation…

Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has died at the age of 84, officials said Monday. Hastert, whose political career ended in disgrace after he admitted sexually abusing teenage boys he had coached, died at his home in Illinois on Saturday night while receiving ho…

…that nothing polluted can see Heaven even if they burn for God. "This is satan's alternative of dragging many daughters of Zion to hell," he wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday, October 5, 2026. "He knows they won't buy lipstick (coloured ones) so he decide to produce something that can't be suspected easily. "Yes you m…

…of the identified contacts showed symptoms, and their test results have come back negative. Regional Gov. Igor Kobzev declined to identify the illness, referring to it only as "a dangerous infectious disease" but canceled all public events in the region. Russia's public health agency, meanwhile, only said Shipilova had…

…Dianah Bondzi, warned the public against using Ghana cedi notes and coins for decorative purposes at weddings, birthdays, graduations and other social events. She said the practice constitutes the misuse and abuse of the national currency and is prohibited under Ghana's laws. "The Bank of Ghana wishes to issue a warnin…

…plane was heading to Lagos from Benin, Edo state. "The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has activated an immediate Search and Rescue operation following an ATR-42 aircraft accident in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on 5 October 2026.The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. Search a…

…to intervene over the non-compliance of the management of the institution with his directives on the payment of several arrears due to members of the union. JOHESU made the call in a statement jointly signed by the Medical and Health Union Chairman, Bukola Olajide; the NUHAP Chairman, Babatunde Olugbodi; NASU Chairman,…

…savings bonds with interest rates of 13.071 percent and 14.071 percent per annum, respectively. According to the DMO, the two-year FGN Savings Bond will mature on October 14, 2028, while the three-year bond will mature on October 14, 2029. The subscription window will close on Friday, October 9, 2026, with settlement s…

…Benin at 0913 hours earlier today. All efforts to raise the aircraft on radio proved abortive. Subsequently, information, however, confirmed that the military aircraft had crashed close to the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The wreckage has been located and search and rescue operations are ongoing. “Preliminary in…

…notice posted at the entrance of the company’s premises on the order of the NRS Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji. The action was carried out under the Nigeria Tax Act, Nigeria Tax Administration Act and other extant tax legislation. According to the notice, the company owners and operators had failed to meet their sta…

The Nigerian naira opened the new trading week relatively stable against the United States dollar across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Monday, October 5, 2026. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the dollar was quoted at approximately ₦1,327.08, reflecting a steady baseline supporte…

…be confirmed, The Punch reported. Security personnel, including police and military operatives, were later deployed to the location to carry out a rescue operation.A resident who witnessed the aftermath described the conditions at the site as extremely difficult to access."It happened this morning. We heard a very loud…

…sent an emergency alert to residents across 20 counties, advising them to suspend activities and travel from 8pm because of the severity of the weather. The warning was initially expected to remain in place until 2pm on Sunday. Sarai Sarroca, director of Catalonia’s regional weather service, Meteocat, said on Saturday…

…SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, October 4, said operatives attached to the 'E' Division Patrol Team intercepted a vehicle driven by a man identified as Friday and Yunana Ali, and requested to inspect the vehicle documents. According to the PPRO, the suspects allegedly refused to comply with…

…and financial accountability. The Punch reports that kidnappers holding 20 prospective NYSC members abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State have reduced their ransom demand from N50m to N5m per victim, bringing the total demand down from N1bn to N100m. Lastly, The Nation leads with Imo State Governor and Ch…

…Command advised residents to go about their lawful business and report suspicious activities to the security agencies. Efforts to reach security operatives for confirmation of the Mangor attack were unsuccessful as of press time. The post Two vigilantes killed, three injured in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.

…us that there is nothing you do that won’t be appreciated. You are now in the news positively because of your good work. I want to thank our deputy governor (Kolapo) because this is extraordinary. Because of who you are, you have decided to honour this woman. God’s blessings will never cease in your home”, he stated, t…

…ISWAP leader reportedly helped expose Ohida's plot to attack civilians during the festive seasonPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience covering security issues and counterinsurge…

…took place on Tuesday, September 30, with the company's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Felix Ekundayo, saying the terminal was built to enable Asiko Energy to access a broader pool of LPG producers, including suppliers offering lower-cost products that do not initially meet domestic specifications.

Egyptian security forces arrested six journalists working for the independent investigative journalism platform Matsda2sh last month, with their whereabouts unknown, Human Rights Watch said. Security forces arrested the journalists in raids across the country. They are: Abdallah Qadry, Mohamed Ashraf Abu Emeira, Islam…

A 38-year-old businessman, Philip Tunde, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after 4.80kg of c+c@ine was allegedly recovered from his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The NDLEA said Tunde was arre£sted on September 27 at the joint screening po…

…ruling his community for 35 years. The death of the monarch was confirmed by the executive members of the Ebem Ohafia Development Union, EODU, as well as the Ebem Ohafia Council of Chiefs and Elders. The confirmation message, made available to journalists by the Publicity Secretary of the community, Ifeanyi Okali, said…