…of duty and other Nigerians. She described the incident as painful, adding that the services and sacrifices of members of the military were deeply appreciated by Nigerians. Responding, Oluyede expressed appreciation for the visit and commended the leadership of the Safe Schools Initiative for its sustained commitment t…

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the death of a 90-year-old woman, Mrs Juliana Joel, in Ogori, Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, with the suspect subsequently transferred to the…

The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, has urged Nigerian students to embrace opportunities in the non-oil export sector and develop businesses capable of competing in the global market. Ayeni made the call at the launch of the NEPC-National Ass…

…midfielder and Switzerland captain was sentenced by the Lucerne Public Prosecutor’s Office to 50 daily fines of 3,000 Swiss francs each, with a two-year probation period. The punishment will only be enforced if Xhaka commits another offence during the probation period. Xhaka announced the decision himself on Thursday,…

…state a one-month grace period to complete mandatory registration. The agency, in a notice issued by its Executive Chairman, Oluyemi Fasipe, on X on Thursday, said the registration was compulsory for all businesses operating within Ondo State. According to the agency, “the registration is free of charge, and businesses…

…in Ibadan and later converted the ransom money to dollars in Imo StateNigeria Police Force confirmed the victims were rescued on October 7, 2026, at Amakohia Ubi Village, Imo State, by a joint security teamPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.n…

Depot operators in Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar raised petrol prices by as much as N25 per litre on Thursday, October 8Ibeto depot in Lagos raised its diesel price by N195 per litre amid growing concerns over crude supply disruptionsBrent crude climbed to $105.02 per barrel, with tanker traffic through the Strait o…

…of bringing greenery into the home, including holly, ivy, and evergreen trees, a practice observed by many households in Nigeria and around the world.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The origins of December 25 as Christmas Day are rooted in the spread of Christianity over…

…condolences to the families, friends, colleagues and loved ones of the deceased officers and crew members, as well as to the Nigerian Army and the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria over this tragic incident. “The loss of these brave men and women, who devoted their lives to the service and protection of the nation, is dee…

…to the plight of elderly Nigerians who devoted their active years to public service. “You deserve all accolades for this laudable feat, posterity will forever remember you and your management for this gesture and sincerity of purpose,” the pensioners said. The development comes against the backdrop of longstanding conc…

…and apprehended the suspect. He was on the verge of being subjected to jungle justice before he was rescued from the scene. Watch the video when he was apprehended below... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)

…demands security actionThe group urged the Plateau State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security bodies to investigate Danladi's killing and apprehend those responsible without delay. The association also called for increased surveillance along…

Beans prices recorded a mixed trend in September 2026, with three of the four categories tracked falling compared with AugustOloyin beans by the derica recorded the biggest decline, while Drum beans by the derica fell by 5.4% from N925 to N875However, Drum beans by the paint increased slightly from N4,433.75 to N4,440,…

A Nigerian man, Chi Nedum, has accused some officers of the Imo state police command of extorting N15,000 from him. Narrating what allegedly transpired, Chi Nedum said, "My brother and I were allegedly extorted of ₦15,000 by three police officers in Owerri. My car developed a strange sound, so I parked by the corner an…

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Lucky Adim, for allegedly using an electric cable to inflict multiple injuries on his 10-year-old daughter, Confidence Adim, in Owerri. The arrest of the suspect was initiated following a petition by a human rights protection group, Stand for Humanity Found…

…commission announced the development in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Ashiru Gidan-Tudu, on Thursday in Kano. The statement said Maizare died on Wednesday night. It added that the funeral prayers for the deceased would be held on Thursday at his residence in Kofar Wambai, Kano. The commission desc…

…site in Gubba Village, Andarai District of Maiyama LGA, according to the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Bashir Usman. Usman said the attackers, suspected to be Lakurawa terrorists from the Kebbe axis of neighbouring Sokoto State, stormed the construction site and opened fire on the workers.…

…Saudi officials. Anojan was arrested in July. Saudi authorities seized his digital devices and deleted his social media accounts. Anojan's brother, Hamsidan Sivarasa, said: "People in Saudi Arabia knew nothing about this matter. It was individuals in Sri Lanka who sent emails to the company where my brother worked. I d…

I thought I knew every sacrifice my dad had made for me after Mom disappeared. But after his funeral, one ordinary grocery bag forced me to question the story I'd believed my whole life and sent me searching for the truth he hadn't been brave enough to tell me.PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at…

…led to the purported arrest. Calls and text messages sent to the Media Information Officer of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division, Victor Olukoya Victor, to confirm the development went unanswered at the time of filing this report. Amnesty International demands immediate release of Plateau journalist allegedly arrested by m…

Families of the rescued 20 abducted National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, members have said that they paid millions of naira in ransom before learning of their release. According to News Central Television, some relatives paid more than N3 million, while others reportedly paid up to N6 million. DAILY POST recalls that s…

…explained that the delay in INEC’s final position was due to the need to obtain legal advice after receiving the Certified True Copy of the Supreme Court judgment. Haruna said the commission had to exercise caution because forged copies of court judgments had been presented in the past. “You can’t be too careful with t…

Three suspected accomplices in a kidnapping operation have allegedly k!lled a kidnapped boy after collecting ransom from his family in Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to information provided to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the three suspects, all reportedly from the same community as the v…

…filing. The Supreme Court rejected Howard's emergency appeal without explanation. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the only justice to dissent publicly, Fox News reported. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals had previously rejected two requests to stop the execution based on concerns about the drug's use. According to…

…around 3:38 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, at an apartment building on Olinville Avenue. Police later identified 31-year-old Angel Carrasco as wanted in connection with Ramirez's d£@th and warned that he should be considered @rm£d and d@ngerous. Ramirez was rushed to Jacobi Medical Center but could not be saved, while her…