…over to 21 Special Anti-Banditry Mobile Police Regiment (21 SAB MOPOL) for further investigation and necessary action. The arrests form part of ongoing intelligence-led operations by troops under Operation HADIN KAI and Operation DESERT SANITY V to disrupt terrorist logistics networks and deny insurgents access to food…

…African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State has called for justice and a thorough investigation into the attack and burning of the family home of one of its members in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Isaiah Thomas. The party made the demand after visiting the family residence of Thomas at Omuoko, Aluu, on Wednesda…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a United States court for permission to privately explain why it is withholding some records relating to allegations linking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to a drug-trafficking investigation. The agency made the request in an application dated August 20 before the Unite…

…A statement from the command's spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said a preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly made and circulated social media publications containing accusations against the traditional rulers. Nguroje said the publications were considered offensive, disparaging, and capable of…

…following violent clashes between rival factions operating in the area. Preliminary investigation indicated that the clashes among the rival groups prompted the women and children to abandon the enclave and seek safety with the troops. The surrendered persons were subsequently profiled and documented by the military au…

…comes after Freedom of Information Act requests sought details of alleged drug related investigations from the early 1990sJudge Beryl Howell has already ruled that some agency responses were improper, intensifying the legal battle over Tinubu’s pastPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Th…

…been used in acquiring land and engaging in archaeological excavation. He noted that the investigation revealed that all the claims were false, while putting forward a series of recommendations to ensure the facility begins operation. He said, “The facility should not be demolished because it can’t be remodelled, the m…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!How the Murder Was Allegedly PlannedInvestigations led to the arrest of Ifeanyi Nwankwo, 32, a friend of the victim, who allegedly admitted to planning the killing and hiring two others to carry it out.According to the police, Nwankwo had collected money from Madu und…

…intended to increase engagement. How the case began The lawsuit followed a multi-state investigation into the impact of Facebook and Instagram on children and teenagers. The investigation gained momentum following disclosures by former Meta employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen, who testified before the US Senate i…

…programs. U.S. Attorney Hayes commended DHS-OIG and DOL-OIG for their work in the investigation. Ms. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Wenner who is prosecuting this federal case. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 9:36 PM | Share this Story

…by her boyfriend, police said no physical injuries have been observed on her body as investigations into her sudden d3ath continue. Her sudden d3ath was reported to Chelstone Police Station around 09:30 hours on Thursday, August 2026 with police saying she d!ed between 03:30 and 04:30 hours at Victoria Hospital. Accord…

…“Following the incident, six (6) suspects have been arrested on the same road, and investigation is ongoing. “Officers have also been strategically deployed to intensify surveillance and prevent a recurrence,” the statement said. The command thanked members of the public for drawing attention to the matter and urged re…

…shared in the post point to a 2010 US Senate subcommittee document, not a new investigationThe 16-year-old report named Abubakar over money laundering concerns but did not result in any criminal charges against himPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has…

…law enforcement operations, particularly in identifying substances recovered during drug investigations. He commended the US government and its agencies, including the INL, Drug Enforcement Administration, AFRICOM and FBI, for their continued support to the NDLEA. Earlier, Tolliver congratulated Marwa and the NDLEA on…

…situations where digital records could provide useful evidence during criminal investigations. “I used to be a prosecutor for 13 and a half years and I prosecuted child abusers,” she said. She claimed investigators could potentially obtain a wide range of digital information, including records and communications that u…

…of aggravated child neglect. She is also scheduled to be sentenced on November 10. The investigation began in August 2023 after police received reports concerning the s€xual ab¥se of a 5-year-old child. Investigators later identified two additional victims and determined that Shaantal had knowingly neglected a child an…

…our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nigeria's anti-graft agencies have reportedly opened investigations into the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the handling of a ₦12 billion intervention fund that the federal government released to settle long-overdue player bonuses.The funds were disbursed in January 2024 spec…

…Centres in the oil-rich State. The agency in a statement released said preliminary investigation indicates that a Liberian national who resides in Belgium arrived in Nigeria with no evidence of pregnancy, yet within roughly one month allegedly took custody of three children under circumstances that have raised serious…

…“Following a petition from the complainant, the command’s intelligence unit commenced an investigation and activated a coordinated tracking operation, which led operatives to Lagos State, where the suspect was subsequently apprehended. “During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to gaining access to the apar…

…investigate the statement, its context and the intention behind it, and where the investigation establishes criminal culpability, arrest should be made, and prosecution should be followed in accordance with the law,” he said. Obiaku averred that it is unacceptable for a public official to suggest that any part of the s…

…at Surat Railway Station in India, with the Government Railway Police launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The man, whose identity was not disclosed, was travelling from Mumbai to Delhi on the Golden Temple Express when he was detained at Surat following an alleged altercation with f…

…2 for further mention. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Godwin Ato, told the court that investigation into the matter was still ongoing and requested an adjournment. The police alleged that Ukerchia poisoned garri on May 13 and gave it to a four-year-old girl, who unknowingly consumed it alongside her siblings and six ot…

…Bivens said at a news briefing. The circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation, and federal investigators have not determined a probable cause. The one-person inside the plane died in the incident, Bivens said. "The one known occupant of the Cessna did not survive the crash. We believe only the p…

…from 12 FOIA requests filed in 2022 and 2023 seeking records from a Chicago her0in ring investigation in the 1990sPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy,…

…passengers alongside one pilot. Kenya's Ministry of Transport has launched an official investigation into the cause of the crash. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 6:27 AM | Share this Story