…in a case involving conspiracy, kidnapping and the alleged murder of three persons in Kalaba community. He was standing trial alongside 32-year-old Gideon Atama and Clever Ovo over the alleged murders in Yenagoa Local Government Area. The victims were identified as Odeinyefa Ogbolosingha, an in-law to Governor Douye Di…

…Nigeria, The New York Times has learnt. The match, which was held in November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, was the final of the CAF play-offs for a spot in the intercontinental tournament. DR Congo won 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1. According to the report published on Tuesday, FIFA’s own legal officials had pr…

…of millions of TikTok users in Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi and Sokoto States, with reckless abandon.”

…NDC paid tribute to the deceased, saying her dream of a working Nigeria would not be abandonedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has mourned the death of the Rivers State coordinator of the OK Movement, a group championing the 2027 presidential cam…

…contacted over the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed that one person has been arrested in connection with the incident. Jimoh, who added that investigation had also begun into the development, assured that details of the incident will be provided in due cours…

…Lets give Peter Obi a chance to make the country great again” Nollywood actor, Laide Olabanji captions on IG — Oyindamola (@dammiedammie35) %%SOCIAL_EMBED_0%%

…recent case was the brutal murder of a woman at a guest house along Clifford Lane, Calabar South, on September 7, 2026. Her killer or killers allegedly removed anything that could provide investigators with a lead. To make matters worse, the hotel receptionist reportedly failed to record the personal details of the man…

…he concluded. In his address, the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Eze Anaba, described media credibility as an essential part of a free and fair electoral process. “The credibility of the media is itself an essential component of the credibility of the electoral process. The Nigerian Guild of Editors is com…

…universities that are still on strike now are the three state universities in Lagos. Taraba State is unwilling. They will hear from us soon. A good number of states have keyed into the 2025 agreement. We want to thank all the state governors that have agreed to implement this 2025 agreement. We want to especially thank…

…Dachomo offers prayers for President Bola Tinubu’s administration from Israel. Photos: @abat/IG.>In a video from his visit, Dachomo prayed for Tinubu and his government, asking that anything allegedly planted against the administration be removed.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on In…

…Prosecution (DPP). However, the court did not accept their pleas. The chief magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, consequently ordered the defendants remanded to the correctional centre pending legal advice. He adjourned the case until November 2 for mention. - NAN

…on Monday at the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Cenotaph Ground in Asaba. Poubeni said improved salaries and career progression for teachers would have greater impact if the government also addressed the conditions under which they worked. “We are grateful that the administration of Governor Sheriff O…

…signed by the Medical and Health Union Chairman, Bukola Olajide; the NUHAP Chairman, Babatunde Olugbodi; NASU Chairman, David Olobaniyi; and SSAUTHRIAI Chairman, Omobolanle Adeniran, in Ibadan, the state capital. The union said there was a need for Governor Makinde to urgently intervene in the issues of unpaid arrears,…

…of Ilaje local government area, on Monday, October 5, 2026.The command's spokesman, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident in an official statement, saying the full circumstances surrounding the crash were yet to be determined.A surveillance helicopter hovers above the scene of the crashed Dana Airline flight in the…

…ascertain the extent of casualties. The spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Abayomi Jimoh, said he was unaware of the incident but promised to make inquiries. Igbokoda is a major commercial centre in Ilaje, a coastal and oil-producing area of Ondo State where helicopters are frequently used for oil and gas…

…wife of the party’s governorship candidate, Yeye Adenike Adebutu; Ogun PDP Chairman, Dr Abayomi Tella; party leaders at various levels; and religious leaders in Egbaland, among others, paid glowing tributes to Bello in appreciation of her diligent service.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Adebutu’s w…

…immediate area. Many lament that these targeted robberies have continued completely unabated. An eyewitness stated that the situation is getting out of hand, noting that the criminals now operate without any fear. The video also highlighted a glaring absence of law enforcement during the crisis. Panic-stricken resident…

…of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, who also confirmed the attack in a statement, said the victims were mostly Fulani and Hausa traders returning home from the Kara Cattle Market. Babayo, who described the incident as barbaric and disturbing, said the victims were…

…some ongoing and completed projects in Kaduna by the leadership of NANS, including the Kabala Costain-Aliyu Makama Link Road. The NANS president, who commended the state government for its road infrastructure projects, said improved road networks would make life easier for students and other residents. He said, “This r…

…Day celebration Photo declares public holidayLegit.ng earlier reported that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Wednesday, August 20, as a work-free day in Lagos State in celebration of the 2025 Isese Day.The Lagos government explained that the holiday was part of the governor's commitment to upholding the cultura…

…to a statement issued on Sunday by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, a search of one of the containers yielded 161 parcels of Thai Loud weighing 124kg, worth N372 million, concealed in two refrigerators and two cartons at the Apapa port. Read the full story here. 3. 2027: Oluremi Tinubu to lead 20,…

…engaged the attackers in a gun duel, forcing them to flee into a nearby forest and abandon their victims. The 30 victims were rescued unhurt, while two persons who sustained gunshot wounds were taken to hospital for treatment. In Rivers State, police operatives attached to the Eliozu Division intercepted a suspected ki…

…that the boat was ferrying passengers when a strong water current swept it into an abandoned barge at a corner of the river, which caused the boat to tumble. “I wish to assure members of the public, particularly families of those who may have been aboard the boat, to remain calm and await verified information from the…

…Presidential Campaign Council has demanded an explanation from Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum over a viral video in which he allegedly ordered the arrest and detention of anyone found expressing the slogan “Tinubu Must Go”. The council said the reported directive was particularly troubling because Zulum had recent…

…of the victims, the people of Marte, His Excellency the Executive Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum CON, FNSE, FNIAE mni, the Government and people of Borno State. “I pray that Almighty Allah grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort their families. “The killing of farmers is not only an attack on innocent lives an…