…officials received intelligence about a potential Iranian assassination threat. The commander-in-chief was on his way back from a NATO summit in Turkey when he was bundled off the jet and boarded onto a separate military plane, The New York Times reports. Trump had traveled to Turkey aboard a new 747-8 donated by Qatar…

…and we couldn't revive her because we met her d3ad or unconscious," he stated. The commander added that one of the suspected kidnappers had been tracked to Oyo State, with arrangements ongoing with sister security agencies to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice. In another operation in the Ore axis of Odigbo…

…accounts,” the PPRO said. Abutu stated that the Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, Michael Falade, had directed that the investigation be intensified with a view to identifying other members of the syndicate and establishing the full extent of their criminal activities. “The CP enjoins members of the public t…

…Kebbi community, recover communication equipment Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempt by the Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) to attack a community in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The troops, deployed for counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations in the state, acted on cr…

…eight refrigerators, sells three to scrap dealer in Niger State The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Elijah Ahmed, for stealing eight refrigerators in a hotel where he works. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement at the weekend said five of the stolen re…

…that the complainant "feels numb when she thinks back to how she felt at the time". Summarising the statement, Miss Pritchard added: "She felt scared of the world after it happened and felt overwhelmed. When she has flashbacks she sees his face and what happened. She feels like she can't trust anyone." Defence barriste…

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA under the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army have engaged more than 200 suspected bandits in a fierce battle along the Kebbi-Zamfara border. The bandits, who were reportedly mobilised on motorcycles, were allegedly advancing towards communities in Kebbi State when the troops moved to inter…

…towards the team before his personal success, as he always thinks of his teammates. His conduct, abilities and personality make him the most complete striker of his generation," Dreesen said.Kane's Ballon d'Or contention growsKane's individual honours continue to pile up despite some heartbreak on the team stage. He mi…

…with operatives of the Department of State Services, have arrested a suspected commander of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition from a forest hideout in Enugu State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Deputy Direct…

…and useless" - Suspect reveals why he k!lled man in Ghana The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two brothers in connection with the k!lling of a 54-year-old man and the injury of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba, near Weija, Ghana. The suspects, identified as Adams Adder Almeida and his brother, Bala Bilyo…

…Abere and Aondowase claimed they were volunteers attached to the BSCPG Gwer East Command. They said they were on duty under the supervision of the Ward Commander, Mr. Tiletswen. The suspects alleged that earlier that morning, Mr. Tiletswen and one Mr. Ipker instructed them to invite the woman to their office regarding…

…Law School student who jumped from four-storey hostel building The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the d3ath of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Ajoke Alayande, who d!ed after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution's campus in Victoria Isla…

…for that unity to be honoured now, for leadership that serves football, not seeks to command it." by Linda Ikeji at 10/08/2026 1:33 PM | Share this Story

The operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested one Kehinde Makinde popularly known as Pastor Kenny in Ibadan, Oyo State for allegedly obtaining ₦2.5 million from 18 fellowship members in Saje, Adatan, under the false pretence of organising a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem and promising each…

…it, medical reports," she said. The US Army member said she had reached out to her commanders and Senator Amy Klobuchar, but was told that the visa process was progressing as planned. Appealing directly to Trump, she pleaded for her daughter to be granted a visa on humanitarian grounds. "Please, Mr President, help me r…

…on to make nearly 200 appearances during four-and-a-half seasons at St James’ Park. A commanding presence in midfield, he played a pivotal role in Newcastle’s Carabao Cup triumph in 2025 and helped the club secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League across two seasons. Guimarães admitted that leaving Newcastle…

…farmers are not given adequate support.The latest price decline therefore presents a dilemma for policymakers: consumers are benefiting from cheaper rice, but domestic farmers and millers say they are struggling to survive under the same market conditions.Dealers crash rice price by N20,000 per bagLegit.ng earlier repo…

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Alayande, who reportedly died after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution’s campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. PUNCH Metro learnt in a telephone conversation…

…Today, he is gradually returning to normal life," said Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, commander-general of the Kano State Hisbah Board, which coordinated the ceremony. LIB reported that the incident occurred in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters on Saturday, January 17, 2025. The victims, Fatima Abubakar, 35, and her children, M…

The former commander in chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Mohsen Rezaei, has been named head of the country’s highest national security body, the Iranian presidency announced on Sunday. “In light of the resignation of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr from his position as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council a…

…and detailed examination of a massive arms haul seized at the Tin Can Island Port Command, uncovering 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms alongside a critical assortment of supplementary rifle parts. The development follows the disclosure by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, that Customs had intercept…

…August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are working to identify and arrest the two unidentified suspectsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng jou…

…Africa Province, ISWAP, in the Sambisa Forest, Borno State, killing a key VIP escort commander, Qaid Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, and eight other fighters. This is contained in a statement posted on X by security expert, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed that the strikes, conducted on Saturday, August 8, 2026 around the Yuwe an…

…affairs in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. “Marriage is an act of ibadah and should be conducted in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW),” Yusuf said. He urged the couples to respect one another and uphold fairness i…

…Ojo Abisoye Tinuola, informed the matron about a suspected suicide involving her roommate, Alayande. The matron subsequently proceeded to the scene, where the deceased was found lying on the ground within the hostel premises. The preliminary observations indicated that the deceased may have jumped from the rooftop of t…