…a statement by its spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, seen by Legit.ng on Tuesday evening, October 6, the command said the arrests followed credible intelligence received on Friday, October 2, 2026, regarding an incident that occurred on September 22 at about 7 pm. The three suspects, Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo and Pa…

…across the state. “If we stop dumping refuse inside gutters, 60 per cent of erosion happening in Anambra will stop, and residents living in the state will have a fresh breath of air. “During periods of heavy rainfall, refuse and other debris dumped in drainage channels often obstruct the free flow of water, causing it…

…Reneau reversed the effects of an overactive thyroid and excess weight through the ketogenic diet — then built a career teaching others to do the same. Best known to many as the girlfriend of fitness influencer Joey Swoll, Crystal is a force in her own right, balancing full-time firefighting with two health brands and…

…on October 26. – 2006 – An 18-seater Dornier 228 military transport plane carrying 15 senior army officers and three crew members crashed in Benue State on September 17. Three people survived the crash. – 2015 – A Dornier 228 plane went out of control shortly after taking off from a military air base in Kaduna and cras…

…Olatawura of an Ekiti State High court has sentenced a 37-year-old woman, Deborah Ayeni, to 14 years imprisonment in absentia for child stealing and subsequently declared wanted as a fugitive on the run. Justice Lekan Olatawura slammed the sentence on Ayeni after her sureties failed to produce her in court after the pr…

…throwing projectiles and security forces using tear gas, AFP correspondents said. Late evening, protesters were locked in an uneasy standoff with members of the security forces in Place de la Nation in eastern Paris as the main demonstration in the French capital wound down without dispersing. Since last week, at least…

…and introduced an automated payroll system aimed at blocking leakages and strengthening accountability in the payment process. According to him, the administration had also recruited more than 9,000 teachers, while over 400 classrooms had either been constructed or renovated. The governor added that his government had…

…Oborevwori said, “We have to take this matter seriously. Once you see what is happening, you realise that it is a very big issue. We don’t want our people dying at this time. We cannot afford to lose our focus or waste time. We have to act quickly and decisively.” The governor said the intervention would go beyond the…

Today’s evening news recap begins with a rather sad event that has rocked the nation since yesterday. At the top of the list is the recent NAF ATR-42 aircraft crash in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft, which was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred, had a total of 25 persons…

…Pension Fund Operators and introduced recapitalisation requirements aimed at strengthening their financial resilience and safeguarding pension assets. Oloworaran said the reforms were expected to promote a more stable, efficient and competitive pension industry while improving services to contributors and retirees. “Pe…

…apart to evaluate and work on their marriage.' Douglas, who is 25 years Zeta-Jones's senior, has now spoken out about the split. Speaking to The Sunday Times to promote his new memoir One Helluva Ride the 82-year-old was asked how he 'won back' his wife after their separation. A terse Douglas replied: 'What, I won her…

…including classified material intended solely for internal use within the BND and senior-level intelligence briefings at the chancellery. According to prosecutors, Hanning used classified information supplied by D. to prepare an analysis for an officer of a foreign intelligence service and for years shared political in…

…said the CBN, working with fiscal authorities, had implemented reforms aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability, restoring investor confidence and supporting sustainable growth. According to her, businesses are better positioned to plan, invest and expand when inflation moderates, exchange rates are relatively st…

…deploying as fast as possible.” Ajaka said the state Commissioner for Environment and senior military officers were also at the scene to coordinate the recovery operation. “You can see the Honorable Commissioner of Environment is here too. You know. Having deployed, you know, the swamp bogey. “We are all coordinating t…

…that I share that my beloved husband, Jim Bakker, went home to be with the Lord this evening,” Lori said.Bakker rose to prominence in the 1970s through The PTL Club, a Christian television programme that attracted millions of viewers.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The c…

…Divine admitted she was genuinely worried about the University of Ibadan's post-UTME screening. Widely regarded as one of the tougher institutions to gain entry into in Nigeria, UI carries a reputation that unsettles many applicants ahead of its screening exercise. Despite the anxiety, she sat the examination and perfo…

…feature at Legit.ng! Munyaradzi Kereke, a former Member of Parliament and one-time senior adviser to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, died in the early hours of Tuesday, 6 October 2026. He was 54 years old.His family confirmed the death in a brief statement, noting that funeral arrangements would be communicated in due co…

…initiation ceremonies and recruitment activities. The Command also said it was strengthening engagement with community leaders to identify tensions early and prevent them from escalating into violence. The police said officers would swiftly secure areas where attacks occur, investigate those responsible and take steps…

…The three-member panel, led by Justice Onyekachi Otisi, reserved judgment after listening to arguments from counsel to El-Rufai and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. The court, however, did not fix a date for the delivery of the judgment. Speaking shortly after the court session,…

…crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing all 25 people on board during a routine Benin-to-Lagos missionWedding vendors shared videos and photos from Man-Ugwueje's ceremony just days before the Air Force confirmed his death in the crashPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journal…

…over the implications of the Supreme Court judgment in the case between INEC and the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP. The Supreme Court, in its September 24, 2026 judgment, upheld the constitutionality of sections 77(5), 77(6), 77(7) and 84(2) of the Electoral Act 2026 and restored INEC’s revised timetable and schedule of act…

…Katy Inzer, 46, committed the lewd act shortly after takeoff on an American Airlines evening flight on September 11, according to an incident report filed by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. A fellow passenger had complained to a flight attendant that Inzer had "removed her pants and began to actively masturbate while…

…abducted near Umunoha in Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State, on October 1, 2026Pan-Yoruba group Afenifere called on the FG to urgently amend the NYSC Act to allow graduates to serve closer to their states of originPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng j…

…the aircraft went down in Ondo StateThe ATR 42 aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed in the Igbokoda areaChief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke ordered a full investigation and opened a condolence register at NAF Headquarters in AbujaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our n…

…the aircraft was carrying 25 people when it crashed while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The five crew members identified in the statement are Squadron Leader MI Aburime, Flight Captain; Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje, Co-pilot; Flight Lieutenant IS Bako, Co-pilot; Warrant Officer Abubakar A, Aircraft Techni…