…of the command.” In a reaction, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the arrest of the suspect while an investigation had commenced into the incident. He also promised that the investigation that would be carried out on the matter would be thorough. “A suspect identified as Stephen, 40 wa…

…no valid exercise had taken place.Grounds for the challengeDanboyi's counsel, Ritji Timothy Yilwatda of Gyang Zi, SAN & Co., told journalists after the ruling that his client had contested the primary on the grounds that it violated provisions of the Constitution, the Electoral Act, and the APC's own internal guideline…

…Service worker, Ade Tokumbo, is recovering after he was attacked outside a west Baltimore 7-Eleven store when he went to buy juice. He stood outside of his home Thursday, October 8, 2026 and shared his story about what happened. Tokumbo said he was assaulted by a group of juveniles outside the store not far from his ho…

…and the children from further suffering. During her viva voce evidence (verbal testimony) in November 2025, she testified that it "did not feel like herself" and that "something switched off", adding that she was uncertain about the exact point at which she made the decision and that, at times, she did not believe she…

…three suspected kidnappers and rescued an 18-year-old victim, Ifeoma Obinna, in Umuimo Community, Osisioma Ngwa. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, 8th October 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspects, Chidozie Rainbow Hezekiah,65, Brave Rainbow, 21…

…your life was short lived but we will definitely take solace in your legacies and testimonies we have received since your demise. “At this point we pray that God Almighty continue to rest your soul, grant your entire family, members of the Olamaboro 8 Legislative Council, members of Olamaboro Executive Council and the…

…of the neighbouring bungalow and her youngest child. The woman’s son, identified as Chimobi, said three members of the family were in the apartment when the building came down. “I was outside at the time of the incident. But my mother and my sister were in the bedroom when the building collapsed directly on them, leavi…

…to kidnap a prophetess. “Stop going to evening services in churches, stop giving testimonies of what you’ve achieved in life. It doesn’t conform with common sense and rationality. There are different kinds of people in church with different motives. You can’t be doing all that and not expect the men of the underworld t…

…families Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps members who were kidnapped in Imo State have been rescued and reunited with their families in Ibadan after seven days in captivity. The victims, who were travelling from Oyo State to orientation camps in Abia State, were rescued by security agencies along the Owe…

…Economy, Mr. Taiwo ‌Oyedele, who was at the event said the projections represented a testimony that the reforms introduced by the present administration were working. At the current growth level, he said that Nigeria’s economy was growing faster than its population and that as such poverty level would decline going for…

…constructed or reconstructed more than 1,700 kilometres of roads and implemented a multimodal transport master plan. “For you transport unions, we have reconstructed or constructed over 1,700 kilometres of roads across the length and breadth of this state,” Abiodun said. “We have, by so doing, created an enabling envir…

…more than 1,700 kilometres of roads, built an airport and implemented a multimodal transport master plan to create an enabling environment for the transport sector to thrive. He said that having made the investments, the government expects operators to put the interests of citizens first. “Now, I am asking you as your…

Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a savage swipe at football pundit Simon Jordan after the former Crystal Palace chairman criticised the Portugal captain over his recent fallout with head coach Jorge Jesus. The exchange came after Jordan clashed with broadcaster Piers Morgan during a talkSPORT discussio…

The Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Bosso, says he is not aware of any ransom being paid for the release of the 20 abducted corps members and one other who regained freedom from their abductors in the state on Wednesday, October 7. Speaking during an interview with Channels TV, Bosso said that the kidnappers…

…from citizens who went to the police station to report a case of N1 million fraud. Timothy Gabriel, a social commentator, made the accusation on Instagram, claiming his friend was duped by his mechanic and they reported to the police station at Garki, only for the officers to demand a fee to do their jobs (read here).…

…to meet the kidnappers 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 y…

The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended campaigns and all party activities for three days in honour of soldiers and crew members who died in the recent military aircraft crash in Ondo State. The party announced the suspension in a statement issued on Wednesday by the State Publicity Se…

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…

…police and other security formations rescued the corps members and another hostage in Imo State on Wednesday. “I paid as much as N3 million as ransom while I was hoping that nothing happened to my child. I ran helter-skelter to raise the money. I eventually got the money and sent someone to Imo State to deliver the ran…

…to choose a home with confidence rather than fear,” he said. Another Lagos resident, Timothy Chijiekwu, said the incidents had influenced his own housing preference. “When renting my next apartment, I will be going for bungalows instead of storey buildings because bungalows are mostly not prone to collapse,” he said. H…

…follow.” Meanwhile, Emu said the proposed memorial centre would preserve the names, testimonies and records of the victims for future generations. He said, “We have survivors. We have testimonies. We have names, even if they may not yet be exhaustive.” He added that the people of Asaba had endured the consequences of t…

…were freed seven days after they were abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha road in Umunoha, Imo State. The details of the rescue operation were unavailable, but the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday, saying the victims had been taken for medical exami…

…National Youth Service Corps members of Oyo State origin who were abducted in Imo State last Thursday. The government’s position was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made available to journalists in Ibadan on Wednesday. Oyelade said, “The Oyo State Government is reliev…

…Labour Congress HQrejects N70,000 minimum wageActing National President of ASSBIFI, Fanimokun Adesina, said the current minimum wage was effectively a poverty sentence for workers and their families.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"We demand an end to indecent work. The…