…refining,” he added. When contacted, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident, saying the victims were allegedly attempting to steal crude oil. Agabe, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, said that while no official complaint has been lodged with the command, it has…

…not to. Sad, but predictable,” he wrote on X. Former aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, said: “Did Bad Actors Help Drive Uber Away? “Uber’s departure from the Nigerian market has generated a lot of mixed debate, as expected, but in my opinion, one factor that may have contributed to the company’…

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued six kidnapped victims following credible intelligence on suspected terrorist activity at Mehinua Village along the Wasagu-Ayu Road in the Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sept. 2, 2026. A statement by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Dan…

…following an agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Maritime Police Command to end the controversial blockage of containers at Nigerian ports. National Coordinator of the NAGAFF 100% Compliance Team, Alhaji Ibrahim Tanko, announced the suspension […] The post NAGAFF suspends strike after NPA, Police…

…practitioner. The arrests followed intelligence-led operations across the state. The commandant of the CPG, retired AIG Shehu Dalijan, disclosed during the parade of the suspects yesterday. He said the breakthrough came from detailed confessions obtained from individuals embedded within various criminal camps. Among th…

…African country to commercialise a GM food crop. Then came four TELA maize varieties—SAMMAZ 72T, 73T, 74T, and 75T—commercialised in January 2024. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, developed them locally under the TELA Maize Public-Private Partnership coordinated by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation. A genet…

…Council approved the commercial leasing of three vacant floors of NBA House on Muhammadu Buhari Way, Abuja. However, the process of securing tenants was still ongoing. Osigwe said his administration also concluded the title perfection process for the association’s property at Plot 1415, Oro-Ago Crescent, Garki II, Abuj…

…is not different from what I did at every level of leadership I held before now.In summary, I am building on past managements’ successes, improving on our weaknesses, and developing our strengths. One result I think you can see is, firstly, strict law enforcement, which is one of the things that help every society. Sec…

The Osun State Police Command has debunked a viral video purportedly showing policemen fleeing from a drone. The Command said the footage was taken from a Yoruba movie production and did not depict an operational incident. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, t…

…Tafida Aminu, has dismissed the defection of the party’s former state chairman, Muhammad Bello Aliyu Goronyo, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that he had abandoned the PDP about nine months ago. Goronyo, in a resignation letter dated August 30, 2026, formally announced his withdrawal from the PDP bef…

…the state. Speaking after the meeting, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, disclosed that arrests had been made in connection with some of the major attacks recorded in the state over the past month. He said investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend other suspects linked t…

…an attack on the community. Confirming the development, the Sokoto State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said the command was aware of the reported threat and had commenced efforts to address the situation. “We are aware of the information and we, together with our Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU), are already…

…police headquarters in the al-Tuffah neighbourhood.The IDF said it had targeted Hamas commanders and other militants in both incidents and that measures had been taken to reduce harm to civilians.In another deadly incident in July, seven people were killed and 22 injured in a strike on a reported funeral procession in…

…and trafficking; rescue 4-year-old girl The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued a four-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted in Kuje, Abuja. The suspects, identified as Rose Daniel and Blessing John, were arrested on August 27, 2026, while allegedly…

…that the Second Quarter Arms Destruction Exercise for 2026, held on July 30 at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Giri, Abuja, led to the public destruction of 1,419 illicit weapons. This brings the cumulative total of illicit weapons destroyed by the centre since 2022 to more than 19,000.He said the destructions were…

…body to GwakoOfficials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sabon-Wuse Unit Command transported Madugu's body by ambulance to his home in Gwako village, Gwagwalada Area Council, on Sunday night. He was buried there shortly after.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The f…

…along the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier reports had put the death toll at five.US Central Command (Centcom) said its latest strikes on Iran began at 12:00 ET (16:00 GMT) and were completed by early Wednesday, September 2, 2027Iranian state media reported that projectiles struck the areas of Chabahar and Konarak, an airport…

…on Wednesday. When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, said that the case has not been reported to the police. Commercial bus driver slumps, dies while conveying passengers in Ibadan [PHOTOS]

…money, not security,” Effiong said. One resident of the area who identified himself as Emmanuel Bassey said the checkpoint had become a spot for extortion, describing the “police officers as selfish, and full of greed.” “These Police officers don’t have conscience. If they have conscience, they would know that the coun…

…and support us as we work through this complex investigation.'Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight previously urged residents not to speculate while officers continued their work. She said: 'We are aware news of this will be deeply concerning and I want to reassure our local communities that we have a dedicated team o…

The Naval Outpost, Onitsha Command of the Nigerian Navy, has handed over 19 bags of seized substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The handover took place at the NDLEA Onitsha Unit on Tuesday, following their recovery at Atani Community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of…

…PalaceTim Iroegbunam joined Hull City on a five-year deal to become a new Nigerian teammate for Semi Ajayi at the Premier League clubPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Transfer deadline day proved a hectic one for Nigeria-eligible talent, with nine players completing moves across Europ…

…man decades her junior France First Lady, Brigitte Macron, dated France President Emmanuel Macron when he was still a teenager and she was age 40, before going on to marry him years later. Now Brigitte's daughter is following in her footsteps as she is dating a business-school student who is nearly half her age. Tiphai…

…per cent, respectively, on a day-to-day basis. Recall that the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had launched a wave of strikes against Iranian “air defence sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, mine-laying capabilities, and communications sites.” The United States airstrikes were in retal…

Police arrests Shilla boys terrorizing Yola community The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested five youths suspected of terrorising residents of Kofare community in Yola, the state capital.The suspects, aged between 18 and 23, were allegedly linked to robbery attacks around the Kofare Masallaci Biyu axis in Yola S…