…large knives from a bag bearing the logo of a well-known supermarket chain before threatening passersby in broad daylight, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. She then approached a 68-year-old man and stabbed him in the abdomen. Twenty seconds later, she attacked a 32-year-old woman, also stabbing her in t…

…away from the Nigerian stock market.For banks and businesses, aggressive liquidity tightening can also make naira funding more expensive.CBN keeps tightening the liquidity tapThe latest N4.72 trillion OMO absorption adds to the N7.18 trillion the CBN reportedly mopped up through OMO operations in July, showing how cent…

…showing the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, threatening political opponents and supporters of opposition parties. The rights organisation said the commissioner’s alleged remarks that those who refused to support his political party would be “flogged” were unlawful and unacceptabl…

…into Monday, marking their first direct military exchange in over a month and threatening to shatter weeks of relative calm. The escalation began on Sunday when the US military conducted a targeted strike against two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, located near the Strait of Hormuz. Captain Tim Hawkins, spoke…

…sought interim orders restraining the respondents from arresting, detaining, threatening, intimidating or otherwise interfering with their liberty, movement and private life pending determination of the substantive suit. Ojuederie alleged in her affidavit that she was arrested and detained on August 6, 2026, after poli…

…from members, friends and so on. So, we have to be very careful. What we saw was frightening. In spite of the victory of the people, I am afraid that 2027 is going to be bloody.” On her part, the former Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria and a member of the Steering Committee of the Nigerian Civil Society Situation…

…and attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexu@l activity, interstate threatening communications, sexu@l exploitation and attempted sexu@l exploitation of a minor, and distribution and attempted distribution of child pornography." Consequently, the Commission initiated extradition proceedings against Olawale at…

…activityThe police also listed emergency helpline numbers for urgent or life-threatening situations and a separate channel for reporting officer misconductPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has launched a dedicated on…

…sister, but later admitted that he had been the one communicating with the girl and threatening her. The officer said the boy revealed that he had been exposed to pornography after encountering explicit content while using his father's phone. She said he had also been given access to social media from a young age witho…

…a better appreciation of what the government is doing, so they can be in a better, enlightening position, you know, to have a genuine, constructive conversation.” Ochogwu said the training would also expose participants to emerging threats associated with misinformation, disinformation and mal-information, particularly…

…and curable, but infections can range from mild symptoms to potentially life-threatening illness. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 8:42 AM | Share this Story

…and brandished an actual butter knife from a place setting evidently and was threatening people with the butter knife," Vogel said. Two other men, who officials called "bad apples," were also charged for their roles in the brawl. Ali Wahdan, 47, faces charges for violating a court order that protected family members at…

…the area council. He described the alleged remarks as inappropriate and capable of heightening political tension in the area, urging relevant authorities to intervene before they lead to a breakdown of law and order. “The Federal Capital Territory is home to all Nigerians, as well as the international community. We mus…

…Samuel Shekwolo, has sparked outrage after a video surfaced showing him allegedly threatening residents who do not support the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In the viral video, Shekwolo addressed a gathering of constituents and APC loyalists, insisting that residents who oppose th…

…as “a danger to society” and called for him to be held accountable for allegedly threatening violence against residents who might not vote for the APC. It warned that any plan to unleash violence against residents who do not support the APC in Kuje Area Council could have wider consequences and put lives at risk. “This…

…Shekwolo, has come under heavy criticism after a video surfaced online showing him threatening residents who do not intend to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. In the video, which is currently making the rounds on social media, Shekwolo can be seen boldly declaring that any resi…

…Al-Fulani has issued a stern warning to controversial content creator DJ Chicken, threatening to have him arrested over his remarks about recently deceased veteran actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo.Ogogo was buried on 24 August 2026 as colleagues and fans across the entertainment industry paid their respects to the late screen…

…victims were airlifted to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Police said Arriviello allegedly fled the scene but was later stopped and arrested about 15 miles away. He faces several felony charges, including malicious shooting into an occupied vehicle, maliciously causing bodily harm wi…

…"When he strangled her at 5am forcing himself into controlling the family business threatening to unalive her was certainly the time to flee, no? No. "When he burnt my hand as a 10 year old with paraffin and a match stick you'd think was a sign enough he'd be a danger to her children, but that too was not enough to dit…

…with three continental confederations accusing him of "deception" and UEFA threatening a boycott of FIFA competitions. Despite being widely regarded as a potential challenger to Infantino, 58-year-old Čeferin reaffirmed his commitment to UEFA during an interview with The Rest Is Politics podcast. "I'm not interested be…

…the 2027 election has sparked criticism, with former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye threatening legal action over Adedeji’s appointment. The APC had on Saturday unveiled its 108-member Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, naming Tinubu as chairman, Vice President Kashim Shettima as…

…and communities to confront banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality threatening the nation. According to him, “we shall not be intimidated, relent and not allow the sacrifice of our fallen heroes to be in vain. “Behind every fallen officer is a family that has lost a husband, father, son, brother and loved o…

…the government 21 days to pay their outstanding N150,000 palliative allowance, threatening a peaceful protest if the payment is not made by September 10, 2026. The pensioners, under the aegis of the Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria, made the demand in a letter dated August 21, 2026, and addressed to the Minis…

…struggle, with hate speech, ethnic profiling, misinformation and political violence threatening to overshadow the issues that matter most to Nigerians. The presidential and National Assembly campaigns officially commenced on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, and would run until January 15, 2027, exactly 24 hours before the pre…

…State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has publicly apologized after releasing a video threatening to ban singer Davido from performing in the state. The retraction follows intense public backlash over his initial comments. Read here. In a new video, Chukwu clarified that his outburst was a personal reaction and did not refl…