…that did not comply with the applicable requirements. PDP candidates in the eye of the storm Although, the Supreme Court made no candidate-specific findings against PDP candidates, those in the eye of the storm include Senator Saliu Mustapha, Kolo Jiya, Professor Iyabo Obasanjo and Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi. Pantami’s cas…

…comes amid the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecast of rain and thunderstorms across several parts of the country. In its latest weather bulletin covering September 26 to 28, NiMet forecast thunderstorms and rainfall in several locations, including Bauchi, Gombe, Abuja, Kaduna, Jos, Makurdi, Lagos, Port Harc…

…Day One (2024), portraying Emperor Geta in Gladiator II (2024), and playing Johnny Storm/Human Torch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).He is also filming the role of George Harrison in an upcoming Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes. Quinn has 6 million followers on Instagra…

NiMet issued a severe thunderstorm alert on Monday, September 14, 2026, warning that active storms were already over eight northern statesThe weather system is expected to move westward and reach 26 states and the FCT within one to six hours of the alertNiMet warned of flash flooding, power disruptions, slippery roads,…

…across NigeriaThe agency warned the public about strong winds likely to precede thunderstorms in several statesTemperatures are expected to stay high across the country, with NiMet urging Nigerians to stay hydratedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed…

…and offensive operations in the area. Suspected Lakurawa terrorists flee as troops storm workshop in Sokoto

…FCT In the FCT, the Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, stirred a storm after warning residents who do not support the APC to relocate ahead of 2027. “Either you are for the APC or you leave the area council,” Shekwolo said on video, linking his position to development projects credited to President…

…the HYPREP boss said the meeting provided an opportunity for stakeholders to sit, brainstorm, and discuss successes and challenges facing the projects. According to Prof Zabbey, the project had surpassed UNEP recommendations in some areas, especially in healthcare delivery and livelihood programmes, even as he mentione…

…It was gathered that more than 100 persons from Okrika and neighbouring communities had stormed the jetty in locally made boats to load the product from the illegal tapping point. A source in the community told PUNCH Online that a strong smell filled the area while the product was being loaded, causing several of the y…

…by lightning and collapsed to the ground while walking to the dentist during a freak storm. Video shows a bright beam violently zap Thomas Fahmy during a thunderstorm in Staten Island, New York. The Republican congressional staffer miraculously survived the lightning strike with no single burn mark or serious injury. C…

…session as symbolic, prompting a wave of creative commentary.Watch 2Baba cook up a storm in his

…boat, ABC affiliate KTVX reported. They were making their way to the shoreline because a storm was brewing but the dad of four stopped to help the boaters after realizing they were in difficulty. But the tempest continued to advance to a point where it was virtually on top of Matheson, his cousin Marianne Matheson Shum…

…Photo MARTE/AFP via Getty ImagesImagesThe troops carried out the operation after storming a hideout near Kogo Village in Matazu Local Government Area on Monday, August 31.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!As reported by Daily Trust, the two commanders killed were Hamisu, w…

…late emir's reign was marked by a violent episode in May 2024, when armed bandits stormed Zurmi and overran the emirate palace. Three security personnel stationed at the gate were killed during the raid. Among those abducted were the emir's chief detail, known as the Shamaki, Buhari Yusuf, along with two other men, Ali…

…and some Italian forces, as one of the targeted locations.Gunfire erupts as soldiers storm Niamey’s airport and clash with presidential guards. Photo Boureima/Anadolu via Getty ImagesImagesAccording to New York Times, a former Nigerien diplomat, speaking anonymously over fears of government reprisals, said the assailan…

…guards at Lagos cinema, kills two A man armed with a machete and knife allegedly stormed a cinema in Lekki, Lagos, on Friday night and attacked security guards after being denied entry. Police confirmed two people died: one security guard stabbed to death and the suspect later mobbed. The cinema’s chief security office…

…Kpenya village, during Juma’at prayers. According to The PUNCH, the attackers stormed the mosque at about 2pm on August 21 and abducted worshippers, including children, women and elderly people. The newspaper also reported that the village head of Ka’ada, who had recently been released from the attackers’ den, and the…

Hair thieves who stormed a vendor's store and made away with wigs worth millions are apprehended in Edo (video) Two suspects who are believed to be responsible for a robbery in Benin City, Edo State, have been nabbed by the Edo State Security Corps. The Edo State Security Corps linked the suspects to a robbery at Aimas…

…for information on kidnapped wedding guests amidst ongoing security concerns.Bandits storm wedding, kill 13, abduct othersMeanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that suspected bandits attacked a wedding in Kahir, Kaduna state, leaving 13 dead and abducting multiple guests.According to sources, an armed gang carrying AK-47s…

…residents of Niger State during what he described as a deeply difficult time.Terrorists storm churches Previously, Legit.ng reported that terrorists launched a deadly assault on Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna state, targeting two Christian churches during Easter celebrations. The attack left…

…and abducted worshippers during the Jumat prayers. It was learnt that the terrorists stormed the Kpenya Mosque at about 2 pm and immediately began abducting worshippers. Children, women, including the elderly, were said to have been abducted during the attack, while some residents fled into a nearby forest to escape. T…

Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has cleared the air over the reason for his invitation to the ongoing 2026 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association. VeryDarkMan stated this on Tuesday while he spoke as a panellist at the conference in Port Harcourt, the Rivers Stat…

Bandits storm palace in Niger State, k!ll monarch after he warned them to stay away from his community Bandits have k!lled the District Head of Gallah, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf, a revered traditional ruler under the Borgu Emirate in Niger State. The Magaji Garin Gallah of Agwara Local Government Area, was reportedly targeted…

…of UFC legend Quinton "Rampage" Jackson — made global headlines in August 2025 after he stormed a wrestling ring mid-show and brutally beat unconscious wrestler Stuart "Syko Stu" Smith live on stream. He was subsequently arrested on a felony charge weeks after being caught on video assaulting a pro wrestler in a fight…

Terrorists stormed Igbesi community in Kwara State's Isin LGA late Saturday night and seized the community's monarchKwara State Commissioner of Police Ojo Adekimi confirmed the abduction of Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye IPolice said efforts were underway to rescue the traditional ruler, whose whereabouts remained unkno…