…owner of the motorcycle and determine whether the suspect is linked to other criminal activities. The development highlights the continued security checks being conducted along major routes in Plateau State to detect and prevent the movement of suspected criminals and stolen property. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 6:42…

"At this point, Neon Adejo, shut up" - Media personality, Do2dtun weighs in on ongoing controversy Media personality Do2dtun has criticised gospel singer Neon Adejo amid the ongoing controversy involving photographer David Martins and his estranged wife, Alicia Daniella. Reacting to Neon's recent explanation of his con…

…candidate of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 general election, Donald Duke, has defended his leadership credentials, saying his record as governor of Cross River State (1999-2007) demonstrates a commitment to building strong institutions, promoting merit and leaving public office better than he met it.…

…criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over the invitation of social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to speak at its ongoing 66th Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. Lloyd, a former law lecturer at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, described the invita…

…of several vigilantes during operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements across the country. The group also unveiled its proposed security strategy for the 2027 general elections, saying its grassroots presence would be used to provide early-warning information and support to conventional securit…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the delivery of legacy projects by his administration will give the All Progressives Congress an advantage in the forthcoming general elections. Fubara said APC candidates would be able to campaign on the projects delivered by his administration, particularly at the gr…

…expressing the country's strong disapproval of the attack, describing it as a criminal act that it firmly rejects alongside all other forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism designed to destabilise communities and undermine peace.The UAE condemns a recent terrorist attack that caused numerous deaths and kidnappings…

…in 58 arrests and the identification of 263 suspects across 22 countries.The international police body confirmed the outcome in a statement on Tuesday, describing Operation Jackal IV as a coordinated response to the growing global reach of West African criminal networks, particularly groups like the Black Axe.INTERPOL…

…obligations without repeatedly seeking loans or financial assistance from the national purse as one of the often-overlooked benefits of the policy. Arise explained that regular salary payments had implications for the wider economy because workers who receive their wages on time were better able to meet household oblig…

…baby's feet as a home remedy for a cold. A video of the mother carrying out the traditional practice on her baby made the rounds on social media on Monday, August 25r. Reacting to the video, the Nigerian doctor wrote" Any mum that does this needs to be jailed and the baby taken from her'' See the various reactions and…

…having served since November 2025, the spokesperson added in statement on X. "Constitutional procedures to ⁠appoint another Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania will be undertaken," it said. Nchimbi was earlier the Secretary General of the President's ruling party, Chama cha Mapinduzi, CCM. He drew critici…

…according to a court filing Wednesday, August 26. Meta also agreed to create "additional tools to help parents and guardians to protect their children online" as part of what was described as a "consent judgement." The settlement is pending court approval. With the settlement, Meta averted a trial that was widely seen…

FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe publicly accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of securing loans without seeking Senate authorisationKingibe also revealed that an ad hoc committee set up to probe Wike's demolitions never once held a meetingThe senator alleged that the Senate has consistently shielded Wike from scrutiny on FCT-rel…

…in any conduct inconsistent with the dignity and respect she maintains in her personal life. The lawyers also addressed the circulation of alleged private conversations involving Alicia, describing their publication and selective interpretation as an attempt to create a misleading narrative. They argued that private co…

…and APC governorship candidate, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu. The groups, while addressing journalists on Wednesday in Ilorin, the state capital, also passed votes of confidence in AbdulRazaq, saying the governor’s administration had recorded visible progress in infrastructure, urban renewal, education, healthcare and economi…

…abuse of harmful substances in the state. The CP directed all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to intensify surveillance and operations aimed at dismantling networks involved in the sale and abuse of illicit drugs and other harmful substances. The command also called on parents, guardians and community st…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and public affairs analyst, Usman Okai Austin, has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to caution the Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, over alleged inflammatory comments attributed to him. Okai, in a statement issu…

…also faces charges of possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalationThe ex-Arsenal and Chelsea winger is due to appear before Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on September 15PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Raheem Sterling has been charged with d…

Mike Premium, CAC Ambassador and PCCSIGN president, launched NISDAN at a National Youth Day Conference in LagosThe network plans to conduct unannounced visits to states and LGAs to inspect roads, schools, health centres and water projectsNwabufo warned that NISDAN will petition the EFCC and ICPC where evidence of diver…

…in the killing of Nigerians. Babir made this assertion while calling on US President Donald Trump to release the records. He drew Trump’s attention to a 1990s US investigation involving a Chicago-area heroin distribution network and a subsequent civil forfeiture case involving funds linked to Tinubu. “Tinubu is a heroi…

…must be based on issues. We have always campaigned on issues. We do not attack personalities, and we do not campaign against identities. We do not use identity to campaign. There is no issue of religion, ethnicity and all of that. We totally avoid hate speech, and we don’t use bad language. We don’t use fake news. We d…

…remains committed to protecting lives and property and combating all forms of criminal activities across the state. Members of the public are encouraged to continue to support security agencies with credible and timely information,” the statement added.

…as other leaders of the party and campaign council. The meeting, which focused on internal reconciliation, party discipline, grassroots mobilisation and coordinated campaigning, was aimed at ensuring that the party presents a united front in the 2027 elections. Speaking at the meeting, the Acting Governor of Oyo State,…

TAMPAN president, Mr Latin, issued a memorandum directing all state governors and executives to hold a special prayer session at their next meetingThe directive came after the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, who passed away on August 23, 2026, after battling stage 4 cancerOgogo's passing marked yet…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, sent a formal congratulatory message to the Haus…