…Macron, who is reaching his two-term limit. The interior ministry said police responded to 75 fires during Saturday’s protests, adding that 24 shops were looted. “Several investigations have been opened,” it said in a statement, without giving details. It said that the rest of Saturday night, after the clashes had died…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested one Samuel Net for suspected homicide at a hotel within the Utako District of the FCT. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson in Abuja, Josephine Adeh, the Utako Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress report from the …

Old students of Imade College, Owo, Ondo State, under the auspices of the Imade College Old Students Association, have appealed to the state government to address the shortage of teachers in the school. The association said it had been hiring and paying ad hoc teachers to bridge the staffing gap and prevent students fr…

…investigations is ongoing. "We are aware of the incident, and the case is currently under investigation; we will update members of the public after the investigation is concluded," she stated.

…at Dankolo Village. This was disclosed in a statement made available to our correspondent on Sunday by the spokesman for the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba. According to the statement, the operation was successfully concluded without any incident. “The victims were subsequently handed over to the Dis…

…represented by Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, Oluwaseun Oguntuase, commended the operatives for their vigilance and swift response, describing the interception as a significant step in the Service's efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and organised smuggling. He said the operation demonstrated the Unit…

…Bolaji.Through her solicitors at Oakmount Legal Practitioners, Alabi formally demanded that the pastor, identified in the letter as operating from Vancouver, British Columbia, take down the allegedly defamatory publications, issue an unconditional retraction and publish a public apology on the same Facebook page, pinne…

…law. Because the JIV ruled out third-party interference, HEOSL bears absolute liability under Nigerian environmental law. The operator must fund 100 percent of clean-up and compensation. And the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, in Suit No. FHC/PH/CS/132/2026, HRM Udogri Isaac I v. Heritage Energy & NOSDRA, ordered…

My Peju Akande Mywife died two years ago. Before then, she had been sick for a long time; the kind of sickness that drains everybody in the house. You know that saying: “The person caring for the sick is sometimes sicker than the sick person.” It’s true. It’s painfully true. I won’t stand here and claim I did all the c…

The Oyo State Police command has rescued a 15-year-old kidnapped boy, identified as Sumaila Muhammadu, and neutralised a suspected kidnapper during a coordinated security operation along the Awe–Iwo Road axis of the state. A statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, th…

…national development will remain part of the story of his life,” Akinwamide said. He extended condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, political associates and the people of Ile-Oluji, praying for strength and comfort for those mourning him. “May the Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and give all those he…

…of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has extended its compassionate outreach to vulnerable patients in Kaduna State, visiting hospitals and engaging women and children as part of its grassroots activities ahead of the party’s rally held on Saturday. According to a statement made availabl…

…an imported infection, trace contacts and prevent wider transmission. The COVID-19 pandemic later exposed the importance of hand hygiene, personal protective equipment and infection prevention and control in health facilities. Emergency measures were introduced. Isolation facilities were established, surveillance was s…

…while speaking with BIODUN BUSARI, recounts how his wife, Hannah, relentlessly demanded her retirement benefits from the Ogun State Government before she died after undergoing two surgeries Can you share some information about yourself? I am a retired head teacher from Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. I met…

…camp in Akure, Ondo State. We were on our way when the driver suddenly stopped. I wondered what had happened. When I raised my head, I saw several armed men, two of whom were wearing army camouflage uniforms. Some vehicles coming from the opposite direction began to turn around. Their drivers were asking why our driver…

…in a statement at the weekend in Makurdi.Prof Hon said while the case of JED is understood, the company is wrong to inflict collateral and vicarious punishment on innocent Benue people.He said JED's case is fully understood but warned against collateral and vicarious punishment, arguing that the development is not good…

…building. A vulture also died in my bed while contesting for governorship,” he said. Founder of God’s People Worldwide Prayer Ministry, Apostle Ehijele Umuahia, during the event urged church members to vote for the governor and his preferred candidates in the 2027 elections. Citing Proverbs 29:2, he told the congregati…

…The ministry warned that breaches of public health requirements could attract action under Uganda's Public Health Act.It also urged communities to report suspected unauthorised border crossings so those involved could undergo screening and appropriate follow-up. Travellers and residents were advised to remain calm, pra…

…to a member of the community, Silas Bitrus, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent. Bitrus said, “The incident occurred around 4pm while they were harvesting groundnuts on the farm.” He added, “A woman was killed, while two others sustained injuries.” Also confirming the incident, the National Publicity Secret…

…Côte d'IvoireTravellers from fully banned countries cannot secure US visas, while those under partial restrictions face heightened scrutiny and added requirementsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Eleven West African nations are currently subject t…

…made explosive allegations about billions of naira and millions of dollars spent under a previous Rivers State administrationThe minister also revealed the Rainbow Coalition's plans ahead of the 2027 elections, including a governorship pickPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear…

…Baltimore, Maryland, for a family celebrationThe RCCG General Overseer's only daughter handed over her daughter in a high-profile ceremonyTop RCCG leaders and guests who flew in from Nigeria were among those who witnessed the occasionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pastor Enoch Adeb…

…cable from one of the suspects arrested in Guri, while two others were apprehended over the alleged theft of armoured cables at the Manpower Development Institute (MDI), Dutse. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Dutse. Police…

…thing we heard was a loud thud on the floor. "He fell from a 2 storey building and landed on the floor. You need to see how rough their floor is. Sharp stones everywhere. He lay there motionless. Their neighbour heard the sound, ran out, and saw him lying motionless. That was when she screamed. "It was her scream that…

…troops recovered N10 million suspected to be ransom paid by the victim’s family and handed the money and victim over to the family. Onoja said troops also arrested a wanted terrorist kingpin and an accomplice at the kingpin’s residence in Mokwa, Niger, recovering four mobile phones and an undisclosed amount of cash. In…