The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted consignments of synthetic cannabis, opioids and other illicit drugs concealed in consolidated cargoes, music speakers and loaves of bread in operations across several states. The agency said on Sunday that its operatives intercepted two consignments of synthetic …

…to both the incumbent President, Bola Tinubu, and the Labour Party candidate, Mr Peter Obi, also warrants clarification. It is interesting to hear Ortom explain his position as statesmanship while acknowledging support for opposing presidential interests. If providing campaign logistics, including transportation, for P…

The Nigeria High Commission in London, United Kingdom, has clarified that the £70 administrative fee paid by some Nigerians during the ongoing passport intervention exercise was not approved by the Federal Government, insisting that the standard administrative charge remains £20. The clarification came barely a day aft…

…lacked accessibility provisions for persons with disabilities and people with mobility challenges. It said the challenges were interconnected and collectively undermined the ability of PHCs to provide safe, reliable and equitable healthcare. According to the report, poor infrastructure, inadequate staffing, unreliable…

…Office of the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, yesterday, insisted that he is prepared for the presidency by performance records and not by political patronage. According to Peter Obi Media Office, the former Anambra State governor managed a state before seeking to manage a…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed that Emir died in the incident and directed the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, to fish out those responsible for the crime. Reacting to the incident in a statement obtained on Sunday, the Osun Sta…

The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, on Sunday urged Nigerians to reject vote-buying and selling ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ndagoso, who is the Archbishop of Kaduna Catholic Diocese, made the call in Osogbo, Osun State, in his address at the opening session …

…rescue operations at the sceneRescue teams found people trapped beneath the rubble and mobilised an excavator to clear debris as operations continuedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!One person has died after an uncompleted four-storey building co…

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force said on Sunday that its operatives arrested 262 suspected criminals, rescued 27 kidnapped victims and recovered 34 firearms and 375 rounds of live ammunition in nationwide operations conducted between September 5 and 11, 2026. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anie…

…litre, while NIPCO retail outlets raised pump price from N1,350 to N1,430 per litre. Mobil outlets also increased from N1,350 to N1,400 per litre. A petrol attendant at an MRS filling station, who pleaded anonymity, said the price of fuel could increase further from tomorrow. “We are currently selling our old stock at…

The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a fresh package of infrastructure and economic development projects, including the reconstruction of major roads, construction of two general hospitals, a power-generation investment and the establishment of an agency to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Th…

…outfit was established by the immediate past governor of the State, late Abiola Ajimobi. However, the security outfit situated along the Igbeti/Igboho road was attacked in the early hours of Sunday. The road is between Olorunsogo and Oorelope local government areas. It was learnt that the attack took place between 5:30…

…Government. “Together, these projects represent our continued commitment to improving mobility, strengthening urban infrastructure and creating an environment that supports economic activity and social development,” Zulum stressed. His Nasarawa State counterpart, Abullahi Sule, who joined in the commissioning, commende…

…of us to be careful.The officers said they had intelligence that the terrorists would mobilise to the southern part of the country and the South-West, especially to cause mayhem so that the election may not hold or cause apathy.They advised that all religious centres should be watchful. They told us not to allow anybod…

…receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Bakura Division, promptly mobilised and led Police personnel, including the Vigilante and Crime Response Unit (VCRU), in collaboration with other sister security agencies, to the scene of the incident. “The team of security operatives has commenced an intensiv…

Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose to 1,677,777 barrels per day in August 2026, representing a 0.4 per cent increase from the 1.67 million bpd recorded in July. The increase, though modest, marked another month of improved oil production as the country sustained compliance with its Organisation of Petro…

Samuel Jonah, a 38-year-old native of Ankpa Local Government Area of Benue State, who lost his three children on Saturday, September 5, 2026, speaks with PETER DADA about how their lifeless bodies were found on his farm inside the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in Akure, Ondo State Could you tell us the cir…

…about her two young daughters and attempted to determine where her family lives. Kalie Robins said the incident began after she posted a video of herself singing in a car with one of her daughters. After the video was cross-posted to Facebook, Meta AI suggested the question: "Who's the child passenger?" Curious about t…

…by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gender Unit, at a hotel in Obi, Obingwa Local Government Area of the state on September 7, 2026. Afolabi said the suspects had been transferred from the Central Police Station, Umuahia, in connection with alleged conspiracy and child trafficking." According…

Serena and Venus Williams electrified Arthur Ashe Stadium but fell to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in three thrilling sets in their return to the US Open women’s doubles on Friday. The superstar sisters, whose 14 Grand Slam doubles titles include two US Opens, rallied from a break down in the third set and led the dec…

A former Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Shehu Buba, is again facing allegations of supporting banditry as he struggles to clear his name. Findings by Saturday PUNCH showed that Buba, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District in the Senate, has since 2024 faced allegations …

Bayer Leverkusen manager Carles Martinez has explained the decision to leave Nigeria striker Victor Boniface out of the club’s UEFA Europa League squad ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga clash with Union Berlin. Boniface was omitted from the continental squad despite an impressive pre-season, having endured a difficult loa…

By Chioma Obinna Nigerians do not necessarily hate paying taxes but want assurance that their contributions will be properly utilised, Professor Kenneth Amaeshi, First Bank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair in Business Ethics at the University of Lagos, has said. Amaeshi made the assertion at the inaugural public lectur…

The two heaps of fresh sand behind the three-bedroom bungalow in Ogooluwa community, Akiode Ibogun, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, are all that remain of a tragedy that has left residents struggling to make sense of what happened. Placed side by side behind the house, the heaps mark the graves of a husband an…

You are an Iraqi based in London, United Kingdom, how did you learn to speak Yoruba? I trade at Woolwich Market. That is where I work and where I started meeting many Nigerian customers, especially Yoruba people. Many of the Nigerians I met at the market spoke Yoruba when they came to buy things from me. At first, I di…