…the suspects for alleged mischief by fire, culpable homicide, and grievous hurt in the Gwaram and Dutse Local Government Areas of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the incidents in a statement made available to journalists in Dutse on Wednesday. Adam said the first incident occu…
…the accident.In the footage, she appeared to be documenting her journey, seemingly unaware that it would become her final trip.Images and videos from the accident scene have also surfaced, showing the badly damaged bus involved in the crash.The heartbreaking sequence has left many social media users struggling to proce…
…noted that the deceased's family could request an autopsy as the investigation moves forward.Police and airline responseAchimugu confirmed that the police had taken over the matter and would be responsible for establishing a clearer picture of what transpired on board. The spokesperson for the Airport Command of the Ni…
Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Potiskum, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested 11 suspected drug peddlers in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State. The suspects were arrested during a joint raid conducted on Monday, in Ganda, Wudil and Degubi…
The Delta State Internal Revenue Service has warned taxpayers against paying money to individuals issuing fake tax demand notices and collecting revenue illegally in the name of the state government. The Chairman of the service, Solomon Ighrakpata, raised the alarm in a statement on Tuesday, saying the activities of th…
…movement of armed bandits around farmlands and communities in the area, particularly towards Sanyin Nawal village. A resident of Sanyin Nawal, Hassan Sahabi, had earlier raised the alarm in a social media post, calling for prayers for residents as the armed men reportedly moved through the community. He wrote, “We are…
…medicines and baby food. In a video shared on her social media page, the actress warned about the growing presence of counterfeit and potentially harmful products in the country. Ezeonu expressed concern that fake medicines, baby food and other consumer products could pose serious risks to children, families and unsusp…
…to houseThe husband of the pregnant woman said he was in Abuja when his wife called to warn him that attackers were forcing their way into their compoundThe abductors contacted the husband after fleeing with his pregnant wife and demanded a ransom for her releasePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and o…
…power constraints threaten gains By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor The World Bank has warned that elevated fuel prices could slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts despite an expected improvement in economic growth and a sharp decline in inflation in 2026. The warning was contained in its latest Africa Economic Up…
…be homicides and David's a su!cide. Sloane and her mother Lora pose with singer Rod Stewart in 2019It was not immediately clear how long the three had been de@d. Cops were first called to a home on Wild Azalea Lane at about 2:59 p.m. on Oct. 1, after receiving a request for a welfare check on the residents, according t…
…He pushed back firmly against those pointing fingers at the state government, warning that such accusations could weaken ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity in the state."What could possibly be the motivation for anyone to abduct such a father and grandfather?" Afegbua saidHe questioned the logic behind allegations of…
…the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, in its 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction, warned of significant variations in rainfall patterns across the country, with early onset expected in several southern and North-Central states and delayed onset in Borno State. The agency also projected variations in the end of the ra…
…on X, the armed men were sighted moving through farmlands early in the morning towards Sanyin Nawal village. He said the bandits reportedly stopped some vehicles and robbed travellers before bathing at a nearby pond, eating food and drinking Maltina. The attackers later allegedly set a motorcycle ablaze before passing…
…Ibrahim, over the death of his elder brother, Basiru Shuaibu, in a fire incident in Gwaram Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on September 29, 2026, at about 11:30pm at Nassarawa village, Gwaram LGA. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement made ava…
…was part of a wider pattern of abductions affecting communities across northern Nigeria, warning that the continued insecurity was putting the education and future of thousands of children at risk. “No child should go through what children are going through now in Nigeria. Education should not be a matter of life and d…
…October 6, linking decent pay to electoral integrityThe AAC presidential candidate warned he would join electoral workers in boycotting the 2027 polls over poor working conditionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola…
…sound and equally rushed out of their houses to ascertain what happened. “We rushed towards the direction the sound came from and met many of our people there looking towards the swampy area within the community. We had to sail to the location in canoes to have a glimpse of the crashed plane. “But all we saw was the wr…
…the year ended December 31, 2021. The councils are Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali. The report identified outstanding liabilities of about N7.65bn arising from unremitted pension deductions, Pay As You Earn, Value Added Tax and withholding tax, as well as unpaid obligations to con…
…industry needs to get out of its shell. Underwriters and brokers must work together towards changing the history and narrative of the insurance industry,” she said. Brokers, she added, should help policyholders understand their coverage, their responsibilities and the true value of insurance. On financial strength, she…
…22 at about 7 pm. The three suspects, Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward, are all residents of Oloba Village.Oyo police arrest three suspects over the alleged killing and robbery of a family at Oloba Village, Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan. Photo Police Force>According to police, preliminary invest…
…changed an agreement over his involvement in Portugal’s matches. The Al-Nassr forward said he and the coach had initially agreed that he would miss the Norway and Denmark games as part of a plan to manage his fitness. However, Ronaldo said Jesus later told him he would play for 30 minutes against Norway. “Everyone know…
…loaded 40-foot container truck was involved in a multiple-vehicle crash at First Gate, inward Mile 2, Lagos, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority said on Tuesday. LASTMA arrests truck driver after crash injures four | LASTMA LASTMA said its operatives also apprehended the driver of the Mack truck following the…
…out with local guns to protect the community. He said they later saw a man running towards them and stopped him to find out what had happened. According to him, the man said the bandits attempted to stop their vehicle, but the driver refused to stop. He said the attackers then shot the driver and the passenger sitting…
People Man Posts Details of How He Secured 3 Fully Funded Scholarships for Graduate Study Published 6 Oct 2026 at 10:48 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details soon...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. Sh…
…a Dornier Do 128 plane were killed when it crashed while approaching the runway at the Warri airport in oil-rich Delta state on October 26. – 2006 – An 18-seater Dornier 228 military transport plane carrying 15 senior army officers and three crew members crashed in Benue State on September 17. Three people survived the…