…to cut a high-tension cable along the Ringim-Sintilimawa Road in Jigawa State. The incident comes weeks after suspected vandals reportedly overpowered security guards and stole 12 metres of armoured cable from a transformer at Government Unity School, Ringim, plunging the school into darkness. Confirming the incident,…

…in Ikire, Taofeek Akinyemi, who was reportedly shot by hoodlums after reporting the incident to the police, was also arrested and detained by the security operatives for no justifiable reason. Alimi, who is the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, also accused a particular operative of the Nigeria Sec…

…went into effect after the signing collapsed in July following breaches at Hormuz. The incidents triggered a new round of airstrikes and regional hostilities. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed negotiations with Oman, regarding a new route, have made progress and are in the final stages of…

…that trailed his tenure, including the widely publicised “snake swallowed money” incident, Oloyede argued that many of such episodes were sensationalised. He said, “The snake matter did not occur when I was there. It was just that I have to deal with the matter. The matter had occured before I assumed office. It was ju…

…hours at the baggage carousel. The passenger was said to have immediately reported the incident to officials of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) at the airport, where he filled a Baggage Irregularity Report, and was reportedly assured that efforts would be made to trace and recover the missing bag. But…

…with coordinated firepower, forcing the attackers to abandon their mission. "The incident occurred at approximately 0140 hours (1:40 a.m.) on 2 August 2026, when terrorists attempted to exploit the cover of darkness to breach the military facility. "Alerted troops swiftly detected the hostile movement and responded wit…

…after he opened fire near an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho on Saturday, August 1. The sad incident occurred at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho at around 2pm local time before spilling into the parking lot and surrounding areasThe sho0ter, who was carrying an AR-style rifle, was among the de@d, Twin Falls Pol…

…attending her friends' graduation at the College of Health and Technology, Keffi. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 1, 2026 when the attackers opened fire on the vehicle she was travelling in, k!lling her instantly. Details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. The Executive Ch…

…a formal statement expressing condolences to the families of those killed, calling the incident tragic.The US, led by Donald Trump, condemns the deadly Kaduna attack that killed at least 30 people and urges Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu to tackle persistent violence. Photo Shittuurges Nigeria to protect Christia…

…that the firing would be conducted in a safe and controlled environment. To avoid any incident, the police also advised members of the public to stay away from the area throughout the training. “The firing will be carried out in a controlled and secured environment under strict supervision. The Command further appeals…

…raids aimed at apprehending the perpetrators and recovering weapons stolen during the incident. These sustained operations resulted in the arrest of the suspects. "Acting on actionable intelligence, in the early hours of 31 July 2026, troops in collaboration with 181 Battalion operating under 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army,…

…chandelier-lit hall before heading for the exit spread rapidly across social mediaThe incident reignited long-running debates about Fela's legacy and his place in music history relative to modern Afrobeats starsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Se…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed a fire incident at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. FAAN, in a statement on Sunday via its official X handle, said its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) was responding to the incident and working to contain th…

…said it had launched an investigation and identified the policemen involved in the incident. "The Lagos State Police Command has seen the video and has commenced an investigation into the incident. The officers involved have been identified as personnel attached to Area E Command. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos Stat…

…firmly steadying the former president as he made his jump to ensure he landed without incident. The precaution proved wise, and Obasanjo touched down safely without so much as a stumble.Obasanjo applauded after jumping off stage at event. Photo credit@chiefolusegunobasanjo>The relief in the room was immediate. Guests w…

…remarks about her family and advised the employer not to keep her on the job. The incident has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users expressing sympathy and questioning whether personal issues should influence workplace decisions. Lady alleges ex-boyfriend influenced employer’s decision The lady…

…management outfit, Zeh Nation/Dr Zeh, released a formal press statement addressing the incident.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Management takes responsibilityIn the statement, the management apologised to Balmoral Group, the event crew, fans, friends and family, acknowl…

…prosecuted over alleged misconduct. He cited the infamous “snake swallowed N36 million” incident as one of several anti-corruption actions taken to instil accountability within the Board. “We promoted staff welfare but never compromised on discipline. You either endure the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regre…

…refusing to leave Kaduna State in the hopes that her children will one day return. The incident dates back to the 1990s, when Osas's mother was married to her first husband, a Cameroonian man residing in Kaduna. According to Lister, one afternoon, the mother, then a hospital clerk, returned home from work to find her h…

…while others claimed that he may have been possessed by an evil spirit. Confirming the incident to DAILY POST, the Abia State Police Command said it had commenced an investigation into the matter. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the incident occurred on Thursday, July 30, 2…

…the homicide investigation remains open and active. However, more than a year after the incident, authorities have not publicly identified a suspect or person of interest. A spokesperson for the police department declined to confirm or deny whether investigators are seeking to speak with Chrisean as part of the ongoing…

…CP, the state police command received a distress report on July 15, 2026, of a kidnap incident in Wande Community under the Oro-Ago Kingdom, where armed hoodlums abducted one Miss Shekinat Mukaila, 26. During the attack, her father, the Baale of the community, sustained gunshot injuries while attempting to resist the a…

…the kidnap,” the governor stated. According to him, the controversy surrounding the incident made it necessary to establish an independent inquiry capable of uncovering the facts and restoring public confidence. Makinde described the kidnapping as more than an attack on a few communities, saying it struck at the heart…

…candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), of lying over the airport incident. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television, Mr Keyamo said Obi “lied like a fish drinking water” and accused him of lying deliberately. “And I saw that man was lying. He lies like a fish drinking water. He lies…

…deployed to Gauraka for a tactical and rescue mission due to a report of a kidnapping incident in the area and in the course of this, three kidnapped victims were rescued and five other suspects were arrested; "Amadu Abdullahi a.k.a Kachalla Baban-Tsoho, 'm' of Kidandam forest via Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna State. "Adamu Abu…