By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has dismissed claims made by a former Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Mr. Amachree, regarding the final moments of the late military ruler, describing the account as false. Speaking wi…

…Colonel Aliyu Danja, further said troops’ prompt intervention forced the terrorists to abandon five of the chairman’s family members, comprising two of his children, his mother, wife and a relative, who were successfully rescued. “However, the terrorists narrowly escaped into the surrounding bushes with the chairman. S…

…Government on Saturday dismissed claims that some communities in the state had been abandoned to bandits and terrorists, describing the allegations as misleading and politically motivated. The government said Governor Nasir Idris remained actively involved in efforts to tackle insecurity through close collaboration wit…

…Throughout my business career and public life, I have honoured agreements, and I cannot abandon that principle now. “My objective is not to remain in office indefinitely but to restore security, production, stability, and shared prosperity within the period entrusted to me.” On whether he was worried about the attacks,…

…and corporate organizations rallied around her. Former Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola donated ₦4.5 million, while another ₦2 million was raised by well-wishers. According to her, the condition has relapsed, and she is back in hospital. Nwosu said the three life-saving procedures will cost about ₦30 million…

…co-wife, leading to the d3ath of the baby. The incident occurred on July 17, 2026 in Daba Village, Bauchi Local Government Area during a domestic altercation. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 23, 2026 said the suspect, Rabi Abubakar, was arrested for…

…Egbema Kingdom in project execution. Communities in Oshimili North have protested over abandoned road projects. “However, there are few council chairmen who have done well. Isoko South Chairman Warri Ovoke Friday has delivered road rehabilitation, market construction, solar power installations, and educational interven…

…met with the families of the victims to reassure them that his government has not abandoned them? What concrete rescue strategy has the Kwara State Government unveiled since these innocent citizens were taken into captivity? “What high-level security coordination meetings has the Governor convened since February to dri…

…that the majority of confirmed infections remained concentrated in Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Benue and Edo, accounting for 85 percent of cases in week 27 and 86 percent in week 28. It added that people aged between 21 and 30 years remained the most affected age group, highlighting the continued impact of the disease on you…

A grieving mother of seven, Mrs Mercy Edu, from Ikot Anwatim community, Calabar, Cross River State, shares with EMEM JULIUS how she lost four children to a landslide caused by hours of heavy rainfall Could you introduce yourself? My name is Mrs Mercy Edu. I live in the Ikot Anwatim community in Calabar, Cross River Sta…

…are entitled to seek legal redress.” Also speaking, a human rights lawyer, Tolu Babaleye, said the legality of the reported dismissals would ultimately depend on the terms of the employees’ appointments and their employment status. He added that the nature of an employee’s appointment could be crucial in determining th…

…his remarks, the Onijagbo of Ijagbo, His Royal Majesty Oba Sharafudeen Adeniyi Buhari Babalola I, pledged the full support of the traditional institution and the people of Ijagbo towards the successful implementation of the intervention. The monarch expressed profound appreciation to the World Bank, the Federal Project…

…to coordinate diaspora affairs. She also announced progress on the National Diaspora Database, developed in partnership with the National Identity Management Commission, and urged Nigerians abroad to register their profiles. Highlighting achievements under the DHII, Dabiri-Erewa said diaspora physician associations had…

…13 local government areasSecretary to the Nasarawa State Government, Shuaibu Magaji Labaran, issued the official statement on FridayFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Lafia, Na…

…passing can be viewed below:Shonga chief imam is deadIn the same vein, Alhaji Jibril Baba Nnatakun, chief imam of Shonga, died on Thursday, July 9, 2026.Shonga is a historic Nupe community in Edu local government area (LGA) of Kwara state, situated along the River Niger.The news of the religious leader's passing drew r…

…oxycodone pills to virtually anyone willing to pay inflated cash prices, the defendant abandoned that responsibility, exploited addiction, and endangered lives for personal profit. "This conviction reinforces DEA's commitment to the American people: no one is above the law when they violate the public's trust and contr…

…using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Timatic database. While several African nations improved their global mobility, Nigeria failed to make the continent’s top 10. The Nigerian passport is ranked 90th globally and 45th in Africa, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to just 44 de…

…from the Imota Police Division to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, for comprehensive investigation. "The investigation is being handled by the Delta Force Anti-Robbery Unit of the SCID under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the department, Mr Dayo Akinbisehin, "…

…the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, have distanced themselves from a protest over the appointment of the hospital’s substantive Medical Director, describing the action as premature. In a statement issued on Friday in Calabar, the unions said the demonstrators wer…

…him to dance with the POS machine on his head. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed the incident in a statement said the arrests followed a complaint lodged by the victim at the Okuta Elerinla Police Station on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at about 2 p.m.. According to the PPRO, the complainan…

…David Adedeji Adeleke, is widely known by his stage name or nicknames such as OBO (Omo Baba Olowo) and 001. From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Being addressed simply as "David" by a fan in a public space struck many online observers as unexpectedly familiar, and the clip spread rapidly as…

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Conservator of the Cross River National Park, Mr. Joseph Ntui, has raised alarm over the rapid depletion of Cross River’s rainforest, disclosing that about 14,000 hectares of tropical rainforest were lost in 2025 alone, resulting in the emission of an estimated eight million tonnes of car…

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…show that Amutu was attached to the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory when he abandoned his post on June 3, 2026. Military authorities subsequently declared him wanted, and efforts are currently underway to track him down.

…for alleged extortion. Reacting, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh said the command took note of the viral video with serious concern. He said the Command “does not condone any form of unprofessional conduct by its personnel in the discharge of their duties and has therefore commenced a…