…Online had earlier reported that all the pupils and teachers abducted during the May 15 attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area regained their freedom after a coordinated rescue operation by security agencies. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the rescue…

…States has urged Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons to their communities. The call was made by the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, during a visit to Abuja, where he held talks with senio…

…residents to report dog bites. Dandam described rabies as a "deadly viral disease that attacks the central nervous system" and transmitted through the bite of an infected dog or cat. He said that the symptoms in humans include fever, headache, fatigue, and pain or tingling at the site of the bite, followed by anxiety,…

…had not been recorded in states such as Borno, Plateau and Benue, where kidnappings and attacks have persisted. He urged Nigerians to have greater confidence in security agencies, saying many successful operations never become public knowledge. "Nigerians, please, you should learn to trust your servicemen. These people…

…to remain calm as security agencies intensify efforts to uncover those behind the attackPolice say the investigation is ongoing, with some suspects already in custody, while authorities have stepped up security across LagosFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The National President of the National Unio…

…matter. Criminals do not ask their victims which political party they belong to before attacking them. When our security agencies record successes, every Nigerian should encourage them because such victories belong to the nation as a whole,” he said. Kalu also commended President Tinubu and the National Security Advise…

The Federal Government has completed the evacuation of Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final government-sponsored flight carrying 308 returnees. The aircraft landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday morning. It also conveyed three Nigeri…

…(NECO) ad hoc staff member while students were sitting for their examinations. The attack occurred at about 5:25 p.m. on July 14, 2026 throwing the school into panic as the armed assailants stormed the premises during the ongoing examination. Following the incident, a combined security forces launched a search-and-resc…

…of Zamfara State. The earlier reports said the bandit, who allegedly coordinated several attacks along the Anka-Bagega Road, was killed during a confrontation involving the Maiduguri Special Vigilantes supporting ongoing counter-banditry operations. His body was subsequently displayed to residents in Anka as proof of t…

…report (FIR), the defendant allegedly engaged in a dispute with her co-wife and attacked her with a cutlass, inflicting fatal injuries that resulted in her d3ath. When the charge was read to her, the prosecution informed the court that it lacked jurisdiction to try offences relating to culpable homicide and applied for…

…full account of the circumstances surrounding the incident. Bandits had on May 15, 2026, attacked three schools in Yawota and Ahoro Esiele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting 39 pupils and six teachers. Leading the criticism of the governor during plenary, the senator representing Edo No…

France's attacking firepower was the focus of the build-up to their World Cup semi-final against Spain. If it wasn't Kylian Mbappe who did the damage, it would surely be Ousmane Dembele. Or Michael Olise. Or Bradley Barcola. Or Desire Doue.

Mother, daughter and two others k!lled as gunmen attack Southern Kaduna community A woman and her daughter have lost their lives following an attack by suspected gunmen at Katul Crossing Community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the community at around 8:pm on M…

…how playing in Italy differs from GermanyLookman said Italian football is harder for attackers due to its defensive nature, while Germany offers more open playThe winger played 105 Serie A games for Atalanta before joining Atletico Madrid in January 2026 Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Super Eagle…

…Okoroje, 21; and Balogun Precious, 19, were abducted on Sunday, July 12, 2026, during an attack in the Ujemen G.T. Extension area of Ekpoma. The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Monday Agbonika, disclosed the development on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 while briefing journalists at the Nigeria Police Divisional Headquart…

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected cultists over a deadly attack in the Obele area of Ovom, Yenagoa, which claimed the life of a metal scavenger, popularly known as an “Iron Condemned” operator, and left three others injured. The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, Iyamah Daniel, disc…

Foreign ISIS Arab terrorist arrested as troops intensify offensive following failed attack in Borno Troops have arrested a fleeing foreign suspect believed to be an Arab of Moroccan origin with suspected links to the Islamic State (ISIS) in Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed this on Tuesday, J…

…win over France Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said his side will stick to their attacking philosophy despite facing one of the tournament favourites. “We’ve already analysed France in great detail,” De la Fuente said. “We faced each other for a few years now, and they have great players, but so do we. We have to p…

Drama as older man is accused of attacking young woman after she refused his advances in public (video) Onlookers gathered to keep a man away from a young woman after a physical and verbal altercation ensued when she rejected his advances. The woman who claims she was attacked filmed the incident. According to the woma…

…not worth fighting for. The actress took to her Instagram Stories to state that she gets attacked just for speaking against the ills in our country. She also appeared to respond to First Lady Remi Tinubu who urged popular stars like Davido and Burna Boy to help with initiatives that lift Nigerians out of poverty. Yvonn…

…manager should have recognized the mounting tension within the squad."I took it as an attack. It was a big mistake. He had to know I was frustrated. He had to know I was a volcano about to erupt." The incident completely fractured the squad. In the days following Anelka's dismissal, the team organized a strike, refusin…

…Oyedokun was among the 44 persons abducted by suspected terrorists during a coordinated attack on three schools in the Oriire local government area on May 15. He was subsequently murdered by the assailants, who filmed the moment they decapitated him. In the letter, the family said its grief remained unresolved because…

…claw back some of the hefty losses fuelled by growing fears over the AI boom. The latest attacks came after Iranian forces struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz — through which about a fifth of global oil passes — early on Sunday, before announcing the closure of the waterway. That led to a series of US stri…

Farmer hospitalised after alleged attack by herders in Plateau Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace, have responded to an alleged assault on a farmer by suspected herders in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Military sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7…

…gathered momentum. Their biggest challenge now will be containing France’s formidable attack led by Mbappe. The Real Madrid forward heads into the encounter with eight goals, level with Argentina captain Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. France’s attacking options also include Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dem…