Police end 48-hour standoff after suspected falls asleep on roof (video) Greater Manchester Police brought a 48-hour rooftop standoff in Salford, England to an end after the suspect fell asleep on top of a small rooftop structure, allowing officers to climb up and bring him down while he was unconscious. The 37-year-ol…

Ex-Kano LG chairman arrested for allegedly selling and administering fentanyl injections to children The Kano State Multi-Agency Committee on illicit Drugs and Related Offences has arrested a former chairman of Rogo Local Government Area for allegedly selling and administering fentanyl injections to young people. Chair…

Woman set on fire by her husband in Kogi pleads for him to be forgiven Mrs Berida Irawo, who was set on fire by her husband, Jacob Irawo, in Kogi State, has pleaded for his pardon following the horrific domestic attack. LIB reported that the Kogi State Police Command arrested the suspect Jacob Irewa for alleged attempt…

Hindu devotees k!lled in Indian temple stampede At least seven Hindu devotees were k!lled Monday morning, August 17, in a stampede at a Shiva temple in eastern India, where tens of thousands had gathered to take part in a religious observance, according to reports. The incident occurred near Ashok Dham, a famous temple…

…Prior to his arrest, Michael was widely known for flaunting an opulent lifestyle online. Photos and videos of the influencer showcasing high-end vehicles, Hermès Birkin bags, and designer jewellery have since flooded social media platforms, drawing intense public scrutiny following the agency's announcement. Watch the…

Mum warns her children against bringing home an ugly spouse A young woman has shared her mum's message warning her children against bringing home an unattractive spouse. The daughter shared the chat on TikTok with the caption: "My mummy is my bestie". In the chat, the mother wrote: "If anybody bring any wiliwili home..…

Court jails two women for illegal naira trading in Lagos Justice A. Aluko of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, convicted and sentenced two women to six months imprisonment respectively for offences bordering on unlawful trading of naira notes. The convicts; Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa and Fai…

Media personalities rally behind Davido amid Wande Coal exchange, say singer did nothing wrong Media personalities have weighed in on the ongoing exchange between singer Davido and Wande Coal, with some arguing that Davido did not say anything disrespectful to warrant the backlash. Media personality Do2dtun first quest…

Musicians Wande Coal and Davido trade words after Davido reveals why their unreleased song never dropped Nigerian music stars Wande Coal and Davido have exchanged words online after Davido spoke about a song they recorded together that was never officially released. Davido recently explained why his verse on Wande Coal…

The more bills you pay, the less romantic you become - Singer Flavour says Nigerian high-life singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, has argued that people become less romantic when their financial responsibility increases. "The more bills you pay, the less romantic you become," he wrote on his Instagram st…

Boko Haram terrorists k!ll police inspector, seven others in Adamawa Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Gaya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, k!lling a police inspector and seven civilians. The attack occurred on Monday night, August 17, 2026. The Chairman of Hong Local Government Area, A…

"Why I will never support Tinubu" Dino Melaye shares reasons Dino Melaye, a former member of the Nigerian senate, has shared reasons he will "never" support the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The politician is member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), having officially defected from the Peoples Democra…

I was poor but she stayed with me, fed and bought things for me. Drank garri during her first pregnancy - Nigerian man praises his wife A Nigerian man, Onyebuchi Lawrence Kalu, has praised his wife for her unwavering love and support when he was poor, living in one room, and earning N20k as a teacher, noting that she h…

EEDC staff d!es after electrocution during maintenance duty in Enugu An operations staff of MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has d!ed after sustaining an electric shock while carrying out maintenance work at Eke in the Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. It was gathered that the incident occurred…

Fleeing celebrity drug kingpin arrested as NDLEA smashes cocaine cartel The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, as he attempted to flee the country. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), di…

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…Bola Tinubu, urging him to intervene in the health crisis of Taiwo Hassan, Ogogo. Photos: Bola Tinubu/Taiwo Hassan.>According to the family, they had already arranged a visa for Ogogo to travel to India for specialised treatment.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram! However,…

Woman shares what she experienced in marriage that made her realise she was just a 'baby-making machine' A woman has shared how she came to the realisation that she was just considered a baby-making machine in her marriage. Ogechi Laura Amajuoyi narrated how she met her husband in February 2016 and was already pregnant…

"You are a very f00lish goat" - BBNaija star, Beauty Tukura slams photographer, David Martins after his wife accused him of d0mestic v!olence Big Brother Naija star, Beauty Tukura has called out popular wedding photographer David Martins after his wife, Alicia Daniella, accused him of severe domestic v!olence. Martins'…

F00lish people - Omoyele Sowore slams NDLEA for burning Cannabis Sativa worth millions of Naira Activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticized the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following its public destruction of a massive haul of seized illicit drugs, including cannabis sativa. The ND…

Diddy named in Tupac trial witness list as prosecutors claim rapper's murd£r was an 'act of revenge' Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was named on the witness list for Tupac Shakur's murd£r trial as the prosecution linked him to Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, who allegedly orchestrated the k!lling. Opening statements began in th…

Troops rescue woman abducted by terrorists in 2017 in Borno and forced into child marriage Troops of the 82 Division Task Force Battalion, operating under Operation HADIN KAI and Operation DESERT SANITY V, have rescued a woman and her two children during a perimeter clearance patrol around Amuda Bridge in Borno State. …

Mom issues warning as 4-year-old daughter suffers stroke following common childhood disease A four-year-old girl suffered a stroke which is believed to have been triggered by a common childhood illness she'd picked up months before, and her mother is now issuing a warning to other parents. Olivia Elliot, now 5, woke up…

Youths raid shrines in Rivers community over alleged "demonic and ritual activities" A coalition of youths in Onne community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, raided and destroyed several shrines in the community in an effort to put an end to what they described as alleged demonic and ritual activities. The…

EFCC commences investigations of suspect found with $73,000, £15,957 & 827,800 at Kano airport The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of a suspect, Haruna Yusuf and multiple undeclared foreign currencies, $73,000( Seventy Three United States Dollar)…