…and 200 rounds of ammunition from an FBI confidential source. According to an ABC News report on Wednesday, Sheikhdoon Mohamud was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly purchasing the weapons from the source, which prosecutors said he planned to use in an attack targeting a festival at the Mall of America, according to n…

…accident.Eyewitness shares terrifying aircraft experience Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady who boarded the Air Peace flight that skidded off the runway at Port Harcourt Airport shared her experience. In a trending post, the lady lamented that she came face to face with death and thought it w…

…seeking better opportunities in Europe and North America.Legit.ng has previously reported on Ireland's periodic release of visa decisions for applicants processed through its Abuja mission, including outcomes for earlier application windows in 2026.Ireland publishes 2026 salaries foreigners must earnLegit.ng earlier re…

…with dignity, saying the amount cannot cover even the most basic household expenses.As reported by Vanguard, the union made the remarks on Wednesday, October 7, in Lagos during its commemoration of the 2026 World Day for Decent Work, where it urged the Federal Government to take immediate action on the worsening cost o…

…3. ADC supporter injured in Edo gun attack Members of the African Democratic Congress reportedly came under attack in Igueben, Edo State. The party’s Edo Central senatorial candidate, Herberta Okonofua, former governorship aspirant Kenneth Imasuangbon and others escaped, while an ADC supporter, Jerry Oliha, sustained g…

…and credible information promptly and prevent rumours, fake news and sensational reports. “Members of the public should scrutinise every piece of information from social media and cross-check with relevant government agencies rather than swallowing it hook, line and sinker. “Artificial Intelligence, an innovative techn…

…property while strengthening emergency response operations across the state. PUNCH Metro reported on Thursday that a female police inspector, Mercy Bassey, died after she was reportedly knocked down by a hit-and-run driver while on route-lining duty ahead of the arrival of President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. A security sou…

…kidnapping three persons and rustling about twelve (12) cows. “Upon receipt of the report, the DPO Kankia swiftly mobilised and led a combined team of Police operatives and local vigilantes to the scene. The team traced and intercepted the bandits, engaging them in a prolonged gun duel, thereby forcing the hoodlums to…

…out the act. "I carried one of our fowls to sell; the general public, looking at my age, reported me to my father, and I was beaten," he said. "The following day, I bought N50 worth of matches in the neighbourhood while my two stepmothers and two younger brothers were asleep; I set our house on fire as revenge for what…

…that the police had now taken over the matter. He explained that the passenger had reportedly been picked up from Madagascar after customs authorities had earlier denied him entry into the country. He further added that the passenger became restless and aggressive during the flight and allegedly attempted to gain acces…

…who died on Saturday, October 3, 2026, after a battle with throat cancer.Legit.ng reports that in a condolence message dated Tuesday, October 6, signed by the President General Tony Edeh and Secretary General Joel Ebenyi, the group said it received news of Idenyi's passing with "profound shock and deep sorrow." The sta…

…fairer competition across the American labour market.In a related story, Legit.ng reported that the US had expanded its visa screening to 13 categories of foreigners.US bars 4 companies from sponsoring H-1B work visasMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the US had barred four companies from sponsoring H-1B work…

…for the safety and welfare of the affected graduates. The prospective corps members were reportedly travelling from Ibadan to their NYSC orientation camps in the South-East and South-South when gunmen attacked the buses conveying them in Imo State. The incident has raised concerns among the families of the affected gra…

…at Rugan-Badali village in Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State. The fire reportedly started after a nine-year-old boy allegedly set his father’s residence ablaze while he was away. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, Yobe State Command, Assistant Superintendent of Police Yusuf Aliyu A…

…saying journalists should interrogate the data, follow the substantive sessions and report what was agreed, who would implement the recommendations and how progress would be measured. The NESG CEO similarly urged the media to hold government and businesses accountable for commitments made at the summit. “NES#32’s succe…

An alleged Madonna University nursing student has spoken out after reportedly being expelled over a viral TikTok challengeThe student was seen crying as she recalled completing her examinations and the sacrifices made toward her educationThe viral clip reportedly showed nursing students dancing in different parts of th…

…(short grain)0.75kg (1 derica)840.28826.3Cost of cooking jollof riceEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the cost of preparing a pot of jollof rice for a family of five has climbed to almost N30,000, highlighting the growing pressure of food inflation on Nigerian households.According to the latest SBM Intelligence Jollof In…

…of the hospital environment, including a waiting area, staircase and bus. The clip, reportedly captioned, “No fall sick o, na Gen Z full hospital now,” was uploaded in August before gaining wider attention after it was circulated by social media blogs. A 15-second version of the video on X on September 1 reportedly att…

…significantly strengthened anti-piracy efforts in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the new Act 2022 is aimed at protecting digital creations, combating online piracy and modernising rights for the creative industry. Dr John Asein, Director-General of NCC, stated this in an interview with the News Agency…

…her newborn baby with a razor bl@de. The command on October 4th received a distress call reporting the discovery of an abandoned baby in a nearby bush in Jabi area of the FCT. Responding to the report, police operatives from Jabi Division moved to the scene where the lifeless body of a male infant was recovered with de…

…brothers at Rugan Badali in Karasuwa Local Government Area of the state.Channels TV reports that the suspect claimed he burnt the house after his father accused him of stealing a fowl and beating him up."I carried one of our fowls to sell; the general public, looking at my age, reported me to my father, and I was beate…

…N8.42CFA: N2.27SEC to introduce new rules for brokers, platformsEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is drawing up tighter rules for companies that offer online foreign exchange and contracts for differences (CFDs) trading to retail customers, as the regulator steps up over…

…Eno says the move follows a sharp drop in Akwa Ibom’s 2026 NECO ranking. Photo Umo>As reported by Premium Time, Eno's administration issued a similar declaration for the health sector in September 2025.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"Other than the Ministry of Health, w…

…was shot at today. First at ward 4 and then, at ward 5, of the Local Government Area. “Reports confirm that this is the climax of the series of violent attacks against ADC members and infrastructure that the APC has recently vowed Jarrett Tenebe’s threat to unleash AK 47 on Edo people was after all premeditated. “Attac…

…Fulani herders in Baji Village, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. Ibrahim reportedly died late Tuesday while receiving treatment at a hospital in Lambata, where he had been admitted after sustaining serious injuries during the attack. Several other residents were also injured in the incident, with Ibrahim an…