…the suspect reportedly claimed he operates an internet service business in his community and that the communication equipment was meant for that purpose. However, security sources said the circumstances surrounding his movement and possession of the devices raised operational concerns, prompting the troops to hand him…

…prompt treatment, strict infection prevention and control measures, and sustained community awareness to reduce transmission and prevent further deaths from Lassa fever. NAN

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…

…came from my personal funds because I wanted to give back to my university and the community, and create opportunities for young people. I realised that some Nigerians simply like making things difficult for others. We had prepared for the marathon, which was scheduled to take place on a Sunday. Then on Friday, I recei…

…Local Government Area of the state. The intervention has commenced with the formation of Community Interest Groups (CIGs) for the implementation of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and Farmer-Led Irrigation Development (FLID) interventions. Leading the KWACReSAL delegation to the community, the State Project Coordinator…

…one of the four quarters of Nnewi in Anambra State, is threatening to withdraw from the community’s umbrella body over the tenure of the Mayor of Nnewi North Local Government Area. Speaking in an interview in Nnewi, Osumuo described the reported threat as unfounded and reiterated that, under the community’s zoning arra…

…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 reactions from Muslim faithful and community leaders, including Mohammed Baba Ibrahim, popu…

…and highly addictive narcotics, the defendant demonstrated a clear disregard for their community and endangered countless residents who should have been able to trust their pharmacist," said FBI Co-Deputy Director Christopher Raia. "The opioid epidemic continues to plague our nation, which is why the FBI, along with ou…

…Two fishermen have gone missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Opu-Okumbiri community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Residents of the community identified the missing fishermen as Elder Sunday Sample Timothy and his assistant, Mr Avarada. A community leader, Chief Saturday Akimi-Omunhuo, s…

…progress in 2025 by strengthening the frontline child protection workforce, expanding community child protection structures, supporting nearly 120,000 children with protection services, accelerating birth registration and enabling more than 1,000 children to leave detention through diversion and other non-custodial mea…

…the country’s biggest sources of foreign exchange, while its membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) allows Gambian citizens to move freely across much of West Africa for work, trade and residence. Although visa restrictions remain for many developed countries, the passport continues to off…

…continued to intensify efforts to safeguard the protected area through armed patrols, community engagement, scientific research and collaboration with conservation organisations. According to him, the park currently has about 250 armed rangers deployed to protect biodiversity and forest resources from illegal activitie…

…UDO KA. The operation, conducted on July 23, 2026, targeted a forest enclave at Awara Community Waterside in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area and along the Omoku–Ogbaku–Ndoni axis of Rivers State. According to the Nigerian Army, the hideout was suspected to have been used by criminal elements as a base for planning k…

…the principles of the Code into practical action through sermons, public engagement and community-based peace initiatives instead of allowing them to remain lofty ideals. The CAN president also called on government institutions, civil society organisations, traditional rulers and the media to support implementation of…

…even giving him a Muslim name he rejectedThe cleric described Toba's funeral as a community affair, saying the late secretary touched many lives across religious dividesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The cleric who officiated at the burial of late NURTW secretary Toba Ijaya has broken his silence…

A community leader in the Kwi District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, John Bot, has narrated how soldiers stationed only two miles from the community failed to respond to frantic calls for assistance when Fulani terrorists laid siege on the village and killed over 25 people two weeks ago. Bot, who nar…

…the unlawful taking of human life."While we share the grief and outrage of the Nigerian community, we urge all Nigerians across South Africa to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding."We strongly discourage any form of retaliation or unlawful conduct and encourage everyone to allow justice to take its course through th…

…Disaster Management Officer of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Agbor Okim, sensitised community members on disaster preparedness, early reporting of emergencies and community participation in disaster risk reduction. The delegation first visited Itaka Community, where the Clan Head, Ntufam Patrick Eteta, commended the…

…22, when Soberekon paid Ebiere's bride price during a traditional ceremony in Benikrukru Community, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State. Their grand wedding celebration is scheduled to take place this Saturday, July 25, in Warri. Watch clips from the bridal shower below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikej…

…young people and contributing meaningfully to the educational development of the community. Speaking at the occasion, President of Lagos Ikoyi Elite Lions Club, Lion Soledotun Abdulkarim-Yusuf, emphasized the importance of combining academic education with practical skills acquisition, noting that vocational skills hel…

…said. He explained that rather than allowing developers to build a single mini-grid in a community, the agency was encouraging firms to establish dozens of interconnected mini-grids capable of serving entire localities. “Instead of us encouraging a developer to come in and build one mini-grid in this area and say, okay…

…relationships and embrace a long-term vision that prioritises destination stewardship, community engagement, and environmental responsibility.” Onung, who is the immediate President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), also drew the attention of tourism stakeholders to the current efforts of the…

…obstruction of legitimate onion trade contradicts the objectives of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which promote the free movement of goods and regional economic integration. ORO therefore called on the Ghanaian government to facilitate the i…

…Sauna District, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has risen to 23, community sources confirmed on Thursday. Earlier reports put the number of those killed at 16. According to fresh accounts from Sauna District, the figure increased after more bodies were recovered from the farms. Residents said the…

…grow rather than burdening them with excessive taxation, saying a thriving business community remains key to the state’s revenue growth.Speaking during a media engagement with journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Olatona said EKIRS has shifted its focus from aggressive enforcement to taxpayer education, dialogue, and voluntary co…