…in its resolve to track and dismantle illicit arms supply networks, and other actors who fuel insecurity across the country. We hope that with the combined efforts of other security agencies, insecurity would soon be a thing of the past," he added. by Linda Ikeji at 28/08/2026 7:59 AM | Share this Story

…the movement of containers from Lagos to Yola, Adamawa State, where he said he had a factory. “So when, if I drop my container in Calabar or in Uyo or in Port Harcourt, it will just take me 24 hours to take the container to Yola. “But right now, it takes me not less than two months to take my container from Lagos becau…

…“These are children—not criminals,” he said. He attributed street-connectedness to factors including poverty, family breakdown, displacement, abuse, neglect and lack of access to education and basic services. He called for safe accommodation, education, vocational training, counselling, healthcare, family tracing, reha…

…have not been established by a court,” he said. The lawmaker acknowledged that political actors were entitled to subject public officials to legitimate scrutiny but argued that elections should ultimately be about competing visions and solutions for the country. “Nigerians deserve a campaign of ideas, not an endless re…

…A Florida woman and her fiancé were accused of keeping four children in the cab of a tractor-trailer truck for several years without adequate education, medical care, or hygiene, according to court document. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said 51-year-old Keisha Monique Epps and 37-year-old Tamra Marshon Stewart wer…

"It's not cool at all"- actor Emeka Nwagbaraocha frowns at people who make unauthorised content in his house while visiting Actor Emeka Nwagbaraocha has frowned at people who make unauthorized contents in people's houses while visiting.In a post shared on X, Emeka opined that it is bad behaviour. He argued people shoul…

…United States and had decided to enter the 2027 presidential race after studying the factors responsible for political success and national transformation. He said, “As 35-year-old Harvard PhD candidate in the United States of America, I in the Department of Government, Political Thought and History, I decided to pick…

…Kpohazounde, urged young Nigerians to speak against injustice, exclusion and other factors capable of triggering conflict. Kpohazounde, who said she started her career as an unpaid intern with the United Nations, advised young people to approach peacebuilding as a long-term commitment rather than a means of making quic…

…disparities persist across the globe, driven by population size, ageing, risk factor exposure, and unequal access to healthcare services. China accounts for approximately one in four cancer cases and one in four cancer deaths worldwide. Meanwhile, Europe, home to 9.2 per cent of the global population, accounts for more…

…address Nigeria’s problems while living in the United States prompted him to study the factors that influence political emergence and electoral success. “People beckon on me that you can’t stay in America and think you’re solving Nigeria’s problem,” he said. He said he subsequently travelled to China to study the count…

…government orders a subsidy or because competition is expected to emerge. ‘’Several factors, including international crude oil prices, exchange rates, refining costs, transportation, distribution, and other market costs, influence pump prices. Competition can improve efficiency and margins, but it cannot magically insu…

…association, however, said suicide prevention required a broader response because the factors that influence mental health extend beyond the healthcare system. The APN stressed that the Federal Government must complement the proposed legal reform with interventions that improve people’s living conditions and access to…

…N1.2tn had been allocated to NIPP, but only approximately N360.7bn was paid to contractors by the time Obasanjo left office in 2007. It also reported about N273.65bn spent on PHCN between 1999 and 2007. Atiku challenged the Tinubu government to account for the resources it had gained since the removal of petrol subsidy…

…Yinka Quadri in tears at Ogogo's burialLegit.ng had reported that veteran Nigerian actor Yinka Quadri was overcome with grief as he attended the burial of his close friend in Ilaro, Ogun State. In a deeply emotional moment, the actor was filmed sobbing uncontrollably as mourners gathered around him to offer comfort.The…

…Hon. Philip Agbese, popularly known as Okanga 1 of Enone Kingdom, as a major factor behind their decision. Some of the defectors publicly discarded symbols of their former political parties before receiving Labour Party flags and membership materials. The Benue State Chairman of the Labour Party, Hon. Williams Ochonu O…

…on Instagram!The former federal lawmaker said the funds had largely benefited corrupt actors who diverted public money under the cover of petroleum imports.Why Sani opposes fuel subsidy returnThe former senator said the subsidy system had also enabled the smuggling of cheaper Nigerian fuel into neighbouring countries w…

…lack of consequences in that case could encourage similar behaviour by other political actors. It further called on the National Peace Committee to step in before political tensions worsen ahead of the 2027 general elections. ADC challenges Tinubu to clarify ‘all is fair in politics’ remark

…known for iconic roles in 'Rocky Horror' and 'IT,' dead at 80 Tim Curry, the Hollywood actor best known for his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 1975's "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died. He was aged 80. TMZ was the first to report the news on Wednesday, August 26, while Variety also confirmed his death. Curry…

…an independent body drawing its membership from bloggers, influencers, content creators, actors, musicians, civil society groups and ordinary citizens. He said the network would carry out unannounced inspections of government projects including roads, schools, health centres, water schemes and electricity infrastructur…

…Makinde as a pillar of hope in Oyo State and called for cooperation among the political actors within the coalition. The APM governorship candidate, Hon Bimbo Adekanmbi, commended the party leadership and campaign council for convening the meeting. Adekanmbi said the achievements recorded under the Makinde administrati…

…prayer session at their next meetingThe directive came after the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, who passed away on August 23, 2026, after battling stage 4 cancerOgogo's passing marked yet another loss for Yoruba Nollywood, which has mourned several veteran actors in 2026PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.n…

…the only thing that had changed was his personal status. Russia is hammering Ukrainian factories and warehouses with dozens of ballistic missiles a month, which Ukraine is mostly unable to take down as interceptors run low. Although Russia is gaining less ground than last year, it is still slowly crawling forward in th…

…contained in the accord should be reflected not only in the signatures of political actors but also in the conduct and public statements of their leaders and supporters. “This is particularly important given the commitments contained in the peace accord signed less than two weeks ago,” Yiaga Africa said. “Political par…

…of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has appealed to political actors to ensure that the 2027 general elections are conducted in an atmosphere of peace, tolerance and mutual respect. Mark made the appeal when he felicitated with Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on this year’s Eid-ul-Maul…

…Al-Fulani publicly called out DJ Chicken for making offensive remarks about the late actor Taiwo Hassan OgogoDJ Chicken had claimed he never earned anything from Ogogo and later blamed his comments on alcohol influenceSheikh Al-Fulani reminded the content creator of his previous arrest over threats linked to Seyi Tinub…