…himself as the vice chairman of the council. The incident occurred amid heightened security tension in Geidam following an exchange of gunfire between security forces and suspected Boko Haram terrorists on the outskirts of the town. “They have been assaulting people since they exchanged fire with Boko Haram terrorists,…

…and rugged terrain in the area.The operation brought together the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team and newly inducted soldiers of 226 Battalion, recently posted to Sector 4, Adamawa State. According to Leadership, troops made contact with the terrorists in two separate engagements after clos…

…process failures, inadequate segregation of duties or deliberate circumvention.” The second component of the audit will cover all Federal Government agencies, departments, commissions, councils, parastatals and other government bodies. The statement said the exercise would “establish a definitive inventory of such bodi…

…at around 1am on June 1, 2026, at Mutambasere Village under Chief Munyikwa in Gutu.Prosecutor Liberty Hove told the court that Mutambasere allegedly went to his 23-year-old brother Pikirai, who was asleep in a kitchen hut, and demanded a memory card. Pikirai allegedly told his brother that he had already returned the m…

…49ers player scammed 26 women out of $1.3m Two alleged scam artists, one of whom prosecutors say posed as a San Francisco 49ers player, cheated 26 women out of about $1.3 million through a fake investment scheme, according to federal authorities.Federal prosecutors in Portland, Oregon, charged Daejon Labrayae Love, 35,…

…was arraigned on a charge of m8rder before Magistrate Olateju Odenusi-Fadeyi. The prosecutor, Taiwo Oniyeye, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on August 6, 2026, around noon at the Power Line area of Ore, Ondo State. The prosecution alleged that Samuel used a cutlass to cut his mother's…

…on measures to reduce transportation costs on Friday through its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the move as a mere “political gimmick” that is coming three years too late. The party said the President and the governors were not genuinely interested in bringing down the cost of…

The Labour Party on Friday mourned the death of the General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing him as a committed unionist and democrat who played significant roles in the development of the party and Nigeria’s democratic process. Ugboaja, who died recently at the age of 60, was also…

…and the activities of state-backed vigilante groups. It said the Katsina State Community Security Watch Corps had been more effective in resisting kidnappers than the Zamfara Community Protection Guards, with support from conventional security agencies. In Sokoto, the report linked the high number of victims to the pre…

…by party members and the general public. I emerged victorious, while Alhaji Modibbo came second. In consequence, my name was duly submitted to INEC as the party’s candidate. “I sought from the court an injunction restraining INEC from accepting any substitution of my name by the party or any person. “The relevant court…

…for the Presidency. The presidential candidate equally attributed Nigeria’s insecurity to government irresponsibility, especially in defence and policing, promising to address the issues within one year of taking office. “You have a President who is 90 years old now and sick and I am healthy and strong. So why won’t I…

…when she spotted the upper half of Meehan on the other side of a small hill. Prosecutor Sara Thompson stated the woman, who was alone, called her dogs back and "felt frightened". The woman then turned around and walked towards a main path where she saw Meehan once more. Ms Thompson stated: "This time he had his back to…

…Community of West African States Monitoring Group, ECOMOG, to strengthen regional security and combat terrorism. He made the pledge in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, where he outlined some of his proposed policies and criticised aspects of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku said Nigeria and other E…

…vigilant and continue to provide credible and timely information to the Police and other security agencies, as community cooperation remains crucial to the successful prevention and detection of crime. "The Command assures the people of Akwa Ibom State that the safety and security of lives and property remain its forem…

…command's spokesperson, Tahir Balarabe, the operation was conducted in accordance with Section 55(1)(i) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Balarabe said intercepted wildlife and the three suspects involved in the ill…

…in the region. He made the call in response to Sunday Igboho’s launch of the Eru Ekun Security Network. Igboho, a Yoruba Nation activist and freedom fighter, had launched the security network to fight insecurity in the South-West. Over 15,000 members of Eru Ikun Security Network were unveiled during the launch. Ejimako…

…to the growth of Jigawa since its creation. He, however, prayed for peace and security across Jigawa and Nigeria, protection from flooding and other disasters, and prosperity for families across the state. 35th Jigawa anniversary may be your last in office – ADC tells APC

…of his deathKing Charles recalled Norway's ties with the UK dating back to 1905 and the Second World War as he extended condolences to Queen SonjaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!King Charles III has paid tribute to his cousin, King Harald V of N…

…and Ojodu Local Council Development Areas, was held at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat on Thursday. The meeting was attended by the senator representing Lagos West, Senator Idiat Adebule; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Apex Leader of the APC in Lagos West and member of the Govern…

…government to enhance quality of life at the grassroots. Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Rotimiolu Akinlesi, the Commissioner, according to a statement on Friday, made this call at the inauguration of a series of developmental projects executed by Dr Olusola Akinbode-led administration of Yew…

…National Sports Commission has endorsed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the erstwhile Deputy General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, as interim General Secretary of the federation following the resignation of President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the Executive Committee. The d…

…said, at the time, that no death had been recorded in the mosque attack and that a joint security detachment had been deployed for assessment and rescue operations. However, subsequent reports indicated that the violence extended beyond the mosque and affected several communities in the Dekara area. The PUNCH reported…

…back from Nigeria following a May 2026 operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS, in the Lake Chad Basin. Anderson said the strike dealt a significant blow to ISIS leadership both in Nigeria and globally.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He a…

…on his way outOn Thursday, NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau resigned alongside General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and other members of the Executive Committee, having spent three years and 11 months in office. He had 34 days left on his four-year term when he stepped down. Gusau was first elected NFF president on Septem…

…gas cylinders earmarked for distribution to women across the state.Akwa Ibom becomes the second state to benefit from the nationwide rollout after Bayelsa State, as the government moves to increase access to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and reduce reliance on traditional cooking fuels.