The Department of State Services, DSS, Sokoto State Command, has warned of intelligence indicating plans by terrorists and bandit groups to attack tertiary institutions across the state. The warning was contained in a letter dated July 18, 2026, addressed to the Sokoto State Government and signed on behalf of the State…

…He is also the second Afghan national to be executed over the protests, after Gol Mohammad Mohammadi was hanged in the same case in July. At least 12 defendants in the case have been sentenced to death, said IHR. IHR said that since wartime executions resumed on March 19, at least 30 protesters have been executed -- 28…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has announced the arrest of a 20-year-old security guard in connection with an alleged burglary, housebreaking, and theft in Akure, the Ondo State capital. SC Daniel Aidamenbor, Public Relations Officer (PRO), NSCDC Ondo State Command, who said t…

…In their separate remarks, former PDP Chairman of Ward 2, Ijebu North, Hon. Adebowale Emmanuel; Chairman of Ward 6, Ijebu North, Prince Adeyemi Adewale; and Ajibandele Ward Chairman in Ijebu East Local Government, Hon. Adedokun Kazeem, said it was time to leave the opposition and join what they described as the train o…

The Katsina State Police Command on Thursday warned politicians and other individuals sponsoring political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections that they would be identified, investigated and arrested, regardless of their political affiliation. The command also cautioned youths against allowing themselves to be…

…Aliyu gave the warning on Thursday at an event organised by the Bauchi State Police Command to commemorate the 2026 International Youth Day, with the theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” and the campaign slogan, “My Future Is Greater Than Political Thuggery.” The event featured a campaign against political…

…voice lasan Omo we don miss am 😍"@emmyteemusicworld.1 added:"Badmus maximum respect 🫡 momma🙌🤍"Watch Eniola Badmus' link-up below: Eniola Badmus Dragged over Tinubu's First Anniversary in OfficeLegit.ng reported that Eniola Badmus celebrated President Bola Tinubu’s first anniversary in office, where she expressed her su…

…ecosystem against the use of their platforms to spread misinformation, hate speech, inflammatory material and other content capable of undermining peaceful elections. The commission called for fair and balanced coverage of all political campaigns by licensed broadcasters through appropriate editorial verification to av…

The Ogun State Police Command has reactivated Operation VELVET across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas as part of intensified efforts to enforce traffic regulations, improve road safety and ensure the free flow of vehicular movement on major highways. The operation, directed by the Inspector-General of Police, Ola…

I have been unfairly treated and targeted - Chidimma Adetshina decries unfair treatment in deportation bid (video) Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner, Chidimma Adetshina, said she has been treated unfairly and targeted in South Africa, following the postponement of her legal case…

…Bank has launched a new savings campaign in partnership with Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, to encourage Nigerians to build stronger financial resilience and stay “One Step Ahead” of unexpected financial challenges. The campaign, tagged “One Step Ahead”, comes with the launch of an enhanced range of s…

…that the suspects would be prosecuted by the Legal Unit of the Tin Can Island Area Command if investigations established a prima facie case against them. In an affidavit filed in support of the application and deposed to by a litigation officer, N. Akpan, Customs said the investigation followed credible intelligence re…

…ecosystem against using their platforms to spread misinformation, hate speech, inflammatory material and other content capable of undermining peaceful elections. The warning followed the commencement of political campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday. In a statement released b…

…Progressives Congress to replace him with former Commissioner for Finance, Ibrahim Muhammad-Augie. The deputy governor described attempts to link his replacement directly to the outcome of the 2023 governorship litigation as a deliberate effort by his political opponents to damage his reputation and political standing.…

…Madrid through 2028.Bernardo has already spent several weeks working with his new teammates and featured during preseason, but Wednesday gave him his first opportunity to speak at length about joining the club. "Since I was little, when you don't know if you're going to be a player, your dream is to play for Real Madri…

…The governor spoke on Wednesday at a send-off ceremony in Umuahia for outgoing service commanders who served in Abia State and were recently transferred. Reacting to remarks by the outgoing commanders on his non-interference in their duties, Otti said, “The reason we don’t interfere is that we have nothing to hide. And…

The Nigerian Navy has commenced its maiden intra-command maritime tactical live-firing exercise, code-named Exercise Littoral Fury, in Cross River State as part of efforts to strengthen its operational capacity to combat piracy, sea robbery, illegal oil bunkering and crude oil theft. The exercise, organised by the East…

…breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Samburu County Police Commander David Nkoroi confirmed that emergency response teams were deployed after thick smoke was spotted rising from the crash site.The seven who diedAlongside Outram, the six other occupants who lost their lives were Roger Duarte, Ada…

"Chidimma, go home" South Africans take to the streets chanting for beauty queen to leave country (video) Supporters of the March and March movement gathered outside the Cape Town Regional Court today, Wednesday, August 19, to insist that beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina leave the country. The march held as the court pr…

Inmate escapes maximum security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri The Borno State command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), has announced that an inmate has escaped from the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri. The command said the name of the escapee appears as "JOHN ISRAEL" on the prison uniform. In…

…wage increases, infrastructure, NELFUND, social transfers as benefits of reforms By Emma Ujah ABUJA — The Federal Government has said reforms involving the removal of fuel subsidy and the liberalisation of the naira generated savings of N15.8 trillion for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The Minister…

…the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Sowore argued that the president, as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, should have personally attended the ceremony to demonstrate his commitment to preventing electoral violence. "I told them (opposition) that whatever they signed there was null and void because th…

…of 6-year-old girl, arrest teenage suspect in Adamawa The Adamawa State Police Command has foiled an attempt to abduct a 6-year-old girl and arrested a teenage suspect in Mayo Belwa Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement on 18th August…

Operatives of the Anti-Robbery Team of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate and recovered three locally made pistols and 18 live cartridges from them. The suspects, Adeyinka Onakomaya, 46, and Olayiwola Kehinde, 48, were arrested during a follow-up investigatio…

…pardon following the horrific domestic attack. LIB reported that the Kogi State Police Command arrested the suspect Jacob Irewa for alleged attempted culpable homicide. The incident occurred at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja on Friday, August 14, 2026. Preliminary investigation revealed that the incident followed a domes…