…Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Olugbenga Adepoju, the command reassures residents that the state remains peaceful, safe and secure. “The Command remains steadfast in its commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, and the protection of lives and property. “The Command therefore c…

…economy for over a decade.The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has notified residents and institutions in parts of the Federal Capital Territory that power supply will be suspended for two consecutive days this weekend, with the interruption set to cover some of Nigeria's most high-profile government addre…

By Esther Onyegbula Residents of Mercyland (Jabe CDA), 3rd Power Line, Oke Eletu, Ijede, Ikorodu area of Lagos State, have begun fleeing the community following repeated armed robbery attacks, including the killing of a Community Development Association, CDA, executive. The latest attack, which occurred between 1 a.m.…

…interior ministry said air-raid sirens had sounded five times since dawn, urging residents to take shelter. The Iranian army earlier said it had targeted an air base in Bahrain used by the United States as retaliation for American strikes, according to Iran’s state broadcaster. Drones targeted “aircraft shelters and pa…

…April 2026 (Palm Sunday): Gunmen attacked communities in Barkin Ladi, leaving scores of residents dead and several homes destroyed. June 2026: Fresh attacks were recorded in communities across Barkin Ladi and neighbouring Riyom Local Government Area, resulting in multiple deaths and renewed displacement. July 4, 2026 –…

…bandit attacks in Sokoto leave 13 people dead. Photo >As reported by Daily Trust, six residents were killed in Mazau, four in Turtsawa, including two women, and three farmers were ambushed and killed in Tsamaye. From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The killings came despite a fierce militar…

…visa expiration, workplace drama, mortgage payments, and school fees as the battles UK residents constantly fight.

…of the criminal syndicate who remain at large. The successful rescue has been hailed by residents and members of the university community as a major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping in Nasarawa State, with many commending the DSS for its intelligence-led response and professionalism throughout the operation…

…issued a tsunami threat alert following the quake, prompting authorities to advise residents to move away from beaches as a precaution.The tremor was strongly felt in the Mexican states of Chiapas and Oaxaca, as well as in neighbouring Guatemala and El Salvador. No casualties had been reported as of the time of filing…

…State as a major source, transit and destination point for human trafficking, warning residents to be cautious of fake job offers, scholarships and travel opportunities, particularly those promoted on social media.Speaking during the Stronger Futures Dialogue organised by the University of Amsterdam in collaboration wi…

…and mutual respect among the state’s diverse ethnic and religious communities. It urged residents of Bashar Chiefdom and Wase Local Government Area to support their traditional institutions, remain law-abiding and work together to sustain the prevailing peace. BACCODA further reaffirmed its commitment to partnering wit…

…affected Tsohon Nguru (Old Nguru), Filing Idi and other communities, leaving several residents injured and hundreds displaced. An eyewitness, Bukar Adamu, said the rainstorm destroyed houses, perimeter fences and other property, forcing many affected families to seek refuge with relatives and in public buildings. "The…

…for proper soil and structural investigations before erecting structures. Site workers, residents escape death as three buildings collapse in Abia

…group. “He said he decided to renounce cultism after listening to Ebhodaghe’s message to residents on the dangers of cultism and other social vices during a recent visit to his community,” the statement read. According to the statement, the chairman’s appeal made him reflect on his life and resolve to change. It added…

…Dangana noted that the security situation had improved considerably. The new GOC assured residents that the 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven would remain professional, impartial and committed to protecting lives and property across the Joint Operations Area. He appealed to commanders, officers and soldiers to give h…

…is very rare and exciting.According to Georgiev, the authors of the study report that residents in only eight of a total of 52 villages that border the range of this new species were able to provide information about this primate and describe it. He explained that this explains why it has taken this long for the specie…

…professor Arun Sundararajan said “small glimmers of recent cooperation between Presidents Xi and Trump” were encouraging, but it was “hard to imagine there being a single approach to AI governance globally”. – Mega AI consumption – Leaders, including UN chief Antonio Guterres, Cambodia’s Hun Manet and Thailand’s Anutin…

…fathers during the Shagari administration over 50 years ago is being actualised. Presidents came and went but nobody attempted it. Today, work is ongoing from Ilela to Sokoto, from Kebbi and also from the Badagry end.” The minister also highlighted progress on the Trans-Sahara Highway, saying the project would signific…

…intervention projects in Gombe and Taraba states aimed at improving the welfare of residents and reducing ecological challenges associated with hydroelectric power operations. The statement read further, “In Gombe State, HYPPADEC supplied 1,100 life jackets, provided an operational flying boat to Kupto Community, insta…

"Why are Lagos residents acting surprised? Victoria Island has been flooding for decades" - Actor Ikechukwu Onunaku reacts to Lagos flooding Nigerian actor and rapper Ikechukwu Onunaku has weighed in on the recent flooding across parts of Lagos, saying the situation is nothing new. In a video shared online, the actor s…

…for justice and the preservation of traditional institutions in Wase LGABACCODA urged residents of Bashar Chiefdom to rally around their traditional rulers and maintain peace following the reinstatementFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Bashar Chiefdom Community Development Association (BACCODA)…

Decomposing body of decapitated woman found at dump site in Plateau community Residents of Angwan Durun-Uwa in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State were thrown into panic on Thursday after the decomposing body of beheaded woman was discovered inside a sack at a refuse dump in the community. The identity o…

…on projects capable of creating employment, stimulating local businesses and improving residents’ living standards. The PDP accused the Diri-led All Progressives Congress administration of responding to criticism with “abuse and political name-calling” instead of addressing rising hunger, unemployment and poverty in th…

…suspect confronted the deceased over claims that she was being unfaithful. According to residents, the disagreement escalated into a physical assault during which the woman allegedly fell and struck her head against a sharp edge of a wall, suffering fatal injuries. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 15, Sunday claim…

…argued that the NBA had historically achieved its most significant reforms under presidents who emerged from outside the traditional circle of national NBA politics. “The NBA has fared best when its President has been an ‘outsider’ to NBA politics,” she said. According to Adekoya, former NBA Presidents Augustine Alegeh…