…was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, citing maritime security consultancy EOS Risk Group. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said it received reports early Tuesday of an incident about eight nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman. In an advisory, the UKMTO said it had received…

…Joint Campus Council, has raised the alarm over what it described as a growing wave of insecurity and robbery targeting students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, calling on security agencies and the institution’s management to take urgent action. The association said the reported incidents had created fear among stud…

…were published by The Nation on Tuesday. He stated that Abacha, despite the extensive security around him, could not escape death, warning that the former ruler’s death underscores the transient nature of power. “Abacha, a military dictator who surrounded himself with a seemingly impenetrable security detail, thought h…

…while attempting to sell the motorcycle without any ownership documents. The Chief Security Officer of the Owa Youth Vigilante, Comrade Jerry Okonta, said the operation followed credible intelligence. He added that efforts are ongoing to trace the rightful owner of the motorcycle. The Owa Youth Vigilante also urged you…

…pressure on terrorist elements across the North-East in collaboration with other security agencies until lasting peace and stability are restored in the region. by Linda Ikeji at 21/07/2026 1:13 PM | Share this Story

…those attributed to The Irish Times journalist David Orr, former United States National Security Adviser Susan Rice, Abacha’s former Chief Security Officer, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Gen. Jeremiah Useni, retired military doctor Brig.-Gen. Oviemo Ovadje, and former Aviati…

…establishment of a new Army battalion in Kwara State as part of efforts to strengthen security and intensify the fight against banditry, terrorism and other violent crimes in the state. The battalion, which will be located in Omu Aran, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area, is expected to increase the deployme…

…become unresponsive and left the Presidential Villa before the incident became known to security officials. He alleged that the woman, described as a pharmacist who was in Abuja for a conference, had accompanied her elder sister, said to have been Abacha’s girlfriend, to Aso Rock earlier that night. “At approximately 2…

…it as the region’s most expensive food group. The report also blamed worsening food insecurity on climate-related shocks and conflicts across the continent. “Conflicts like the one in Sudan… in the Democratic Republic of Congo, also weigh heavily on people who cannot access their land or no longer have any income,” Lab…

…evaluation of signature bonus commitments, proposed work programmes and performance security, combining both technical and commercial scores rather than financial offers alone. The framework is intended to ensure that petroleum assets are awarded to investors with the financial strength, technical expertise and operati…

Borno State Government has warned that rising insecurity and renewed school abductions could reverse the gains recorded in the education sector, while urging parents not to allow security concerns to stop them from enrolling and keeping their children in school. The appeal was made during the state's education summit t…

…cost-of-living crisis, eroding household purchasing power, worsening poverty and food insecurity, and weakening the inclusiveness of ongoing economic reforms. Yusuf argued that the inflation challenge remained largely structural rather than monetary, citing insecurity, high transportation and logistics costs, elevated…

…commitment to empowering youths and women through agriculture while promoting food security and economic development. He said, “This event is yet another clear demonstration of the Governor of Bauchi State’s unwavering commitment to sustainable youth and women empowerment through agriculture.” Gital explained that the…

…reported that President Bola Tinubu was told to resign immediately over growing insecurity in Nigeria, particularly the recent school abduction in Oyo State.APM chieftain, Olufemi Ajadi, condemned the government's inaction following the incident, emphasising the need for accountability.Ajadi also called for stronger co…

…said he remains dedicated to driving the Federal Government's national defence and security agenda, including overseeing the country's broader defence strategy and delivering on his mandate.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The government further noted that the minister continues to carr…

…In his first call with Trump, Burnham underlined his “commitment to defence and security”, a UK government spokesperson said. To Zelensky, he reaffirmed Britain’s “resolute commitment” to Ukraine in its defence of Russia’s invasion, according to Downing Street. He also moved swiftly to stamp his authority on the new go…

…is authorised to collect payment or facilitate recruitment on its behalf at any stageSecurity agencies have been activated to track down and prosecute those behind the fake recruitment advertisementFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Nigerian Army has raised an alarm over a fraudulent recruitment…

…how he risked his life by entering a militant camp in the Niger Delta without armed security to negotiate peace, describing the move as a defining moment in efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s oil-producing region. Jonathan said his relationship with the oil industry began in childhood when he witnessed the development of o…

…to address electricity shortages, support industrialisation and increase energy security. For Nigeria, the project offers an opportunity to expand the monetisation of its vast gas reserves, increase export earnings and strengthen its position as a major supplier in the emerging African gas market. With the signing of t…

…founder, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who is serving a life sentence in a maximum-security prison in Colorado. El Mayo was arrested at a US airport in July 2024 and pleaded guilty in August 2025 to several charges related to his leadership of the criminal organisation. He claims he was tricked by a cartel ally into board…

…Niger State has been found in a mortuary about a week after he was arrested during a security raid on an illegal mining site in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Yakubu was reportedly among 14 persons arrested during a joint security operation at a gold mining site in Bamburu community, Gwagwalada Area Council, wher…

…patrols across strategic locations in the state as part of efforts to strengthen security and reassure residents of their safety of lives and property. This was contained in a statement issued by the Spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Monday. According to Ikenga, the exercise, which began on Monday, is a…

…was conducted through a highly complex and secretive mechanism because of the difficult security situation and the occupation’s assassination of several political and military leaders,” a source in Hamas said. Representatives of Hamas’s armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, also declared their “full support” to…

…on Monday disclosed that the number of volunteers who have registered for the Iru Ekun Security Network has exceeded 80,000 across the South-West. Igboho, the founder of the security outfit, said the development reflected the patriotism, belief and commitment of people in the region to local initiatives aimed at combat…

…Scott personally threw any objects or whether members of his entourage were responsible. Security personnel reportedly intervened and brought the situation under control within a short time. "It all happened really fast," an insider told the publication. "It started fast and broke up really quickly."No police officers…