…intelligence about the movement of suspected terrorists around Madaci Forest in Sabuwa Local Government Area and quickly moved to intercept them. According to the military, the operation caused “confusion in the enemy camp,” allowing the troops to rescue the victims.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google…

…five abducted women, including a mother and her infant, during an operation in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. A military source said the troops acted on intelligence about the movement of terrorists around the Madaci Forest area and swiftly mobilised to intercept them through tactical manoeuvres. Accord…

…making such purchases. He said the government would also continue working with state and local governments to strengthen primary healthcare, basic education and other essential public services on which poorer Nigerians depend.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google According to him, the administration had…

…essential assets. He said the Federal Government would continue working with state and local governments to strengthen primary healthcare, basic education and other essential public services. Tinubu also said his administration had paid salaries and pensions on time and in full since 2023 and had reformed the national…

…other essential assets. He said the Federal Government, in collaboration with states and local governments, would continue to strengthen primary healthcare, basic education and essential public services. Tinubu also said salaries and pensions had been paid on time and in full since 2023, while the national pension prog…

…billion to settle outstanding gratuities owed retired civil servants at the state and local government levels. The approvals were among decisions reached at the 56th meeting of the Gombe State Executive Council, SEC, presided over by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. The decisions were disclosed on Wednesday during a po…

…of the 17 Centres of Excellence is designed to create stronger healthcare hubs within local government areas, which will support surrounding facilities, improve referrals and clinical quality as well as provide platforms for continuous learning. Mayere, who is medical doctor, pointed out that the deployment of ambulanc…

…has condemned the gruesome murder of the party’s Fiidi Ward Council Chairman in Makurdi Local Government Area of the state, Igbu Terhemen. Igbu was reportedly attacked by suspected hoodlums, who allegedly tied him with ropes, injected him with substances suspected to be poisonous and abandoned him near his residence at…

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — The Owa of Otan-Ayegbaju in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Lukman Adesola Ojo-Fadipe, has appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke to urgently intervene to prevent the total collapse of the Otan-Ayegbaju–Ila-Orangun road. During a recent inspection of the road, critic…

…fully utilise community policing by strengthening security structures at the ward and local government levels, enabling communities to provide timely intelligence and support efforts to prevent kidnappings before they occur.” Utilise community police, take fight to kidnappers, criminals – Adeyanju to Edo Gov, Okpebholo

…Anambra South,” he said. Nwosu also pledged to ensure that votes cast across the seven local government areas that make up the senatorial district were counted at the polling units. He listed the councils as Aguata, Ihiala, Ekwusigo, Orumba North, Orumba South, Nnewi North and Nnewi South. He said, “2027 general electi…

…also promised to reform the state’s public institutions, including the civil service and local government system, and improve transparency in government spending. “Our RESET will restore dignity to our institutions. We will run a transparent government where every kobo spent will be published. No more hidden budgets. N…

A section of the East-West Road in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, has been washed away following heavy flooding in the area. The development has raised concerns among motorists and residents, as the damaged portion of the major highway could disrupt traffic and pose a serious danger to roa…

…by Jhpiego, with HFDI serving as an implementing partner in Offa, Asa and Moro Local Government Areas. Also speaking, the Project Director, Chioma Oduenyi, represented by the Jhpiego State Team Lead, Williams Awotunde, said the project was designed to integrate sexual and reproductive health services with interventions…

…with Providus Unity Bank, no fewer than 100 secondary students selected from six local government areas of Ogun State were given school bags, notebooks, socks, pens and other stationery. The event also featured a pep talk, games and a career talk. Obasanjo, represented by the Director, the Institute of African Culture…

…of abandoned heavy-duty vehicles, equipment and other related obstructions across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State, as part of efforts to identify and address potential safety hazards across the state. ‎ ‎”We want to appeal to companies, businesses and individuals whose heavy-duty vehicles, trucks, trail…

…Kura IDP Camp in Sokoto State. Obi made the call after visiting the camp in Sokoto North Local Government Area on Monday, September 29, as part of his two-day visit to the state. On his X handle on Wednesday, he said the camp is currently home to more than 1,000 internally displaced persons, many of whom are living in…

…sports to creative and technology industriesEnumerators will be deployed across all 774 local government areas, including hard-to-reach communities, to capture eligible NigeriansPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience cove…

…the rainy season. In Bauchi State, the State Emergency Management Agency identified six local government areas as the worst affected by disasters during the ongoing rainy season. The affected councils are Toro, Bauchi, Ningi, Shira, Gamawa and Kirfi. The Director in charge of Disaster Management at the agency, Adamu Na…

…press, information and protocol positions in government institutions, including local governments, were occupied by certified practitioners. Toryue also asked the government to support the establishment of a permanent NIPR secretariat in Benue and provide funding for at least 20 members of the chapter to attend the Wor…

Several women from the Tyomu community in the Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday thronged the Makurdi/Gboko highway to protest the abduction of 18 people from their community. The women were reported to have blocked the highway, calling on the state government to secure the release of their communi…

…in the party’s primary election. Ugbo who hails from Obakala clan in the Umuahia South Local Government Area, on Sunday told our correspondent that she purchased the Expression of Interest form on May 13, 2026, provided additional financial support to the party, and was screened on May 20, 2026, by a panel chaired by f…

…Right image for illustration purposes only. Photo Images/olasunkanmi ariyo. Ikeja Local Government, Instagram/Edward WonderImagesThe story behind Lagos State capital, IkejaIn this article, Legit.ng detailed the history of Ikeja and explained in simple English the meaning of the name, which is popular in today's Lagos S…

…of a PDP campaign gathering at Ward 16, Trailer Park, Soyooye area of Abeokuta North Local Government Area. According to her, she had seen videos circulating online showing men, some of them masked and allegedly armed with cutlasses, dismantling campaign canopies and attacking people at the venue shortly before her arr…

…for allegedly kidnapping a 16-year-old boy, Usman Dauda, in Zigau Village, Shira Local Government Area of the state. The command said the victim was rescued unhurt during the operation. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. Habib said that at about 10pm on…