…nowhere, shot him and fled the scene,” the source said. A police source told our correspondent on Sunday that an investigation had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify those responsible. “We received information about the incident and are working to establish what happened and i…

…or a fine of N200,000 each. They paid the fines and were released by the court. “Undeterred, the notorious old woman promptly returned to the criminal trade and escalated the scale by setting up a drug joint where she harbours dangerous characters,” the agency added. In Rivers State, NDLEA operatives, working with the…

…bagged a fifth in stoppage time to close out Betis’s big win. “Football is never truly under control,” said Pellegrini after his side almost let their three-goal lead slip. “As soon as the pace drops, the other team can pull level.” The former Manchester City coach also praised Isco after his brace. “He has spectacular…

…a lot of damage to the living standards of the citizens. As a consolation and surrender, we say “better late than never”. The government policy is seen to be geared towards reducing the pains of the urban poor with much attachment to urban public transportation, with less concern for the middle class. This class serves…

…honour, Ballon d'Or, is far from straightforward, with a crowded field of contenders making the outcome difficult to call.Austin Jay-Jay picks his former club to win the Champions League again. Photo by Catherine Steenkeste.Images"The suspense is more exciting than ever. There are a good half-dozen contenders: Harry Ka…

A Kano magistrate's court has remanded one Musa Umar, in a correctional facility over his alleged involvement in the k!lling of Saminu Haruna Tudun Bojuwa following a dispute over motorcycles. The defendant was arraigned before Magistrate Hauwa Abba Musa of Magistrates' Court No. 27, Nomansland, Kano, on charges of cri…

…the attack caused an unspecified number of injuries, and that a damage assessment was under way. It later reported another attack on Dammam airport in the east — which the Houthis also said they had targeted — a day after the Saudi coalition reported a projectile landing nearby. – ‘Full-fledged war crime’ – The Houthis…

Former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu, has died at the age of 62. Biu, who was born in 1964 in Sabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna State, reportedly died on Sunday evening at a hospital in Abuja, according to family sources. NAN reports on Sunday that Adamu-Isa Gunda, a nephew of the decease…

…the UEFA Champions League at Rams Park in Istanbul.2. Ademola LookmanLookman has been underwhelming for Atletico Madrid for a while now, including the win over Alaves where he was substituted at halftime. The UCL clash against Manchester United is another chance to prove his worth to Diego Simeone.3. Zaidu SanusiPorto…

…Gomez’s dominance at super-bantamweight was particularly remarkable. He successfully defended his world title 17 consecutive times, winning every defence by knockout, a record highlighted by the WBC in its tribute. However, his career also featured painful defeats against two celebrated fighters during campaigns for th…

…CNG-powered and electric vehicles. According to him, the experiences demonstrate the intended benefits of government investment in alternative-fuel transportation. “Lower operating costs for drivers should translate into more affordable fares for passengers, leaving families with more money for their everyday needs,” h…

…that the assault on Godstime Umukoro was part of the initiation process they had also undergone before joining the internet fraud business. According to a statement issued by the Bono Regional Police Command on October 9, 2026, the suspects were arrested by the Regional Operations Unit after officers responded to a dis…

The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement has extended its nationwide grassroots mobilisation campaign to Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The movement's Grand Patron and prominent Niger Delta leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, was represented by the Managing Direct…

…of being trapped if the entire structure eventually collapsed. A visit by our correspondent to the scene on Sunday showed that the debris that littered the front of the building had been cleared, although signs of the collapse remained. The occupants had also vacated the premises. The perimeter of the building had been…

…Ndufu Alike Autonomous Community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi StateTinubu extended his condolences to Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe, former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State and son of the deceasedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journal…

…into the following morningThe military also confirmed the killing of a senior ISWAP commander who led the group's Central Nigeria faction from Ondo StateAcross the Northeast and South-East, troops rescued dozens of abductees, including 20 prospective NYSC members taken on the Owerri-Onitsha ExpresswayPAY ATTENTION: Mar…

…Isah and abducted members of his family alongside three other persons. The abductors demanded N2.1 million as ransom before releasing the victims. Abiodun disclosed that the victims, who were recently rescued and released, implicated Yahaya, alleging that the kidnappers identified him as the person who contracted them…

…Federal Government agencies. According to the statement, the evacuation was fully funded by the $265,854 donation made by the Redeemed Christian Church of God to support the evacuation of 500 distressed Nigerians from South Africa.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “The arrival…

…oil installations, electricity infrastructure, and telecommunications facilities are undermining productivity, raising business costs, and discouraging long-term investment. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Head of Strategic Communication and Advocacy, Ayanyinka Ayanlowo, ahead of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summi…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Compact gets a new sporting identityUnder the overhaul, South African Compact customers were moved to DStv Sports, which retains the previous streaming-only starting price of R399 monthly.The package combines Compact’s entertainment offering with coverage spanning the…

…prison or a fine of N200,000 each. They paid the fines and were released by the court. “Undeterred, the notorious old woman promptly returned to the criminal trade and escalated the scale by setting up a drug joint where she harbours dangerous characters,” the statement said. In another operation at the Port Harcourt I…

…guest speaker at the event and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Tunde Lemo, could further enhance the region’s logistics capacity and support more efficient freight distribution. The emerging energy economy also presents opportunities for industrial growth. Proposed developments associated with th…

…or a fine of N200,000 each. They paid the fine and were released by the court.''Undeterred, the notorious old woman promptly returned to the criminal trade and escalated the scale by setting up a drug joint where she harbours dangerous characters.'' Babafemi mentioned that at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Om…

A Nigerian woman living in Canada has slammed Nigerian men while sharing inbox messages some have sent to her sister. Chisara Agoha shared chats from two different men who took issues with her and her UK-based sister being comfortable being single women. One of the men told her sister that she would one day need a man.…

A woman whose marriage recently ended has accused her estranged husband of sharing her explicit photos with people.According to Ogechukwu Mary Eze, she had no idea that when she was still with her husband, he used to take intimate photos of her. She said that after they broke up, a number of women began claiming to her…