The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Alayande, who reportedly died after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution’s campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. PUNCH Metro learnt in a telephone conversation…

…Today, he is gradually returning to normal life," said Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, commander-general of the Kano State Hisbah Board, which coordinated the ceremony. LIB reported that the incident occurred in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters on Saturday, January 17, 2025. The victims, Fatima Abubakar, 35, and her children, M…

The former commander in chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Mohsen Rezaei, has been named head of the country’s highest national security body, the Iranian presidency announced on Sunday. “In light of the resignation of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr from his position as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council a…

…and detailed examination of a massive arms haul seized at the Tin Can Island Port Command, uncovering 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms alongside a critical assortment of supplementary rifle parts. The development follows the disclosure by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, that Customs had intercept…

…August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are working to identify and arrest the two unidentified suspectsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng jou…

…Africa Province, ISWAP, in the Sambisa Forest, Borno State, killing a key VIP escort commander, Qaid Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, and eight other fighters. This is contained in a statement posted on X by security expert, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed that the strikes, conducted on Saturday, August 8, 2026 around the Yuwe an…

…affairs in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. “Marriage is an act of ibadah and should be conducted in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW),” Yusuf said. He urged the couples to respect one another and uphold fairness i…

…Ojo Abisoye Tinuola, informed the matron about a suspected suicide involving her roommate, Alayande. The matron subsequently proceeded to the scene, where the deceased was found lying on the ground within the hostel premises. The preliminary observations indicated that the deceased may have jumped from the rooftop of t…

…The President of the All Nigerian Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools, Muhammad Ikililu, said insecurity had also disrupted boarding education in the state for several years. According to him, boarding schools were moved to the state capital during the administration of former Governor Aminu Tambuwal because…

…Hong Kong. “My aim is to continue improving at every tournament and, together with my teammates, make our nation proud,” Thomas said. Over 20 countries—including England, South Africa, Wales, Australia, Botswana, Cyprus, India, Kenya, Mauritius, Togo, Ghana, New Zealand, Singapore, Namibia, and host nation Nigeria—will…

…Similarly, the Executive Director of the Socio-Economic and Civic Rights Advocacy, Emmanuel Olowu, said the political tension was fuelled by the desperation of political actors to win power by all means. Although he acknowledged that the removal of the former Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Gotan, had redu…

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Operatives of the Osun State Police Command have arrested the State Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Hon. Mayowa Adejoorin, triggering strong protests from the Accord Party, which described the action as a “bandit-like abduction” aimed at weakening the opposition ahead of the August 15 governorship election…

…Shiroro local government areas of the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Murtala Muhammad Bagana, who made this disclosure during a press conference in Minna, said a total of 103 patients had been treated and discharged. He explained that three new cases had recently been identified, with one patient currently on a…

…main 100mm weapon and additional rounds from its 30mm battery during the exercise. The commanding officer of HMS Tyne, Lieutenant Commander Sam Fields, said the deployment allowed the Royal Navy to monitor the Russian vessel while maintaining other operational commitments. Fields, “Through sustained presence and close…

…Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad, said the theme of the exhibition reflected not only Chinese philosophy but also the evolving relationship between Nigeria and China.He said the bilateral partnership was increasingly producing opportunities beyond conventiona…

…community relations in the state. He said the respect Makarfi continued to command across ethnic, religious and political divides reflected the impact of his years in public service. The governor said Kaduna’s ongoing pursuit of peace, security, inclusion and prosperity was part of a continuum built on the contribution…

…goal down in the final five minutes of the semi-final against England. Messi and his teammates triumphed over Cabo Verde with a score of 3-2 in extra time, followed by a similar 3-2 victory against Egypt in the Round of 16. They again required extra time to secure a 3-1 win over 10-man Switzerland in the quarter-finals…

…The source also disclosed that the suspects are in the custody of the State Command for further investigations. The move, he added, followed a valid detention warrant from a magistrate’s court.

…a victory for Tinubu too. The post Can Tinubu dvice Governors On What He Controls? By Emmanuel Aziken appeared first on Vanguard News.

…five Pakistan nationals in Benue communities, recover 35 phones The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals in separate intelligence-led operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas of the state. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, who disclosed this in a statement issued on…

…- Benue indigene reacts to photos of old man accused of witchcraft A Benue man, Kamo Emmanuel has stated that parents of wealthy individuals living in cities don't face witchcraft accusations. He stated this on Thursday, August 6, 2026 while reacting to photos of an elderly man who was accused of witchcraft in Mbagen c…

…of the cattle in a nearby bush. When contacted, the spokesperson for the state police command, Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident on Friday, saying investigations were ongoing. Agabe, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, stated, “Yes, I can confirm the incident. One of them died. The other was injured and was rus…

…his biological father and dumping the corpse in a well The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested one Peter Sinamai, 30 years, a resident of Sangere Gombi LGA in connection with the alleged k!lling of his biological father and dumping the corpse in a well. The suspect was arrested following a report received by oper…

Mohammad Garba has completed a move to Slovakian club, AS Trenčín, DAILY POST reports. Garba joined AS Trenčín from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Neurospark FC. The youngster featured for Nasarawa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, last season. Garba impressed during his loan spell with the Solid…