…whose winner was to earn a ticket to participate in the FKF Premier League this season, was called off in the 66th minute after United were awarded a contentious penalty by referee John Sulwe at Ulinzi Complex Stadium. After a United player went down following a challenge inside the penalty box, the referee pointed to…

Two people have been killed in separate incidents involving alleged arson and stabbing in Jigawa State, with the police arresting two suspects in connection with the cases. The Jigawa State Police Command said it arrested the suspects for alleged mischief by fire, culpable homicide, and grievous hurt in the Gwaram and…

…Centre, Km 10 Expressway, Asokoro, Abuja. The wedding invitation identified him as the son of a retired Group Captain. Sixteen days after exchanging vows, he was gone. His widow, Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle, is herself a serving NAF officer.Flying Officer IM AdeshinaFew stories from the crash are as stark as th…

…before the aircraft landed at Murtala Muhammed International AirportNCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu said the passenger had been restless and aggressive during the flight, allegedly attempting to access the cockpit and open the rear doorNigeria police have taken over the investigation, while Kenya Airways said it was…

…woman who was reportedly with the deceased shortly before his d3ath. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the incident, said the command received a report at about 8pm on Monday that the lecturer had lodged in the hotel and engaged the services of the 21-year-old woman, identified as Angela…

…officially approved government payment channels and report suspicious tax demands or persons claiming to be DSIRS officials. Ighrakpata said the service was working with law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute those involved in fake tax notices, impersonation and fraudulent revenue collection. He warned that…

…with a police inspector reportedly killed during the incident. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the attack to our correspondent on Tuesday, saying the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Shagari had briefed the command on the incident. Rufai, however, said the command was still gathering detail…

…get through on their lines, so he contacted the military instead, which quickly sent personnel to the area."I was in Abuja when she called around 11:30pm to tell me that thieves were trying to force their way into the compound. So I tried calling the police because I was confused, but their lines were not getting throu…

…at Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 9:41 p.m., after which medical personnel boarded the plane to attend to the passenger. However, following an examination, the medical team confirmed that the passenger had died. Kenya Airways expressed condolences to the deceased passenger’s family and friends, while a…

…Kogi State Penal Code, 2019. The judge held that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant intentionally inflicted fatal injuries on his father, leading to his d3ath. The incident occurred on October 5 after which the defendant was arrested and arraigned on a two-count charge of culpable hom…

…of farmland. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, in its 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction, warned of significant variations in rainfall patterns across the country, with early onset expected in several southern and North-Central states and delayed onset in Borno State. The agency also projected variati…

…Service (BND) from December 1998 to November 2005, is accused of espionage, treason and obtaining classified information for a foreign power. According to prosecutors, the allegations centre on claims that Hanning paid for access to classified documents and used some of the material to prepare an analysis for a foreign…

***Navy cordons off crash site By Dayo Johnson, Kingsley Omonobi, Henry Umoru, Joseph Erunke & Ozioruva Aliu AKURE — Swampy and near-inaccessible terrain has stalled evacuation of remains of victims of the Nigerian Air Force plane which crashed at Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on M…

…The committee has now issued a seven-day final summons to the Directors of Personnel Management and Finance, as well as Heads of Audit of the six councils, directing them to appear before it on October 14, 2026, or face sanctions in accordance with the relevant service rules. The audit queries are contained in the Annu…

…stands a powerful conviction: poverty must never have the final word on a young person’s potential. The circumstances of birth must not become the boundaries of destiny. “Distinguished colleagues, let this Assembly renew our resolve to build Parliaments that listen, governments that serve and institutions that keep fai…

…at Oloba Village, Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan.In a statement by its spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, seen by Legit.ng on Tuesday evening, October 6, the command said the arrests followed credible intelligence received on Friday, October 2, 2026, regarding an incident that occurred on September 22 at about 7…

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…move by those seeking to broaden support bases ahead of a competitive election season.Significance of the Abuja meetingGanduje served as Kano State governor for two terms before becoming APC National Chairman, a role in which he helped coordinate the ruling party's structure across Nigeria's 36 states. His visit to Jon…

…the State Government at the Governor's Office in KatsinaThe commander-general gave no reason for his departure but praised Governor Dikko Radda's leadership during his tenurePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Dr Aminu Usman, also known as Abu Ammar, has stepped down as Commander-Genera…

…and water channels, which can be prevented by safety measures. He said, “The rainy season had exposed the consequences of indiscriminate refuse disposal, with waste materials frequently obstructing drainage channels and affecting major roads.” Obinna identified corn leaves, sachet-water plastics, containers, cartons an…

An Enugu East Magistrate’s Court sitting in Nkwo Nike, Enugu State, has remanded in prison custody a 45-year-old man, Ani Chidi, for allegedly recording and circulating a video showing an attack on members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress during a political meeting in Obuoffia Awkunanaw. Chidi was arraigned by the En…

…arms and legs.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google LASTMA said its personnel, who were conducting routine traffic management operations in the area, immediately responded to the crash and commenced rescue, traffic control and incident-management operations. The agency said its officers successfully extr…

…and Samuel Oburo in Kalaba community, Yenagoa Local Government Area. According to prison sources, Nwanlia was reported to have developed strange ailments, including high blood pressure and stroke, while at the Medium Correctional Prison at Okaka. Eyewitnesses at the court stated that, following the announcement by the…

…two months to his graduation. When contacted, the Sokoto State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ahmad Rufai, said the command received information between 7am and 7.30am that two travellers were k!lled while travelling to Sokoto from Goronyo. He, however, said the command did not yet have details of the number of peopl…

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