…so those involved could undergo screening and appropriate follow-up. Travellers and residents were advised to remain calm, practise hand hygiene and cooperate with screening and other public health measures. Uganda had previously experienced an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease after cases were imported from the DRC…

…two other suspects, identified as Ahmed Garba, 20, and Abdullahi Garba, 25, both residents of Jigawar Tsada town in Dutse Local Government Area. The duo were arrested at the Manpower Development Institute, Dutse, at about 3:00am on the same day. The statement alleged that the suspects conspired, trespassed into the ins…

…22. Onoja said troops rescued 27 villagers abducted in Gamji community, Katsina, and 29 residents who fled into nearby bushes during a terrorist attack in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger. He said troops also rescued 11 passengers after suspected attackers assaulted a commercial bus along the Ayere-Kabba road in K…

…of an imported case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, assuring residents that the state is ready to respond to any potential threat.The Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, said Lagos remained on “high alert and preparedness,” stressing that the government was treating the development as a prior…

Bandits have attacked Kauran Namoda town in Zamfara State, killing seven residents and abducting several others.The attack reportedly occurred on Friday night, leaving families mourning the deceased and raising concerns over the fate of those abducted.Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria, disclo…

By Femi Bolaji, Jalingo No fewer than ten residents were reportedly gunned down on Friday afternoon when a large gang of heavily armed bandits invaded Binnari village in Taraba State, unleashing intense gunfire and looting food supplies from shops. According to a police statement issued by the Taraba State Police Comma…

…crossed from neighbouring Plateau State, stormed the community unexpectedly, killing residents, setting houses ablaze and destroying foodstuffs reportedly worth millions of naira.The attack was said to have forced several residents to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighbouring communities, while some people were…

…equipment to 49,337 local farmers and vulnerable households in the state. 186, 230 residents had earlier benefitted from the initiative which brings the total beneficiaries to 235,567. The initiative is being carried out under FADAMA CARES 2.0 which is supported by Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic S…

…thrived as a bustling civilian settlement inside a military formation, home to traders, residents and all manners of hustle. On October 12, bulldozers rolled in. The demolition followed expiration of a 24-hour eviction notice issued two days earlier to civilian occupants and traders. For years, the space ahad been a so…

…contrary to the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu. She urged residents to report any misconduct by police personnel to the command. In its statement accompanying the video on X, the Lagos State Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting citizens' rights and holding officers accountab…

…Sahara Group and its foundation, Air Force officials, community leaders, volunteers and residents. According to the foundation, Sahara Go Recycling has facilitated the recycling of more than 1,000 tonnes of recyclable waste and directly and indirectly supported over 2,000 livelihoods through waste collection, sorting,…

…moment the building fell. Anti-riot police subsequently deployed tear gas to disperse residents who had gathered and were blocking access roads leading to the site.Kenya building collapse: What Nairobi governor saysGovernor Sakaja used the incident to call on the national government to restore prosecutorial powers to c…

…both countries would “work together” and visit the devastated city to assess aid needs. “Residents who wish to evacuate will receive coordinated support and transportation to their preferred destination. I anticipate some will want to go to Russia, and some to Ukraine,” she said. She added that she an “impartial Americ…

…early-warning systems and action plans that enable health officials to visit vulnerable residents, expand water availability and monitor symptoms associated with extreme temperatures. The researchers called for governments to invest in measures that could protect people during the immediate period of extreme heat and p…

…situation in Zamfara State, where armed banditry and kidnappings continue to threaten residents.Five kidnapped Sheikhs travelling to pray for Tinubu’s re-election still in custody 41 days after

…including the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) have repeatedly warned residents about the dangers of occupying distressed buildings, though enforcement has remained a challenge across densely populated neighbourhoods.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Further de…

…the woman's death.According to eyewitnesses, the crowd reportedly continued to swell as residents scrambled to obtain the empowerment items, resulting in the stampede.The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, said the circumstances surrounding the incident were being reviewed.He explained that pol…

…40, a California ballot measure proposing a one-time 5% tax on the assets of state residents with a net worth over $1 billion to help fund healthcare services.While Zuckerberg's net worth exceeds $200 billion, his wealth is heavily concentrated in Meta stock. Although he holds roughly 13% of the company's total equity,…

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…Anthony Grammar School, Ijebu Imusin, among others. The government has, however, assured residents that the situation arising from the unusual gaseous odour reported in parts of the Ijebu axis is under control as it has intensified investigations into the incident that left several secondary school students requiring m…

…group calls for calm, investigationMeanwhile, the Kula Youth Organization has urged residents to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their own hands.Its President, Odasema Hewart-Sukubo, called on the government and security agencies to investigate the incident and ensure that anyone “found responsible mus…

…exercise restraint, and prioritise a peaceful resolution that minimises disruption to residents, businesses, healthcare facilities, and other essential services across Edo State. “Under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, the Edo State Government remains committed to practical solutions that advance electricit…

…known as DJ Abam, in Peva community, Taraba State. The arrest has been described by residents of Peva and surrounding communities as a significant development in efforts to end years of alleged violence, extortion and criminal intimidation. Abam, who was accused of operating a violent criminal network in the area, was…

Eight residents, including a mother and her children, who were abducted in Kaduna State, have passed away after six months in captivity. Bandits stormed Awon village in Kachi Local Government Area of Southern Kaduna on April 20, 2026, abducting 11 residents. Their abductors initially demanded N300 million ransom and 23…

…a warning in the early hours of “more ballistic missiles towards Kyiv” and instructed residents to stay in shelters. Witkoff had flown to Russia from a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo on Tuesday, which was aimed at smoothing over a bitter rift between Trump and the Ukrainian leader. Trump’s…