…Acting on the intelligence, troops of Sector 2 conducted a covert operation along identified areas of interest and intercepted the three canoes while they were being transported to their intended destination. The individuals conveying the items reportedly abandoned them and fled after sighting the troops. “The recovere…

…in captivity Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that a traditional ruler in Kwara State died despite his family paying a N18 million ransom.The tragic incident raised alarm over increasing kidnappings of traditional leaders in Nigeria's North Central region.Kwara security forces initiate a manhunt for kidnappers followi…

…that the disagreement is an internal matter of the legislature. Oladiji has also denied the allegations, describing them as politically motivated by lawmakers who failed to secure re-election after the party’s primaries. Sources at the meeting told Vanguard that the party persuaded the lawmakers to maintain the status…

Nigeria’s liquefied petroleum gas, LPG, popularly known as cooking gas, has remained fairly stable in price since July 2026 amid volatility in crude oil prices. DAILY POST reports that cooking gas prices in May and June 2026 rose to as high as N2,000 per kilogram from around N1,200 per kilogram across major cities in N…

…he signed, the former Kano State governor wondered if members of the council signified a new beginning or the continuation of hardship for Nigerians. According to Kwankwaso, “I have taken note of the recently constituted APC Presidential Campaign Council, whose composition offers Nigerians a clear picture of the choice…

…sadness over the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died after battling cancer. In a condolence message to the family of the late actor, signed by the senator’s Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, and made available to journalists on Sunday, Adeola described Hassan’s death as “a monumen…

…into poverty since assuming office. He wrote: “I am not the least bit moved or worried by the composition of the APC Presidential Campaign Council. “If the party likes, let it name Elon Musk as their DG and all the moneybags in the country as their members, we will still beat them silly in 2027. “The ordinary people wh…

…killed one suspected bandit and detained two others in separate security operations carried out across Benue State on August 19, 2026.Lt Ahmad Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, said both missions were triggered by credible intelligence on criminal groups active along the Jortar–Atume axis and withi…

…he should go to Nigerians and persuade them. If he believes Tinubu is legally unqualified, he should make his case under Nigerian law,” Ngoforo said. He urged Nigerians to reject political strategies that could expose the country’s electoral process to what he described as undue external influence. Ngoforo also called…

…where there has historically been no distinction between Muslims and Christians. He queried: “Did this intra-tribe manifestation of banditry not challenge those ethno-religious champions who contend that Nigeria cannot develop without restructuring along geopolitical lines?” According to him, the Osun experience should…

…with 'juju' (video) A Nigerian woman, Agbo Comfort, has accused a yet-to-be identified man of k!lling her sister's four children with evil charm. The in ident occurred in Amufu Edumoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State. According to her, the children d!ed within three days after the man allegedly planted…

…some of the substances. Unfortunately, that caused severe complications, and he died before the arrival of the police. That was attributed to an extrajudicial k!lling. That is based on the report we received, but we do not know how accurate it is. Sometimes, you find that individuals resist arrest to the point of attac…

…of the NCSC, warned that most nationally significant cyber attacks on Britain were carried out by hostile states, including China, Iran and Russia.He said the body dealt with around four of these attacks each week, and warned businesses to be prepared to protect themselves against cyber attacks without needing the opti…

…"Two of my children, aged five and eight, were inside the room when it collapsed. They died in the incident, while other family members were injured and taken to Hadejia General Hospital," he said. Residents said several houses were either destroyed or surrounded by floodwater following the downpour. One of the survivi…

…weddings, which became subjects of discussion on social media. While Davido tied the knot in a church with his partner, Chioma, in August 2025 (in the US), later that weekend, news about Mr. Eazi and his longtime fiancée, Temi Otedola, walking down the aisle emerged online.

…infrastructure investments into measurable improvements in household welfare. He identified job creation, food security, affordable healthcare, education, power supply, transportation and support for small and medium-sized businesses as areas citizens should expect sustained attention in the second term. He said, “Nige…

…constitutional requirement for democratic representation. The PDP spokesperson also relied on the Supreme Court judgment in Attorney-General of the Federation v. Attorney-General of Abia State & 35 Others, delivered in July 2024. He said the judgment affirmed the constitutional importance of democratically elected loca…

…he met my adorable mother, from Gbongan Olufi, in today’s Osun State, and they got married, and I’m the only child of their union. They were prayer warriors who imbibed the spirit of love and contentment in me. “I had all my education in Ile-Ife, up to a Master’s degree, from 1966-1988, with intermittent breaks for dif…

…has opened up about a conversation she had with her father just 48 hours before he died.The model and content creator shared the emotional memories on Saturday, 22 August 2026, marking what would have been the actor's 68th birthday. Halimat shared the painful details of her final hours with Baba Suwe. Photo: Halima/Bab…

…posted graphics bearing the office’s logo and promoting its activities. One graphic carried the slogans, “Localise national products, industrialise Nigeria,” “Our products. Our pride. Our progress,” and calls to “Create,” “Boost local economy,” “Reduce import dependency,” and “Build a stronger Nigeria.” Another graphic…

…and contribution rules.” “Previous assessments of Nigeria’s elections have identified significant gaps between the legal framework and its practical implementation, including concerns that spending limits can be circumvented, political-party expenditure is insufficiently regulated or transparently disclosed, and violat…

…in the Kumburi general area of Bama Local Government Area. The JAS commander was identified as Ishiaku Agah, while the three fighters were identified as Sulieman Yaga, Iburija Chari and Ba'ana Modu. A woman, Falmata Modu, also surrendered with the group. The individuals were said to have come from the Bula Daloye gener…

…Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, denied operating a “fake agency” and insisted that his office had existed for 16 years under the supervision of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Meanwhile, nutritionists have warned Nigerians against slicing…

…and Rapid Response) of the movement, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle. He said the APC National Chairman engaged with the leadership and volunteers of the movement. According to him, Yilwatda applauded the movement’s dedication and encouraged them to sustain the intensive work they have b…

…matter, President, Centre for Change, Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, said though she remains worried about hate speech, ethnic and religious profiling, her greatest fears are the weaponisation of social media. She said: “My greatest concern ahead of the 2027 general elections is the possibility of political competition degenera…