Delta State Police Command has arrested 81 suspects during a Police raid on identified black spots across Asaba metropolis as part of efforts to tackle crime and dismantle criminal networks in the state. The suspects, comprising 50 males and 31 females, were arrested for offences including the possession and sale of su…

…police nab suspects with cocaine, g#ns during stop and search The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected criminals and recovered firearms, live ammunition, suspected cocaine, and other incriminating exhibits during a stop-and-search operation carried out by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol along th…

…dismissed Sonko as prime minister earlier this year, but Sonko's Pastef retained its commanding majority in parliament, and Sonko was subsequently elected president of the National Assembly.A new prime minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo, was named in May, and a fresh Cabinet was assembled the following month. No Pastef min…

…were names, phone numbers and email addresses." Among those reportedly affected were filmmaker Martin Scorsese, Star Wars creator George Lucas, actors Neil Patrick Harris, Rami Malek, Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas, as well as British director Danny Boyle.Fowler said the breach was particularly concerning because of…

…another consignment of cocaine to the UK. He mentioned that a 31-year-old entrepreneur, Emmanuella Chukwu-Edo, also involved in illicit drug trafficking, was on Tuesday, 21st July, arrested at her Surulere, Lagos residence by NDLEA operatives following the seizure of her consignment of 2.80kg Loud, a synthetic strain o…

…Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week.Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia issued the warning during an interview with Iranian state television on Sunday, July 26, saying any renewed US military action would widen the geographical scope of the conflict."I believe that if the Americans once agai…

…rumoursFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod has sparked fresh online conversation after sharing a birthday message for Desola Afod on Sunday, July 27, 2026, that conspicuously avoided referring to her as his wife.The actor posted the tribute on Instagram, celebr…

Content creator Emmanuel Obruste, popularly known as GehGeh, has responded to criticism after videos of him attending what appeared to be a traditional wedding ceremony went viral, prompting many Nigerians to question whether the event was genuine. The self-styled relationship and finance influencer shared clips from t…

…telling men to stop spending on women. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Muhammad Alhassan (@m.a_shots10) by Linda Ikeji at 26/07/2026 10:06 AM | Share this Story

…securing a place in Europe’s premier club competition. The defender responded after teammate Igor Jesus shared his ambition of helping Forest qualify for the Champions League. Ola Aina – Getty image “I think we can, to be honest. Let me not talk too much.” Aina’s comments come after a difficult 2025/26 campaign in whic…

…year. ‘Why I redeployed’ An NYSC member currently serving in Akwa Ibom State, Israel Emmanuel (not his real name), said he got redeployed to a state he considered safer and closer to home. The Abia State indigene explained that what he knew about the security challenges in some northern states influenced his decision t…

…say too much because I want to let this screen do the talk,” he said. Oscar-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler, who directed the first two “Black Panther” films, will return to helm the third. “Today is extra special,” Coogler said, joining Jonsson and Marvel executive producer Kevin Feige on stage. Coogler told the audien…

…support and a neutral disposition by the Presidency headed by the late President Muhammadu Buhari. Three years later, Adeleke, known by his Imole sobriquet, has continued to enjoy the support of thousands of voters outside his political party, Accord. The majority of civil servants and pensioners also appear committed…

Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland, Paolo Maldini present as Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma Weds Wife in Italy (videos) Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has married his long-time partner and childhood sweetheart, Alessia Elefante. The couple wed in Italy, celebrating with a grand ceremony in Locorotond…

…it added. In late June, however, Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had said that Iran was unable to export any oil during the US blockade on its ports. US-Israeli strikes on Iran sparked the war on February 28, prompting Iran to retaliate against US allies in the region. An April c…

…team captain Tim Ream, who plays for Charlotte. Last year, Messi and then-Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba were slapped with a one-game suspension for skipping the All-Star Game at the last minute. MLS commissioner Don Garber at the time expressed sympathy for Messi’s grueling schedule, saying it had been a “very diffic…

The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of Mr Chidiebere Okpara, a member of the state Neighbourhood Watch, formerly known as Ebubeagu, by suspected gunmen in Abakaliki. SP Joshua Ukandu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) o…

The Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has given details of the abduction of the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, saying the attack claimed the lives of members of the chairman’s security detail, including two policemen and a local vigilante. In a statement issued on Satur…

Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to develop the 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order. The Ministry’s Head , Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie, in a statement,…

…was premised on the Presidential Economic Advisory Council inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari on October 9, 2019. He also explained how the fake agency was allocated money in the 2026 budget. "PEAC/PFIPC did not enter the 2026 Budget merely because it asked for funds. The Council had its origin in the Presidenti…

Afrobeats singer Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has debuted a new hairstyle, drawing reactions from fans and other social media users. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the singer shared the new profile photographs on his X handle on Friday, replacing his signature dreadlocks with a low-cut h…

…water on her pregnant co-wife in Bauchi, newborn baby d!es The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman for allegedly pouring boiling water on her pregnant co-wife, leading to the d3ath of the baby. The incident occurred on July 17, 2026 in Daba Village, Bauchi Local Government Area during a domesti…

…house. It is not a contest to determine who can deliver the sharpest response or command the most attention. It is one of the country’s most important institutions, responsible for making laws, scrutinising government actions, approving national spending and protecting the interests of millions of Nigerians. That is wh…

…local support and reassure affected communities. “While the President remains the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, every responsible governor is expected to provide leadership, coordinate security efforts, constantly engage security agencies, reassure affected communities and become the loudest advocate for the…

…Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear, EOD-CBRN, Command. The workshop was organized by the Commissioner of Police, EOD-CBRN Command, CP Hauwa Ibrahim, in partnership with the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DTRA, and the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA. The D…