A senior lecturer at the Edo State-owned Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, has slumped and died in a hotel room after an alleged sexual encounter with a 21-year-old commercial sex worker identified as Angela Defa Jacob. The incident happened on Sunday at a hotel in the Mosco area of Ekpoma, Esan Wes…

…occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on October 5, 2026 at Baduo Community, where troops responded to a report of an assault and arrested a 17-year-old girl, identified as Miss Aliyah Suleiman. The suspect reportedly attacked Mr Nanle James with a pistol, hitting him on the forehead and inflicting injuries. The victim was initi…

…against criminal conduct. He assured residents that the police would ensure that offenders were brought before the law to serve as a deterrent to others. The PPRO further said the Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, had urged residents to remain calm. He quoted the CP as urging members of the publi…

Popular X influencer Big Esther has reportedly died in an auto crash while travelling from Lagos to Asaba, with friends confirming the heartbreaking newsA video purportedly showing Esther inside the ill-fated bus shortly before the accident has surfaced online, offering a painful glimpse of her final momentsAn X user a…

…Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos became unresponsive shortly 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 h…

…tablets,” Makama wrote. Makama said the suspects and the recovered substances were handed over to the NDLEA office in Potiskum for further investigation and possible prosecution. 11 suspected drug peddlers arrested in Yobe

…Capital Territory, FCT, Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared an indefinite strike in Abuja over unresolved disputes involving the promotion and career progression of teachers. The strike takes effect from Wednesday, October 7, 2026, following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the FC…

…lecturer's d3ath, stressing that the circumstances surrounding the incident remained under investigation. She disclosed that the remains of the deceased had been deposited at the Oriaifo Memorial Hospital Mortuary for preservation, pending the outcome of the investigation. The development has also attracted attention w…

…parents for her hand in marriage. Esther engaged freely with people who left comments under her post. Her death has gotten social media users talking about how fickle life is.

…noticed. This is a wake-up call. Checking on your mutuals is not optional. A comment under the post. Send DM, a simple "are you okay?" Most people who are that low leave the signs before they go. We just have to be willing to see them. May Allah forgive her shortcomings and be gentle with her." In response to the criti…

…the 101 Special Forces Battalion from four different directions, but the soldiers responded with superior firepower, tactical manoeuvres and effective battlefield coordination. Ammunition recoveredPhoto: Nigerian Army In a statement on the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Wednesday, the Acting Military Information Officer,…

…impersonation and fraudulent revenue collection. He warned that such activities could undermine confidence in the state’s tax system and divert funds meant for government projects and public services. He assured taxpayers that the DSIRS would continue to protect the integrity of the state’s revenue collection system an…

…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 details to establish what transpired and determine the casualties. He…

…over the circulation of substandard and falsified products in the country. “I don’t understand what’s happening in this country anymore. When you go to hospitals, you see young people dying with kidney problems, liver problems, because everything is fake!”. Watch video below … View this post on Instagram %%SOCIAL_EMBED…

…compoundThe abductors contacted the husband after fleeing with his pregnant wife and demanded a ransom for her releasePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government…

…at about 9:20 p.m. Nigerian time, approximately 20 minutes before the aircraft landed. “Kenya Airways PLC (“KQ”) confirms that on Tuesday, 06 October 2026, our flight from Nairobi to Lagos experienced a medical emergency on board at around 21:20 hrs local Nigerian time. One of our passengers was found to be unresponsiv…

…M.M. Gwatana, found the defendant guilty of culpable homicide punishable with d3ath under Section 221 of the 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 occ…

…to reach the 2026 tournament. This comes after reporting by The New York Times and Le Monde on allegations that FIFA's own legal officials determined DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was ineligible because his change of international association from France had not been completed. The publications, which reviewed inter…

…Office said on Tuesday, October 6. David Grodnick was a senior vice president and underwriting counsel for Land Services USA, a Philadelphia-based insurance agency working on commercial real estate transactions across the country, according to the Montgomery News. He had a degree in business administration from the Uni…

…motive behind the attackEdo State Commissioner for Information Kassim Afegbua condemned the kidnapping and urged residents with information to contact security agenciesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over ei…

…cautious about committing capital to a sector whose fortunes are heavily dependent on weather conditions. Climate change is also aggravating desertification in northern Nigeria, while the spread of pests and crop diseases continue to threaten large hectares of farmland. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Ni…

…agreement with a former office manager in 2010, about five years after leaving the BND, under which he would receive confidential information in exchange for payment. Hanning is “strongly suspected of treasonous espionage, spying out state secrets, attempted treason, and espionage,” prosecutors said. He was arrested in…

…Northern Nigeria remains bleak as hundreds of schools in some states have been closed indefinitely due to rising insecurity,” it said. The organisation urged the government to take stronger measures to secure the safe rescue of all schoolchildren still being held captive. It also called on authorities to identify and p…

…for the 2027 elections, has urged the federal government to raise the minimum wage of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) workers to N500,000, warning that low pay undermines the credibility of Nigerian polls.Legit.ng reports that Sowore made the call on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday…

…equipment will be deployed to continue the operation early today. The commissioner commended the Commanding Officer of FOB Igbokoda, his men, local divers and medical personnel from the State Specialist Hospital, Okitipupa, General Hospital, Igbokoda, and Comprehensive Health Centre, Igbokoda, for their efforts. We sai…