…in Cross River for allegedly beating his 6-year-old stepdaughter to d3ath after accusing her of being a witch The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Saviour Otu Adim, for the alleged m8rder of his six-year-old stepdaughter in Bakassi Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for…

…allegedly set fire to his brother's kitchen hut after a dispute over a memory card, causing property damage estimated at US$300.Rerai Mutambasere appeared before Masvingo magistrate Archie Wochiunga on Tuesday facing allegations of maliciously destroying property. The court heard that the incident happened at around 1a…

…wire fraud and wire fraud. The FBI arrested the pair at Boise Airport in Idaho on August 24 after prosecutors alleged they had traveled there to meet potential new victims.According to federal authorities, Love and Chan began the alleged scheme in February 2022, targeting women in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Californ…

…with a cutlass. Samuel was arraigned on a charge of m8rder before Magistrate Olateju Odenusi-Fadeyi. The prosecutor, Taiwo Oniyeye, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on August 6, 2026, around noon at the Power Line area of Ore, Ondo State. The prosecution alleged that Samuel used a cutla…

…Donald Duke described President Tinubu as a formidable opponent that opposition parties must not underestimateDuke, a former Cross River governor, spoke in an interview shared on X, warning that a divided opposition could hand Tinubu an easy victory in 2027The ex-governor used a striking animal analogy to drive home hi…

The US government published a fresh list of 100 missing persons in 2026, releasing names and photos of individuals who have not been foundThe list includes men, women, and children from diverse backgrounds, with cases spanning multiple states and yearsSeveral families and groups appear on the list, including the Choc f…

…based on communal requests, priority and technical feasibility, are ongoing and at various stages of completion, ranging from site assessment and surveying to drilling, casing, pump installation and testing. He said the projects were expected to be completed within the next 10 days, as contractors had been fully mobili…

I have run for governor four times because at that time, the people in charge of our transition to democracy were the military, and I was anti-military. Anytime I won, they would disqualify me. And the last time, there was even an attempt on my life, so I went into The post VIDEO: Why I won’t stop seeking Presidency de…

…realise that they could make transportation cheaper, “ the party said, asking, “ If CNG buses can provide cheaper transportation today, why were they not rapidly deployed when Nigerians first began to pay the heavy price for their wrong-headed subsidy removal policy?” The ADC said the timing was particularly revealing,…

…former National Coordinator of the National Poverty Eradication Programme, Professor Magnus Kpakol, has warned that cash transfers alone cannot lift Nigerians out of poverty, urging the Federal Government to focus more on building productive capacity and creating sustainable incomes. Kpakol, who spoke during an intervi…

…“Ugboaja’s life was therefore one of service to the Labour movement, the democratic cause and the Nigerian nation. His contributions to these causes will remain a part of our collective history and will not be forgotten,” he stated. Asogwa extended its condolences to the NLC leadership and members, the wider organised…

The US government has mentioned what happens to immigrants who enter the country through marriage fraud, naming two specific consequences they faceOne of the penalties the US government listed involves a lengthy prison sentence that could significantly alter the life of any immigrant found guiltyBeyond imprisonment, th…

…or transport costsThe Kaduna State Institute of Vocational Training runs three campuses and trains graduates across 14 trade areas, all tuition-freePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved N810 million to support 4,050 graduates of the Kaduna State…

…eight-year relationship on Instagram, sharing disturbing allegations about physical abuse during their time togetherQueen alleged Yada struck her and broke one of her teeth, with followers noting his ex-wife had previously made similar domestic violence claimsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at L…

…(IRT), has uncovered a staged k!dnapping scheme and separately arrested members of a suspected k!dnapping and armed robbery syndicate in two intelligence-led investigations. A statement from CSP Ani Iniedu, spokesperson of the force, said in the first case, operatives arrested Nansik Wuyep Sule, 34, in connection with…

…report by SBM Intelligence has revealed. The report, Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry 2026, also disclosed that kidnappers demanded N22.856 billion in ransom during the period but received N7.779 billion, representing a 34 per cent collection rate. According to the report obtained from SBM Intelligence’s website…

…‘KC Luxury’ Sues NDLEA Over Detention, Seeks N190m Damages Social media influencer and businessman, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, has dragged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before the Federal High Court in Lagos, challenging his continued detention and requesting his immediate…

…Nigerian, Celestine Godwin, has been arrested in The Gambia with 9,020 ecstasy tablets, suspected cannabis ruderalis, popularly known as skunk, and a machine believed to have been used to manufacture and process illicit drugs. The development was disclosed by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia, in a statement…

…of INEC and was witnessed by party members and the general public. I emerged victorious, while Alhaji Modibbo came second. In consequence, my name was duly submitted to INEC as the party’s candidate. “I sought from the court an injunction restraining INEC from accepting any substitution of my name by the party or any p…

The 2027 African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, says he has evidence that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old. Atiku made this statement in an interview with BBC, which was published on Friday. He stressed that he could present the evidence in court if the need arises. The former Vi…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Emmanuel Mark, for alleged armed robbery and kidnapping. Mark was also alleged to be a member of a four-man syndicate operating around the Ifite Awka axis of Awka South Local Government Area of the state. According to a press statement issued on Frida…

Man with no trousers on 'shoved carrot up his b^m' and walked around with it in full view of public A man left people "distressed" after they spotted him walking round a nature reserve with a carrot shoved up his bum. The woman was strolling with her dogs on Two Tree Island, near Leigh-on-Sea, on March 9 when she notic…

…security and combat terrorism. He made the pledge in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, where he outlined some of his proposed policies and criticised aspects of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku said Nigeria and other ECOWAS member states adopted the wrong approach towards the three Sahel countries f…

Suspected kidnapper arrested in Akwa Ibom while attempting to collect N3m ransom after k!lling victim The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, Otuekong Enoidem, in connection with the kidnapping and m8rder of a man identified as Koffi. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Timfon John, who…

Three suspects arrested as Customs seize gorillas, chimpanzees, albino alligators in Kano wildlife trafficking bust The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted a consignment of illegally traded wildlife and arrested three suspects traffickers. The wildlife was intercepted along the Kano…