…in a vehicle present at the scene of the January 2023 shooting that resulted in the death of 23-year-old Jamea Harris. The publication noted that it had not lost a defamation suit in the United States in over 50 years. A spokesperson for the newspaper expressed disappointment with the decision, maintaining that the rep…

GistReel Social commentator and businessman Isaac Fayose has reacted to the controversies surrounding the recently concluded Osun State governorship election, lamenting the alleged loss of lives and the huge sums reportedly spent by political parties. Taking to his Instagram page, Fayose claimed that 29 people had lost…

…her husband left home the previous evening and had not returned.Police investigate the death of 56-year-old Kelechi Madu in Awkuzu, Anambra State. Photo: AnambraPolice>Officers immediately launched a search operation alongside local vigilante members and the deceased's family. Later that same evening, the wife returned…

…exile in 1994, operating from the United Kingdom and the United States until Abacha’s death in 1998 paved the way for his return to Nigeria. Momodu also fled the country around the same period, crossing into the Benin Republic before making his way to Togo, Ghana and eventually the UK, where he spent time in exile. The…

…rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where doctors reportedly confirmed his death from injuries sustained during the alleged attack. During Thursday's proceedings, the prosecutor told the court that the case file was awaiting legal advice from the state counsel to determine the next step. The court adjourned…

…spectacularly. So, that is to tell you that governors don't have the power of life and death."Wike would have to divide himself into 36 states plus Abuja for him to perform the kind of magic he thinks he can perform," Momodu said. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 6:25 PM | Share this Story

…Ogun State. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that has driven a wave of overdose deaths in the United States and other countries in recent years, and its precursor chemicals are tightly monitored internationally because small amounts can be used to produce large quantities of the drug. According to the US Centres…

…had been in detention since his arrest in March 2023 following public comments about the death in custody of former Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga. It described his prolonged detention and successive prosecutions as an illustration of the broader use of criminal law and cybercrime-related provisions to target c…

…in the same case in July. At least 12 defendants in the case have been sentenced to death, said IHR. IHR said that since wartime executions resumed on March 19, at least 30 protesters have been executed -- 28 in connection with the January protests and two in connection with the "Woman. Life. Freedom." protests that er…

…after the former minister was shot during the raid. In a statement confirming Kafwaya’s death, police said security forces encountered “gunfire and resistance from unknown individuals, resulting in [them] returning fire”. “In the process one unidentified male person was fatally wounded, and the firearm was recovered,”…

…process between the Njemanze dynasty and the people of Umuguma in compensation for the death of one of her uncles. “We challenge anyone that claims to own a piece of property at Area k to rise up and tell us how their mother or grandmother convinced Umuguma to give her their piece of land. “The truth as narrated by my…

…Railway Police launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The man, whose identity was not disclosed, was travelling from Mumbai to Delhi on the Golden Temple Express when he was detained at Surat following an alleged altercation with fellow passengers, according to a report by The Indian E…

…in Katsina state, in the north-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria, confirmed the death of ex-House of Representatives member Samaila DalhatDalhat represented the Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada federal constituency in the National Assembly, and the circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear at the time of this reportThe…

…consular assistance," a U.S. State Department spokesperson said, confirming the deaths of the five American citizens. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones on their loss." Video footage circulating on social media showed smoke rising from the terrain near the base of the mountain where the a…

…appears to be stirring in Benue State. For a state long associated with insecurity, deaths, abandoned infrastructure and economic hardship, a new narrative of roads, bridges, industries and improved healthcare is beginning to emerge, with residents expressing renewed optimism over the direction of the state. Across com…

…2024The IDF opened criminal investigations into Rajab's killing and the March 2025 deaths of 15 paramedics, but cleared three other high-profile incidentsWorld Central Kitchen slammed the IDF's decision not to investigate the killing of its seven aid workers, calling the military's findings 'deeply offensive'PAY ATTENT…

…confirming the crash and fatalities, marking its first official acknowledgement of deathsThe Air Accident Investigation Department has taken charge of the inquiry into the cause of the crashPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Police have confirmed that all seven people on board a helico…

…contributed to Smith being spared execution on multiple occasions. He was sentenced to death in 1950 but had his sentence commuted to life imprisonment in 1954. ‘The Birdman of Osborn’ Smith became a familiar figure at Osborn Correctional Institution, where he earned the nickname “The Birdman of Osborn” for his habit o…

…and other relevant security agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice. According to the APGA candidate, Ubochi was hale and hearty when he attended the gathering and participated in the traditional activities associated with the event. He…

…His remains were turned over to the Office of the Medical Examiner, with cause of death pending an autopsy, police said. No arrests have been made, and no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly identified by police. Bazirake's heartbroken family told WKYC he was supposed to start his first semester at commu…

…thief, thereby intercepting the said Sunday Pada, beaten seriously and later stabbed to death," the PPRO said. He noted that the four suspects are under investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department, Minna, for alleged criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide. by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 6:38 AM | Sha…

…as new information emerged.The discrepancy between the two accounts suggests the full death toll may still be under assessment as security forces comb the area.This marks the eighth time Hong LGA has come under insurgent attack in 2026 alone, raising serious concerns about the security situation in the area.Planned bar…

…on the sidelines of the ceremony, Sowore dismissed the accord as a “ritual”, citing deaths recorded during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. “I don’t have faith in it. I’m bringing faith to the system. Those are two different things,” Sowore said. He alleged that people who signed previous peace accord…

…between Atiku and Tinubu that has spanned more than two decades.Atiku blasts Tinubu over death of ex-lawmakerEarlier, Legit.ng reported that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had condemned the worsening security situation in Nigeria following the reported death of former House of Representatives member, Abba Anas Ad…

…candidates ahead of the 2027 general election as a mere ritual. He cited the deaths of 50 people in Osun State’s August 15 governorship election as proof that similar pacts have failed to prevent political violence in the past. Sowore made the claim while fielding questions from our correspondent when he spoke to journ…