…members of the armed group were neutralised, while others fled the area, with some reportedly sustaining gunshot injuries. “The operatives recovered two pump-action guns and charms from the camps. The identified camps and structures believed to be associated with the group were subsequently dismantled. “The operation,…

…Financial Intelligence Unit has disclosed that banks, fintech companies and other reporting entities submitted 42,082 Suspicious Transaction Reports to the agency in 2025. The figure was contained in the NFIU’s 2025 Annual Report, which highlighted continued risks to Nigeria’s financial system and increased regulatory…

…the N6.47tn infrastructure spending captured in the government’s reform scorecard. The report covered the period between June 2023 and December 2025 and detailed how the Federal Government deployed additional fiscal resources generated or made available during the period of its economic reforms. According to the scorec…

…by the Federation Account Allocation Committee in the last three years, The PUNCH reports. This scrutiny follows the revelation that the Federation Account disbursed about N47tn to the three tiers of government in the three years since the removal of petrol subsidy. This was as the Federal Government, 36 states and 774…

The family of a woman, Olayinka Oremade, who was reportedly abducted by gunmen in the Alapako/Oyebola area of Ogun State, has appealed to the Nigeria Police Force and the government to intensify efforts to secure her release. The victim was reportedly kidnapped alongside one of her staff members on Friday, August 14, a…

DNA Tests: 1 in 4 men not biological fathers of their children - Report About one in four paternity tests conducted by Smart DNA Nigeria returned negative results in its 2025/2026 reporting period, its latest annual DNA Testing Report has revealed. The company, in a statement on Sunday, August 24, 2026 in Lagos, said t…

…allegedly taking his own life in a forest area of Tede, Oyo State. The incident was reported to the Tede Police Division on Friday, August 21, 2026, after the ranger had reportedly been missing for four days. According to a police source, a forest ranger attached to the Old Oyo National Park, identified as Babatunde Ab…

…The filmmakers' lawyer said his clients denied the allegations against them. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for their immediate release and raised concerns about Pezzani's health.RSF said Pezzani suffers from serious health problems requiring urgent treatment. Patrice Lucchini, head of their production comp…

…than halfway up the country's tallest mountain-by a worker, according to Japanese media reports. The case was subsequently reported to the authorities. Police said the boy had gone hiking with his father and older brother and was told to wait when he became tired and reluctant to continue walking. He was instructed to…

…at Shanya Babba village, Maigatari Local Government Area of the state. The incident was reported at about 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, after residents raised an alarm over the discovery of the body. According to a police source, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Maigatari Division, immediately led a team o…

…on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 90 grammes of skunk, a form of cannabis, which was reportedly packaged in small quantities for sale.According to the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, Ogunmabo admitted that she sold the substance to people in the community and she became involved in the illicit trade after a fire destr…

…victory. Photo Adelekereact as INEC declares Adeleke winner Earlier, Legit.ng also reported that INEC's returning officer declared Accord candidate Ademola Adeleke the winner of the Osun State governorship election Adeleke polled 511,067 votes against APC's Bola Oyebamiji, who scored 444,815 votes in the keenly contest…

…be the party to lead the country after President Tinubu’s second term.” Tribune Online reports that the Presidency announced on Saturday the former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) as DG of Tinubu’s campaign for the next general elections, while Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors…

…Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly procured by notorious terrorist leader Shehu Bagewaye to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas in Zamfara State. The interception, which took place on August 23, 2026, followed credible intelligence t…

…of victims and the whereabouts of the abducted ruler were still unclear at the time the report was filed.Where Igbesi Is locatedIgbesi is a community within Oke-Onigbin town in the Isin Local Government Area, located in Kwara South senatorial district. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng…

…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 Nigeria, including Abuja and Lagos. However, increased imports of LPG since June and D…

…and for the immediate family to have the fortitude to bear the loss. PUNCH Online reports that news of the actor’s death was confirmed by multiple sources, including the founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi. Oloketuyi announced the death in a social media post, writing, “Taiwo Hassan Ogogo is dead. He finally l…

…win the 2027 governorship election. It also expressed disappointment over Nkwonta’s reported statement, made in the presence of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, that he would vote for Governor Otti in the 2027 election. However, in his speech on Sunday, the State Chairman of the party, Chijioke Chukwu…

…a firefight along the Jortar–Atume axis in Ukum LGATwo suspects arrested in Logo LGA reportedly confessed to a planned kidnapping, and troops recovered a pistol, phones, and charmsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada…

…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 attacking law enforcement officers, who also have to protect themselves. As a country, we take responsibility…

…generator was forced to shut down for four days after it was targeted in a cyberattack reportedly linked to Iranian hackers. The incident, which is reported to have taken place last month, is believed to be the first time Iranian-affiliated hackers have successfully shut down a UK facility of this kind. Sources did not…

…Gandun Sarki community, Malam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa State. According to reports, the rainfall, which started on Friday night, August 21, lasted for more than an hour across parts of Hadejia Senatorial District, caused widespread flooding and the collapse of more than 20 houses in the community. The fat…

…of insanity'. Photo: Patrick Doyle.speaks on Davido, Mr. Eazi's wedding Legit.ng earlier reported that Patrick Doyle shared his two cents on singers Davido and Mr. Eazi's high-profile weddings, which became subjects of discussion on social media. While Davido tied the knot in a church with his partner, Chioma, in Augus…

…in local depot prices.NNPC releases new petrol pricesMeanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced a reduction in the retail pump price of petrol across some parts of the country.The latest reduction marked the second drop in petrol prices in as many weeks,…

…North-Central region. “In Mangu, Plateau State, at least 23 people were officially reported killed in the Jwak Maitumbi attack, while residents put the toll above 30. More than 45 houses were reportedly destroyed. “In Borgu, Niger State, recent attacks reportedly killed over 40 people and abducted more than 100, though…