…return to the race. However, Goje said he believed his age and long years in public service made it appropriate for him to give younger politicians a chance. ‘I didn’t intend to contest’ – Goje dismisses claims Gov Yahaya retired him

…Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, intervened on Tuesday to prevent police officers from arresting Abdulazeez Adegbola, better known as Tani Olohun, an advocate of Isese, the indigenous Yoruba faith, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Videos circulating online and posted on Tani Olohun’s Facebook page showed a scuffl…

…if elected, would strengthen emergency response and equip the state fire service with water, diesel and other necessary equipment. He also defended Arthur Jarvis University, which he founded, against recent criticisms, saying the institution had continued to contribute to the state through employment and education. “Al…

…security agencies to investigate every attack thoroughly and bring perpetrators to justice,” the statement added. The group also criticised what it described as inadequate information to families of abducted persons, urging government to provide timely and accurate updates rather than allowing communities to rely on un…

…X post that she has been working more from the prime minister's home next to her office rather than the office itself. by Linda Ikeji at 25/08/2026 1:54 PM | Share this Story

…safely to you,” he affirmed. The president directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and all relevant security and intelligence agencies to launch a coordinated rescue operation into the abduction, the statement added. Tinubu further vowed that the nation would not bow to an…

…road rage incident, injuring two sisters aged 12 and 20. According to Virginia State Police, Dr. Richard Thomas Arriviello was driving a Mercedes-Benz on Interstate 77 around 8:50 a.m. on August 22 when he allegedly fired into the Jeep, striking both sisters in the legs. The victims were airlifted to a hospital with in…

…Witness Moses Paul, a team leader with the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force, testified in the trial of nine suspects charged in connection with the attack in the state.

…pervert was caught when a worker at the gym, in Wythenshawe, Manchester, spotted the device filming in his cubicle. This employee asked to see Michalowski's phone and did not see any pictures of himself but police were called after the man said he "didn't know" what the deleted folder was. Manchester Crown Court heard…

…pregnant woman and alleged unlawful disposal of her remains in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the d3ath and alleged unlawful disposal of the remains of a pregnant woman in Fadeyi area of Lagos. The incident came to light on August 22, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m., after…

…B. Ndiaye and described as a traditional spiritual practitioner, was apprehended by officers from the Tivaouane urban police station, under the command of Chief Superintendent Cheikh Ndiaye. The suspect reportedly told investigators that another practitioner known only as "Coulibaly" instructed him to find a young virg…

…the state, Hon. Mike Ahumibe, admonished Okigwe leaders on the need for hard work, sacrifice and sincerity as key ingredients for victory. He expressed confidence in the chances of the PDP in the senatorial zone, adding that the party’s candidates in the zone were viable and commanded tremendous goodwill among the peop…

…to Honduras on Monday, August 25, 2026Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo was arrested by ICE in July outside a Walmart while her 6-year-old daughter watchedShe is at least the seventh spouse or parent of an active-duty US service member deported under the Trump administrationPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred so…

…of using opposition-only debates as a strategy to avoid public scrutinyThe former vice president has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to a direct national presidential debate ahead of 2027PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of exp…

Treat every case of mob action as hom!cide- IGP tells Police commissioners The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed police commissioners in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to treat every case of mob violence as homicide. In a video shared on its X handle, the police chief said no…

…exact time and whether other casualties were recorded, were not immediately clear. Office of the chairman of Borgu Local Government Council confirmed the gruesome m8rder of the district head, describing it as "particularly painful and deeply disturbing." The Borgu Emirate confirmed the death of the District Head and an…

…for their hospitality and asked viewers whether they would be able to tell from his voice alone that he is a foreigner. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 25/08/2026 10:58 AM | Share this Story

…to celebrate Mass at the Church of San Carlo Borromeo, but he did not appear for the service. The sacristan then went to his home and discovered his body. Shortly before the tragedy, Zatelli was informed that, as part of a diocesan reorganization, he was required to leave the parish to which he had devoted nearly a qua…

…held on remand over an alleged assault offenceLegit.ng reached out to the UK Met Police for comments on the alleged reports and got a response on the charging process of casesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nigerian socialite Tiamiu Abdulrahman…

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled an alleged baby factory in the Mowe area of the state, rescuing two pregnant women and four children. The command also said it arrested six suspects in connection with the incident. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this i…

…a source of strength, noting that a united Christian body could achieve much in the service of God and humanity. According to him, the level of unity God requires in the contemporary Church was lacking, as there was too much bickering, greed and a strong inclination towards personal aggrandisement within the body of Ch…

…been declared missing for several weeks before his corpse was found. Baba said the police were immediately alerted and officers were mobilised to the scene. He said the decomposed body was subsequently buried at the scene. Baba said the deceased, who resided in Abaji town, was survived by a pregnant wife. He added that…

…projected election budget does not include a fresh proposal by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) seeking an increase in allowances for Corps members engaged as ad-hoc staff during elections. Need for reforms and urgent funding In a tweet on the commission’s account on 28 July, 2026, the INEC Chairman called for c…

…bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska said. He received 37 months for the robbery and an additional 84 months for brandishing a firearm, with the sentences to run consecutively. He will also serve five years of supervised release after h…

Enugu police rescue three kidnap victims, recover two firearms Operatives of the Enugu State Command attached to Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) have rescued three victims of abduction and recovered their Lexus RX350, two locally made firearms, ammunition and other exhibits. According to…