…on October 25, 2026, based on allegations that the suspects, Omini Eno Ibiang, 28, and Emmanuel Eno Ibiang, 26, attacked the deceased over an allegation that he stole a bag belonging to their elder sister. According to the complainants, the deceased was allegedly bound and subjected to a severe assault using a sharp ob…

…brought to justice. He said, “JIBWIS categorically dissociates itself from these inflammatory statements, stressing that such expressions of violence, intimidation and threats against any community are completely alien to the principles, teachings and objectives upon which the organisation was established.” The JIBWIS…

The Rivers State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the discovery of the bodies of a man and a young girl, believed to be under 18, inside a Toyota Corolla car in Mgboushimini community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Blessing Agabe, confirmed the in…

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara states. The operations, conducted between Saturday and Sunday, also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, thre…

…as one of Nigeria's most quietly watched celebrity partners. As the partner of comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, known as Oga Sabinus, she kept a famously low profile even as her husband's skit-making fame exploded online. Their relationship, which began gaining public attention around their 2023 introduction, ende…

…Probe begins after Kogi policeman kills female colleague, self The Kogi State Police Command has commenced an investigation after a police corporal, Amos Yusuf, allegedly shot dead his female colleague, Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi, before shooting himself at the Ajaokuta ASCO Camp in the state.Make PUNCH part of your…

…in the village of Hamoud in Karak, about ‌‌120km (75 miles) southwest of the capital, Amman, killing eight people and injuring 40, according to Jordan's Ministry of Health. Of the injured, 27 remained in hospital on Monday. The director of Prince Ali Military Hospital in the city of Karak said one person was in critica…

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed that armed bandits invaded Gidan Asarki, a community near Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, shot a resident in the leg and rustled 28 cattle. The attack occurred around 9 pm on Sunday in the community located behind the university’s Jummat Mosque, throwing residents into…

Operatives of the Cross River Police Command have apprehended two siblings over the alleged murder of their stepbrother, Bassey Ibiang, in Yakurr Local Government Area.The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Calabar.Eitokpah said the command received a…

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect, James Gambo for the murder of one Faisal Usman. The spokesperson for the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 17, 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspect allegedly had an altercation with the deceased during which…

…them the strength to bear their losses. It also called on the Anambra State Police Command, the State CID and other relevant security agencies to conduct comprehensive, impartial and transparent investigations into the incidents. “We urge the authorities to establish the facts surrounding each case and ensure that anyo…

The Enugu state Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male suspect identified as Nnaji Izuchukwu during an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Section of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). Preli…

…Monday sit-at-home across the South-East. Nwaọgụ said neither the DOS nor the High Command of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, had authorised the action, warning against attempts to enforce an unauthorised shutdown. He urged residents to disregard the message and avoid actions capable of provoking violence or disrupt…

…interviews with PUNCH Metro on Saturday, the cooperative’s president, Emelereta Emmanuel, said the delay had stalled the society’s annual general meetings and exposed executive members to threats and harassment from angry members unable to access their savings. He appealed to the governor and the state Attorney General…

…awards in LaLiga, UCL and the World Cup, is on the list alongside his Real Madrid teammates Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior. The winner is decided by journalists from the top 100 countries in the FIFA men’s rankings, each of whom ranks a top 10. The criteria are individual performance, team achievements, and class…

…incidents,” the resident said. When contacted for confirmation, the Osun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, told PUNCH during a telephone interview that Ganiyu Adeoye and five others had been arrested in connection with the murder. Ojelabi also said Toheeb had been missing for some days bef…

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested one Okputu Bright, 35-year-old, in connection with an alleged sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State. The father of the victim on October 24, reported the matter at Okpoma Divisional Police Headquarters. According to the…

A Nigerian man, Caleb Emmanuel has penned a heartbreaking post addressing people who started avoiding him after his spinal cord injury. According to Caleb, before the injury, he was surrounded by many people who smiled at him and interacted with him. However, after his illness, he noticed that many who were once close,…

…and international issues Anambra State - Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have apprehended a man suspected of killing his former girlfriend after she ended their romantic relationship.The suspect, Chima Ofoeke, was arrested in Uga, a community in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The vict…

…a lot of things seem to be very wrong. We have challenges everywhere. But the Bible commands us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 that in all things we should give thanks," he said.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He said that, in spite of insecurity, unemployment and other difficu…

…Ebola case in Nigeria on a no-fly list. Legit.ng reports that Health Minister Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate confirmed that 44 close contacts had been identified and that tracing was underway. He said 44 of the identified contacts were people the affected person encountered at a hospital after she had begun showing symptoms.…

The Kogi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two of its officers attached to the Ajaokuta Police Division, Amos Yusuf and Grace Onimisi.Reports indicate that Amos Yusuf allegedly shot his female colleague, Grace Onimisi, dead while they were on night duty…

…of victims from Nigeria to Ghana for sexual exploitation. The Northern Regional Police Command said Yussif and her 22-year-old sister, Precious Clement, were arrested at Yendi on August 17, 2026, over their alleged involvement in the operation. Yussif was subsequently charged under Section 2(1) of the Human Trafficking…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Michael Samuel, for the murder of his girlfriend, whom he met on social media. The state's Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, said the suspect and the victim met on social media and became friends after chatting for months. The CP said the suspect subsequ…

…which is heading to presidential elections in April and May to choose a successor to Emmanuel Macron, who is reaching his two-term limit. The interior ministry said police responded to 75 fires during Saturday’s protests, adding that 24 shops were looted. “Several investigations have been opened,” it said in a statemen…