…The blast destroyed the bridge along the Wawa Luma Guffanti road, a route that connects rural settlements, farmlands and major markets in the area, Premium Times reported.

…syndicate are ongoing, with efforts underway to apprehend other suspects allegedly connected to the network. The Force said the case formed part of its wider investigation into alleged organ trafficking following allegations brought to public attention by social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkM…

…was conducted under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and witnessed by party members and members of the public.He said he emerged victorious at the exercise, while Modibbo came second.Suleiman added that, following his victory, his name was submitted to INEC as the party’s governor…

…troops swiftly conducted a follow-up operation and apprehended 2 additional suspects connected with the movement of the weapons. “The 3 suspects, along with the recovered weapons, ammunition and other items, are currently undergoing further investigation. “In a separate operation on 28 August 2026, troops of Sector 2,…

…light of numerous fake agencies created by Tinubu’s administration. “I will eliminate unnecessary government agencies, merge overlapping institutions, cut the cost of governance, plug leakages and redirect savings to healthcare, education, infrastructure, jobs and social protection. “I will not ask Nigerians to make sa…

…of citizens. However, she called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to provide more privacy at polling stations, which would give voters room to still vote their conscience regardless of whether they had received inducements or not. She told DAILY POST: “The reality is that INEC must protect citize…

…their loved ones a proper burial. The two men were among four persons who died in connection with the incident, which residents alleged involved operatives of the Western Security Network, also known as Amotekun. While the remains of the other two victims, Sefiu Oyebamiji and Abiola Olutayo, are known to have been depo…

…to know precisely which controls he intends to remove, why he considers their removal necessary, and what safeguards his administration would deploy against terrorism, arms trafficking, smuggling, human trafficking, and other forms of transnational organised crime. “This distinction is fundamental. But of course, Atiku…

…determine how such weaknesses have been exploited.” The audit will comprise two interconnected components. The first will focus on a forensic audit of Government systems, particularly IPPIS and related payroll, personnel, pension and financial-management platforms. According to the statement, it will “examine reported…

…River State Police Command has arrested Saviour Otu Adim, male, aged 29 years, in connection with the alleged m3rder of his six-year-old stepdaughter, Miss Goodness Ekpo Okon," the statement read. According to the police spokesman, the incident was reported on 28 August 2026 by Mrs Itoro Udofia, who alleged that the su…

…Ore, Ondo State. The prosecution alleged that Samuel used a cutlass to cut his mother's neck, resulting in her d3ath. The charge read in part, "That you, Akuade Samuel, on the 6th day of August 2026, at about 12 noon, at Power Line area, Ore, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, unlawfully used a cutlass t…

…Zahra Shikder, Karen S. Adams, and Robert A. Levinson.Also listed are individuals connected to Berkeley, Missouri, alongside Bethany Leanne Markowski, Richard Petrone, Danielle Imbo, Ilene Beth Misheloff, Myra Lewis, Austin Bennett Tice, Bo Young Kim Mickens, Karla Rodriguez, Diana Rose Alejandre Garcia Gonzalez, Joshu…

…suddenly discovered that transportation is too expensive and government intervention is necessary. That is not leadership. That is cynical politics.” The party said the hurried measures being considered by the government reinforce its position that the administration had the capacity to cushion the effects of its harsh…

…as another major risk to the success of poverty-reduction programmes. “On the bottlenecks, the primary bottleneck that I often see is too many people being involved. You have too many cooks in the kitchen,” he said. He warned that politicians could interfere with the implementation of programmes and undermine their ori…

…for the graduates. His administration is also building a digital platform to connect graduates with prospective employers and track their employment outcomes over time.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Governor Sani said:"Our administration is focused on creating an ecosys…

…of the force, said in the first case, operatives arrested Nansik Wuyep Sule, 34, in connection with the reported k!dnapping of two-year-old Rito Jesse Davou. Iniedu said the investigation revealed that Sule allegedly conspired with the child's biological mother, Catherine Davou, to stage the k!dnapping and create the i…

…investigation into the interception of 184.50 kilogrammes of cocaine believed to be connected to an international drug trafficking cartel using Nigeria as a transit route to the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia. The NDLEA had also claimed that its investigation led to the seizure of foreign currencies and luxury items,…

…in the Agency’s custody as investigations continue while the investigators pursue all necessary measures to identify and dismantle networks or individuals connected with this operation,” the statement said. The agency described the operation as a major milestone in The Gambia’s fight against illicit drugs and warned tr…

…manner. “The party’s governorship primary was conducted under the supervision 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 res…

…to the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. He said although subsidy reform might be necessary, it should be implemented gradually and only after measures had been put in place to cushion its impact on vulnerable Nigerians. “People are suffering; there is poverty and unemployment. The removal of the fuel subsidy is th…

…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 disclosed this in a statement on Friday, August 28, 2026 said the suspect was arrested while allegedly attempt…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election for the Benue North East Senatorial District. INEC stated its position during proceedings in a sui…

…Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The meeting followed the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima.Tinubu: Cheaper fuel must mean cheaper faresTinubu said the rising cost of intra-state transportation remains one of the areas where Nigerians experience the economic pressure mo…

…Abubakar, was arrested earlier this year in Gusau, capital of Zamfara State, also in connection with arms trafficking. "Mustapha Abubakar was arrested by DSS operatives earlier this year at Gusau, with one AK-47 rifle and 20 rounds of ammunition. "The suspects are currently in custody of the DSS for further investigati…

…is unveiled, but by the roads built, businesses created, jobs generated, communities connected and lives improved,” the minister said. Idris described Taraba as one of Nigeria’s most promising economic frontiers, with enormous opportunities in agriculture and agro-processing, livestock, hydropower, tourism, manufacturi…