…1, 2026. Orbih, who was an ally of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, reportedly died on Monday, August 31, 2026. His death has prompted mourning among those close to the politician, while his family has asked friends, relatives and well-wishers to support them with prayers as they come to terms with the l…

…him with a hoe before covering him with leaves, believing he was dead. The suspect then reportedly fled with the motorcycle to Yauri Town. The police spokesman said diligent investigation led to the recovery of the stolen motorcycle and the subsequent arrest of the suspect. He added that the suspect was cooperating wit…

…half of the airline’s operations that day, left thousands of passengers stranded and reportedly caused the airline to lose more than N2 billion in revenue. In a complaint lodged by the airline, Air Peace accused ATSSSAN of conspiracy, threatening violence, inciting disturbance of public peace, assault occasioning harm…

…for investigation rather than subjected to mob violence. I urge residents to promptly report suspected criminal activities and distress situations to the police,” the statement said. The command noted that its swift intervention underscored its proactive approach to public safety and determination to prevent threats to…

…in Plateau - JNI The Plateau State chapter of Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has denied reports that any Muslim organisation is planning to establish a Hisbah group in Jos North Local Government Area.The clarification follows claims by the state government that Hisbah activities had begun in the area, sparking controversy…

…home in South Carolina. Saylor Hayes, who was visiting from Virginia with her family, reportedly wandered away from their rental home in Pawleys Island on Sunday while wearing a light blue swimsuit. An intensive search involving hundreds of volunteers and multiple agencies was launched after she was reported missing. S…

…claims she was denied her fair share of the movie's profits after "Obsession," reportedly made for just $750,000, went on to gross more than $500 million.According to the lawsuit, Darby played a crucial role during post-production after director Curry Barker allegedly lost control of the editing process. She claims she…

…Terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers, Oil Theft and others The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported successes across all active theaters of operations nationwide by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) between August 20 to 27, 2026. Major General Michael Onoja, Director Defence Media Operations, made this known at the press…

…4yrs back, too. It was great serving almost 18yrs in NNPC."In a related story, Legit.ng reported that NNPC had released new petrol prices for states in the country.NNPC increases petrol pricesMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the NNPC had increased the prices of petrol.The adjustment adds N75 to the previous…

…to a policy that had proved unsustainable” the NANS leader stated . PUNCH Online reports that the All Progressives Congress has recently attacked former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s plan to restore the subsidy, while the African Democratic Congress challenged the Federal Government to account for the N15.8tn in addi…

…had acknowledged as necessary but could not fully execute,” with over ₦15 trillion reportedly saved from the exercise. He also listed NELFUND as a beneficiary in the education sector, alongside increased funding, operational support and equipment investment for the armed forces and other security agencies. The former B…

…6:35 p.m. Saturday, August 29, when they spotted a broken down boat, ABC affiliate KTVX reported. They were making their way to the shoreline because a storm was brewing but the dad of four stopped to help the boaters after realizing they were in difficulty. But the tempest continued to advance to a point where it was…

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday debunked reports of images circulating on social media about the use of tear gas on pensioners during a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, August 31, 2026. The command further stated that a specific photograph allegedly depicting what happened at the protes…

…pressure is beginning to emerge at the wholesale level.LPG depot prices in Lagos have reportedly increased in recent days, with some operators adjusting their rates amid concerns over higher international crude oil prices.Data from PetroleumPriceNG showed that AYM Shafa was selling LPG at about N1,050 per kilogramme, w…

…be made public in due course.Ex-Supreme Court justice Kalgo is dead Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Senator Aminu Tambuwal, who represents Sokoto South and previously served as Sokoto state governor, mourned the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo, calling it a significant loss for Nigeria's judici…

…four bodies from the rubble and rescued four survivors. “Based on the situation report, now we’ve recovered four people dead and rescued four people alive”. Adekunle said. He added that rescue efforts were still ongoing and that more details would be released as operations progressed. Earlier reports indicated that at…

…raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the alleged leakage, particularly reports that the examination questions were obtained from a lecturer’s computer. It called for an independent review of the security of examination materials and the role of relevant staff, arguing that each student’s case should be ad…

An unspecified number of people are reportedly trapped after two-story building collapsed in Ilorin metropolis, the capital of Kwara State, Tuesday morning. Tribune Online gathered that the incident occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. in the Popo Giwa area, Masalasi Zhogoro, off Ajikobi Road, within the Ilorin West Loc…

…She went on to claim that the police bullied her when she went to the station to report the incident. Chioma was arrested last week Wednesday, August 26, charged to court, remanded, and has now been granted bail. Amid her legal ordeal, she returned to X to retract her statement and offer an apology. In Saturday, 29th A…

…also 62 Ukrainians, 51 Malaysians, 42 Australians, and 33 British citizens, according to reports, including both Nepal’s tourist board and embassies. In India, authorities in Uttar Pradesh state said they had recovered 17 bodies from rivers flowing from Nepal, believed to be flood victims. Indian authorities are seekin…

…31.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!As reported by Daily Trust, the two commanders killed were Hamisu, widely known as Mamiyo, and Umar Bocho. According to Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Mamiyo served as the second-in-comman…

…that they had unsuccessfully used a stun gun before firing their handguns. Local news reports said the suspect was pronounced dead at the hospital. Tisch said that they do not believe the attack was terror-related. “This was an extraordinarily dangerous situation unfolding in the heart of Times Square, the crossroads o…

…of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS. The NBS, in its GDP report released on Monday, said Africa’s most populous economy grew from the 3.89 percent recorded in Q1 2026. The latest figure represents a 0.20 percentage-point increase from the 4.23 percent recorded in the second quarter of 2025. Acc…

…Q2’26 from 4.2 percent in Q2’25. NBS disclosed this in its Gross Domestic Product, GDP, report for Q2’26 noting that both the oil and non-oil sectors grew in the review period, rising by 7.3 percent YoY and 4.3 percent YoY, respectively. NBS said: “GDP grew by 4.43 percent YoY in real terms in the Q2’26, higher than th…

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has reported a 349 percent surge in profit after tax (PAT) to N45.2 billion for the financial year ended May 31, 2026, driven by stronger operating performance, foreign exchange gains and asset disposals. The company, in its audited results released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), also pr…