…National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members abducted by gunmen in Imo State have accused the transport company that conveyed their children from Ibadan of allegedly withholding vital passenger information when they approached its office for assistance, raising fresh questions about the firm’s handling of the incident.…
…operational assets across identified areas, backed by intelligence-led tracking of the suspects. The statement added that “the Police are working in close coordination with sister security agencies to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted persons and the apprehension of the perpetrators. “The DIG Operations, DIG Shehu…
US President Donald Trump has called on Congress to introduce mandatory prison sentences for people convicted of defrauding Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, while proposing personal financial liability for state and local politicians who knowingly fail to stop fraud. Trump made the call in a video posted on Trut…
…ransom. In a separate update on the same incident, Imo police said they had located the suspected abductors’ camp but delayed a raid because intelligence indicated that the area was mined with improvised explosive devices. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike also has criticised former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi over his…
…of their eternal reward. He described death as an important moment for Christians because it marks the end of earthly life and the point at which they receive their reward from their Creator. Eyo said Odey had devoted himself to serving God and prayed for comfort for his wife and children.
…CEO Tosin Eniolorunda has joined TIME100 Next 2026 as the only African honouree in business, technology and AIMoniepoint serves more than 20 million customers and powers about eight in ten in-person digital payment transactions in NigeriaTony Elumelu praised Eniolorunda’s journey as the founder, credited his team and c…
…said some mourners initially thought the collapse was part of the pastor's dramatic illustration on deathPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A funeral service in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers state, took a devastating turn on Friday,…
…Commissioner of Police to seek interventionImo State police said drones located the suspected camp, but a rescue operation was delayed due to an IED threatPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government…
…and Agasha in Benue State, where a leader in one of the communities said over 500 houses have been razed in two months. Community leader and environmental consultant, Arc. Patrick Ukura, said the destruction in Akpa, a community in Mbakor, Tarka Local Government Area, includes his ancestral home and public utilities. U…
…of crude and brought here for cooking in large quantity.” “This discovery is a plus to the fight against crude oil theft in Nigeria, towards increasing the production or crude sales production in the country.” He promised residents that the force would intensify surveillance and patrols across the waterways and remote…
The prison commissioner in the southern US state of Tennessee has resigned over the botched execution of convicted murderer Christa Pike, Governor Bill Lee said Saturday. Lee said in a statement that commissioner Frank Strada would leave his post this month. Pike’s lawyers say she is in critical condition, unconscious…
Oyo State Police command has announced the arrest of three suspected murders and armed robbers. The command noted that the suspects were arrested in connection with the killing of a woman in Ibadan and armed robbery. Public Relations Officer of the command, Olayinka Ayanlade made the revelations in a statement made ava…
…Oba Sefiu Adeyeri, were at the residence of the Olubadan at the time. The parents used the opportunity to appeal to the Olubadan, the CP and the Aseyin to intervene. The parents sought the timely intervention of the Olubadan of Ibadanland and the state CP. The parents submitted that the gunmen contacted them using the…
…access the inputs needed to boost productivity. According to him, the sector is focused on ensuring that farmers have access to critical inputs. He identified fertilisers, improved seeds and essential extension services as key components of transforming the agricultural sector. “We have implemented NAGS-AP under the Re…
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is considering a mini-bridge or multi-cell culvert as a permanent solution to the washed-out section of the East-West Road at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The company’s Regional Manager, Fredrick Wieser, disclosed this on Saturday during Governor Sheriff Oborevw…
…corps members who were abducted while travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their various National Youth Service Corps orientation camps. The victims were travelling in two buses when gunmen attacked them along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State, on Thursday, October 1 (read here).The Managing Director of Uk…
…with its windows wound up. However, the vehicle was shaking. Adeh said the officers, suspecting foul play, approached the vehicle and opened it, only to see the suspect r@ping the minor. She stated that following the discovery, the suspect was promptly arrested and the victim was rescued. Preliminary investigation reve…
…allegations made by Anita's sister, Sandra, who claimed that MC Fish was physically abusive toward the actress. Sandra specifically alleged that he pushed Anita during a pregnancy, causing a fall that ultimately led to the loss of their unborn child. However, during a joint interview on Area FM, Gbemi dismissed the cla…
Suspected gunmen opened fire at a mining site near the Kuru Jenta and Heipang boundary in Plateau State late on Friday nightTwo persons from Heipang District were killed during the attack, which occurred while a government-imposed curfew was in effectCommunity leaders condemned the killings and warned residents against…
Social media personality Mandy Kiss publicly apologised to singer Naira Marley over past actions against himMandy Kiss admitted she was intimidated by pressure at the time and joined the wave of criticism against the singer on social mediaFans have since reacted to the apology, with opinions sharply divided over whethe…
…around 300 kilometres from the Channel, according to the local prosecutor’s office. A suspect “believed to have been present at the crime scene” was arrested early Friday, Troyes’s prosecutor Isabelle Verissimo said. The body of the 47-year-old man was discovered around 5:00 am (0300 GMT) with “a gunshot wound to his h…
Nigeria’s Sand Eagles will use a two-legged friendly series against defending African champions Senegal to sharpen their preparations for their Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Ghana, the Nigeria Football Federation said on Friday. Sand Eagles head coach, Abdullahi Isa, described the matche…
…the mobile phones of the kidnapped prospective corps members. “They have been calling us since yesterday (Friday) with a demand for N50m ransom each. They are threatening that anything untoward will happen to our children if we fail to heed to their request. “There is no way we can raise such an amount at this period.…
…of the In Motion Podcast on YouTube, shared on Friday. The two rappers, who were previously friends and collaborators, have been embroiled in a public dispute involving a woman, allegations of harassment and sexual abuse, and legal action. Blaqbonez has denied the sexual-abuse allegations against him and challenged Odu…
…the items that became cheaperHowever, prices remained mixed, with some foods such as egusi, tomatoes and vegetable oil becoming more expensivePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, bankin…