…jihadist violence while also navigating a tense relationship with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which condemned the coup.As of the time of this report, the government had not issued any further official statement on Saturday's attack.Terrorists destroy bridge in NigerPreviously, Legit.ng repor…

…by military juntas that seized power in coups. The three countries quit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) bloc, turned their backs on traditional Western partners in the fight against jihadist violence, especially France, and sought closer ties with Russia. Air Force Base 101, located within the in…

…by military juntas that seized power in coups. The three countries quit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) bloc, turned their backs on traditional Western partners in the fight against jihadist violence, especially France, and sought closer ties with Russia. Air Force Base 101, located within the in…

…reforms, lasting solutions to the nation’s security challenges, greater national unity, and the peace and prosperity of all Nigerians. Shettima insisted that the occasion should serve less as a celebration of a personal milestone and more as an opportunity for reflection, gratitude and renewed commitment to the service…

…in detail,” Sule said. He explained that the President repeatedly emphasised party unity, national unity and poverty reduction as central priorities for governors going forward. Sule added, “Mr President continued to emphasise the unity of the party, the unity of the country, reduction of poverty in this country, and w…

…loved ones months after the tragedy Ten months after gunfire tore through the quiet community of Akinlalu in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, the families of two victims are still living with a painful question: Where are the bodies of our loved ones? For the relatives of Oyebamiji Ibrahim and Oyebamiji I…

…being held by terrorist groups. These include residents abducted from the Mussa community in May 2026 and school children taken from Lassa in June 2026.The Military High Command praised the ONSA Tactical Team and Operation HADIN KAI troops for their conduct during the mission.The troops described it as an example of th…

…through control of government institutions. He argued that this reality makes opposition unity not just desirable but essential.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"Bola Tinubu is not an average politician. You don't go to fight a lion who also has horns," Duke said, using t…

…from the water projects are Obasanjo Hill Top, Alubarika, Bode Olude, Opeji, Omida Community, Moriwi Community, Pahayi Police Station in Ilaro, Ijado and Ijako townships, as well as Owode Obafe Township. Other beneficiaries include Ogijo Market, Igbore Community in Ikenne, Odo Alere Quarters in Ososa, Ibiade Community…

…Kpakol recalled that during his tenure at NAPEP, beneficiaries were selected through community-level processes in which residents identified people they considered genuinely poor. “I did a village to village. I actually did this, in fact, on a couple of occasions, they would choose themselves, would choose poor people…

…was never fuckking married," Milton said in the video. "They deceived the whole community. Look, I got the paperwork, y'all. The parties are not married."PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He went further, suggesting that Queen Yada may have unknowingly been in the role of…

…lower number of victims per incident in Katsina, compared with Zamfara, partly to community- and local government-led peace initiatives and the activities of state-backed vigilante groups. It said the Katsina State Community Security Watch Corps had been more effective in resisting kidnappers than the Zamfara Community…

…of those votes, then we are not building democracy; we are replacing it with the very impunity that Nigerians have repeatedly rejected.” He called on all members of the ADC, supporters in Adamawa State and the Nigerian public to remain calm, vigilant and resolute. “We shall continue to defend our mandate through lawful…

…to work towards returning Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, if elected president in 2027. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, also said he would consider deploying the Economic Community of West African States Monitorin…

…credible and timely information to the Police and other security agencies, as community cooperation remains crucial to the successful prevention and detection of crime. "The Command assures the people of Akwa Ibom State that the safety and security of lives and property remain its foremost priority, and further develop…

…the anniversary should not be limited to celebration but should also provide an opportunity for reflection, accountability and an honest assessment of the state’s development trajectory. “To the APC government, I say this respectfully but clearly: if you must celebrate Jigawa’s 35th anniversary in office, then celebrat…

…(APC) in Lagos West Senatorial District have reaffirmed their commitment to party unity, reconciliation and grassroots mobilisation. The Lagos West Senatorial District Leadership Meeting, hosted by Ikeja Local Government, Onigbongbo and Ojodu Local Council Development Areas, was held at the Ikeja Local Government Secre…

…lives of residents. Elder statesmen, Pa Olu Agemo, Alhaji Bisiriyu Popoola and other community leaders at the commissioning venues equally commended Dr Akinbode for the interventions, describing the projects as evidence that grassroots-oriented governance could have a direct and measurable impact on the people. The Cha…

…followed consultations with his family, friends and stakeholders in the football community and was taken in the “overriding interest of Nigerian football.” He said his resignation was intended “to give way to a comprehensive and orderly reform process aimed at addressing the longstanding institutional, governance and d…

…can spend 60 to 80 per cent less on fuel than petrol-powered vehicles, creating an opportunity to significantly reduce operating costs for transport operators.“From October 1, our goal is that Nigerians begin to partake in those savings through lower transport fares,” he said.Transport costs have soared despite CNG pus…

…to the unravelling of a trafficking chain stretching across several northern states. Community leaders in Katsina and Nasarawa States, who spoke in separate interviews with newsmen, commended the agency for dismantling the criminal network. "We are very relieved and thankful to the DSS for arresting Mubarak. Many villa…

…said the operation was part of efforts to rescue victims abducted from the Mussa community and the Lassa area. Other items recovered at the scenePhoto: Nigerian Army “The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, remains resolute in sustaining aggressive, intelligence-driven operations aimed at locating and r…

…and people of Taraba State, said the state’s 35th anniversary offered an opportunity not only to celebrate its progress since creation in 1991, but also to define a clear pathway for its future. He commended Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba for adopting a long-term development framework, saying the success of the Master P…

…Manager of LASRRA, Bilikis Adebiyi-Abiola, gave the warning on Thursday during a community sensitisation programme in Ajah, Lagos, where she urged residents to report any agent demanding payment for the registration. Adebiyi-Abiola said the agency operated a zero-tolerance policy towards agents who collected money from…

…intervention, noting that the NAF remains one of the institutions upon which Nigeria’s unity rests. “We recognise the Nigerian Air Force as one of the pillars upon which our nationhood rests — an institution whose men and women continue to make enormous sacrifices in defence of our territorial integrity, in the protect…