…the Nigerian Army from 8 to 12 divisions and recruit 28,000 additional military personnelPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Abuja, FCT - The Northern Senators Forum has condemned attacks in Benue and Kaduna states that together killed more than 40 people within days of each other, call…

…Tuesday handed over 20 resettlement housing units to families of internally displaced persons affected by recurrent flooding in Benue State. The Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Sadiq Yelwa, stated this during the inauguration of the project at Mbagen in Buruku Local Government Area of the state. According to the manag…

"You have dated all the big men still you don't have a car. I'm still taking care of your son with the late Alaafin of Oyo" Singer Portable mocks ex-girlfriend Queen Dami Portable has called out his ex-girlfriend, Queen Dami, going as far as to refer to her as a pr0stitute. The singer took to his Instagram Stories to s…

…reported missing in the riverine community where he was serving. The command's spokesperson, Musa Mohammed, who confirmed the development to Punch on Tuesday, July 28, said detectives have launched a discreet investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the corps member's d3ath. "The police have launched a…

…Close, was found guilty on two counts in January 2026 and sentenced to two years in prison at Inner London Crown Court on July 21, 2026. He was also given a 10-year S£xual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and will be on the s£x offenders register for a decade. Detective Constable Daniel Burke said: "Obinwa Obichukwu is a s…

…Soludo writes Ozonna Soludo has written about being around "unsafe people". The first son of the Anambra State Governor took to his social media account to bare his mind. He wrote: "Sometimes you put yourself around certain people just to remind yourself why you don't need to be around them. The days of accommodating p…

Lagos court sentences man to two years imprisonment for stealing iPhone from woman he met online A 37-year-old man who allegedly used an online dating arrangement to lure a woman to a hotel and steal her iPhone XS Max has been convicted and sentenced to two years and one month imprisonment by a Lagos State Special Offe…

…feedback from the Police confirms that the alleged perpetrator who, according to Harrison Gwamnishu, is the father-in-law, has been arrested and is currently in custody, while investigations continue. The agency says the Lagos State Government remains committed to ensuring the safety and protection of the survivor and…

…under the relevant laws could face serious penalties, including up to seven years’ imprisonment. Managing Director of Teejay Motors, Adekunle Tajudeen, said the company had trained its drivers and boarding officers ahead of the enforcement, instructing them not to accept cash payments from passengers. He said some driv…

…them all through the year. And this year’s celebration drew thousands of Ezza Ezekuna sons and daughters and their friends and well-wishers from across the state and beyond. It is a celebration mainly used to renew the bond, unity, hope, brotherly love and genuine reconciliation among Ezza people. The cultural centre,…

…Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has decried the shortage of medical personnel in the state. The NMA urged the state government to deliberately establish at least seven medical training institutions to address the growing workforce gap. The association’s chairman, Prof. Aniekan Peter, raised the concern wh…

…with her medical bills. >Writing on X, JMartins confirmed that Governor Otti had personally intervened in the matter and approved the offset of the first part of the actress's outstanding medical expenses.JMartins Appeals for More SupportWhile expressing gratitude to the governor on behalf of the creative industry, JMa…

…Service continues to receive complaints from other possible victims and encourages persons who may have experienced similar incidents involving the suspect to report to the nearest Police station to assist ongoing investigations. by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 8:00 AM | Share this Story

…themselves to confronting officers on patrol. They also went after senior military personnel in their private residences. Among those targeted was Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola, who had served as a military governor of Lagos State.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!During the…

…kill him on the spot. He further alleged that a gun was pointed at the head of his personal assistant, known as Dudu, and that the aide was used to pressure him into opening the door. A partially blind relative was also allegedly shot after operatives mistook him for an attacker.Igboho credited his escape to divine pro…

…Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the agency deployed emergency personnel and heavy rescue equipment to support ongoing operations following a directive by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He said LASEMA was working alongside the Ogun State Government, the National Emergency Management Agency, the Niger…

…residence, the venue of the inauguration in Ado Ekiti, the monarch said, “A major lesson that I learned from my mother, which I am working towards, is giving to the needy and less privileged as a habit and making sure I give back to society. “Our mother lived and died a kind woman; her life symbolised love. She loved e…

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…obtain accommodation at the Federal Secretariat, sought approval to recruit about 300 personnel, attempted to secure a N1.3bn allocation in the 2026 Appropriation Act for the non-existent agency, and planned to organise a World Investment Summit under the platform of the alleged council.

…and other operational tools,” he said. Okiro also blamed the shortage of police personnel on years of failure to recruit replacements for officers leaving the service. Recalling his tenure as chairman of the Police Service Commission in 2013, he said the commission discovered that there had been no recruitment into the…

…may preserve their names beyond the grave. History, however, teaches a more modest lesson. Neither office nor reputation, neither wealth nor power, can suspend the relentless march of time. Every generation arrives, fulfils its appointed task, and quietly yields its place to another. It is therefore not with any presum…

…The 37-year-old officer was charged with public intoxication and later released on a personal recognizance bond. Jail records show he was assessed a $281 fine. Employment records show Lawal was hired by TDCJ in May 2025. by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 11:51 PM | Share this Story

…on June 17th in Dallas. The 32-year-old was coming off the back of an injury-riddled season which limited him to just 13 starts for Manchester City throughout 2025/26, with just one of them coming in the Premier League since November. The Blues clearly felt that the experienced defender’s best days were behind him, ref…

Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu demands justice as in-laws allegedly harass 28-year-old widow eight days after husband's death Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has demanded justice for a 28-year-old widow, identified as Tosin, who is allegedly facing severe harassment and intimidation from her late husband's relat…

…to her, the Food Outreach Scheme was launched in March 2024 to provide food items to persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, supporting their families and improving their well-being. "No Nigerian should go hungry, that is our mandate and part of our vision for Renewed Hope Initiative," she said.Tinubu ad…