…of our beloved Freddie Jackson, who went home to rest last night," the statement said. The family described Jackson as more than a legendary voice, saying he was a kind and generous person who loved his fans, family, friends and music. For decades, Jackson was known for romantic R&B and soul ballads that became popular…

…and using them to prepare an analysis for a foreign spy service, federal prosecutors said. Prosecutors did not identify the foreign intelligence service, and it was not immediately clear whether the analysis reached its intended recipient. "Hanning is strongly suspected of treasonous espionage, obtaining state secrets,…

…to be set tomorrow, October 7. His Honour Judge Stubbs told Barraclough: "I'll see you again tomorrow morning, but it is unlikely I will sentence you tomorrow morning. We will go through any basis and set a date." Ms Barraclough's family have also recently endured the loss of her father, Dave Rowley, last month, Yorksh…

…State Government has deployed swamp buggies to assist in the recovery of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Banji Ajaka, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with journalists at the crash site. Ajaka said the swamp b…

…that my beloved husband, Jim Bakker, went home to be with the Lord this evening,” Lori said.Bakker rose to prominence in the 1970s through The PTL Club, a Christian television programme that attracted millions of viewers.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The couple also bu…

…appeal. Separately, Kereke faced allegations of defrauding the Harare Municipal Medical Aid Society of USD 137,000 in a transaction connected to the 2014 sale of Fortress Hospital.News of his passing prompted varied reactions online. Journalist Hopewell Chin'ono described Kereke as:"an astute and talented banker" whose…

…the embattled former minister in respect of criminal allegations of bribery brought against her. Against this development, Diezani, in a suit filed before Justice Ekwo, sought to reclaim her forfeited assets. In the amended originating motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/21/2023, she sued the EFCC as the sole respondent. On the l…

…12 and 13, following the death of 25 officers and seven crew members in the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State. The Leader of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on the National Security Summit, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, announced the postponement in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesda…

…in Agudama, Obele and the Back of St. Peters areas of the state capital. Sources said the violence had raised concerns over the peace accord previously reached among some cult groups in the state. One of the sources alleged that a youth was killed and beheaded during an attack in Agudama, while another person was repor…

…reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, challenging the refusal of his bail application by the Kaduna State High Court. The three-member panel, led by Justice Onyekachi Otisi, reserved judgment after listening to arguments from counsel to El-Rufai and the Independent Corrup…

…adult-services arrests.Texas law classifies the buying of sexual services as a state jail felony for a first offence, with penalties increasing for repeat offences or cases involving minors.US arrests 2 Nigerians in Houston adult-services sting: Netizens reactThe post drew attention online, particularly among Nigerian…

…married Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle in Abuja on September 19, 2026The Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing all 25 people on board during a routine Benin-to-Lagos missionWedding vendors shared videos and photos from Man-Ugwueje's ceremony just days before the Air Force conf…

…and privilege to serve the good people of Katsina State under your administration,” he said. Usman said he remained deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute his quota to the development, peace, security and moral well-being of the state. He also appreciated Radda’s leadership, guidance and support throughout h…

…of individuals from their families and keeping them at his residence. Eyewitnesses said some of the pastor’s supporters used umbrellas and their hands to shield him from cameras, while allegedly pushing journalists away from the vehicle that conveyed him to the court. Two or three journalists reportedly had their mobil…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said it has commenced a review of the Supreme Court judgment restoring key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. The development comes amid concerns over the eligibility of some candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan,…

…since World War II and its first execution in more than 60 years. However, the report said appellate review and a final legal judgment were required before it could proceed.Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, opened fire inside a crowded medical building at the Texas military base, killing 12 soldiers and one civilian and inj…

…last month. Katy Inzer, 46, committed the lewd act shortly after takeoff on an American Airlines evening flight on September 11, according to an incident report filed by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. A fellow passenger had complained to a flight attendant that Inzer had "removed her pants and began to actively mastu…

…secretly texted her from captivity after the group was abducted near Umunoha in Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State, on October 1, 2026Pan-Yoruba group Afenifere called on the FG to urgently amend the NYSC Act to allow graduates to serve closer to their states of originPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our co…

The Nigerian Air Force confirmed that all 25 people on board NAF 931, including five crew members, died after the aircraft went down in Ondo StateThe ATR 42 aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed in the Igbokoda areaChief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke ordered a full inv…

…with before getting married to his wife. The pastor, popularly known as Mobile-Fire, said he stepped back from public ministry and social media in recent weeks to reflect, seek counsel and address matters from his past. In a statement, he admitted that although the relationships happened before his marriage, his action…

The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of five crew members and 20 passengers who died in the crash involving its NAF 931 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known in a statement on Tu…

President Donald Trump said Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego during a rally in Nebraska on Monday night, drawing criticism from the mayors of both cities, according to TMZ.Trump made the remarks while discussing rising fuel prices linked to the Iran war, saying American motorists were paying a "little bi…

…has confirmed that an eight-year-old child lost her life while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries in an accident that occurred near the Anabel Event Centre, along the Onitsha–Enugu Expressway in the state. According to a press statement released on Tuesday by the Media and Publicity Unit of the Servic…

…in Odo Pako Akeja, Ogun state on Sunday, October 4. The suspect, who is a Muslim, is said to have gone to the area to pray in a Mosque and after he finished praying, accosted the little girl and allegedly sexually assaulted the little girl before he was apprehended, stripped and handed over to the police. Watch a video…

…machines allegedly stolen from a location they had burgled. In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday and signed by the Corps Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi, the suspects were identified as natives of Cotonou, Benin Republic, residing in Atan. Adegbuyi stated that preli…