…and a rain jacket. The Force said neither the security teams nor residents of the community suffered casualties. A separate operation in Katsina State saw police repel bandits who attacked motorists along the Funtua-Zaria Road on October 1. The intervention allowed traffic to resume normally on the highway. In Benue St…

…What was the traditional ruler’s response to the matter? The traditional leader of the community tried to calm her down and explained that the particular piece of land she was trying to claim did not belong to her. It is unfortunate because the woman and the traditional ruler are also related. The traditional ruler is…

…that the university should have withheld their results for one year or assigned community service instead. Reacting to the development, the National Executive Council of the Nigerian Universities Nursing Students’ Association expressed concern over the sanctions. In a statement signed by its National President, Madu Va…

…the affected people,” he stated. The KWASEMA boss also called on traditional rulers and community leaders to intensify sensitisation on flood early-warning alerts. “We want the local leaders to continue sensitising their people on early-warning information and the necessary precautions to take whenever there is a flood…

…air and surface crews to search ​for the ​plane ⁠near Nantucket, an affluent island community south ​of mainland Massachusetts. The plane had departed L.F. Wade International Airport in Bermuda for Boston Logan International Airport, the FAA said in a statement to PEOPLE, adding that it issued "a Search and Rescue Aler…

Residents of Aleto community in Eleme, River State and members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God church in the area were thrown into shock and mourning on Friday, October 2, after the officiating minister at a funeral in the community and resident TCCG pastor, Deacon Steve Eyo, suddenly collapsed and was later pr…

…security agencies while strengthening inter-State cooperation, intelligence sharing, community engagement and coordinated responses to emerging threats and at the same time, addressing the underlying socio-economic conditions that can expose the young people to exploitation by criminal and extremist elements. “Forum ac…

…most of them Orthodox, live in the Palestinian territory. A larger Palestinian Christian community lives in the West Bank, although emigration has increased since the start of the war. The Hamas-led October 7 attack killed 1,221 people, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. The massive Israeli of…

…commitment to protecting members’ interests, promoting unity and contributing to community development and the economic growth of Ogun State.

…the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council, and the entire media community, and pray that God Almighty grants everyone affected by this painful loss strength and fortitude to bear it,” the governor said. Also speaking, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ, Akwa Ibom State, Bassey Anthon…

Tragedy hit the Nigerian Christian community after a pastor collapsed mid-sermon at a funeral in Aleto, Rivers StateThe pastor was preaching to over 300 mourners when he suddenly fell about 15 minutes into his messageEyewitnesses said some mourners initially thought the collapse was part of the pastor's dramatic illust…

…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. Ukura, the younger brother of a fo…

…killed during the attack, which occurred while a government-imposed curfew was in effectCommunity leaders condemned the killings and warned residents against conducting mining activities during restricted hoursPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Two…

…The cause The cause of the clash was said to be the alleged decision of Aguleri Community to mount a signpost and a Closed Circuit Television, CCTV, cameras on the boundary between the two communities, which Umuoba Anam Community resisted. Ibezim, who is the Chairman of Anambra State Boundary Committee, ordered that th…

…congressman Riley Moore reacted to the reported arrest of Mahmoud Adam, a Fulani community leader linked to attacks on Christians in NigeriaMoore credited both the Nigerian government and the Trump administration for the development, tying it to an active US-Nigeria security cooperation agreementAdam was reportedly arr…

…20 people have been confirmed dead in a fatal motor accident that occurred in Hawan Kibo community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Friday. Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred at about 5pm along the notorious Hawan Kibo bend, throwing the community into panic. 3. Two people were confirmed dead by t…

…attention. DAILY POST gathered that the violence started at a lounge in the Owoeba community, located along the Osogbo-Ilesa Road, where the victims were said to have been drinking before the attackers arrived. A resident of the area, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of security concerns, said gunshots and c…

…It is how long they must wait for one. At Otor-Edo Primary School in Ughelli South LGA, community President-General, Kenedy Egone, described a school that has moved from mud-house beginnings to a roofless and unsafe structure. “Our children sit under leaking skies to receive lessons. As the rains peak, there may soon b…

…would address the healthcare needs of the growing population and pledged continued community support. Adekimi joined the traditional ruler to perform the foundation-laying ceremony for the multispecialist upgrade. The CP thanked the people of Omu-Aran, noting that their contribution highlighted the importance of sustai…

One year after two brothers were killed during an alleged security operation in Akinlalu community, Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, their mother, Mrs Alaba Oyebamiji, is still waiting for the remains of her sons to be released for burial. Oyebamiji, whose sons, Ismaila and Sefiu, were among four persons…

…crossing has also opened up a small source of income for some young people in the community. Among them is a minor identified as Khalid, who helps commuters carry their belongings across the flooded section for a small fee. “I cannot just stand by and watch people struggle with their loads. I help them carry the items…

…a single project or development that former Governor Rotimi Amaechi delivered to their community across 24 years in high political office.Wike drew a sharp contrast between his own approach to leadership and what he described as decades of self-serving politics by his longtime rival.As reported by the Nigerian Tribune,…

…of NASFAT Abobo and spent much of his life teaching and nurturing students in his communityThe family thanked NASFAT Kogi Central, Islamic scholars, and well-wishers who travelled from various locations to support themPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola…

…The government stands firmly with the victims, their families, and the entire NYSC community at this time,” the commissioner assured.

…“Each beneficiary represents a life offered another opportunity, a family reunited and a community with a renewed stake in successful reintegration. This commitment reflects the belief that justice serves society best when it also makes renewal possible,” Kanyip said. The Commissioner for Information and Culture furthe…