…significantly between May and August, following the escalation of the Middle East conflict and the resulting disruption to global oil supplies. The war began on 28 February, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran. The conflict disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a major route…

…October 24, two residents and a priest told AFP on Monday. Local residents and the ACLED conflict monitor told AFP that at least 43 people were killed and 18 wounded when an unidentified armed group attacked villages in the Shirka district of Oromia, around 270 kilometres south of the capital, Addis Ababa. "The attack…

…churches and homes in Ethiopia’s central state of Oromia on Saturday, residents and a conflict monitor told AFP on Monday. Oromia, Ethiopia’s largest state with some 40 million people, has faced a long-running insurgency and ethnic tensions between its Muslim, Protestant and Orthodox communities, which have been increa…

…condemned all acts of violence and urges members of the public to embrace peaceful conflict resolution and refrain from taking the law into their own hands. He assures the family of the deceased and the general public that a thorough investigation will be conducted and that anyone found culpable will be brought to just…

…the Ministry of Livestock Development in 2024 to address persistent farmer-herder conflicts through ranching, pasture development and improved infrastructure. The ministry is also aimed at transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector from traditional subsistence farming into a modern, commercial and globally competitive ind…

…position to attack," he wrote. He said Britain and its allies needed to prepare to deter conflict and respond effectively if necessary, while also strengthening resilience against disruption at home.The warning followed Prime Minister Andy Burnham's call for households to keep essential supplies for emergencies, includ…

…with the DCO reportedly advising them to end the relationship to prevent further conflict. The source alleged that despite the intervention, the dispute persisted until Friday's incident. "The two junior police officers had been dating for some years now, but a few months ago, they started having trust issues and cheat…

…where he called for a free Palestine and expressed solidarity with people affected by conflicts and displacement elsewhere. He also spoke about Sudan, Congo, Lebanon, Haiti and people affected by US immigration enforcement. Metro said it had contacted the Home Office and Macklemore for comment. The report did not annou…

…mourning the deceased and raising concerns over the fate of those abducted.Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria, disclosed the incident in a post on X on Saturday.A photograph shared alongside the report showed a funeral prayer for the deceased victims.The latest attack has renewed concerns over…

…over the circumstances surrounding his death, the delayed notification of relatives, and conflicting accounts given by officers. Peter was arrested on Saturday, October 17, following an allegation that he stole a bunch of plantain. Relatives and community members described him as an industrious young man who owned a si…

…beneath the rubble, with images showing large crowds gathered at the site. There were conflicting reports on the size of the building, which may have been as high as 18 storeys. Eastleigh is a densely packed residential and market area, known as a hub for the Somali community. Nairobi is undergoing an extremely rapid c…

…in captivity 41 days after their abduction.The development was disclosed by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria, in a post on X on Friday.“UPDATE: The Islamic scholars are still in the hands of bandits. Let us continue to remember them in our prayers and hope for their safe return,” he wrote.Ba…

…oil facilities and airports have reached a scale unprecedented since the start of the conflict in Yemen in 2014. AFP

…to restore constitutional order and stabilise Liberia and Sierra Leone during periods of conflict.

…has proposed a coordinated examination timetable for 2027, designed to reduce scheduling conflicts between Nigeria's major testing bodies and fast-track tertiary admission processes.The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board published the proposed schedule on its social media platforms on Thursday, October 23, outlin…

…road to Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. This was disclosed by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria. Bakatsine said some of the victims were among the 3,000 people recruited by the Sokoto State Government who had been invited for further screening and collection of their documents. The…

Russia and Ukraine traded attacks overnight, with seven killed on the Ukrainian side, authorities said on Thursday, shortly after US President Donald Trump’s envoy held talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Trump sought to strike an optimistic tone after US envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Put…

…of its visa-on-arrival facility for passport holders from 14 countries, although conflicting claims persist over whether the restriction is temporary or remains in force beyond the Hajj seasonWhile some travellers said they were recently denied boarding because of the policy, others, including Bashir Ahmad, argued that…

…unverified accounts of the incident, describing attempts to link the murder to political conflict as capable of creating unnecessary tension. He made the clarification while addressing members of the All Progressives Congress, Ohaukwu Local Government Area chapter, who visited his country home in Izhiangbo to commisera…

…alongside Ahmed Zakka, his wife and their baby on October 5, 2026. Security analyst and conflict reporter, Bakatsine, disclosed this on X on Thursday night, October 15, following the release of Zakka and his family. "Since Ahmed Zakka and his young family regained their freedom, we must also remember Jamila, the pregna…

…with me? "4. How would you manage co-parenting boundaries with your exes and children, conflicting demands, and disagreements without making them mine to resolve? "5. What adjustments would you make to build a life that works for both of us, rather than expecting me to lower my quality of life to fit around yours and y…

…which carried roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade before the conflict, has experienced severe traffic disruptions, elevated insurance costs, and rising energy prices. Two senior Iranian officials told Reuters that the country adopted a revised operational strategy approximately 10 days ago.…

…ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The conflict worsened when the driver asked the company to replace the tyre and was refused. The driver then used the truck to block the company's entrance, which triggered a physical confrontation between the drivers, security personnel, and…

…the opening of the 11th Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, identifying insecurity, regulatory conflicts, poor inter-agency coordination and inadequate infrastructure as major barriers to the growth of the sector. President of the Miners Association of Nigeria, Oba Ayandele Ayanleke, said insecurity along mining corridors an…

…on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure, expressing “serious concern” about the conflict between Riyadh and the Yemeni group intensifying. “China condemns the attacks that caused heavy casualties and expresses serious concern over the intensification of the conflict,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a re…