…October 13, 2026 by Chief Superintendent Olivia E. Adiku, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Western Regional Police Command. According to the statement, the suspect, identified as Emmanuel Kwofie, was arrested on Monday, October 12, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m. in Agona Nkwanta. Preliminary investigations indicate tha…

…The sentence, which will likely see him die in custody, comes three decades after the gunning down of one of the most influential hip hop artists of the late 20th century, and after years of criticism over investigations that went nowhere. Davis, 63, formerly ran a branch of the feared Crips, one of a patchwork of riva…

…the dollar on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, at the parallel market, the naira remained unchanged at N1,375 per dollar on Tuesday, the same rate recorded the previous day. The mixed movements across the foreign exchange markets came as the country’s external reserves rose further to $58.81 billion, according to CBN dat…

…Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting, the long-running case has reached a major milestone with the sentencing of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, reports the BBC.Davis, a former gang boss, was sentenced to at least 40 years in prison after a jury found him guilty in September of one count of…

…murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, BBC reports on Tuesday. According to the BBC, a jury found Davis guilty of one count of murder with a deadly weapon in September over the drive-by shooting that killed the rapper in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996. The 63-year-old, who has said he will appeal the verdict, was accused by pr…

…Kaigama was arraigned by the Department of State Services, DSS, on Tuesday on a seven-count amended charge bordering on terrorism and other offences. The Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, DPPF, Oyedepo Rotimi, SAN, led the prosecution team, while the defendant pleaded not guilty to all the charges. Fol…

A leader of hunters in Andamin community, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, Shuayibu Danladi Ciroma, has been killed following an encounter with suspected bandits while responding to intelligence about a planned attack on the community. Ciroma, who was also a member of the Forest Guard Corps, reported…

…eleven (11) mobile phones of different makes, one power bank, cash sum of One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty Naira (N125,550.00) and several bags neatly arranged in the boot of the vehicle to deceive unsuspecting victims as a commercial vehicle en route Benin to Agbor. The victim has positively…

…actors may have a capability uplift in the AI era if these guardrails do not function as intended."McCallum said he attached particular importance to the possibility of terrorists gaining capabilities involving biological or radiological weapons, adding that the government was taking additional steps to address the thr…

The Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ announced the passing of Rev. Moses Burris on Tuesday, October 13, 2026The ERCC described the late cleric as a father, pastor and mentor whose life was marked by humility and commitment to GodThe church prayed for comfort for the deceased's family while mourning what it called…

…confirmed they responded to a pedestrian collision at approximately 4:15 a.m. and pronounced the patient deceased at the scenePiane was Grammy-nominated and co-wrote some of RuPaul's biggest hits, including 'Cover Girl' and 'Sisssy That Walk'PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Lucian Pi…

…of South Africa in Lagos, Ms Kgothatso Xulu, has rejected the portrayal of her country as xenophobic, disclosing that 364 people have been arrested in connection with attacks on African migrants. Xulu spoke on Tuesday at the 47th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of International Law, held at the Nigerian Insti…

…the same motorcycle when an articulated truck rammed into them. While Oluwatosin Abidakun died in the crash, her fellow corps member sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical attention at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. However, the Speaker, in a statement in Ibadan, the state capital, on Tuesday,…

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre have warned that terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting social media, cryptocurrencies and emerging technologies to recruit members, conceal funds and coordinate attacks across West Africa and the Sahel. They raised the ala…

…to recover the remains of victims of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in the community. PUNCH Online reported that a NAF ATR-42 aircraft crashed in the community last Monday, with at least 25 people on board. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, had said there were no confirmed survivors, while recovery operations…

Pope Leo XIV has arrived at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome ahead of his upcoming lung operation. The Pope will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule this afternoon at the hospital. Dr. Stefano Margaritora, the hospital's chief thoracic surgeon, will be the lead surgeon for the pope's operation, assisted by a medical te…

Residents of Niger Delta communities affected by persistent oil spills and gas leaks have raised concerns over what they described as an increase in unusual deaths and health challenges in their communities. They also alleged cases of early cessation of menstruation among women. The residents, drawn from Rivers, Bayels…

…importance before the Senate. He said surviving bandits had reportedly moved into communities in Kebbi following intensified military operations in neighbouring states, creating fresh security threats and forcing residents to flee their homes. The motion listed Jan Dutsi, Agada, Kimba, Alelu, Tanja, Jadadi, Bawanka, Ka…

A 45-year-old woman in North Carolina, United States, Kymberli Bowden, is facing a first-degree h0micide charge following the death of her 13-year-old daughter, who weighed just 35 pounds after suffering severe malnutrition. The girl, identified only as ZT, d!ed from acute necrotizing pneumonia and inanition, a conditi…

…dollar at the official market at N1,332.09/$1The local currency weakened against the pound sterling but appreciated against the euro during the trading sessionInterbank foreign exchange turnover fell by 77.7% to $36.24 million as net foreign reserves rose to $46 billionPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source…

…RCMP has stated that permanent residents are eligible to apply as police officers under specific conditionsIt is noteworthy that applicants must have lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days within the past five years to qualifyPermanent resident RCMP officers may face restrictions on certain roles requiring top secret…

…in Abuja has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project against the N100m defamation judgment awarded against it by the Federal Capital Territory High Court. A three-member panel presided over by Justice Danlami Senchi reserved judgment on Tuesday after hearing argument…

…Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the Command said one complete police uniform and a master key suspected to have been used for motorcycle theft were recovered from the suspect. “During initial interrogation, he identified himself as Inspector Yakubu Yusuf, claiming to be attached to the Border Patrol Unit…

…cent during the corresponding period in 2025. Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo and Benue accounted for 88 per cent of confirmed cases, with Ondo recording the highest proportion at 36 per cent. Three new cases and one death were reported during the week under review. According to the NCDC, “Three new confirmed cases were reco…

…the complaint, police operatives attached to Isua Division immediately mobilised, mounted route blocks and commenced a pursuit of the fleeing suspect. On sighting the police operatives, the suspect allegedly diverted onto the Ise-Ikare Road in an attempt to evade arrest. However, the pursuing officers sustained the cha…