The Bauchi State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the suspected murder of Jemimah Dutse, a former All Progressives Congress Women Leader in Bauchi South. PUNCH Metro learnt this from a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, San…
…From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Tinubu said the push to improve infrastructure for the armed forces is directly linked to what the government expects from service members in the field."As we demand more from our men and women in uniform, we must do more to support them and their famili…
…security team declined, the interviewer persisted, resulting in a bodyguard physically pushing him to the ground. Despite the fall, which reportedly damaged his microphone, the interviewer got back up and continued to pursue the artist. The media personality initially posted the video online to criticize the team's agg…
A South African woman, Kopano, has revealed the things her Benin husband does for her that she claims would send low effort men into coma. According to Kopano, her husband tattooed her face on his body, regularly gives her cash, pays for everything and gave her full access to his debit and credit card pins. "Things my…
…life easier for students and other residents. He said, “This road is very important because it connects the northern and southern parts of Kaduna. It will provide an alternative route for the people and make movement easier. “It will also improve access to farms, schools and healthcare facilities. For students, good ro…
…builders of the nation as the world celebrates the 2026 Teachers’ Day. He pledged to sustain and strengthen the development of the education sector and the advancement of teachers, building on the solid foundation laid by Governor Seyi Makinde if elected in the 2027 governorship election. Adekanmbi, in a statement issu…
Public affairs analyst Comrade Usman Okai Austin praised DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi for transforming the agency since taking overOkai pointed to improvements in covert operations, inter-agency cooperation, and the use of modern technology under Ajayi's watchThe analyst urged Ajayi to continue keeping the DSS…
…earlier reported that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Wednesday, August 20, as a work-free day in Lagos State in celebration of the 2025 Isese Day.The Lagos government explained that the holiday was part of the governor's commitment to upholding the cultural values and heritage of the indigenous people.Accordi…
…to the gap between the availability of mobile broadband and the number of Nigerians using it.The communiqué stated: “Usage, rather than coverage, is now the larger gap. Mobile broadband covers about 90% of Nigerians, yet smartphone ownership stands at about 27 percent and broadband penetration at 57.4 percent against a…
Today’s evening recap focuses mainly on the feud between the All Progressives Congress and the Vice Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Rotimi Amaechi, over the high cost of medication needed to treat his deceased mother. Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency recently recorded N5 billion worth of conta…
Defending champions Rangers maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a comfortable 3-1 victory over Abia Warriors at the Awka City Stadium. Experienced striker Godwin Obaje, Chidiebere Nwobodo and Akorode Daniel got the goals for Rangers. Abia Warriors scored from the penalty spot in …
…“OSHA,” were shot dead during the clash. The command added that several other persons sustained gunshot injuries in the incident, while investigations into the circumstances surrounding the violence had commenced. Similarly, the police said suspected cultists invaded the Arowomole area of Osogbo on Sunday, October 4, d…
…disqualifications and some of the most unpredictable twists of the season. Now, nine housemates remain. Aikou, Barry, Bluethopia, Flora, Oyin, Ricky, Sheba, Temi Nkem and Tram will walk onto the finale stage tonight, hoping to become the winner of the ‘Show Ya Sef’ season. But before Big Brother crowns its 11th winner,…
…not merely to distribute money but to strengthen women’s economic capacity, improve household incomes and promote financial inclusion at the grassroots. Shettima said the beneficiaries had demonstrated discipline through savings and group activities, describing the CIF as an investment in their productive capacity. He…
…intense "emotional stress" she experienced during her pregnancy allegedly due to her husband's actions. In a Facebook post on Saturday, October 3, 2026, she shared a video capturing the moment she discovered a used condom and false lashes in her matrimonial bedroom after returning home unexpectedly from her mother's ho…
Troops of Sector 9, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have neutralised a suspected armed gang leader during an encounter with other members of the gang in Qua'an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the deceased suspect, identified as Usman Ya'u, was arrested on Septembe…
…accident, Valentine said she lost her freedom and a part of the life she knew."These used to be my legs... before an accident changed everything. Since that day, life has never been the same. I lost more than just my legs-I lost a part of the life I knew, the freedom I once had, and the person I thought I would always…
…marking the 60th anniversary of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.By suspending classroom teaching on that date, the government of the south-south state is signalling a deliberate effort to move beyond routine acknowledgement and give teachers the opportunity to be celebrated without…
…#1,420 per litre and #1,450 per litre. Similarly, MRS filling stations, which previously sold petrol at ₦1,395 per litre, reduced the price to ₦1,370, while AY Shafa reduced its price from ₦1,430 to ₦1,400 per litre. However, some marketers were yet to reduce their pump prices. NAN observed that Afdin Retail Station re…
…said on Sunday that Police operatives rescued 42 kidnapped victims, arrested 96 suspects victims in intelligence-led operations conducted across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory between September 26 and October 2, 2026. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Ineidu, who disclosed this in an opera…
…Students has called on the Ogun State Government to urgently convert the Gateway Industrial and Petro-Gas Institute, Oni, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, from a monotechnic to a full-fledged polytechnic as part of measures to address the challenges confronting the institution. The NANS Secretary-General, Oladimej…
…destroying billboards and posters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Yusuf in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while answering questions from journalists on security measures and the enforcement of the ban on public horse-riding in Kano. The suspects were arreste…
…The web3 gaming content creator made this known when he responded to a post by one Darius Ogenyi. "As an American, if you want to be successful, marry a Nigerian woman. If you think I 'm capping, ask @thesamparr and brycent,"Ogenyi wrote. Responding to the post, Brycent shared a photo with his wife, writing: "I still c…
Alhaji Kabir Bature, the chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrim Welfare Board, has resigned from his position. Bature was appointed Chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrim Welfare Board by Governor Dikko Umar Radda in 2023. In a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Katsina State Government, he announced his resignatio…
…against violent crime, with the rescue of a kidnapped victim and the arrest of five suspects in separate operations involving kidnapping and cult-related murder. ‎ ‎One fabricated Beretta pistol, one magazine and two rounds of live ammunition were recovered at the scene where an unnamed 25-year-old woman was allege…