…Commissioner for Health, Banji Ajaka, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with journalists at the crash site. Ajaka said the swamp buggies were deployed because the aircraft had sunk deep into the swamp, making it difficult for rescuers to reach the wreckage. He said the aircraft crashed about 500 metres east of t…

…Overseer of Dayspring Assembly, Awada-Obosi, Pastor Harrison Anazodo, allegedly attacked journalists and cameramen while attempting to shield him from the media. The incident occurred as Anazodo arrived at the court for his trial before Justice Jude Obiora. The pastor was arrested by officials of the Anambra State Gove…

…Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun Command, confirmed the incident in a statement released to journalists on Monday night.Nine people lose their lives in a fatal Ijebu-Ode/Ore Expressway crash as a Delta Line bus collides with a Sino Truck amid rainfall. Photo ImagesThe crash involved a white Toyota Hiace bus, marked 14B-29…

…other passengers were abducted in Niger State. The government consequently appealed to journalists and media organisations to adhere to professional standards by verifying information before publication to avoid spreading false, misleading and potentially alarming reports.

Egyptian security forces arrested six journalists working for the independent investigative journalism platform Matsda2sh last month, with their whereabouts unknown, Human Rights Watch said. Security forces arrested the journalists in raids across the country. They are: Abdallah Qadry, Mohamed Ashraf Abu Emeira, Islam…

…Ebem Ohafia Council of Chiefs and Elders. The confirmation message, made available to journalists by the Publicity Secretary of the community, Ifeanyi Okali, said: “Until his passing, HRH Eze Ukoha was the Ezieogo/Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ujuruezie, Ohafia, and Kpoke I of Ekeluogo Ebem Autonomous Community, in Ohafia Lo…

…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 arrested following investigations into the destruction of properties during tensions surrounding horse-riding and public proces…

…by the Command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri on Sunday. ‎ ‎The statement read, “On October 3, 2026, at about 0830hrs, the Divisional Police Officer, Otu-Jeremi Division, acting on credible intelligence shared by the DPO Ovwian-Aladja Division, mobilised op…

…Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. “Allegations of sexual harassment were made by three female journalists against police officers,” Delhi police said in a statement, promising “a fair and impartial enquiry.” In a video posted on social media, a complainant said that a police officer pushed and touched her “inappropriately.”…

…in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1233/2026. A certified true copy of the ruling was issued to journalists on Saturday. The company is seeking to preserve $13,924,343.32 and N157.5m awarded to it after an arbitration arising from water infrastructure projects executed in Ilesa West Local Government Area of Osun State. The fina…

…stated that the presentation of the officers allegedly involved in the incident before journalists by the NSCDC demonstrated that those connected with the case were available for investigation. “We believe that the investigation must now be allowed to establish precisely what happened, the respective roles of those inv…

…with his family, the management and staff of The Punch newspaper, 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…

…to protect the lives and property of rural dwellers. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja, he alleged that the state government has remained docile while his kinsmen in Akpa-Mbakor are killed and property worth millions of Naira destroyed. He said the clash between Akpa-Mbakor and Agasha in Guma Local…

…Expressway. Photo >As reported by Vanguard, Bosso stated this while speaking to journalists about the ongoing operation.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"Yesterday we were in the bush; we trailed them up to a particular location. But at that point in time, we couldn't mov…

…Relations Officer, Edo State Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the operational achievements of the command on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Patrick Daaor. Ikoedem said the arrests and recovery were recorded during sustained intelligence-led operations focused on tackling…

…The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, stated this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Bompai, Kano State. 10. Veteran actor, Olu Jacobs has been laid to rest, with family, friends and colleagues gathering for his funeral service on Friday at This Present House Church, Lekki, Lagos…

…Okon was arrested following a petition by the Stand For Humanity Foundation. Speaking to journalists after the proceedings, the foundation’s president, Chidiebube Okeoma, said the organisation initiated the petition and arrest process to draw attention to the legal consequences of child abuse. Okeoma, a journalist and…

…State House of Assembly, Mukhtar Isa Hazo and other associates, was made available to journalists in Kaduna on Thursday. The former allies, under the aegis of Kaduna De-Initiative, said they supported, campaigned for and defended El-Rufai, while helping to build political structures across the state before their relati…

…Officer DSP Timfon John confirmed the directive in a statement made available to journalists in Uyo on Wednesday, September 30.The statement read in part: PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"Following credible intelligence available to the Command indicating plans by some i…

…the extent of damage and listened to residents recount their experiences. Speaking to journalists after the exercise, Amaewhule said the inspection followed the motion adopted by the House and distress calls received from constituents across the state. “As an Assembly, we deemed it necessary to move around the streets…

…made by real Nigerian businesses,” he said. The President said international observers, journalists, non-governmental organisations and multilateral institutions had also recognised the changes in the Nigerian economy. “These are not idle claims. International observers, journalists, NGOs and multilateral institutions…

…exceeded $6 billion in 2025. “These are not idle claims. International observers, journalists, NGOs and multilateral institutions can see the change,” Tinubu said. He said Nigeria had reached a turning point, with the government’s focus now shifting from correcting the country’s economic course to achieving “shared and…

…the application of the workers to appeal the lower court’s decision. Speaking later with journalists, Saidu explained that the workers are not happy with the refusal of the National Industrial Court to enforce the payment of their salaries based on pending appeals. Saidu said there were no court records indicating any…

…the command of misrepresenting the circumstances surrounding the arrests. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, Bukar said only four of the arrested persons were members of the ADC, while the fifth person identified by the police was unknown to the party. He said one of those arrested, Adam Umar Gubio, who he describ…

Stakeholders in the health and development sector have charged journalists in Kwara State to expose rights abuses, gender-based violence, discrimination and stigma against vulnerable people, while ensuring that reports protect the dignity and privacy of victims. The stakeholders made the call during a sensitisation mee…