…— A 35-year-old miner, identified as Ibrahim Jabir, has died following the collapse of a mining pit at Asaradan village in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, trapping the miner in the collapsed pit. A resident of Jos East, P…

…and Colombia has become a base for armed groups involved in drug trafficking, illegal mining and other smuggling activities. Following the 2016 peace agreement between Colombia's government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC, the ELN emerged as the most powerful rebel organisation in Latin America.Hum…

…of politics as a shortcut to wealth, rather than an avenue for public service, was undermining the country’s potential to develop innovative businesses and nurture resourceful individuals. He spoke during the thanksgiving service marking the 50th anniversary of the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists…

…Health workers say persistent shortages, inadequate staffing and poor funding are undermining their efforts to provide quality care, leaving patients to bear the brunt of the facility’s deteriorating conditions. JANET OGUNDEPO and TAIWO BANKOLE report On October 16, 2026, a football game at the Federal Neuropsychiatric…

…the incident as a threat to his personal safety and a development capable of undermining democratic freedoms, political participation and peaceful coexistence in the state. The ADC candidate also alleged that earlier on Friday, his team had observed unusual deployments of Sokoto Marshal and Community Guard personnel at…

…trading structure, allowing participating marketers greater flexibility in determining their prices.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The arrangement has intensified competition among the refinery's 37 consortium members, with several operators adjusting their rates to att…

…Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) Ambassador to East Africa and the Middle East, said undermining the electorate's mandate risked deepening political tensions and damaging public trust in Nigeria's democratic institutions. He called on both Tinubu and INEC to ensure the 2027 election reflects the genuine will of the Nige…

…high production costs, unreliable electricity and poor logistics infrastructure are undermining Nigeria’s industrial competitiveness, calling for a council within the Presidency to coordinate industrialisation policies. Co-facilitator of the NESG, Lumun Feese, said Nigeria needed a coordinated approach to industrial de…

…raises serious public health concerns because consumers may have no reliable way of determining the actual ingredients, quality or safety of the products they purchase. Edible oils produced or repackaged under uncontrolled conditions may contain undeclared substances or contaminants, potentially exposing consumers to h…

…Assembly, the federal law prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. Before determining the substantive issues, Justice Lifu had dismissed preliminary objections by the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Delta State defendants challenging the court’s jurisdiction. The judge held that the plaintiffs’ challenge…

…by the necessary upkeep of the lines," Rodríguez said. "I am not saying it was a determining factor, but yes, the increase in use of the network is a factor to keep in mind."

…the names of deceased persons.The commission said it was reviewing the records and examining photographs suspected to have been generated using artificial intelligence. It assured Nigerians that verified irregularities would be addressed before the final register is certified. INEC gave the clarification in a statement…

…the investigation. He cautioned against actions capable of escalating tensions or undermining peace in the state. The governor described the late cleric as a religious leader whose teachings centred on the Qur’an, peaceful coexistence and understanding among people of different faiths. Masussuka, who was popularly know…

…indigenous industrial groups like BUA to drive growth across manufacturing, agriculture, mining and technology, arguing that the country could not achieve broad-based prosperity without a substantial increase in productive investment. “But the question we must ask ourselves is not simply how BUA can continue to grow. I…

…investigate the deaths of detainees arrested during operations against suspected illegal mining activities in Niger State. Although initial reports put the death toll at 37, the committee said it authenticated 33 deaths and identified 41 survivors. It also established that 14 of the deceased were minors. According to t…

…were among dozens of persons arrested during operations against suspected illegal mining in the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas of the state.

…Plan, with Diri urging the management to embrace emerging technologies without undermining physical classroom interactions and the mentorship role of lecturers. Diri described the introduction of robotic tutors as a significant step towards improving medical education, stressing that technology should complement rather…

…accused President Tinubu of benefiting from Nigeria's democracy while allegedly undermining its principles by encouraging and facilitating violence.

…stakeholders to work together to preserve peace and prevent the incidents from undermining relations between Ebonyi indigenes and their host communities. “The occurrence of two tragic killings within the same local government area is deeply painful and calls for serious reflection and decisive action,” the statement sa…

…hard-to-reach, rural locations. They raid villages and impose “taxes” on farmers and mining operations in areas with little state presence. Amnesty, in a post on X, blamed the Nigerian authorities for leaving some rural communities “at the mercy of gunmen that repeatedly commit atrocities with impunity. “Consistent fai…

…president."The minister urged Nigerians to assess Obi's tenure as Anambra governor by examining the administration of incumbent governor Chukwuma Soludo, suggesting that Soludo's performance offered a fair measure of what his predecessor had — or had not — built.Wike also drew a contrast between his own political condu…

…and sent them to remote communities in the Savannah Region where illegal small-scale mining, known as galamsey, is ongoing, to engage in prostitution. He said the suspect had lured a victim (name withheld) to a community near Damongo. "We were able to track the suspect to his hideout and arrest him. We have taken his s…

…deployed from Alausa. The officials have allegedly continued to interfere with sand mining operations despite a Supreme Court judgment which, according to its interpretation, affirms federal regulatory authority over mineral resources, including sand mining. DAN had previously served Form 48, a notice concerning allege…

…Examination and runs through to the release of results from four secondary-level examining bodies by August 2027.FG proposes harmonised timetable for 2027 UTME, WAEC etc Photo 2027 exam scheduleUnder the plan, the UTME is scheduled for March 15 to 25, 2027. The National Examinations Council's Senior School Certificate…

…died after they were arrested at M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna for illegal mining activities.Niger miners' deaths: I left them screaming till they died - NSCDC officer breaks down