…to Sahara Reporters, the incident occurred on Monday, throwing the riverine community into panic as residents reportedly scampered for safety. Details of the crash, including the number of people aboard the helicopter and the condition of possible survivors, remained unclear as of the time of filing this report. A resi…

…be vigilantes on watch duty when the attackers opened fire on them. A member of the community, Bitrus Simon, told newsmen that the gunmen attacked the vigilantes while they were on duty, killing two people and injuring three others. He condemned the attack, describing it as unfortunate and calling for improved security…

…them and grant them their good hearts’ desires,” she prayed. Bello seized the opportunity to advocate diligence among all categories of workers, saying, “Everyone should do their job well. Our youths, especially, must know that hard work pays.” Recall that a video clip had shown Bello on her last day in uniform being c…

…Eze Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, is dead. Eze Ukoha died at the age of 89, after ruling his community for 35 years. The death of the monarch was confirmed by the executive members of the Ebem Ohafia Development Union, EODU, as well as the Ebem Ohafia Council of Chiefs and Elders. The confirmation message, made available to journa…

…inside and d!ed immediately. "The d3ath of the innocent child has thrown the entire community into mourning. A small hole dug for play has now k!lled a person. Everyone is crying for the innocent child. "May her soul rest in peace. May Allah give her family the fortitude to bear the loss."

…was in Kaduna for an extraordinary Senate meeting and decided to use the opportunity to inspect some of the state government’s projects. He said he was impressed with the quality and scope of the projects inspected, particularly the Kabala Costain-Aliyu Makama Link Road. “We are impressed with what we have seen here. T…

…patrols and intelligence gathering,” the statement said. The police urged parents, community leaders and residents to provide timely and credible information about suspicious movements, cult gatherings and criminal hideouts, while warning cult groups, sponsors and sympathisers that those involved would face the law. Th…

…passed, the competition quickly moved beyond the usual battle for Head of House and immunity. Biggie introduced twists that repeatedly disrupted alliances and forced the housemates to rethink their strategies. There were also the inevitable friendships and romantic connections. Some relationships grew naturally, while…

More than 40,000 women in Katsina State are expected to benefit from the Community Investment Fund under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up Project, as the state government formally commenced the disbursement of funds to eligible Women Affinity Groups. Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony in Katsina on Sund…

…a deliberate effort to move beyond routine acknowledgement and give teachers the opportunity to be celebrated without the demands of their daily responsibilities.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!A gesture towards Nigerian educatorsTeachers in Nigeria have long called for…

…of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, as the Force sustained its intelligence-led and community-based policing strategy. He said the 96 suspects were arrested in connection with various offences, including kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, banditry, cultism, terrorism, cattle rustling and other criminal activities. H…

…decision. Bature expressed his appreciation to Governor Radda for giving him the opportunity to serve the state, explaining that his time at the board allowed him to dedicate himself to serving the people. He also thanked the state government and stakeholders for giving him the opportunity to serve the state. Bature re…

…shared by the DPO Ovwian-Aladja Division, mobilised operatives to Usiefrun Community, where a 25-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted and held hostage. ‎ ‎”The victim was rescued, while the main suspect, identified as Brotugbare Francis Onome ‘m’, aged 29 years, was arrested. ‎ ‎”A search of the premises…

…described him as jovial and friendly, saying his death came as a shock to the community. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said there had been no obvious indication that Oke was facing any serious difficulty before his body was discovered. The resident said the circumstances surrounding the death had lef…

…Road in Chanchaga Local Government Area, triggered protests by youths in the community. According to findings, the youths mobilised in the early hours of Sunday, October 4, 2026, blocked the Minna-Bida Road and disrupted traffic in protest of the killing. The youths were also said to have moved towards Gbeganu, where t…

…technician at Dangote Refinery. Photo Ejike>She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to join an organisation of Dangote Refinery's scale, noting that it would allow her to apply her technical skills in a demanding and rewarding setting.Cecilia Ejike on her new role at Dangote RefineryIn her LinkedIn post, Ejike wrot…

…and accidents involving US military personnel cause great anxiety among the local community and must not be allowed to happen,” Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said. Last year, a Japanese court sentenced a US Marine accused of choking and attempting to rape a woman in her 20s to seven years in prison. In 2017, a form…

…platform said the update is aimed at giving original creators a better opportunity to reach viewers, while improving the quality of content recommended through Shorts. In a statement, YouTube said its recommendation systems assess billions of signals, including users’ watch history, interests and engagement, to determi…

…the petition was “borne out of loyalty and commitment to party supremacy, discipline, unity and the collective interest of the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.” They also pressed for immediate action. “We therefore submit that, the allegations against Austin Agada as established with clear evidence as attached,…

…The QatarDebate Centre, founded by the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development in 2008, is Qatar’s national debating organisation.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Team Nigeria, presented by Presidential School Debate Nigeria and fully represented by Abia public school stude…

…incident had heightened anxiety among the victims’ families, friends and the wider community. In a statement released on Saturday, Oyewale urged the FG, the NYSC, state governments and security agencies to take immediate and decisive measures to address the security challenges confronting travellers nationwide. He spec…

…Mamdani spoke at Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day Carnival, where Nigerian diplomats, community leaders and residents gathered to celebrate the country’s independence. The Mayor received loud cheers and drew laughter when he explained why attending the Nigerian celebration was unavoidable. “Somebody asked me if I was go…

…identifying the shortage of professionals, inadequate funding and poor access to community-based services as major gaps in the country’s mental health system. Sheikh, a Professor of Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, said: “Legislation provides the skeleton, policy provides the directi…

…and a rain jacket. The Force said neither the security teams nor residents of the community suffered casualties. A separate operation in Katsina State saw police repel bandits who attacked motorists along the Funtua-Zaria Road on October 1. The intervention allowed traffic to resume normally on the highway. In Benue St…

…was the traditional ruler’s response to the matter? The traditional leader of the community tried to calm her down and explained that the particular piece of land she was trying to claim did not belong to her. It is unfortunate because the woman and the traditional ruler are also related. The traditional ruler is a dir…