Nigerians rush to drink spilled beer after Lagos van crash
Residents in Lagos rushed to drink beer spilled from a crashed van at Abalti Barracks, ignoring broken glass. LASTMA, police, and LAWMA responded.
Category : Security
Family begs Tony Elumelu for mercy over teen's defamatory post
Family of 19-year-old Emmanuel Akwuobi begs Tony Elumelu for forgiveness after weeks in detention over an alleged defamatory X post about Awele Elumelu, fearing missed final exams.
Nigeria Demands Justice After Three Deaths in South Africa
Nigeria's Consul-General in Johannesburg, Ambassador Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, demands thorough investigations and prosecution after three Nigerians died in separate incidents in South Africa between September 18 and 21, including one allegedly linked to Xolan
Nigerian Workers Face Data Privacy Risks Using AI at Work
Nigerian workers using AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini risk data privacy violations under the Data Protection Act 2023, which limits automated decision-making and requires safeguards.
Murder suspect moved to Ekwulobia prison over cult initiation
Kingsley Ogbonnaya, on trial for the 2020 killing of UNIBEN student Chinenye Nwoye, has been transferred from Awka to Ekwulobia prison after allegedly initiating inmates into a cult.
Three More Nigerians Killed in South Africa Within 4 Days
Three more Nigerians were killed in South Africa within four days in September 2026, bringing the 2026 death toll to 12 and the total since 2022 to 112, with no convictions recorded.
Phone seller arrested after fatal Lagos stop-and-search crash
A 20-year-old phone seller, Olusola Olumide, has been arrested after a Lagos police sergeant died when his Lexus hit him during a stop-and-search. Olumide claims brake failure caused the crash.
Bandits force Kwara pastor, 100 residents from camp
Rev. Isaac Omolehin says police ordered evacuation of his Kwara camp over bandit threat; over 100 residents, including orphans, fled and have not returned.
28 Human Skulls, Bones of Suspected Kidnap Victims Found in Abia Forests
Security operatives in Abia State uncovered 28 human skulls and bones in Umuaku and Nneato forests during a raid on suspected criminal camps in Umunneochi, police said.
Passenger dies jumping from moving bus to escape drunk driver
A male passenger died after jumping from a moving commercial bus in Lagos to escape an allegedly drunk driver. The bus crashed at Ogunlana Junction; LASTMA confirmed alcohol was suspected.
Police Arrest Commissioner, 3 Others Over Civil Servant's Death
Delta Police arrested Commissioner Kingsley Ashibogwu and three others over the death of Deputy Director Unity Adeda, bringing total arrests to five. Two more suspects are being hunted.
Nigeria Flood Alert: FG Lists 24 States, FCT at Risk
The Federal Government has issued a flood alert for 24 states and the FCT from September 27 to October 10, 2026, with critical-risk communities advised to prepare evacuation routes and secure essentials.
Nigerian Airlines Threaten Shutdown Over Labour Union Disruptions
Airline Operators of Nigeria warn of total shutdown if labour unions disrupt operations again, citing Air Peace's N2bn loss from August 11 incident.
DSS Secures Death Sentence for Sokoto Kidnapper Who Killed 3
The DSS secured a death sentence against Ibrahim Usman, aka Dan Iyali, for kidnapping and killing three people in Sokoto State in September 2023. Other suspects remain at large.
Bauchi Police Arrest Housewife for Allegedly Killing Co-Wife
Bauchi Police arrested 33-year-old Hauwa'u Haruna for allegedly killing her co-wife, Jamila Adamu, 43, with a pestle on September 27, 2026. The case has been transferred to the SCID for prosecution.
Nigerian Armed Forces Now Nightmares to Terrorists, Reps Deputy Says
Reps Deputy Spokesperson Philip Agbese says Nigeria's Armed Forces have become nightmares to terrorists, citing military data showing 1,487 terrorists killed and 777 kidnapped victims rescued in July-August.
Customs Seeks Seizure of Dangote's Half-Brother's Aircraft
Nigeria Customs seeks permanent forfeiture of three aircraft linked to Sayyu Dantata over alleged ₦2.31bn unpaid import duty; hearing continues October 22, 2026.
Wilmot's 1988 Deportation and Civil War Role Still Debated
Jamaican professor Patrick Wilmot, deported from Nigeria in 1988, remains controversial. His role in the Nigeria-Biafra War and his ABU years still fuel debate.
Osogbo customers demand refunds after food company shuts down
Customers in Osogbo, Osun State, are demanding refunds after a food company selling discounted rice and other items shut down before delivering prepaid orders, with police deployed to the premises.
Six Major Bank Failures in Nigeria Since 2010: How to Recover Funds
Customers with funds in failed Nigerian banks can recover savings via successor institutions or NDIC liquidation. NDIC covers up to ₦5 million per depositor at commercial banks and ₦2 million at smaller banks, with excess claims dependent on recoveries. V
Nigerian Navy 2026 Batch 39 Recruitment: Apply from October 2
The Nigerian Navy has announced Batch 39 recruitment, opening October 2, 2026. Applications are free, require NIN, and close October 31, 2026.
33 Ghanaians at Kogi camp after paying up to GH¢300,000 for UK trip
33 Ghanaians, including 12 women, were found at a network marketing camp in Anyigba, Kogi State, after paying up to GH¢300,000 (₦34.27 million) for a promised UK trip.
Fisayo Soyombo's 47-day journey exposes harsh Libya migration truth
Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo warns Nigerians against irregular migration to Libya after a 47-day undercover trip revealed robbery, exploitation, and harsh desert conditions.
AI Misreads Hausa Idioms: Editorial Crisis in Newsrooms
AI tools misclassify Hausa idioms like kirari as threats, risking editorial errors. A Legit.ng editor recounts a false incitement flag and outlines safeguards.
FAAN Raises Airport Taxi Vehicle Age Limit, Operators Protest
FAAN directs airport taxi operators to use vehicles from 2012 onward by October 2026. Operators warn replacement costs up to ₦18 million could force drivers out of business.
Newlywed reverend, bride abducted with four others in Kwara
Reverend Abiodun David and his bride Funmilayo Bamidele were abducted with four others by bandits along Eruku-Iyemero Road in Kwara State. Police and military have launched a rescue operation.
Tinubu, Armed Forces Praised as 1,000 IDPs Return in Benue
The North Central Youth Development and Peace Agenda praises President Tinubu and the Armed Forces as over 1,000 IDPs return to Benue homes following military successes under Operation Whirl Stroke.
Air Peace Explains Abuja-Maiduguri Flight Cancellation, Hotels for Passengers
Air Peace cancelled its Abuja-Maiduguri flight on Sept 26, 2026, due to fuel shortage and VFR restrictions. Stranded passengers were placed in hotels.
Before Hijack '93: Nigerian Students' 1993 Plane Hijack for Democracy
Four young Nigerians hijacked Nigeria Airways Flight 470 in 1993 to demand MKO Abiola's presidency. The plane landed in Niamey, passengers were released, and a raid killed a flight attendant. The story inspired Netflix's Hijack '93.
Ayodele Warns Tinubu Against Trading Nigeria's Minerals for US
Primate Ayodele warns President Tinubu against mortgaging Nigeria's mineral resources for US support in 2027, saying Washington has already decided against his second-term bid.
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