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The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Alhaji Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, has died at the age of 83. The revered monarch reportedly died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, while receiving medical treatment. The Jigawa State Government confirmed his death, prompting condolences from prominent Nigerians. Born on December 12, 1942,…
By Sophia Ogwuche Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima marked his 60th birthday on September 2, 2026, requesting a low-key celebration focused on national prayers instead of elaborate festivities. Senator Kashim Shettima turned 60 on September 2, 2026. He asked friends, associates, and well-wishers not to organize public celebrations or place paid congratulatory advertisements in print,…
The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries faces renewed scrutiny after allegations by former members regarding Pastor Lazarus Muoka’s personal life and church doctrine. In August 2025 Legit.ng reported Ada Adiiche an ex‑member’s claim that Muoka secretly married a third wife less than two years after his second wife, Pastor Joy Muoka, died in 2024. Joy Muoka…
Benue State is facing a fresh surge of insecurity as suspected bandits abducted 14 passengers, killing two, while armed herders killed five residents in a separate, coordinated attack, officials confirmed. The passenger abduction occurred on Monday evening along the Okpokwu axis, targeting travellers from the Igede area of Oju and Obi local government areas en…
The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association has condemned the abduction of 177 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as shocking, unacceptable and a dangerous indicator of worsening insecurity in the region. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, the association…
A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to life imprisonment without parole. Yamagami, 45, pleaded guilty to murder when his trial opened last year, but his sentencing drew intense national attention, reflecting deep divisions over how Japan should judge the man behind the 2022 killing. While…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appointed Mr Sani Musa Daura as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters, ensuring continuity of decades of protocol expertise within the FCT Administration. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. According…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has formally moved into the ancient Alaafin’s Palace in Oyo town, marking a significant cultural milestone for the Oyo Kingdom and the wider Yoruba race. The move comes nine months after his installation as the 46th traditional ruler of the historic kingdom. Residents of Oyo town welcomed their…
Six students have died following a boat accident on the Buruku River in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Monday night when a boat conveying more than 45 passengers, along with vehicles, capsized mid-journey. Rescue teams recovered five bodies shortly after the accident, while search efforts continued for one student…
In a shocking move, Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abba, as he is commonly known, has pledged his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Abba cited the leadership style of Senator Barau…