…three separate $500m facilities for climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development. 2. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has reaffirmed the commission’s neutrality ahead of the 2027 general election, saying INEC has no candidate or politica…

I married the boy I'd loved since childhood in his hospital room after doctors said cancer would take him within months. Just after our vows, a nurse pulled me aside and whispered, "Before you leave... look under his mattress." I thought I was losing my husband. I had no idea I'd never truly known him.PAY ATTENTION: Fi…

…three separate $500m facilities for climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development. The most immediate is a proposed $500m additional financing for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project, known as ACReSAL. The World Bank has fixed October 29, 2026, as the estimated date for…

…mother never hugged me" - Actor Sylvester Stallone shares harrowing details of abusive childhood Hollywood star, Sylvester Stallone has opened up about a childhood marked by abandonment, violence, and an absence of parental affection in a candid interview with The New York Times, revealing that he omitted some of the d…

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…Auta, said investment in children should start from conception and continue throughout childhood. Auta stressed the need for adequate funding for maternal and newborn healthcare, noting that every child deserved to be born in a safe and healthy environment. He urged journalists to follow the budget process from allocat…

…PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Early childhood educators, including those specialising in inclusive education, also appear on the list for the first time.Engineering roles make up a large share of the 64 occupations. The list includes electrical installers, mechanical e…

…enabled her to complete her aviation training and move closer to fulfilling her childhood ambition of becoming a pilot. Faith and her family visited the former governor on Monday night to express gratitude for his intervention, which enabled her to complete her training after financial difficulties threatened her ambit…

…he said. Sanni described sexual abuse as one of the most disturbing violations of childhood, noting that children were abused in homes, schools, religious institutions and other environments where they ought to be protected. He expressed concern over the culture of silence surrounding child abuse, saying perpetrators m…

…about Arthur Jarvis University. Funnily enough, the last I heard of bed bugs was in my childhood when we slept on straw beds,” he said. Archibong challenged his critics to focus on what he described as more pressing challenges confronting Cross River, including poor sanitation, blocked drainage and inadequate emergency…

…with the insect herself, she said, citing her love for Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix manga, a childhood favorite with themes of reincarnation. "Maybe because of that, even now as an adult, I can't bring myself to kill insects, cockroaches included," she wrote."Maybe this life is also part of that long cycle of reincarnation,"…

An old video showing Nigerian rappers Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez in a heated confrontation resurfaced online in August 2026The clip captured the moment both artists clashed in public over a woman who was present at the sceneFans have been reacting to the footage as the rivalry between the two musicians heats up again o…

Mom issues warning as 4-year-old daughter suffers stroke following common childhood disease A four-year-old girl suffered a stroke which is believed to have been triggered by a common childhood illness she'd picked up months before, and her mother is now issuing a warning to other parents. Olivia Elliot, now 5, woke up…

…at the age of 16 and had struggled financially despite making money from her work. “My childhood was stolen from me. I started paying rent at 16, in a house I lived in with her and my siblings,” she wrote. The actress further alleged that her mother had made her and her siblings homeless three times and claimed that sh…

…to Dior, her mother made her start paying rent while living with her at 16. She said her childhood was stolen from her because she had to become an adult early. Now, she's saying her mother, who now lives with her, must leave her house because she is done housing her. Dior wrote: "I want this woman OUT OF MY FUCKING SP…

…the Navy in Hawaii at the time and their mom was a choir director. The twins spent their childhoods between Hawaii, the U.S. mainland and Canada and attended high schools in California, in Long Beach and Oakland. Longevity is in their genes. Both parents lived into their mid 90s and their older brother, Richard, di£d j…

…completely transformed my life. Tell us about your family life? I spent much of my childhood in the military environment. Today, I am happily married to my Olori, and we are blessed with four children—two boys and two girls. How did your upbringing prepare you for the responsibilities of the throne? The combination of…

'He was the coolest guy' - Tom Holland says Justin Bieber was his childhood celebrity obsession Hollywood actor, Tom Holland has revealed that Justin Bieber was his childhood celebrity obsession during an appearance on Julian Shapiro-Barnum's Celebrity Substitute show.During the interview, when asked about his childhoo…

…her own religious beliefs. Usha, who was raised in a Hindu household, said her childhood gave her little reason to seek another faith. "I grew up in a Hindu household that was a very stable household," she said. "I have not felt the same need to seek something different that he has." She explained that the issue has…

…to have him imprisoned for life, arguing that the alleged abuse robbed the victim of her childhood innocence and could have lasting consequences for her.The alleged victim was younger than 16 and told authorities she believed the abuse began when she was about 12 years old. Spencer was charged on Tuesday and transferre…

…hospital..Turning to his twin brother, Peter expressed disappointment over a broken childhood promise to name their firstborn sons after each other's Igbo names. Peter fulfilled his end by naming his son Nonso, but alleged Paul reneged by not naming his first son Obuneme which is Peter's Igbo name. The video also targe…

…in the Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Dr. Umar Sani Bebeji. His childhood friend and colleague in the university’s Faculty of Arts, Zubairu Lawal Bamalle, confirmed the incident to Arewa PUNCH, saying the crash occurred at about 9 a.m. at Dumbin Rauga along the Kaduna-Zaria Expressway. “It is with deep…

…Haven read a personal letter reflecting on his journey of self-acceptance.Recalling his childhood, he said he was drawn to Disney princesses and enjoyed wearing glitter and mascara, describing those moments as times when he felt "more like me." He explained that, as he grew older, he felt pressured to hide that part of…

…and stepfather, who owned a hair salon in Brooklyn where Vanessa spent much of her childhood. The American actress has described her upbringing as tough:I hung out with a rough crowd. And the neighbourhood I grew up in was rough.What ethnicity is Vanessa Ferlito?Vanessa is of Italian-American descent. She was born and…

…her. She choked me." Ramsey's defense said that his mental health issues were rooted in "childhood abuse, abandonment, trauma, shame" and other issues from stressors in his life. Ramsey was convicted of first-degree murder in July 2026. Ramsey remains in custody at the Oahu Community Correctional Center without bail an…