…the clarification mattersThe government's push to correct the narrative comes as Nigerians continue to feel the impact of high fuel costs following the removal of the petrol subsidy. The Tinubu administration has consistently maintained that returning to full subsidy payments is not its policy direction.By limiting the…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe in Pennsylvania after he pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge following a public exposure incident. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said ICE took Igbojekwe into custody on October 1, foll…

…of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announcing that Nigerians would benefit from reduced petrol prices for the next month. In a statement on Thursday, ADC-PCC Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, said the decision amounted to an admission that the government’s economic pol…

…aegis of Transport Alliance for Yayi, are the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Ogun State Park Management Services Limited (OGSPAM), Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), and Articulated Motorcycle…

…The government also plans to introduce a temporary margin discount on petrol sold by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for an initial 30 days, prioritising public transport operators nationwide.The minister said the discount would involve selling petrol at cost and would not constitute a return to fuel su…

…at NNPC stations The government will offer a margin discount on petrol dispensed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for the next 30 days. “We are offering a discount on petrol dispensed by NNPC Limited for the next 30 days, with priority for public transporters nationwide,” Oyedele said. Oyedele said th…

A Nigerian man, Zakiru Yanda Jipan, has hailed his first wife ahead of his second marriage. Zakiru is set to marry a second wife, Zakira Sahadatu Abubakar, in January 2027 in Bida, Niger State. He took to Facebook to share their pre-wedding photos, including some pictures, with his first wife, Zakira Hawwa Jipan. He de…

A Nigerian woman, Omobolanle Esther, has announced her divorce after allegedly being in an abusive marriage for eight years, stating she "chose to leave to live." Sharing the news in a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, she celebrated her freedom, describing the profound relief she felt after receiving her di…

A 35-year-old Nigerian national, Edikan Adiakpan, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison in the United States for illegally transmitting proceeds from an email scam. The United States Department of Justice made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The Houston resident was arrested in…

…"We responded swiftly to the distress call. This was a joint operation involving the Nigeria Police, the Nigeria Army, Navy, Air Force, DSS and Civil Defence Corps. We galvanised our resources and went into the bush. We did not relent in our efforts and tried as much as possible to make sure that all the crannies withi…

…such as doctors and pharmacists to educators, engineers, and technology managers.What Nigerians considering japa route should knowFor Nigerians exploring opportunities abroad, particularly through the ongoing japa wave, Germany's EU Blue Card remains one of the more structured legal pathways into Europe. The lower sala…

The cost of refilling a 12.5kg cooking gas cylinder varies across Nigeria, with recent prices ranging from about ₦15,000 to over ₦20,000Consumers in some parts of Lagos, Abuja and Rivers are paying among the highest prices, while some locations in Ogun and Lagos have cheaper ratesThe price differences are largely i…

…Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide South Korea's Justice Ministry announced on October 7 that it plans to remove the requirement for international students to prove they have sufficient funds to cover tuition and living costs, provided those stude…

…a townhall in Edo StateAmaechi said the plan would set a lower domestic crude price for Nigerian refineries, with the difference recovered as a production subsidy from refinery ownersThe proposal drew sharp reactions online, with critics questioning its feasibility and comparing it to existing subsidy arrangementsPAY A…

…has called for stronger collaboration between the initiative and the Armed Forces of Nigeria to enhance the security of schools across the country. Iliya made the call on Thursday when she paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Olufemi Oluyede, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The visit, a…

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the death of a 90-year-old woman, Mrs Juliana Joel, in Ogori, Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, with the suspect subsequently transferred to the…

The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, has urged Nigerian students to embrace opportunities in the non-oil export sector and develop businesses capable of competing in the global market. Ayeni made the call at the launch of the NEPC-National Ass…

…the kidnappers in Ibadan and later converted the ransom money to dollars in Imo StateNigeria Police Force confirmed the victims were rescued on October 7, 2026, at Amakohia Ubi Village, Imo State, by a joint security teamPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Goog…

…has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Petrol and diesel prices have risen at several Nigerian fuel depots after Brent crude surged past $105 per barrel, driven by fresh fears over global oil supply disruptions.Brent was…

Christmas Day falls on a Friday in 2026 and is recognised as a public holiday in Nigeria, affecting schools and institutions throughout the West African nationFor some states, the holiday arrives towards the end of the first term for primary and secondary schoolsNigerians love holidays because they offer a mix of deep…

…colleagues and loved ones of the deceased officers and crew members, as well as to the Nigerian Army and the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria over this tragic incident. “The loss of these brave men and women, who devoted their lives to the service and protection of the nation, is deeply painful. Their sacrifice will not…

Pensioners under the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners have commended the Managing Director of the NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, for implementing a Supreme Court judgment that left some retirees waiting for their entitlements for more than 23 years. The pensioners also praised t…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged vandalisation of transformer cables and other criminal activities in Tanke-Iledu, Ilorin. The spokesperson for the corps in the state, ASCI Ayoola Michael Shola, disclosed this in a statem…

…the assault.BYM demands security actionThe group urged the Plateau State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security bodies to investigate Danladi's killing and apprehend those responsible without delay. The association also called for increased sur…

…the price of Oloyin beans sold by the paint also declined slightly.Beans Price Drops in Nigeria: See How Much Oloyin, Drum Varieties Now Cost>However, the price of Drum beans by the paint increased marginally, showing that the downward movement was not uniform across all varieties and measurements.PAY ATTENTION: From b…