…StateThe attack happened around 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are working to identify and arrest the two unidentified suspectsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content w…

The funeral service for Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Lagos. This was contained in a funeral announcement signed by Wale Adeosun on behalf of the family and sighted by PUNCH Online on Sunday. According to the announcement, a night of…

…Index at 166,129.50 points, driven by broad gains across most sectorsFinancial Services stocks led trading activity, accounting for over 67% of total turnover volume during the weekNCR (Nigeria) Plc topped the gainers list with a 60.79% price jump, while Ikeja Hotel led the decliners with a 12.38% dropPAY ATTENTION: Fi…

…Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, while also faulting the party’s handling of its Adamawa State governorship primary. Lawal made the remarks in a Facebook post on Sunday titled “Kachalla Series T…

…people. Tinubu said religious leaders should also use their influence to promote justice, responsibility, compassion and the peaceful resolution of grievances. The statement partly read, “Your voices must be raised consistently against the murder of innocent people, against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the misus…

Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigeria’s worsening insecurity cannot be separated from the Tinubu administration’s fiscal indiscipline, wasteful expenditure and poor implementation of budgetary appropriations. He stated this…

…from the state government’s mass wedding programme to build their homes on patience, justice, mutual respect and understanding. Yusuf made the call while addressing the newly married couples, according to a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa. The governor reminded the couples that mar…

…Onadeko, the fiancé of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba, has said she died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State, dismissing claims that her death was caused by breast cancer, poisoning or maltreatment. The post Fiance speaks on Temitope Osoba’s death, denies poisoning, cancer claims appeared first on Tribun…

…ways, saying that separation is better than unhappy marriage. He acknowledged the sacrifices she made for him and prayed that God rewards her, adding that she will always be his hero. "Life is a mystery: my love story so far... In 2008 i and my wife (Yinlayefa started dating in d village, everything was moving perfect.…

Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has seized a container concealing parts of more than 140 pump-action rifles and cannabis-infused products worth N373.8 million at the Tincan Island port, Lagos. The Public Relations Officer of NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada made this disclosure in a statement on Sunday. Maiwada stated that the rif…

…Gata mass wedding programme, urging the couples to exercise patience and uphold justice, fairness, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence in their homes. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made the disclosure during […] The post Mass wedding: Kano govt spends N1.5bn for 1,500 couples appeared first on Tribune Online.

…of late Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, has alleged that the actress died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State, contrary to widespread speculation that she died from complications arising from breast cancer. Onadeko stated this in an interview with the Celestial Reality Check (Media Investigative Unit of the…

…of the Law School, Mrs. Igbokwe Juliana, reported the incident at the Victoria Island Police Division at about 6:30 a.m. The report stated that at about 4:30 a.m., a student who had just completed her internship, Ojo Abisoye Tinuola, informed the matron about a suspected suicide involving her roommate, Alayande. The ma…

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…The Oluwo also expressed confidence in Tinubu's chances of securing another term in office, urging residents to support the President. The declaration was made against the backdrop of the 2027 presidential election, with several political figures expected to seek support across states as political activities intensify.…

…am definitely not here to mock, make fun of, or disrespect any community or personal choices," he said. "I'm simply asking that the current rules be applied equally to everyone, the rules that represent the very values many WNBA players and coaches have publicly advocated for."The debate over transgender inclusion in w…

…from Region 12 of the church, shared the testimony during the Friday Holy Ghost Service at the convention. According to her, she made the request last year when worshippers were encouraged to ask God for whatever they desired as part of activities marking Adeboye's 83rd birthday. She said she jokingly asked for triplet…

…a full-fledged Safe Schools Department. He said the ministry was working with the Office of the National Security Adviser, Department of State Services, Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to develop a comprehensive national framework for school safety. According to Alausa, the new approach w…

…he was elected to lead. “FIFA welcomes legitimate scrutiny. But scrutiny is not a licence to distort facts, amplify unsubstantiated allegations or manufacture distractions designed to undermine progress. Where reporting is inaccurate or misleading, FIFA will challenge it directly and vigorously. “FIFA's responsibility…

…to a strong performance, while Adebodunrin Thomas, Nigeria’s leading female fencer, voiced her determination to surpass her recent performance at the World Championships in Hong Kong. “My aim is to continue improving at every tournament and, together with my teammates, make our nation proud,” Thomas said. Over 20 count…

…speaks about his life journey, especially his transition from the military and civil service to the throne of his forebears. WHO are the people that have been the greatest influence in your life, and what values did they instil in you? My greatest influences have been my parents and my military background. During my ye…

…party colours or insignia amid a wave of politically motivated killings. The Nigeria Police Force documented at least 30 politically motivated killings in the state. The rising violence has heightened fears among residents, many of whom now consider openly identifying with political parties a security risk. The electio…

…alongside rising demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital services, was creating opportunities for investment in Nigeria’s data infrastructure ecosystem. He said several global hyperscalers and technology infrastructure companies had expressed interest in Nigeria, although he did not disclose the…

…the whole nation bleeds," he said, calling for troops, intelligence, logistics and justice to address the security crisis. Moro further appealed to the international community and human rights organisations to pay greater attention to the humanitarian situation in Benue South. "Displacement is becoming genocide by negl…

Operatives of the Osun State Police Command have arrested the State Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Hon. Mayowa Adejoorin, triggering strong protests from the Accord Party, which described the action as a “bandit-like abduction” aimed at weakening the opposition ahead of the August 15 governorship election…