…for political purposesIn a statement issued on Friday, July 24, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described Obasanjo's claims as "a desperate attempt to rewrite history" and influence the political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Titled "The grave is not a w…

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…40, were apprehended at Gberigbe in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. They allegedly specialise in defrauding unsuspecting victims of millions of naira while promising to help them secure a visa for Canada and other countries. The syndicate allegedly lured victims from Liberia to Nigeria with promises of securing visas,…

…has unveiled part of his 2027 presidential manifesto, proposing the deployment of artificial intelligence to manage Nigeria’s public finances and drone technology to strengthen national defence. In separate posts shared on his verified X handle on Friday, Sowore said his administration would leverage emerging technolog…

…agitation was based on speculation and rumours, warning that any protest before the official release of the appointment results undermines due process and creates unnecessary tension within the institution. The union stressed that leadership appointments in the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital are governed by the Con…

…made the appeal on Friday while receiving members of the Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations, led by the Director-General of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, at the State House in Abuja. Drawing from his personal experience of studying and working in the United States before returning to Nig…

…often in terms of Iran are, in my opinion, not participating,” Trump said on his Truth Social network. “If they did, it would be very bad for them — Certainly not in their best interests.” Trump’s comment on Truth Social comes amid reports that Washington is investigating whether Moscow and Beijing are giving Iran targ…

…Credit: X / Making of Champs Team Nigeria's athletes are competing for substantial financial incentives offered by the NSC, which has pledged cumulative cash rewards of $8,000 for gold, $5,000 for silver, and $3,000 for bronze medalists at Glasgow 2026. PUNCH Online had reported that Nigeria has officially unveiled the…

…tuition fees, plus access to career support and internship opportunitiesSelected beneficiaries who do not own a laptop can apply for a separate Laptop Scholarship Add-on under the initiativeFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business…

…of the will of the Nigerian people.” Describing the visit as “a pilgrimage of appreciation” for Abubakar’s contributions to peaceful coexistence, peaceful elections and democratic stability, Amupitan also congratulated the former Head of State on his recent 84th birthday anniversary. The INEC chairman told Abubakar tha…

…The assault, which occurred on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 was recorded and circulated on social media. It was gathered that the Boluwaji was accused of making fake transfer to a Point of Sales (POS) operator. In the viral video, some angry youths were seen assaulting the victim, forcing him to dance with the POS machine on…

…was arrested by federal immigration authorities earlier this month while at work, officials said. Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican citizen, was arrested July 14 in Nashville, Tennessee, according to local reports. Thompson first entered the United States April 17, 2021, on a visa that expired Oct. 16, 2021, US Immigration…

…and a free press.” Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents Association which organizes the dinner, said in June as she announced the re-do that “we will not allow an act of violence to have the last word.” – ‘Off the charts’ – Trump offered rare praise for the press in the immediate aftermath of the d…

…user experience make it ideal for travel, family photos, landscapes, portraits and social media content. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra earned the top spot for zoom and versatility. The smartphone features a 200MP main sensor, dual telephoto cameras and up to 10x optical-quality zoom, while also of…

…as the elevator door refused to open, while Stephen made light of the situationOfficials reportedly called the police to help resolve the malfunction as the pair remained stuck mid-airNollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen and actress Ronke Odusanya had quite the unexpected experience during their time at Michigan State Un…

…with fans shocked that someone bypassed the singer's famous alias and stage personaSocial media users flooded the comments with hilarious reactions about the fan's bold approach to the superstarFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A short clip of Afrobeats superstar Davido walking through a Lagos airpo…

…bail. This came six weeks after she was remanded in Kirikiri prison. The Lagos State Special Offences Court granted Blessing CEO bail in the N69.15 million property fraud trial on Thursday, and ordered the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, to enforce her travel restrictions pending determination of the case. DAILY POS…

…you were Igbo, I would have detained you.” Reacting, Fada Angelo in a post on his official Facebook page on Friday, said Nigeria is a weapon fashioned against Ndigbo. He wrote, “Do you now realize why Ndigbo are the only people I know on this earth proudly denying their identity? Because Nigeria is a weapon fashioned a…

…Contreras. Martínez Contreras, founder and director of the digital news outlet Noticias San Martín Texmelucan, was shot dead in front of his son near his home in San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla State, on July 16, 2026. In a statement issued on Thursday, El-Enany called for an investigation into the killing and urged the…

…is required to cross the border before returning to meet with U.S. Border Patrol officials, who will inform him of the outcome of his application.He described the situation as uncertain, saying the family does not know what to expect. Despite the immigration concerns, Kenny said Hannah has shown significant improvement…

…during a routine vehicle document inspection.The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed the officer inspecting a motorist's vehicle documents and driver's licence before allegedly withholding the licence after returning the other documents.When the motorist questioned why his licence had not been return…

…but the reported altercation could result in disciplinary action if prison officials determine he violated prison rules.Diddy is currently scheduled for release in February 2028, assuming he earns sentence reductions for good behaviour. Any disciplinary sanctions could potentially affect that release date.When contacte…

…DAILY POST had reported that an officer of the Nigeria Police sparked outrage on social media on Friday after he was captured in a video telling a motorist that he would have arrested and detained him if he was Igbo. The incident, which has been widely shared online, reportedly involved a Nigerian who had just returned…

…of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Dr Daniel Okoh, have urged Nigerians to reject hate speech and embrace dialogue, insisting that the co…

…with adult responsibilities. She added that her son would have to get a job, become financially independent, and learn to take responsibility for his actions rather than relying on his parents' support. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ike…