…2024, said her appointment ended abruptly after she fell ill at work, The Saturday Punch reports.“I came to the office sick. I sought permission to leave by 4 p.m. instead of 5 p.m., but it wasn’t granted. By 4:30 p.m., a senior colleague took me to the hospital in her car. I returned the next morning and was given a s…

…his post-tournament rest period.Thousands welcome Argentina squad home Earlier, Legit.ng reported about the emotional welcome received by the Argentine national football squad in Buenos Aires following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Despite the absence of captain Messi, fans gathered…

…tried for murder Photo of suspects identified in Toba Ijaya's killingsLegit.ng earlier reported that a bricklayer identified as Oke allegedly tracked the movements of slain Lagos NURTW Organising Secretary Toba Ajiboye before gunmen ambushed him.Sources disclosed that Oke sent photos of Ajiboye's vehicle and a voice no…

…ballot but that the outcome was challenged by Amzat, leading to a second election which reportedly ended in a tie. “Rather than conduct another round of voting to break the deadlock, the family alleged that one of its elders, Lateef Busari popularly called Engineer, canvassed support for Amzat and allegedly vowed to us…

…where two persons were killed. Their initial attempt to attack Agadagba community was reportedly repelled by residents. However, the gunmen returned on Saturday evening and opened fire on the community, killing several people, while about 30 others remain unaccounted for. A resident, who spoke to our reporter from a hi…

…three gold medalists from Friday have already received $10,000 each contrary to earlier reports of $8,000. The two gold medalists from Saturday, and the silver medalists have also received their instant cash payments of $5,000 and $2,000 respectively. On coaching incentives, Dikko disclosed that coaches will receive $5…

…step in their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s highly rated young winger, Yan Diomande, after reportedly reaching a verbal agreement on personal terms with the 19-year-old Côte d’Ivoire international. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, writing on X on Saturday, Diomande has given Real Madrid the green light on contra…

…control” to the third level in its four-tier system on Saturday afternoon, Xinhua reported. A level-four flood emergency response for Jiangxi and Hunan was also activated, Xinhua added. Extreme weather has already wreaked havoc on southern and central China this month, with 39 people killed when Typhoon Maysak triggere…

…district. Chairman of the community, Mr. Famous Ebiare, gave the assurance following reports of repeated burglaries targeting shops in the area, many of them owned by Igbo traders. He said the community would escalate the matter to the Bomadi Local Government Security Council and propose the establishment of vigilante…

…for citizenship.Documents to apply for UK student visaMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that UK Visas and Immigration urged students who just received exam results to begin their student visa application immediately.Applicants need three key items before they can start the online process, including a CAS referenc…

…summer, with Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez also regarded as a long-term target.Reports suggest Atlético are reluctant to sell Álvarez but would be more open to negotiating with Arsenal than rivals Barcelona following the Catalan club's public interest in the striker. The Gunners are also admirers of Bournemout…

…the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. Ukandu said the victim was reportedly attacked at Ugwuchara in Abakaliki Local Government Area at about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. He said the command had commenced an investigation into the incident and that no arrest had been made. The police spokesperson pled…

…over Amachree’s memoir, The Shadow Warrior, in which the former DSS operative reportedly gave his account of the events surrounding Abacha’s death on June 8, 1998. Rejecting the claims, Al-Mustapha alleged that the account was fabricated and did not reflect what happened. “The boy was asked by others to write those lie…

…of selling petroleum products in naira.Dangote increases petrol price Legit.ng earlier reported that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed coastal loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) following a six-day halt, but marketers are now paying a significantly higher price for the product. The refinery began accepting coas…

…being automatically withdrawn.UK Government speaks about Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that UK government published an official guide outlining the valid grounds employers can use to dismiss workers, including Nigerians in the country.The guide covers dismissals linked to poor performance, misconduct, and red…

…drone strike. Two more people were killed in southern Ukraine, Kyiv said, as Moscow reported two villagers killed in border areas and one more person in the occupied part of Ukraine’s Kherson region. Far from the battlefield, Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Siberia’s Tyumen region, more than 1,000 miles east…

…baby mama Sophia Momodu hits back at fans and critics. >In related news, Legit.ng reported that Sophia Momodu took legal action against Caroline Hutchings.

…during Galatasaray's 2-0 loss to Monza. Photo from @galatasaray.>Turkish outlet GZT reported that the decision to rest Osimhen was purely tactical and was not connected to any injury or speculation surrounding his future at the club.Okan Buruk reacts to Galatasaray lossSpeaking to

…video from Taaooma's skit is below:Taaooma pays respect to BoviLegit.ng previously reported that Taaooma warmed the hearts of her fans with the way she greeted some of her senior colleagues at the Humour Awards.In the viral video, the mother of one was first seen exchanging pleasantries with Julius Agwu at the event.Ta…

…following the deaths of two close friends in a car accident last December in Nigeria. Reports have suggested Joshua and Fury have already agreed terms for a blockbuster all-British showdown later this year, provided both men win their respective warm-up bouts. Joshua begins new chapter Joshua’s fight against Prenga mar…

…on which everything else depends,” she said. Citing the **ITU’s** Global Connectivity Report 2025, she said countries implementing modern regulatory measures, including technology-neutral licensing, fair spectrum pricing and infrastructure sharing, recorded 5G coverage levels about 40 percentage points higher than coun…

…corresponding Harmonised System Codes, implementation notes, a stakeholder consultation report and recommendations on any legislative amendments considered necessary.Membership of the committee comprises representatives of the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Nigeria Revenue Service, the Nigeria Customs Service, the Fe…

…him to a video allegedly released by Boko Haram/ISWAP, in which the terrorist group reportedly demanded a ₦5 billion ransom for the abducted victims.The senator maintained that beyond reporting the information to the appropriate authorities, he played no role in any discussions or ransom negotiations. by Linda Ikeji at…

…reactions from fans and other social media users. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the singer shared the new profile photographs on his X handle on Friday, replacing his signature dreadlocks with a low-cut hairstyle. He captioned the post with “NewProfilePic”. The post quickly generated buzz from social me…

…rather than delaying investments until market conditions become more favourable.The report was commissioned by the Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) under the Nigerian Impact Investing Research Industry Collaborative (NIIRIC). It analysed more than 500 impact investment transactions completed between 2019 and 2025.Duri…