The UK government has outlined what parents who give birth outside the country are required to do under local regulationsAsides the mandatory rule, parents who give birth abroad also have the option to register their child's birth with UK authoritiesRegistering a birth with UK authorities costs £150, with an additional…

Akin Osuntokun, a former political adviser to ex-President Obasanjo, made a claim about who is funding the NDC's 2027 presidential ticketOsuntokun explained that Obasanjo personally brought Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso together as running mates for the 2027 electionThe claim directly challenges recent speculation that…

FIFA has identified three major tournaments that it says will play a crucial role in shaping Concacaf’s race to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup following the conclusion of the 2026 global finals. With Canada, Mexico and the United States having successfully co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, the three nations will now r…

…as FG expands health training, ends campus unrest By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has declared that education will serve as the engine room of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambitious plan to build a $1 trillion Nigerian economy, unveiling far-reaching reforms aimed at producing a globally competitive wo…

Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, Osasere Okundaye, has said the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is not excessively difficult to pass, arguing that the quality of education available to students has a greater impact on performance than lowering admission standards. Okundaye, a 16-year-old, spoke durin…

Actress Lizzy Anjorin slams Iyabo Ojo for attending Soso Soberekon's wedding with her daughter Actress Lizzy Anjorin Lawal, has dragged her colleague and arch-rival, Iyabo Ojo, over her attendance at the wedding of music executive Soso Soberekon. Iyabo and her daughter, Priscilla Mkambala, attended the star-studded wed…

Delta police nab suspects with cocaine, g#ns during stop and search The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected criminals and recovered firearms, live ammunition, suspected cocaine, and other incriminating exhibits during a stop-and-search operation carried out by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol al…

The UK government has set out a clear rule requiring some foreign nationals to obtain a transit visa before passing through the country on their way elsewhereFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Two different types of transit visa exist depending on whether a traveller will pass through UK border contr…

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye formally launched his Republican Patriots party on Saturday, breaking from Pastef and Prime Minister Ousmane SonkoThe split between the two leaders deepened after Faye dismissed Sonko as prime minister earlier in 2026, though Sonko's party kept its parliamentary majoritySenega…

The President of the Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA), Mr Alexander Isong, says Nigerians may face rice, tomato and staple food shortages within three months. Isong, also the country director, Nigeria World Agriculture Forum, gave the warning in an interview with the News A…

Neymar scored twice for Santos and responded to his critics with a tongue-in-cheek goal celebration on his return to action after Brazil’s disappointing World Cup campaign. His brace helped Santos, who remain embroiled in a relegation battle, rescue a 2-2 home draw against bottom club Chapecoense on Saturday. The resul…

I give my wife N60,000 monthly for food but she cooks just one meal a day - Divorce-seeking man tells Oyo court A man, Jameed, has dragged his wife, Tawakalitu, before Grade A Customary Court, sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking the dissolution of their marriage over allegations of infidelity, physical assault,…

Social critic, Scott Iguma calls out Lagos Commissioner of Transportation over dilapidating Lekki-Epe expressroad six months after it was fixed (video) Social critic Scott Iguma has called out the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, over the rapid deterioration of the recently rehabilitated …

A wife's responsibility is to bear and raise children, manage her husband's wealth. Anything else is slavery - Nigerian woman says A Nigerian woman, Buithat Hudu, has stated that a woman's responsibility is to bear, raise children and manage her husband's finance. According to her, any additional role is slavery. "A wi…

Angelina Jolie and Robert De Niro among huge Hollywood stars to 'have private details leaked online' A number of high-profile Hollywood stars, including Robert De Niro and Angelina Jolie, have reportedly had personal contact information exposed online following an alleged data breach linked to the Tribeca Film Festival…

NDLEA arrests Lagos businessman, others over N10 billion cocaine trafficking; intercepts consignment of tramadol buried in containers of black soap A 55-year-old businessman, Onuigbo Ndubisi Chinedu, who deals in clothing at the popular Balogun market, Lagos Island, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug …

The war will expand geographically if the Americans once again fall for the Zionists' deception - Iran warns Iran's army has warned that the conflict in the Middle East could expand further if the United States launches additional attacks on the Islamic Republic, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vis…

Woman calls out her baby daddy for allegedly refusing to see their son or provide for him A young woman has gone on Facebook to call out her baby daddy, accusing him of being a dead beat dad. Hope Neche, who got married very early, when she was still a student, and divorced shortly after welcoming her first child, prev…

Influencer Sara Gilson k!lled by her husband two weeks after she revealed he had been accused of mol£sting a minor A social media influencer has been k!lled by her estranged husband less than two weeks after she went on TikTok to accuse him of p£dophilia. Sara Gilson was fatally shot Thursday, July 23, in Owasso, Oklah…

Young Nigerian girl trafficked to Cotonou for pr0stitution d!es A young Nigerian girl who was trafficked to Cotonou, Benin Republice for prostitution has d!ed. Sewuese passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Benue State after she was brought home sick. Activist, Zege Orkwande, who has been facilitating the rescue of tr…

Jay Jay Okocha's daughter Daniella shares photos from her bachelorette party in Greece ahead of wedding Daniella, daughter of legendary Nigerian football star Austin "Jay-Jay" Okocha, has shared photos from her bachelorette party in Rhodes, Greece. "Hen Do dump. I had the best time with my girls," she captioned the p…

Men's coach, Gehgeh warns men insulting his wife's physical appearance Gehgeh has warned men to stop finding faults with his wife's physical appearance. The men's coach got married this weekend and this sparked backlash from men who accused him of deceiving them with his teachings that marriage is a scam and they shoul…

INEC asks Nigerians to register for PVC before deadline as it insists CVR ends today The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reminded eligible Nigerians that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise closes today, Sunday, July 26, urging those yet to register or update their details to d…

Nollywood actor Kunle Afod posted a birthday tribute to Desola Afod on Sunday, July 27, 2026, but left out one key wordThe heartfelt message praised Desola as a mother and a blessing, yet made no mention of her as his wifeFans quickly noticed the omission, and the comments section lit up with pointed observations amid …

Kano State leads national voter registration with 465,964 citizens processed by election officialsLagos and Sokoto take second and third positions, registering over 300,000 voters eachNorthern and Southern states show strong participation numbers across the top ten regional divisionsFind it fast with our new search fea…