…Photo declares public holidayLegit.ng earlier reported that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Wednesday, August 20, as a work-free day in Lagos State in celebration of the 2025 Isese Day.The Lagos government explained that the holiday was part of the governor's commitment to upholding the cultural values and her…
A Nigerian woman, Valentine, who lost both legs in an accident has shared a heartbreaking post, wishing she had stayed home on that fateful day. Valentine revealed that the accident occurred on February 13, 2024, altering the course of her life."Take me back to 13/02/2024. I would 've stayed at home that day oo," she w…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested five people for allegedly destroying billboards and posters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Yusuf in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while answering questions from journalists on security measures and the enforcement…
…weight of the wooden boat, the vehicle and the others that came to rescue the passengers sank.” “They are people from Gboko LGA; they went for a burial to cross to the other side, but on their way back, they overloaded the boat and the engine failed. Most of them are not conversant with water sound and they became pani…
…and one of the most significant industrial projects on the continent. It has created thousands of direct and indirect jobs since it began operations, with many young Nigerian graduates among its growing workforce.In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a political science graduate who worked as a pump attendant had…
…The ECI has rejected allegations of wrongdoing. Kumar himself has not commented. Thousands marched in Mumbai on Sunday, waving Indian flags, demanding Kumar step down. Protesters have included supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party — which began in May as a satirical online movement, and succeeded in its campaign to o…
…and pledging full cooperation as the investigation continues”. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan had lodged a protest with US authorities and called the crime “exceptionally brutal and vicious”. The government has urged the US “to provide maximum cooperation with the investigation, enforce stricter discipline am…
…Congress APC have petitioned the party’s National Working Committee NWC, demanding sanctions against a former Benue State Chairman, Mr Austin Agada, over his alleged role in the Nyesom Wike-backed Rainbow Coalition and his open support for candidates of other parties in the state. The petition, signed by the National O…
…of foreign ambassadors. “There is no military solution, nor any solution based on new sanctions,” he continued, adding that “only negotiations based on justice and fairness” could end the conflict. The two sides agreed a Memorandum of Understanding in June aimed at providing a framework for a permanent resolution, but…
…sectors.Proposed penalties extend beyond companiesAlongside the proposed corporate sanctions, individuals could face fines of up to ₦50 million.Additional penalties of up to ₦10 million are proposed for specified breaches, including failure to deliver promised promotional prizes and false statements in applications.The…
A 37-year-old South African virgin, Zukiswa Joyi, has gotten married. Zukiswa, known for openly sharing her journey of s3xual purity over the years, tied the knot on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Her Lobola ceremony was held in March 28. Taking to Facebook after the church wedding, Zukiswa expressed gratitude to God for s…
…recovered a mobile phone, torchlight, military-style cap, sweater cap, five pairs of sandals and a rain jacket. The Force said neither the security teams nor residents of the community suffered casualties. A separate operation in Katsina State saw police repel bandits who attacked motorists along the Funtua-Zaria Road…
…order following an application filed by Gamji through its counsel, Yunus AbdulSalam, SAN, in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1233/2026. A certified true copy of the ruling was issued to journalists on Saturday. The company is seeking to preserve $13,924,343.32 and N157.5m awarded to it after an arbitration arising from water in…
…order following an application filed by Gamji through its counsel, Yunus AbdulSalam, SAN, in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1233/2026. A certified true copy of the ruling was obtained by Sunday PUNCH on Saturday. The company is seeking to preserve $13,924,343.32 and N157.5m awarded to it following an arbitration proceeding ari…
…really melted my heart,” he said. Social media users expressed divergent views over the sanctions meted out by the university authorities. An X user, Ize (@santaluceya), backed the university’s decision, stating that the students breached known institutional guidelines. “They respect and value their name and their imag…
…the Noisy Lagosians in a Nigeria Premier Football League matchday seven encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Saturday. Valentine Ugwu stunned the home supporters by putting the visitors ahead in first-half stoppage time. The hosts responded strongly after the break, and Abdullahi Musa restored parity in the 4…
…Samson Olasupo put them ahead shortly after the break, but a deflected free-kick from Sani Mubarak, a former midfielder of the club, levelled matters for the hosts. The visitors also played in midweek, holding Sporting Lagos to a 0-0 draw at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. That left them with eight points from six games, b…
A Nigerian man serving in the US Army has questioned how Nigerians earning ₦100,000 monthly manage to survive amid the rising cost of living. Speaking during a video, he said he often asks people about their earnings and is surprised that some Nigerians support families on relatively low incomes despite the rising pric…
…in Wellfleet last month by representatives of the Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.It was subsequently transferred to the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable on September 17 for specialist care. The turtle weighs just 0.18 ounces, roughly the weight of a nickel, and is being closely monitored by veterinaria…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has lampooned former Rivers State governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, over his claim that President Bola Tinubu's economic policies contributed to the de@th of his mother. Amaechi made the claim during an…
…it each time once Americans experienced absurdly late sunrises in the winter. Arkansans don't want their kids going to school in the pitch dark, and I'll always put Arkansas first," Cotton wrote. Trump then responded to Cotton, arguing that permanent Daylight Saving Time would provide more afternoon daylight while elim…
…for reducing the burden of out of school children and a coordinated support for the Tsangaya education. To ease the cost of transportation, strengthen logistics and open the region to more economic activities, Forum agreed to partner with Green Ville Energy to build and provide more CNG and LNG stations within the regi…
…for its continued efforts to create an enabling environment for businesses, artisans and other productive sectors of the economy. “Our members can only thrive when there is peace, security and an environment that supports legitimate economic activities,” he said. Speaking on the anniversary theme, “The Future of Wood:…
…and drones in the attack in response to “the Saudi aggression” against the capital, Sanaa, and other provinces. The Houthis, in a statement, said the Saudi-led coalition conducted up to 60 strikes in the past 24 hours, putting the number of strikes in the renewed conflict at 1,410. The group vowed further “necessary e…
…on Saturday. According to the statement, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, said the programme was designed to ensure that young people in Lagos were properly engaged, empowered and equipped with the knowledge and support needed to contribute to the state’s economy. Oke-Osanyintolu stated this d…