…depot costs, logistics, and distribution all driving differences in what consumers payRetail prices in Lagos, Osun, and Oyo differ significantly, putting pressure on households already dealing with higher transport costsA Lagos consumer told Legit.ng that families are struggling to keep up as basic household expenses c…

Egyptian security forces arrested six journalists working for the independent investigative journalism platform Matsda2sh last month, with their whereabouts unknown, Human Rights Watch said. Security forces arrested the journalists in raids across the country. They are: Abdallah Qadry, Mohamed Ashraf Abu Emeira, Islam …

…and Elders. The confirmation message, made available to journalists by the Publicity Secretary of the community, Ifeanyi Okali, said: “Until his passing, HRH Eze Ukoha was the Ezieogo/Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ujuruezie, Ohafia, and Kpoke I of Ekeluogo Ebem Autonomous Community, in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia St…

…in 2016, is not a market that can be trusted to deliver reliable returns to first-time retail investors. The comparison to the S&P 500’s dot-com bubble is not rhetorical. Between March 2000 and October 2002, the S&P 500 fell 49 per cent, erasing trillions of dollars in household wealth, while the NASDAQ fell 77 per cen…

…purchases, particularly houses, motor vehicles, investments and consumer durables.” Monetary policy preferences revealed a public divided by economic pain. While 62.2 percent of respondents indicated a preference for lower lending rates to ease borrowing, 45.1 percent favoured higher rates. Despite the current gloom, t…

…in a statement shared on its Facebook page on Sunday, adding that some distributors and retailers involved in the sale of the prohibited products were arrested. The agency said the enforcement operations were carried out at Ile-Epo Market, Ojuwoye Market in Mushin and Oke-Arin Market on Lagos Island. “Officials evacuat…

A video capturing a physical altercation between singer Kizz Daniel's security detail and an interviewer from Advee Media has sparked widespread debate online. The incident occurred backstage at the Supremacy Concert in Lagos, shortly after the singer concluded his performance. Footage shows the reporter attempting to…

…leadership opportunities given to educators, including appointments as Permanent Secretaries, Tutors General, and Inspectors General, would not only continue but be further expanded. “My administration would build on these gains and introduce new reforms to further empower teachers and elevate the education sector. Tea…

…across the state. The announcement came through a statement from Deputy Chief Press Secretary Mashood Abdulrafiu Agboola. The governor thanked teachers for their contributions to human capital development and said his administration remained committed to their welfare.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments.…

…as dependent on public office. In a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said Amaechi had been a beneficiary of public office for decades but had become “destitute” just three years after leaving office. The party also accused Amaechi of seeking the VP ticket in 2027 to continue…

Akwa Ibom government announced a special declaration ahead of the 2026 World Teachers' Day celebration on October 5The state government set aside October 5 as a teaching-free day as part of efforts to honour teachers across the stateThe declaration signals Akwa Ibom's commitment to recognising the contributions of teac…

…its gantry petrol price by N25 per litre, from N1,350 to N1,325, triggering lower retail pump prices at many filling stations across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Crude oil prices currently hover around 90 dollars per barrel for the U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and about 98 dollar…

…as part of measures to address the challenges confronting the institution. The NANS Secretary-General, Oladimeji Uthman, made the call in a statement on Sunday while expressing concern over what he described as the prolonged neglect, underfunding and poor welfare of staff of the institution. Uthman noted that the conve…

…Welfare Board by Governor Dikko Umar Radda in 2023. In a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Katsina State Government, he announced his resignation but did not disclose any reason for the decision. Bature expressed his appreciation to Governor Radda for giving him the opportunity to serve the state, explaining tha…

…four categories of people who are exempt from paying the Schengen visa fee.This is a detail that is particularly relevant for Africans planning travel to Europe for study, research, or youth programmes. The first category covers children under six years of age, who are exempt regardless of the purpose of travel.

…resigned from his positionSarkin Alhazai addressed his resignation letter to the Secretary to the Katsina State Government but gave no reason for leavingHis exit makes him the third political appointee under Governor Dikko Radda to leave office in recent daysPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Le…

…steps to express their grievances publicly, adding that the administration had become detached from the congress. “It’s only when people engage; they now say A, B, C, D. So they are aloof,” he said. Ajaero said the congress eventually fixed December 17, 2025, for a street protest after its efforts to reach the presiden…

…protests in the capital on Saturday. The harassment allegations were made after police detained scores of protesters around the government-designated protest site of Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. “Allegations of sexual harassment were made by three female journalists against police officers,” Delhi police said in a state…

Donald Trump called on Congress to pass legislation imposing mandatory minimum sentences on 'Yahoo Boys' and other people who steal from government benefit programmesThe proposal would eliminate probation as a sentencing option and double prison terms for repeat offendersState and local politicians who knowingly ignore…

Naira Marley invited music promoter Sam Larry onto the stage during his performance at the 10th Supremacy Concert in LagosSam Larry's energetic dance moves quickly went viral, with fans dubbing his signature moves 'legwork' onlineThe stage appearance marked one of Sam Larry's first major public outings since surviving …

…of other parties in the state. The petition, signed by the National Organising Secretary of the APC Solidarity Group, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad, was submitted through the National Chairman’s office. The group said the party’s candidates in Benue, including the governorship candidate, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, must not be un…

…injuries in a petroleum tanker inferno opposite the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat, Odukpani, Cross River State. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 4, 2026, when a tanker conveying petroleum product was involved in a road traffic accident, overturned and went up in flames. The fire later spread to nearby…

…School Debate Team award. This was according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alex Otti, Ukoha Ukoha, on Sunday. The 2026 edition, coordinated by the Vocara Institute and hosted by the QatarDebate Centre at Georgetown University, Doha, brought together over 84 groups from eight countries. The Qat…

…the expanding use of AI across Nigeria’s marketing, customer service and online retail 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…

…after a bus driver was nearly charged over a package containing cocaine and methamphetamine. The Director, Media and Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, said in a post on his X page on Sunday that the driver was given a bottle of Fearless energy drink as a waybill package in Lagos for delivery in Ondo State. Babafem…