…man arrested over foiled robbery attack on a Ghanaian bank A Nigerian, identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service after officers foiled an alleged robbery attempt targeting banks in the Labone area of Accra. In a statement released, the Ghanaian Police said at about 10:45am on…
Businesswoman narrates encounter at hospital with heavily pregnant wife and husband who refused CS despite professional advice A businesswoman has narrated her experience at a hospital she visited. She explained that she had been seeing stories of expectant parents refusing cesarean section but never witnessed it until…
In a Shariah state where adultery, promiscuity are prohibited, using public funds to facilitate marriage is a component of good governance - Sheik Gumi Popular Islamic cleric, Sheik Gumi, has backed the mass weddings carried out by some Northern state governors. In a post shared on Facebook, Gumi said in a Shariah stat…
…were damaged during the rainy season. The outage, according to residents, disrupted business activities and heightened concerns over security, particularly during the night. Following the development, the senator representing Jigawa Northeast Senatorial District, Ahmed Abdulhamid Malam Madori, facilitated the repair of…
…appealed to the public for N3.5 million to undergo knee surgery after suffering a serious injury he says occurred while playing for the clubThe footballer alleged that the club neglected his treatment, suspended him, and failed to adequately support his recovery despite being under contract until July 2027Enyimba, thro…
…interest rates of 22.60%, 16.2499% and 15.45%, respectivelyThe auction will hold on August 17, 2026, with a minimum subscription of N50 million and settlement scheduled for August 19PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Victor Enen…
…Commander-General of the Board, Mujahid Aminuddeen, issued the warning on Thursday, August 13, 2026 shortly after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf donated 10 operational vehicles and 50 motorcycles to reinforce Hisbah's activities. "Those who go out doing different immoral acts in Kano should know that Hisbah has commenced 'O…
Alleged Tupac Shakur k!ller isn't nervous about going to prison for life Alleged Tupac Shakur killer Duane "Keefe D" Davis is reportedly doing "pretty good" in jail as his murder trial begins in Las Vegas, and sources say he is not particularly nervous about potentially receiving a life sentence if convicted.Davis' tri…
…for its ongoing recruitment exercise, which was initially scheduled for Thursday, August 13. NAQS said the decision was made to ensure a thorough, transparent and accurate recruitment process. The agency announced the postponement in a public notice signed by the Director of Human Resources, ACG Issaka Ahmed, and poste…
…injuries have been confirmed after a train derailed near Lewes railway station in East Sussex, with emergency services responding to a major incident involving an estimated 150 passengers.Emergency services were called to the scene at around 3.55pm, with the public warned to avoid the area. It is understood three of th…
Nickelodeon star Christy Knowings dies after asthma attack causes brain damage Nickelodeon star Christy Knowings has died at the age of 46 after suffering an asthma attack which reportedly left her with brain damage.The actor and comedian, best known for starring in the iconic children's sketch show All That, died in L…
…the Nickelodeon series wrapped, Knowings redirected her creative energy towards hip-hop music as an adult. Even so, she never lost sight of what the show meant to the people who grew up watching it.In a 2019 interview with *Occhi Magazine*, she reflected warmly on her time on set. "Being on 'All That' was definitely an…
…enterprises, always reporting losses while claiming profits — those profits are just made up,” Prabowo said in his state of the nation address to parliament. With the establishment last year of Indonesia’s Danantara sovereign wealth fund to manage state assets, “we discovered that there are 1,074 state-owned enterprise…
…This honour positions the hotel as the benchmark for luxury in Nigeria’s hospitality industry. Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, Convenor of the Tourism Transport Summit Awards 2026 and national president of ITPN, described the hotel during the presentation as an institution that has reached enviable heights. “Abuja Continental…
…the cinemas and it was not everyone who went to watch, but NTA, Ibadan, made it easy for us to still get entertained. She was a regular face on TV. To many Nigerians, she is remembered as the devoted wife of the late theatre legend, Oyin Adejobi. But beyond that identity lies the story of a woman whose talent, resilien…
…the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, which disrupted air connectivity, pushed up oil prices and increased transport costs. The development is now projected to reduce global tourism growth by 1–2 percentage points below the initial forecast of three to four percent for 2026. The report noted that these dynamic…
…possession of fake identification cards and uniforms of the corps in Gombe State. The suspects are: Auwal Umar, 26, of Tukulma in Akko Local Government Area; Hamza Usman, 23, of Herwagana, Gombe; and Yakubu Muhammad, 22, also of Herwagana. The suspects were paraded at the NSCDC State Command in Gombe. The State Command…
A suspected member of a kidnapping gang, Sanda Aliyu, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command over an alleged plan to purchase an AK-47 rifle for N1.6m in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. Aliyu was arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section on August 3, 2026, following actionable intell…
Anywhere you see me outside just run, because I will b£at you like a baby" Purported voice note sent by interior designer, Ehi Ogbebor to Diiadem surfaces online An alleged voice note featuring interior designer Ehi Ogbebor (Ehi Sayaveth) addressing beauty entrepreneur Diiadem has surfaced online, sparking intense rea…
…says task before us in 2027 bigger than winning elections but giving Nigerians real choice about future of Nigeria The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, on Thursday announced former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal…
…over political loyalty ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abiodun on Thursday accused Daniel of appearing to have moved away from the mainstream of the All Progressives Congress with a stylish support for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2027 governorship election, Ladi Adebutu. Daniel’s loyalist…
…over Osun State in the run-up to Saturday’s governorship election. Yet Osun people must not surrender to fear or allow violence to rob them of their democratic rights. They must troop out to vote. It is an important civic duty they owe themselves, their children and the future of the state. Five people were reportedly…
…body was reportedly discovered close to the family residence. PUNCH Metro learnt that a suspect had been arrested in connection with the incident, while investigators are said to be examining circumstances surrounding the child’s disappearance and death. Meanwhile, the Sapele Local Government Council has expressed symp…
…sketches with Bynes. Knowings’ concentration as an adult shifted toward hip-hop music. She still remembered her teen popularity fondly. “Being on ‘All That’ was definitely an incredible experience,” she told Occhi Magazine back in 2019. “I enjoy being a part of something so legendary that has brought so many people joy…
…and colleges of education across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when he received the report of the National Implementation Committee on the Review and Development of Agricultural Curricula for Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. Alausa said the new programmes…