…since Sunday. He was last seen at a graduation party organised by the university's final-year students.A witness told Daily Trust that Maisamari, who hailed from Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State, was found by the police on Tuesday morning, July 21, 2026.The source said the police later contacted the univers…
…action the following day in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The British rivals are expected to finally meet in November, with a date and venue yet to be announced for a bout many boxing fans wish had taken place when at least one of the duo still held a world championship belt. Two-time heavyweight champion Joshua’s bout with Pr…
…Peoples Democratic Party. PUNCH Online reports that Fadeyi, alongside four other National Assembly members, dumped the Peoples Democratic Party in July 2025. He, however, lost the APC ticket to contest the 2027 general election to Mr. Adekunle Adegoke (SAN). Announcing his return to the PDP during a telephone interview…
…covering security, trade, investment, agriculture, innovation, migration and regional stability. According to the statement, Mignot disclosed that “the EU was finalising approval of a €20 million support package under the European Peace Facility to strengthen Nigeria’s counter-terrorism capabilities through the provisi…
…Senator Lola Ashiru (Kwara South), described both proposals as forward-looking and nationally significant. Akpabio said the bill requiring social media companies to establish physical offices in Nigeria was not intended to stifle their operations but to promote greater accountability and engagement with the country. Al…
…Richard Montgomery, on Nigeria’s democratic governance, economic situation, institutional strengthening and the need to safeguard the credibility of future elections as the envoy prepares to conclude his diplomatic assignment in the country. The meeting comes amid growing national conversations on electoral reforms, ec…
The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Ankpa Traditional Council in Kogi State have agreed to work together to combat illegal coal mining and promote lawful mining activities in Ankpa Local Government Area. The Commander of the Mining Marshals, ACC John Attah, made this known in a s…
…Manchester City striker Erling Haaland completed the top three, while Nigeria international Victor Osimhen was ranked fourth. Osimhen’s inclusion highlighted his continued status among the world’s leading strikers despite playing in the Turkish Super Lig. The powerful forward was praised for his pace, work rate, physic…
…leading to improved financial processes, greater transparency and enhanced operational efficiency. “The process of digitalising LASUTH has already commenced and is progressing in a carefully planned, phased manner to ensure efficiency, sustainability and minimal disruption to patient care,” he said. Fabamwo disclosed t…
…with the option of a further 12 months. The deal was agreed earlier this month but finalised this week following the player’s return from the World Cup. Anderson said he was “over the moon” to be signing for “one of the biggest clubs in the world”, with the 23-year-old adding: “I can’t wait to play for this club. It’s…
…growth, government revenue and cleaner air. The economic consequences are enormous. Analysis of data from the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) Gas Flare Tracker shows that Nigeria lost an estimated $5.5 billion (about ₦8.7 trillion) worth of natural gas through routine gas flaring between 2021…
…prayer was held on Thursday for the late Lagos State Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Toba Ijaya, at his residence in Fadeyi, Lagos. Dozens of men and women gathered for the prayer session as Islamic clerics led prayers in honour of the late union of…
Amnesty International has described as ‘fabrication and sham’ the court charges slammed on the African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, made this assertion during an interview on News Central Television. Recall that Sowore, an activist…
…girlfriend's murder Former governor of Migori, Kenya, Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant and one other have been found guilty of m8rdering his pregnant girlfriend, Sharon Otieno. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, July 23, 2026 by the Criminal Division of the High Court at Milimani, brings to a close a high-p…
…on Wednesday, July 22, while reacting to recent developments surrounding U.S. congressional action on Nigeria.He wrote: "Nigerian officials have created an environment that facilitates mass violence against Christians and religious minorities by imposing blasphemy and Sharia laws and looking the other way at jihadist a…
…pleaded guilty to six counts so federal prosecutors would not seek the de@th penalty; instead, he agreed to serve two consecutive life sentences, plus 40 years. Prosecutors and federal defenders said it was the maximum sentence he could be issued short of the death penalty. During his plea hearing, Boelter admitted he…
…of plans to establish a Brain Health Desk and develop the country’s first National Brain Health Agenda. Founder and Executive Director of Brain and Spine Foundation Africa, Chika Okwuolisa, described the country’s neurological workforce as dangerously inadequate, warning that thousands of Nigerians suffering from strok…
…funding strategy, noting that it was its first equity capital raise involving external investors beyond its legacy shareholder base. “The offering marks a significant milestone in advancing its long-term funding strategy and the continued development of African capital markets,” the statement added. Dangote Petroleum R…
…$40 billionFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Nigeria's foreign exchange market saw a dramatic surge in activity on Tuesday, with total turnover at the Nigerian Foreign Exc…
…corruption and weakens democracy. He called for urgent reforms to strengthen internal party democracy, curb the commercialisation of politics, and preserve the integrity of Nigeria's democratic process. ‘Plutocracy’- Falana slams APC consensus primaries, warns of threat to democracy
New Arsenal signing, Christos Tzolis’ jersey number has been revealed after he joined the Premier League champions. Arsenal on Thursday announced the signing of the 24-year-old forward from Club Brugge. Tzolis made 108 appearances in all competitions for Club Brugge, scoring 43 goals and assisting 45 times. He will wea…
…parties and advising them that the dispute is entirely a civil matter rather than a criminal offense. . by Linda Ikeji at 23/07/2026 2:06 PM | Share this Story
…of which went towards AI investments, CFO Anat Ashkenazi said during a call with analysts. The company also increased its capital expenditure (capex) estimate for the full year to as much as $205billion, a jump from $190billion last quarter. The increase is 'primarily due to an acceleration in the delivery of capacity…
…Infantino awarding football’s governing body’s inaugural Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump, which was widely ridiculed. “I will bring it to a board meeting and discuss with my board, and then we do it,” Klaveness told The Times in an interview published on Thursday. “To me, it should be in the same sphere of eth…
…by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), while threatening to invoke its constitutional powers to sanction the agency’s Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, over his repeated failure to honour legislative invitations. The committee, chaired by Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, accused the NRS boss of showing “continued disregard for t…