…Yayi to the dancing floor to establish that there is no love lost between the two politicians while also saying that the two governorship candidates despite being members of different political parties belong to one big political family in the state. The political atmosphere changed when Adebutu was invited to pay trib…

US officials on Friday pinned the source of a diarrhea-causing foodborne parasite outbreak as shredded iceberg lettuce used by the fast food chain Taco Bell. A federal investigation by the Food and Drug Administration traced the contamination back to a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico, which was used by T…

…prayer programme that gave Ohiaeri pauseThe author's post sparked a lively debate on social media, with Nigerians divided over the true purpose and value of NSPPDFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Kachi Ohiaeri, a Nigerian author, has gone viral after revealing that a single question from her mother…

…have been confirmed dead while four others sustained serious injuries after a commercial truck crashed and caught fire near St. Jude Catholic Church, Adazi-Ani, along the Nnobi–Agulu–Awka Road in Anambra State. The accident occurred around 10am on Friday when the truck, conveying passengers to their various workplaces,…

…the president's attendance, and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has now officially confirmed that Trump will be in the VIP suites for the showpiece finale.However, the close relationship between Infantino and Trump has already sparked the tournament's biggest off-pitch controversy. It emerged that the US P…

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…it. The Green Crocodiles confirmed the arrival of the experienced striker in a social media post on Friday."Welcome to our family, Kelechi Iheanacho ðŸ'šðŸ¤," the club wrote on X.Iheanacho joins Bursaspor after failing to reach an agreement with Scottish champions Celtic over a new contract. The 29-year-old enjoyed a…

…fake prophet for N136.4m fraud The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of one Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya (a.k.a Prophet Sunday Koboko) before Justice H. O. Eya of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence Layout. The convic…

…her position of authority. According to investigators, Ocean Springs School District officials alerted the Ocean Springs Police Department and Mississippi Child Protective Services on June 20 after receiving information about alleged inappropriate conduct involving Smith.In a statement, the school district said it was…

A 29-year-old aspiring musician has voluntarily renounced his membership of a cult group and surrendered a Beretta pistol to security authorities in Edo State after listening to an anti-cultism message by the acting Chairman of Esan West Local Government Area, Blessing Ebhodaghe. The development was disclosed in a stat…

…illnesses the right to seek medical assistance to end their lives, fulfilling a key social reform pledge by President Emmanuel Macron.The measure, adopted by the National Assembly, would make France one of a small number of countries to permit assisted dying, pending approval by the Constitutional Council.Reacting to t…

…Hails Team for Successful Rescue By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the Police Special Intervention Squad (SIS) and the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have said they approached the rescue of the 44 abducted pupils and teachers of Oriire schools in Oyo State with the determination to save them because they regarded the…

…to Norway in the Round of 16. An AI-generated video created by a fan circulated on social media showed a young Neymar asking the current Neymar to chase a sixth World Cup title with Brazil in 2030. Brazil’s all-time leading scorer added a comment: three laughing/crying emojis. The striker returned in January 2025 to hi…

…that she di£d after a period of ill health. He said in a statement to the Press Association: "We will never see her like again and the world is lesser for the lack of her. "I was honoured to know, love and work with her and she will always have a place in my heart and in the heart of so many film and TV fans the world…

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…breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.But in a video posted on social media, Afolayan dismissed the claim in a brief response..The viral post claimed that the filmmaker had agreed to repay the alleged loan within three years but later became unreachable after making partial payment.However, no ev…

DR Congo has released the official list of 44 African countries whose citizens can apply for the country's eVisa in 2026The DR Congo eVisa is valid for 90 days after approval, and travellers must state the reason for their visitThe government also shared a sample of the approved eVisa to help applicants know what the d…

…at Legit.ng! Nigerian fuel importers are confronting an increasingly difficult commercial environment as surging international petrol prices and steeper freight charges tighten the economics of bringing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the country, while Dangote Petroleum Refinery's pricing strategy limits their ability…

…the regulation of virtual assets in Nigeria. A statement signed on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the order takes immediate effect. It said the order also closes the regulatory gaps that have allowed fraudulent operators to prey on unsuspecting Nigerians a…

…school abduction, Mr. Zacchaeus Olatunde, has strongly condemned Nigerians spreading social media conspiracy theories that their 56-day captivity was staged. Olatunde was among the 44 teachers and pupils successfully rescued last Friday following a joint military and security operation in Oyo State. The victims were in…

…the trend as a reflection of societal decay. In a recent statement via her official Instagram account, the veteran movie star questioned why individuals who disrupt homes are being glorified with titles like "Queen." Edochie maintained that true honor cannot be built on the pain and tears of another woman. She further…

…shared today, Maris acknowledged the overwhelming wave of direct messages flooding his social media platforms since public reports of their marital issues emerged two weeks ago. While thanking fans for their prayers and solidarity, he explicitly stated that he will not reveal his side of the story online. According to…

…criminal elements. Aliyu said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect specialised in supplying the drugs to suspected armed bandits and other criminal groups terrorising Funtua and surrounding areas, thereby supporting their operations. He added that the suspect is currently in police custody while invest…

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By Kingsley Omonobi Police officers comprising operatives on the Special Intervention Squad, SIS, and the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, have disclosed that they gave their all in joint coordination with the military and other security agencies to ensure the successful rescue of the 44 abducted pupils and teachers of…