…Governor Hope Uzodimma has likened President Bola Tinubu to Singapore's founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, praising the Nigerian leader's economic reforms.Uzodimma made the remarks on Friday, July 17, during a state dinner at the Imo Government House.According to a statement issued on Saturday, July 18, by Tunde Ra…
New York Mayor threatens to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during UN summit New York Mayor, Zohran Mamdani is in talks over whether to try to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, prompting a sharp rebuke from Netanyahu's camp."I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu be…
…protections for surrogate mothers.Spahn, 46, previously served as Germany's health minister during the COVID-19 pandemic under former Chancellor Angela Merkel. In recent years, he emerged as a leading voice on the CDU's conservative wing, advocating stricter immigration policies.Green Party parliamentary leader Franzis…
The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) has expressed concern over reports that a proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act could classify preaching in commercial vehicles alongside activities such as hawking. The statement was signed by Elder Israel Akinadewo, FCA, PhD, Preside…
…to beneficiaries of IA-Foundation, a United Kingdom-registered non-governmental organisation committed to returning out-of-school children in Nigeria to classrooms, in a move aimed at narrowing the country’s widening digital divide and expanding access to technology-enabled education. The donation was disclosed in a st…
…lead until the final whistle. The 28-year-old will be aiming to carry his strong finish to last season into the new campaign after ending the 2025-26 Premier League season in encouraging form. Awoniyi scored three goals and provided two assists in his final six league appearances, finishing the season with four goals a…
…According to her, she later prayed with Abubakar virtually and subsequently continued ministering to her. Belemzy said she planned to take the actress on international revival tours to share her testimony. “We have held revival meetings in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos, and we intend to visit other countries so people…
…and Seville until after 50 meters when the Nigerian 100m record holder blazed unto the finish line staring down the Jamaican. Ajayi is also the National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA, champion in both the men’s 60m indoor and 100m outdoor. Below is a video of the race: Kayinsola Ajayi storms to a National Recor…
…Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed condolences to former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, following the death of his mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi. In a statement issued on Saturday, Kalu described the late Dame Amaechi as a devoted mother, woman of fait…
…service passport holdersAfrican countries, including South Africa, Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia, are among those named, each with specific entry conditions attachedFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Russian Federation has released a comprehensive list of countries whose citizens qualify for visa-fr…
Bayelsa police arrested three Ministry of Labour staff, including a departmental head, over the theft of government equipment worth N500 millionThe missing assets, discovered during an official inspection on June 22, 2026, included a generator, forklift, lathe machines, and electric filling machinesPolice also arrested…
…to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Wukari by the council’s Director of Administration and General Services, Ali Baba. Yusuf said the action became necessary following the introduction of a redesigned certificate and advised members of the public to collect the new certificates from the council secretariat. “A…
…coming alongside Nigeria’s poor showing on nearly 90 percent of globally recognised prosperity indicators, exposes the Tinubu administration as one of the most fiscally reckless governments in Nigeria’s democratic history. “For more than three years, Nigerians have been subjected to relentless hardship. They were told…
…Justice Alexandre de Moraes has banned all visits to the ex-president for 30 days, as punishment for publication of a letter transmitted by his son. That violated a ban on his use of social media, including via third parties. Moraes said Saturday that Milei’s request was moot due to the overall ban. Doctors, physical t…
…programme would provide participants with practical industry exposure and globally recognised certifications. He said, “This is more than the commencement of a training programme. It is the beginning of a journey for young Nigerians who will acquire world-class skills in mechanical, instrumentation and electrical disci…
…season, comes amid a sharp rise in cannabis smuggling through UK airports, with organised crime groups increasingly targeting school and university leavers, first-time travellers and young holidaymakers through social media. According to the Home Office, the number of cannabis smugglers intercepted on arrival in the UK…
…publication, publishes a retraction, issues an apology, and refrains from further tarnishing Dakolo's image. They warned that they would go to court if the above demands are not met. See below. by Linda Ikeji at 18/07/2026 1:25 PM | Share this Story
…AbujaFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A youth-led civil society organisation, Youths Off The Street Initiative (YOTSI), has formally notified the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) of its intention to hold a protest in Abuja on August 17, 2026, over what it describes as…
…who enabled its decline will be reversed as a matter of urgency under a #Sowore2027 administration." Recall that the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, had announced the renaming of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the minister said the…
…Harcourt on Saturday. The statement read, “The Rivers State Police Command has taken cognisance of a voice recording and an accompanying photograph currently circulating on various social media platforms alleging her attempted kidnap by four people dressed like market women along woji bridge in a Keke bus in Rivers sta…
…the overwhelming demand signals strong market confidence in the refinery, widely recognised as the world's largest single-train refinery located on the outskirts of Lagos.Interest in the offering had already been evident last month when subscriptions crossed the $2 billion mark. Investors were required to buy a minimum…
…hostile attack that led to a fire erupting in one of the plant’s components,” Kuwait’s ministry of electricity and water said in a statement. It is the second attack on a power and water plant in as many days, with the first on Friday causing a fire and damage at the facility. Kuwait’s fire service said attacks by Iran…
…ruled on a suit filed by Adolphus Wabara-led PDP board of trustees demanding INEC recognise the Turaki factionThe Wike-backed PDP faction, which challenged the court's jurisdiction, successfully joined the suit and contested the plaintiffs' legal standingThe court's ruling carries significant implications for the Turak…
…Port Harcourt between July 13 and July 17 as fuel marketers intensify efforts to replenish inventories despite mounting import costs.Fresh Petrol, Diesel, LPG Shipments Land in Nigeria as Dangote Disruption Pushes Fuel Prices Higher>According to the latest tanker position report monitored by Petroleumprice.ng, several…
…counting their losses. The latest killings have reinforced calls by indigenous youth organisations for a more robust military response and echoed concerns over what they described as the continued occupation of communities by armed groups. The renewed concern also followed a strongly worded press statement issued by th…