A woman, Susan Genevieve, has celebrated a man who rescued her from a burning car while onlookers stood by taking photos. Marking nine years since the incident, she shared that her saviour, Auka Yamo, is her real-life hero. According to her, Yamo, a complete stranger, not only risked his life to pull her out from the b…

…and musician Stevo Simple Boy has announced his separation from his girlfriend, Brenda, after a DNA test reportedly revealed that he is not the biological father of the child he believed was his. Stevo confirmed the breakup in an official statement, explaining that the DNA test results had been difficult for him to pro…

…confirming the first Ebola case in the country.A woman who recently arrived from Uganda tested positive for Ebola disease.The patient is in isolation and receiving medical care.44 contacts have been identified for tracing and are being followed up.The health agency announced the development via its X handle

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, October 19, 2026, secured the conviction of Chukwuebuka Nweke, a former banker for bank fraud before Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja. A statement issued by the commission on Monday, October 20, says investigations reveale…

…investor of more than $120 million. Ezuma was arrested at his residence in Abuja on Monday, October 19, and remained in EFCC custody as of Tuesday, October 20. The commission's spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest but declined to provide further details about the investigation. According to Punch, sources f…

…patient was initially treated for malaria-like symptoms before her travel history to Uganda raised suspicion among the attending doctors. The Federal Government had on Tuesday confirmed Nigeria’s first imported case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory after a woman who recently travelled from Uganda…

…information. He assured that the Command remains resolute and people-focused in its mandate to protect lives and property. He further warned all criminal elements to steer clear of Bauchi State, as the Command will not relent in making the State uncomfortable for them.

…Deputy Superintendent of the NSCDC in Pushit community, Mangu LGA, Plateau State, late Monday nightThe attackers had kidnapped a local businessman before opening fire on the officer as his motorcycle's headlight exposed themCommunity member Lawrence Tabitha called on security agencies and the Plateau State Government t…

…response to the confirmed case involving a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria from Uganda, the Academy commended the prompt isolation of the patient, commencement of contact tracing and intensified surveillance. Noting that the measure was an additional precaution members of the public were urged to wash their hands…

…be necessary.” The ADC had taken a similar position in its reaction to the issue on Monday. Magnitude cannot be established by assertion alone — Prof Iledare Examing the minister’s statement in an interview with Vanguard yesterday, Petroleum Economist, Prof. Wumi Iledare, said: “The petrol subsidy debate should be guid…

…under Nigerian law that every communications device meets approved technical standards before it is sold or used in the country. It ensures that all device models brought into the country are fit for use in Nigeria. It is prohibited to use, sell or import non-Type Approved communications devices,” the NCC explained. Ty…

A United States-based non-profit organisation, Quantus Medical Foundation, on Monday launched a girls’ health outreach aimed at reaching 600 students across Abia and Enugu states through practical health education, personal hygiene kits and guidance on confidence, personal safety and care. The foundation’s outreach is…

The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Chief Sunday Inyima, has dismissed insinuations that the brutal murder of his younger brother, Mr. Egeonu Inyima, was politically motivated. He described such claims as misleading, false and fabricated in a statement on Tuesday in Abakaliki. Inyima ma…

…from the applicant's home country or country of residence for the past year is also mandatory, along with general proof of financial resources.Portugal's digital nomad visa has attracted significant interest from remote workers across Africa and beyond as part of the broader wave of countries introducing dedicated visa…

…marginally to N1,333.65 per dollar on Tuesday, compared with N1,333.72 recorded on Monday.This means the naira gained N0.07 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis at the official foreign exchange market.Meanwhile, at the parallel market, popularly known as the black market, the naira remained stable at N1,375 per dol…

…has appealed to Nigerians to remain calm after a woman who travelled to Nigeria from Ugandan tested positive for Ebola virus in the FCT. In a statement released, the Ministry of Health says it is working with the NCDC and relevant health authorities towards taking the necessary steps to protect public health and streng…

…invaded Gidan Ali community, Ikulu Chiefdom, Zango Kataf Local Government Area on Sunday 26th April, 2026, and abducted the family members. The kidnappers allegedly demanded N270m ransom for their release. However, the family's return has been overshadowed by tragedy, as their son passed while in captivity. A journalis…

…of the 24-month STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension. Combined with the standard 12-month OPT available to most international graduates, eligible students can work in the US for up to three years after finishing their degree.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Wh…

…Employees, NUEE.DAILY POST reports that the union began industrial protests on Monday, October 19, 2026, across BEDC’s franchise states of Edo, Delta, Ekiti and Ondo to demand improved welfare and better conditions of service.Lawani, represented by the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Akinleye Ogunleye, disclosed…

…from the agency’s Case Definitions for Ebola Viral Disease (Version 2), posted on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The agency had not posted a new advisory at the time of filing this report. WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH FOR 1. Sudden fever is the starting point: The NCDC’s case definition centres on a sudden onset of fever.Make PUNCH p…

…involving a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda. The woman was admitted to a private hospital in the FCT, where she received treatment for several days before the infection was confirmed. She is currently in isolation and receiving medical care, according to the Federal Governme…

…Officer, Lagos State Education District 1, Agege; students of Dairy Farm Senior Secondary School, Agege; Mr. Akinola Oluwatobi Kazeem of Dairy Farm Senior Secondary School, Agege (Grand Prize Winner of the Peak Milk School Challenge) ; Dr. Adefunke Arowolo, Educative Medical Content Creator; and Boluwatife Ayano, Brand…

…its response in the DRC and Kenya and maintaining heightened vigilance in Uganda. His appeal followed Nigeria’s confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja involving a woman who had recently travelled from Uganda. The patient developed symptoms on October 7 and sought treatment at a private hospital on October 11 before lab…

…community. That’s what I would tell them,” he said. He disclosed that the family’s foundation, established when the late Fasoranti turned 90, had quietly provided scholarships to many students in secondary schools and universities across the country. Taiwo said the children would sustain the foundation’s scholarship pr…

Singer Davido has shared a moving social media tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, on what would have been his seventh birthday on October 20. Ifeanyi tragically passed away on October 31, 2022, just days after celebrating his third birthday. Taking to his official handles, the singer expressed the enduring love …