…Kwankwaso, was scheduled to hold on October 1, 2026State Director Benjamin Smith accused the police commissioner of approving the march earlier before reversing the decision, putting the movement's losses at over N20mPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the…
By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has urged the government to ensure that its promise of prosperity translates into cheaper food, lower transport and energy costs, jobs for young people and safer communities. For ordinary Nigerians, CAN said, the real question is not what the econo…
The family of Renee Good, an unarmed US citizen shot dead by an immigration agent during a sweeping federal crackdown, sued President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday, alleging wrongful death and civil rights violations. Good, 37, was killed in Minneapolis on January 7 when an Immigration and Customs Enforceme…
…blocked canals, drainage channels By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended other legislative business to inspect flood-ravaged communities in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas, following concerns over the worsening flood situation in the state. The decision was t…
…Liquefied Natural Gas project remained largely a promise on paper. Now, renewed discussions between the Ogun State Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) are placing the stalled project at the centre of a broader plan to transform the state’s coastline into an energy, maritime and industr…
…for drivers and their families. ProTaxi is an initiative of Promiseland, which is focused on using innovation and technology to move ordinary people from poverty to prosperity and create opportunities for families to earn a living. The launch, held in Abuja on Thursday, attracted guests and stakeholders as PromiseLand…
…heroes and remain united in the face of current challenges, regardless of religious or ethnic differences. The governor made the call during the 66th Independence Anniversary celebration held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Speaking on the theme “Dealing Decisively with Insecurity, Banditry and…
…on Wednesday, September 30, and will take effect on January 1, 2027. It removes previous provisions that allowed minors to marry with parental consent and judicial approval. Newsom signed the legislation alongside Courtney Stodden, a survivor of child marriage who was allowed by her parents to marry 50-year-old actor D…
…the post read. However, the two reportedly had different expectations when they discussed their finances. ‘She Will Not Split Costs 50/50’ The relationship expert claimed that the woman made it clear she would not agree to splitting their expenses equally. “When they sat down to talk money, she was clear: she will not…
…bin Zayed called Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on September 30, 2026, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developmentsThe phone call came after a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Ben Gurion Airport experienced a security incident that was brought under controlAbdullah bin Zayed asked after the safety of p…
…the strength to release the cockpit door lock, allowing crew members and passengers to rush in, overpower the co-pilot, and regain control of an aircraft that had already entered a steep plunge.What happened next mirrored the scenario Machchhar had once described on camera almost exactly. Dr. Shȯta Musayev, an Israeli…
Russia head coach Valery Karpin spoke about his expectations ahead of the October 6 friendly against the Super Eagles of NigeriaKarpin's comments came after Russia beat Iran 2-0 in their previous international fixture during the same breakNigeria arrived home on Wednesday after a mixed AFCON 2027 qualifier that ended w…
…Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. She said the Consulate General was fully conscious of urgent concerns surrounding passport services and difficulties being experienced by many Nigerians due to xenophobic/afrophobic attacks and threats of attacks. “We are not sleeping over this matter. We are continuing to deman…
…Army’s X handle on Thursday, the troops acted on intelligence about the movement of suspected terrorists around Madaci Forest in Sabuwa Local Government Area and quickly moved to intercept them. According to the military, the operation caused “confusion in the enemy camp,” allowing the troops to rescue the victims.See…
Ranchers Bees have been fined a total of N5 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following multiple breaches recorded during their Matchday 6 fixture against Rivers United. The club has also been ordered to identify the player captured on video physically assaulting a Rivers United player during the en…
…Senator Solomon Adeola, expressing confidence that the party would emerge victorious. Adeola, who spoke at the gathering on Wednesday, said he believed God would grant the APC victory and clear the way for his emergence as the seventh Executive Governor of Ogun State. He said, “That same God that will give us victory o…
An old tweet by pro-democracy activist Susan Mutami resurfaced after Zimbabwean billionaire Wicknell Chivayo died in a helicopter crashMutami had predicted that Chivayo would die in a plane crash 'very soon,' urging followers to save her postThe resurfaced tweet sparked a wave of reactions online, with many users raisi…
GistReel A Tunisian businesswoman living in Nigeria has revealed that she was forced to shut down her business after her landlord allegedly increased her rent by 380%. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the businesswoman explained that she had invested a significant amount of money into the building after renti…
…According to him, addressing corruption would be critical to achieving progress because resources meant for public development were allegedly being diverted into private hands. “We must deal with three things. We must deal with security; we must deal with education; we must deal with the economy. And to do all that, co…
…football superstar Erling Haaland is suing airline Norwegian Air Shuttle for unlawfully using his likeness, a lawsuit which the airline claims is incomprehensible and “regrettable”, the two parties said Thursday. “The case concerns Norwegian’s unlawful use of Haaland’s distinctive signs in its promotion of plane ticket…
By Nkiruka Nnorom The US government said it has revoked more than 250,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office, as the administration continues its immigration crackdown and increases vetting of those eligible to enter the country. The revocations involved a variety of violations, including visa holders who v…
…Day Run in protest against the organisers’ action. https://twitter.com/ItsTheIroko/status/2105593854359421203/video/1?s=46 October 1: Delta youths clash tear Tinubu-branded polos, boycott Independence Day Run[VIDEO]
…its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. The US Department of State, in a statement issued by the Office of the Spokesman on Thursday, said it valued its relationship with Nigeria and appreciated the “substantive dialogue” between both countries over the past year. “On behalf of the U…
…every programme at a listed institution qualifies for the PGWP, meaning students must verify individual programme eligibility before applyingPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published an updated list of Designated Learn…
…Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering world news.Marondera, Zimbabwe - Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, have died after a helicopter carrying six people crashed in the Marondera ru…