Court sentences two to d3ath by hanging for r@pe and m8rder of 17-year-old girl in Anambra The Anambra High Court in Ogidi Judicial Division has sentenced two men, Elochukwu Belonwu and Chukwuebuka Ofokwu, to d3ath by hanging for conspiracy, r@pe and the m8rder of a 17-year-old girl, Jennifer Anene. The presiding judge…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday arrived in Lungi, Sierra Leone to participate in the 69th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government Summit. On arrival at the Sierra Leone International Airport, Lungi, Shettima was received by the Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr Mohame…
Popular TikToker Ivana publicly called out her lover, Tunmise, over alleged domestic violence in a series of posts on Saturday, July 18Ivana shared evidence of physical wounds and claimed Tunmise pushed her down a staircase and choked her, causing a seizureShe also admitted to cheating on Tunmise, saying the trauma of …
Sao Tome and Principe heads to the polls on Sunday as President Carlos Vila Nova seeks a fresh five-year mandate in the cocoa-producing island nationThe vote comes after Vila Nova’s split from the powerful ADI party, leaving him to run as an independent against three challengersWith 142,298 registered voters, the elect…
The David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF) Scholarship awards full tuition to outstanding young Africans studying at Covenant University or Landmark University in Nigeria. This article covers everything you need to know — eligibility requirements, scholarship benefits, required documents, and how to apply via the DOF portal.DO…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the weekend released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for payment to 4,237 retirees, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to improving the welfare of its retired personnel. According to a statement releas…
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, is set for a defining moment as it elects its 33rd President in the third week of July 2026, a contest that has once again exposed deep cracks in the leadership selection process of Nigeria’s foremost lawyers’ body. In a compelling reflection titled ‘For the Nigerian Bar Association, …
Maverick entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, aka CharlyBoy, has sent glowing congratulatory messages to the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party(NDC),Peter Obi,as he marks his 65th birthday on Sunday. In a series of posts on his X page(formerly Twitter),the ‘Areafad’ sent heartfelt prayers and bes…
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Marshall Katung, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Miss Mary Habila, describing the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy and calling for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding he…
Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Miss Universe Jamaica announced the passing of 2024 contestant LaToya Malcolm, leaving fans and colleagues in mourningTributes poured in from people who worked alongside Malcolm during the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica competitionThose who knew her personally revealed …
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Saland area of Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran at a depth of approximately 12 kilometresKhuzestan governor Mohammad Reza Mowlaizadeh declared a high state of readiness and ordered full mobilisation of rescue and operational forcesThe Iranian Red Crescent Society dispatched …
Nigeria's LPG imports skyrocketed 1,400% to 1.5 KT/d in June 2026, addressing severe supply shortagesDaily LPG consumption increased by 24%, with imports providing nearly 30% of total supply to meet demand.Price reductions in LPG offer hope for families amid rising living costs, but long-term solutions are neededFind i…
Kuwait's electricity and water ministry confirmed a second consecutive day of Iranian attacks on a power and water distillation plantKuwait International Airport suspended air traffic due to rocket and drone strikes, forcing the national carrier to reschedule most flightsBahrain's army said its air defences intercepted…
Kenya's Ministry of Information said its ICT Authority detected a cybersecurity incident affecting the official presidential websiteThe government temporarily restricted access to the presidential website to allow forensic investigations to proceedCabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitau confirmed government systems rema…
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has denied claims that it has commenced registration for a purported ₦50,000 National Support Allowance. The ministry, in a public notice posted on its official X handle on Sunday, described messages, links and websites advertising the alleged programme…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted more than 1.5 million pills of Tramadol concealed in two trucks that entered Nigeria through the Benin Republic border, in what the agency described as another major blow to drug trafficking syndicates. The latest seizure comes barely a week after …
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP spy, logistics supplier during night patrol in Borno Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) member who allegedly confessed to spying on military movements and supplying logistics to terrorists operating in northern Born…
Joseph thought becoming a child psychologist would help him make peace with the boy he once bullied. But when his grandson suffered under a teacher's cruelty, Joseph realized one painful truth: some wounds do not disappear with time. Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! There are things you do as a tee…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu publicly announced Abdulrazak Namdas as the new BCDA Director-General on June 26, but Namdas has yet to receive his formal appointment letterImmediate past chief executive Dakorinama George has continued attending official meetings and representing the agency despite the presidential directi…
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi A stakeholder group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has defended the conduct of the party’s recent gubernatorial primary, calling on members to accept the emergence of former Governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship el…
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO: The Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, has declared that Nigeria’s successful eradication of the wild polio virus demonstrates that even the most difficult public health challenges can be overcome through strong political leadership, communit…
GistReel Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has said she has never been in a relationship where a man asked her for financial support. Speaking on the topic of relationships, Toke said she is often surprised when she hears women complain about men asking them for money. According to her, her personal experience ha…
GistReel England midfielder Declan Rice believes the current Three Lions squad is the strongest the country has produced in years after their 6-4 victory over France secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The bronze-medal finish represents England’s best performance at the tournament since lifting the World Cu…
Former Anambra State Governor and National Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was spotted shopping at a branch of H-Medix Supermarket on Saturday. This comes months after he stopped by the Utako market in Abuja to buy groundnut in a viral video. Photos from the visit were shared on X by his former 2…
Spain midfielder, Rodri, could become the 10th player to win the World Cup, Ballon d’Or and Champions League. Rodri is set to captain the European champions for the final of this year’s World Cup. The 31-year-old has already won the Ballon d’Or and Champions League with Manchester City. However, he could now join an ex…