…solutions to address insecurity, unemployment and economic challenges. The National Chairman of NIMechE, Babagana Tela, made the call in his welcome address at the institution’s 39th International Conference, Exhibitions and Annual General Meeting, tagged Jewel 2026, on Wednesday in Abuja. Tela said mechanical engineer…

…claimsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a fresh public alert on the Ebo…

…the rounds online, and it has tongues wagging for all the right reasons.The video, originally filmed at the singer's lavish wedding reception on 25 June 2024 in Lagos, shows social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) in full celebration mode, clearly enjoying the Adeleke family's hospitality. Old video shows VDM enjoying…

…at his Kano residence.A media aide to Kwankwaso shared a video of the event on X, signalling growing momentum for the NDC ahead of 2027.

…now up to the judicial authorities to determine how to proceed with this case and what penalties, if any, should be imposed. We sincerely hope that these allegations will be treated with the seriousness they deserve."

…which a community boat capsized while trying to resist them. Ten people are feared unalived" he said. "Now from what I gathered immediately this happened, the military people ran away. I'm told that all the persons feared unalived were male, but for now, all other details surrounding the incident remain unclear." It wa…

…and appear at 2 p.m. on October 28 at Hearing Room 447 of the New Building of the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The operators were also directed to submit all relevant documents to the committee on or before the scheduled date and explain the factors responsible for the persistent decline in service quality affecti…

The Management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has issued a final notice to all graduands and alumni whose certificates remain unclaimed, some of which have been in the custody of the polytechnic for several years, to come forward and collect them without further delay. A statement issued and signed by the Deputy R…

…Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, has been arrested by troops.Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in a post on X on Wednesday, stated that security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, when Aminu was allegedly shot by an armed youth identified as Piyaplong…

A lawyer and public interest analyst, Christopher Chidera, has described the conviction of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, leader, Nnamdi Kanu, as a trap for the Court of Appeal.Chidera's claim is coming amid the controversy over the failure of the appellate court to list for hearing, the appeal filed by Kanu to cha…

…Hello Tractor in collaboration with AGAN and the Federal Government of Nigeria/International Fund for Agricultural Development, FGN/IFAD, assisted Value Chain Development Programme, VCDP, in Bida area of the state.Ilyasu, who is also a partner of Hello Tractor, said the government must help farmers manage agricultural…

…livelihoods and help prevent similar incidents. Consequently, the House urged the National Emergency Management Agency to assess the extent of the disaster and provide relief materials, financial support and rehabilitation assistance to those affected. It also called on the Federal Government to collaborate with the Ed…

…require approval before implementation and will not automatically grant foreign nationals work visasPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking an…

…N5 million ransom but later accepted N20,000 as "feeding money" paid through a POS terminal. "The Katsina State Police Command has successfully smashed a notorious criminal syndicate that specializes in the kidnapping of children below the age of 5 for ransom," the statement read. "On October 5, 2026, at about 4:30 PM,…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered an illegal herbal product manufacturing facility in Agege, Lagos State, where bitters were allegedly being sold with a registration number belonging to a cough syrup. The agency disclosed this in a post on its X page on Wednesday. It said th…

…and providing timely medical care could increase the risk of transmission and put additional pressure on the country’s healthcare system.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources He said the House was also concerned that inadequate public awareness, shortages of infection prevention a…

…on October 16, 2026.The FCDO, which issues travel guidance to protect British nationals abroad, warned that travel insurance policies could be invalidated if citizens visit areas listed against official advice. UK issues fresh warning about Sokoto state in Nigeria. Photo Guardian, Wong Yu Liang/ Getty Images.>Sokoto St…

…areasPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues The US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria has issued a public health alert following the Nigerian government's confirma…

…the people of Umeh would remain grateful for the development projects and personal relationship the former governor established with the community. ‎ ‎He recalled Uduaghan’s special relationship with Umeh kingdom, noting that “the former governor’s visit to the community on August 24, 2011, following the Umeh N…

…omitted], to a chair and place her down in the basement," an officer wrote in the criminal complaint reviewed by the publication. The complaint also stated that the woman had visible marks and tape impressions around both arms, suggesting she had been restrained. She reportedly told police that she believed she had bee…

…loved gentle soul." He was remembered as a Sunday school teacher and finance professional. "Scott served faithfully in many callings as a Sunday School Teacher to a couple of crowds of boys and a lone girl. He loved those kids," the obituary continued.

…monitor medical supplies, assures Nigerians of safety checks By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said all donated medicines and vaccines under the Nigeria-United States government agreement that are not manufactured in the US will undergo testing for quality, s…

…block of Maplewood Avenue in Richmond. According to a Richmond Police Department criminal complaint obtained by Virginia Statewide Incidents, officers arrived at the scene around 11:30 p.m. to investigate a domestic dispute. Responding officers took a statement from an adult female who detailed a harrowing 30 to 45-min…

…would report what it found, along with the worries residents voiced, to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other relevant agencies so that appropriate steps can be taken.Ngochindo also praised the people of Aleto for keeping calm in the face of their ordeal.The blast, which happened last Thursday, was said to have left sev…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.The naira marginally appreciated against the United States dollar at the…