After the death of Herbert Wigwe, the citadel of learning he founded, Wigwe University, has been plagued by allegations of mass staff dismissals, intimidation and administrative high-handedness. Daniel Ayantoye writes that while former employees paint a troubling picture of life at the institution, the university stron…

…all five fighters. Secondary explosions triggered by the attack pushed the estimated death toll to at least 15.A follow-up strike aimed at the concealed vehicles could not be completed after a malfunction in the laser targeting system prevented accurate designation of the targets. Military sources quoted by Zagazola Ma…

…videos of themselves taking oaths not to engage in extramarital affairs and invoking death as the penalty if either of them did so. Mr Nwanorue said he should die if he came to Canada and cheated on his wife, pledging that he would remain faithful to their marriage vows. He said his wife was directed by God to make the…

…Aliyu Bello, died on Friday, July 24, 2026A Nasarawa-based journalist confirmed the death via Facebook, sharing photos of condolence visitsKwande is set to be buried on Saturday morning, July 25, following Islamic ritesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has ove…

…argued that it was fundamentally unfair to make allegations involving Na'Abba after his death, when he could no longer respond or defend his reputation. "As Africans, we understand the solemn duty of speaking truthfully about the dead. It is therefore deeply troubling that former President Obasanjo has chosen this mome…

…was clear that Toba came from a Christian home and remained firm in that faith until his death, which is why it was pastors who conducted the graveside rites. He added that Toba's roots and convictions left no ambiguity about where he stood religiously.Toba Ijaya's burial turns community ceremonyDespite the Christian g…

…climbed the mountain last year, down from just over 220,000 in 2023. There were nine deaths in the 2024 season but none in 2025. AFP

The death toll from a daylight attack by suspected bandits on farmlands in Sauna District, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has risen to 23, community sources confirmed on Thursday. Earlier reports put the number of those killed at 16. According to fresh accounts from Sauna District, the figure inc…

…Xanax. The court heard the prince had struggled with alcohol misuse and Xanax before his death. He had been admitted to the Priory Clinic in Roehampton several months earlier, where he underwent detoxification from alcohol, benzodiazepines and pregabalin. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Victoria Chamorro said: "He was asses…

…up an injury.” Joshua, speaking Wednesday, said he was still struggling to process the deaths of Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, who were both killed in the crash near Lagos on December 29. “It’s tough, every time I think about it, it hurts,” Joshua told the BBC. “Even talking about it now… pictures… it hurts but…

…law,” he said. The Mining Marshals commander expressed concern over the rising number of deaths linked to unregulated mining operations, warning that unsafe mining practices would no longer be tolerated. He reiterated the commitment of the Mining Marshals to sanitising the nation’s mining sector through sustained enfor…

…tribute before their Premier League opening fixture at St James’ Park following his death at the age of 75. According to BBC Sport on Thursday, the two clubs are in discussions over plans to mark Keegan’s remarkable contribution to both teams when they meet on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in the first game of the new Premi…

…and federal defenders said it was the maximum sentence he could be issued short of the death penalty. During his plea hearing, Boelter admitted he spent months identifying and stalking his targets before driving to their homes in the middle of the night disguised as a police officer with the intent to k!ll them. "Vance…

…actress who died on May 6, 2002, at only 38 years old, following a cardiac arrest. Her death was widely described as a shock to the Nigerian film industry, and she left behind a legacy that her daughter Mide has continued to build upon in the decades since.Mide, who has gone on to become one of the most recognisable fa…

…Facebook (modified by author)name: Jerry Reed HubbardDate of birth: 20 March 1937Date of death: 1 September 2008 (aged 71)Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesJerry Reed played Coach Red Beaulieu, the head coach of the University of Louisiana Cougars, who fired Bobby Boucher before later facing him on the foo…

…enforce communal justice, and cleanse towns of malevolent spirits, following a monarch’s death and involves male-only rituals and curfews where women and non-initiates must stay indoors. According to the statement, the festival will hold in Oyo city from July 23 to July 29, 2026. Durojaiye said the adjustment became ne…

…her of failing to properly manage and distribute its assets nearly six years after his death.In court documents filed on Friday, the brothers alleged that Taylor has not complied with a 2022 court order that granted Chadwick's parents, Leroy and Carolyn Boseman, a combined 50 percent share of the estate, while Taylor w…

…court on Wednesday. An autopsy will be performed on the body to determine the cause of death.In a recent interview, Siad said he had no reason to believe two women he had by Linda Ikeji at 22/07/2026 12:56 PM | Share this Story

…which he made a sworn pledge of fidelity to his wife.In the video, he boldly called for death to befall him if he ever cheated on her upon joining her in Canada.Nigerian man vows to be faithful to his wife. Photo Frank/Facebook.>The man spoke directly into the camera with visible emotion, addressing his wife by the ten…

…of flooding."Flood crisis: Community blames neglect Residents of Janbago described the deaths as preventable, pointing to years of inadequate drainage infrastructure as the root cause. A community elder explained that stormwater from several parts of Katsina converges on Janbago during heavy rainfall, causing severe er…

…name is David Anthony Burke, faces several charges including murder in the horrifying death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her body was discovered in Burke’s Tesla last September within days of what would have been her 15th birthday. Los Angeles Police Detective Joshua Byers testified during the preliminary hearing’s firs…

The Imoga community in the Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State has appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene following the killing of one of its residents, Monday Obanigba, allegedly by suspected herders. The community, in a protest letter dated July 20, 2026, and signed by Jeffery Obasanmi, urged the…

…released by the World Health Organisation, WHO, on Tuesday revealed that road traffic deaths have fallen by 21 per cent globally over the past 15 years despite a surge in the number of vehicles on the world’s roads even as WHO warned that the gains remain fragile as Africa continues to witness rising fatalities. The re…

…to vent her disapproval while noting that his privacy would have been respected in death Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Public attention turned towards how much of Jayden Adams’s private life should have been made known after his death. A lady identified as Softsgora on X led the criticism and to…

…School for the Deaf, also confirmed her passing in a heartfelt statement, describing her death as a heartbreaking loss while urging the public to respect her family's privacy. by Linda Ikeji at 21/07/2026 6:18 PM | Share this Story