The UK government has outlined specific conditions under which citizenship test applicants will automatically forfeit their application feeForeigners who arrive late, fall ill, or refuse to have their photo taken are among those who will not be reimbursedThe rules cover five distinct situations that disqualify applican…
The UK government has outlined exactly what police officers are legally entitled to ask drivers for during a roadside stopDrivers who do not have the required documents on them are given a deadline to present them at a police stationThe government warning also covers when police can seize a vehicle or issue a fixed pen…
Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter, has cried out after being harassed by suspected thugs while driving in his car in Lagos. In a post shared on his official Instagram page on Tuesday, the skit maker uploaded a video and captioned it, “Nigerian zoo keepers…
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The three leading candidates in Saturday's Osun State governorship election on Tuesday made their final pitches to voters, with the incumbent governor and Accord candidate, Ademola Adeleke, defending his administration's record while his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Bola Oyebamiji, and the African Democratic …
After losing the only person who ever made her feel chosen, Catherine expected to inherit nothing more than an old cabin and a few memories. But her grandfather's final gift would force her to question everything she thought she knew about the family that never truly welcomed her.PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a prefe…
The PDP in Kogi Central Senatorial District inaugurated its 2027 campaign organisation under Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's leadershipSalami Etudaiye was named Director-General, while Abubakar Yahaya Karaku was appointed Campaign ChairmanSenator Natasha charged the new team to pursue a house-to-house, polling-unit-b…
Elochukwu Prosper shared his 2026 WAEC results on Facebook after the examination body released results, sparking a wave of responsesThe student scored well in Marketing and other subjects but struggled in English Language, Mathematics, and IgboHe asked a simple question alongside the screenshot that divided opinion amo…
Juju musician Saint Janet, Yoruba actress Temitope Osoba, filmmaker Dimbo Atiya and relationship coach Lara Kudayisi Don-Momoh all died within days of each otherTemitope Osoba, 40, had publicly shared her cancer battle before her death, with her burial set for August 13 in Ogun StateDimbo Atiya, 53, was behind acclaime…
An event planning firm revealed it is coordinating 70 vendors for Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe's triplets' thanksgivingA video from some of the vendors' meeting was shared online, confirming the couple's celebrations are already in full swingFans flooded the comments with excitement, with many declaring that Lagos is …
Ed O'Neill's wife, Catherine Rusoff, has been by the actor's side since 1986. Rusoff made guest appearances on Married... with Children, but the couple kept their family life largely private. They raised their two daughters, Sophia and Claire, away from Hollywood's spotlight.Ed O'Neill, Catherine Rusoff, and Sophia O'N…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services published a list of reasons why permanent residents and other foreigners should consider applying for citizenshipThe list covers rights and privileges that are exclusively available to citizens, including voting in federal elections and carrying a US passportSeveral financial…
Cynthia Morgan took to Instagram to call out VDM over his involvement in the ongoing feud between Peter Okoye and his brotherMorgan accused VDM of avoiding Peter after speaking to other parties and questioned whether he could truly resolve the Afrobeat siblings' disputeFans have been divided over VDM's role in the brot…
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane claimed the European Golden Shoe for the 2025/2026 season after scoring 36 league goalsKane joins an elite group of just three players ever to have won the award at least twice, alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano RonaldoBayern Munich president Herbert Hainer and CEO Jan-Christian Dree…
Troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services, have arrested a suspected commander of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition from a forest hideout in Enugu State.…
Global security in 2026 is defined less by neutrality and more by alliances, as nations seek firmer guarantees in times of crisisThe US-Israel war with Iran revealed the limits of informal ties, showing that only formal defence treaties ensure military backingFrom NATO to new regional pacts, the strength of alliances n…
The Pan-African Youth Development Network backed Labour Party lawmaker Philip Agbese's call for Nigeria to withdraw from the ICCPAYDN said the Hague-based court has become a tool used against African nations while powerful countries escape scrutinyThe group called on African governments to review their ICC membership a…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has ordained 2,820 candidates as full pastors, alongside 11,830 deacons and deaconesses and 5,977 assistant pastors, as the church concluded its 74th Annual Convention. The figures were disclosed on Sunday by the church's Holy Ghost Service account on Instagram during the convention…
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed concerns over the alleged lavish lifestyles of public officials. Adedeji said President Bola Tinubu does not live extravagantly despite his position. He stated this during an interview with Channels Television, on Sunday, where he was q…
Rice prices drop to N48,000 per 50kg bag, benefiting consumers but hurting local farmersImported rice influx raises concerns over Nigeria's domestic rice industry's survivalRising production costs push local millers to shut down amid competition from cheaper importsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, an…
Cameroon knocked Nigeria out of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 scorelineThe Super Falcons failed to reach the WAFCON semi-finals for the first time in the tournament's 14-edition historyNigeria will face South Africa in the African playoff to keep their 2027 FIFA Women's World C…
Armed men shot and killed Reuben Owie, the 85-year-old secretary of Iyowa community, at his home in Iguosa, Benin City, Edo StateThe attack happened around 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are worki…
The NGX closed the week with the All-Share Index at 166,129.50 points, driven by broad gains across most sectorsFinancial Services stocks led trading activity, accounting for over 67% of total turnover volume during the weekNCR (Nigeria) Plc topped the gainers list with a 60.79% price jump, while Ikeja Hotel led the de…
"The man you are marrying is a married man, my husband" - Nigerian woman calls out bride on her wedding day A Nigerian woman, Tina Iengem Tindi, has called out a bride on her wedding day, accusing her of marrying her husband. The bride, Aondo Kadoon Rita and her husband had their traditional wedding on Saturday, August…
X announced it will stop accepting new applications for its Revenue Sharing programme from Friday, July 25, 2026The platform introduced the Original Content Rewards Programme, which pays creators based on qualified impressions from Premium usersExisting Revenue Sharing participants will receive three final payouts befo…