…mother, wasted no time in expressing her feelings about the announcement. She responded to the foundation's Instagram post with two heart emojis, a small but meaningful gesture of maternal pride and solidarity behind her daughter's involvement.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Insta…

…and was sworn in for another term on May 29, 2027. Eno said the increase was intended to help students from less privileged backgrounds meet their educational expenses. “We started by paying bursary, we moved it, it’s now 50,000 for every student. But again, to show you that we’re engaging, we’re thinking about young p…

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to publish the name of former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, as the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. Justice Obiora Egwuatu also ordered the incumb…

…tournament were made available at $60, including over 1,000 for the final. Furthermore, under the proposed FIFA Surplus Solidarity Programme announced following the FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, a portion of reserves will be used to more than double planned funding to $6.35 billion for the 2027-2030 period. FIFA stat…

…has clarified that VAT remains at 7.5% and rejected claims of automatic bank deductions under Nigeria’s new tax lawsLoans and ordinary transfers are not automatically business income; proper records help show what the money representsNRS promises clearer guidance on tax registration, record-keeping and filing, and urge…

…Leadership, Citizenship and Security for National Development." The programme was attended by Legit.ng.Prince Adesegun Ogungbayi, MIMS chairman, speaks at the Nigeria Is Ours book presentation in Lagos on October 24, 2026.>Serving as chairman of the occasion, Ogungbayi said every Nigerian child deserved access to quali…

…of the country's currency.Ajaero stressed that the government must first address the underlying factors driving the high cost of living and strengthen the purchasing power of the country's currency."N1,000,000 minimum wage will collapse the Nigerian economy," he stated.His comments come as the Federal Government recent…

…Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 3:30 p.m. on October 25, 2026, during a security check at the military installation. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly on their way to a terrorist transit point in Ajiri when they were i…

…explained the purpose of their visit to Olayemi, telling him that the offer was intended to provide him with a more comfortable place to live and support his grandchildren’s education. “Luqman asked us to visit you for two reasons. Firstly, he is concerned about your housing condition. He said we should find a comforta…

…the wider population. However, rather than inspire confidence, the initiative has come under intense scrutiny from the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, which questions its transparency, effectiveness and capacity to address the underlying causes of the crisis. The labour centre has described the intervention as a “confess…

…Patron, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has expanded its nationwide political activities to Imo State with the inauguration of its state chapter in Owerri. The event, held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kalu Square, witnessed the presentation of 30 campaign…

…the Anka–Guruzu Road in Zamfara State following reports of terrorist activities, came under a coordinated ambush by terrorists positioned on both sides of the road.The troops responded with overwhelming firepower, courageously fighting through the ambush and inflicting heavy casualties on the terrorists, who subsequent…

…controversy, FAAC revenue reached N31.46tn in the first nine months of 2026, and the Independent National Electoral Commission is set to decide today on the exclusion of several governorship candidates, including Isa Pantami and Ladi Adebutu. States hold N264bn UBEC funds as schools struggle State governments have left…

…stance, the cleric called for peaceful, transparent and credible polls and urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies, political parties, candidates and civil society organisations to work towards credible elections. He warned against vote-buying, intimidation, electoral violence, reli…

…lives and property at risk. From Ikorodu Garage, Mojola said the campaign would be extended to Oshodi and Lagos Island. He said the campaign was imperative because of the tendency for road crashes during the ember months, when travel increases.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources…

…overlapping tax obligations on goods and services already subject to VAT. They contended that Delta State lacked the legislative competence to impose a separate consumption tax to the extent that it overlapped with the federal VAT regime, adding that the levy increased the tax burden on businesses and consumers.Make PU…

…added: "I've learned that the bogeyman is real and monsters really do live under the bed." Virzi and Roberts became friends while working as research coordinators in Drexel University's graduate psychology department in Philadelphia. Their friendship grew close enough for Virzi to serve as Roberts' maid of honour.In Ju…

…on Instagram!1. Substantial criminal record — having a criminal record as defined under section 501(7) of the Migration Act 1958.2. Sexx crime involving a minor — being convicted of, having a charge proven for, or being found guilty of a sexxually based offence involving a person under 18 years of age.3. Immigration de…

Tayo Oviosu, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Paga, a pioneering Nigerian fintech company, has said rising competition in the country’s financial technology sector is not a threat to the business, describing it as a sign of an expanding market. Oviosu spoke on Wednesday at Moonshot 2026 by Tech Cabal, a technolog…

…of Nigeria (CBN) and ICBC Standard Bank on October 22, 2026, in Beijing.Flutterwave Founder and CEO Olugbenga "GB" Agboola joined a panel on foreign exchange predictability, local-currency settlement, and the role of financial technology in expanding bilateral trade. He highlighted how Nigeria’s removal from the FATF g…

…and for a peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections. The Lausanne Movement was founded by renowned American evangelist Dr Billy Graham and held its first congress in Lausanne, Switzerland, in July 1974. It currently sustains international congresses on evangelism worldwide.

…occurred in “Lamor, Pushit District, Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State.” He condemned the attack, describing the killing of an innocent person and the injury to a pastor as unacceptable, and called on security operatives to intensify efforts to protect residents and prevent further bloodshed. “We condemn this…

…bail conditions were released, while those who failed to meet their conditions were remanded in custody. On recent allegations that some young ladies were s3xually assaulted during a similar festival in Ekpan, Edafe stated that he has not received any such report. Back in March, Edafe clarified that the incident was no…

…her from getting out. She eventually broke free and ran to a nearby 7-Eleven, where bystanders called police.Responding officers said they observed swelling and bruising on her forehead that appeared consistent with her account. When an officer asked whether the firearm was real, the woman said it was, explaining that…

…experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The All Progressives Congress has expanded the membership of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council with new appointments across directorates, mobilisation structures and operational units. The latest additions build on earlier revisions as the party stren…