Gunmen k!ll pastor in Rivers community Gunmen have k!lled a pastor identified as Prince Miefah Wilson in Rivers State. It was gathered that Wilson was m8rdered by unknown assailants around the Ogoni axis of Nonwa Town, in Tai Local Government Area of the state. The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Ngo Clan, condemned the m8rde…
…rights groups sue Trump admin over ICC sanctions Published on August 11, 2026 By Wale Odunsi Four human rights groups in the United States have sued the Trump administration for "illegally sanctioning" individuals and organizations affiliated with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawsuit was filed in the Sou…
…children are among those bearing the impact of violence in the West Bank, with the United Kingdom saying they are being exposed to repeated violence, displacement and disruption to their education. The UK condemned escalating violence across the West Bank, saying 13 Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in July alo…
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…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has defended the siting of the proposed Ede International Airport in his hometown, insisting that being governor does not mean he should neglect his own community. He spoke on Tuesday at a town hall meeting organised by Arise Television for candidates contesting Saturday’s Osun go…
Metro Child Trafficking: Five rescued Kebbi children reunited with parents Published on August 11, 2026 By Kayode Lawal Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has reunited five underage children rescued from suspected human traffickers with their parents. The children were rescued while allegedly being trafficked from K…
…In a viral video, Jingir described Christians as “infidels” and urged Muslims to unite and use their numerical strength to pursue their political interests. Speaking on Channels Television on Monday, Hayab said the comments were unacceptable, arguing that the 2023 presidential election showed that the Tinubu-Shettima t…
…of the press, I call you today for a briefing on two major developments on the Osun political landscape. We have credible reports that a police signal has arrived in Osun directing immediate arrest of Accord Party leaders. We also know the directive includes that they should be taken to Abuja immediately and should not…
…doubt about how he felt.The challenge for aspiring law students is that most Nigerian universities require at least a credit pass in English Language and Mathematics at the WAEC level, making those D7 scores a significant hurdle. His F9 in Igbo, while painful, is generally considered less critical for law school admiss…
…Trophy and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Luis Enrique’s side get their new campaign under way in Salzburg against Europa League winners Villa. “We have to show what our level is and that has to be shown on the pitch,” the Spaniard told reporters. “We want to win everything and, if you look at history, it’s hard to win…
…for national service. The NYSC stated this in a statement shared on its official X account on Tuesday, following reports that NANS was considering linking payment of its dues to the NYSC mobilisation process. The Scheme said it had neither discussed nor agreed to the proposed arrangement with NANS, adding that it had n…
Senator Francis Fadahunsi, the lawmaker representing the Osun East Senatorial District, has clarified the intention behind his now-viral ‘Kill Accord’ comment currently circulating in a video on social media. In the video, Fadahunsi was seen speaking in Yoruba and heard accusing Accord Party members of attacking member…
…of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised the acceptance of unverified academic credentials in leadership, warning that it could undermine standards and accountability in society. Obi made the remarks on Tuesday in a statement titled “By making excuses for unverified certificates, we are planting po…
…shared her cancer battle before her death, with her burial set for August 13 in Ogun StateDimbo Atiya, 53, was behind acclaimed TV productions including Sons of the Caliphate, while Coach Lara died weeks after welcoming her first childPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear highe…
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to preserve the unity of the country despite their differences, saying dialogue remains essential to sustaining Nigeria as a united nation. Tinubu, represented by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, stated this on Tuesday at the International Conference on Sec…
…scene, injuring him in the hand with a sharp object". The monk was arrested and placed under investigation for attempted murd£r, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, wounding, carrying a knife, and illegal possession and carrying of an offensive weapon following the stabbing incident. by Linda Ikeji at 11/08/20…
Singer Beyoncé dragged to court over alleged unauthorized sample Beyoncé is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit over an alleged unauthorised sample used on her hit song "Alien Superstar," according to court documents obtained by TMZ.Hirose Enterprise and producer Shuji Hirose are suing Beyoncé and several music co…
…a report by S&P Global, Nigeria produced 1.74 million barrels of crude oil per day in June and plans to increase production to 3 million barrels per day by 2030. Nigeria has historically exported most of its crude oil to refiners in Europe and Asia. However, the country is increasingly focusing on expanding its domesti…
Adamawa-based doctor announces d3ath of two female colleagues in tragic accident Adamawa-based doctor, Uthman Muhammad Azola, has announced the d8ath of his female colleagues, Dr Chidubem and Dr. Favour. According to, Chidubem and Favour d!ed in a tragic accident. "What a terrible news this night, I lost two of my coll…
Davido calls out Osun Senator Fadahunsi over alleged call to k!ll members of the Accord Party which is his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke's political party Afrobeats star Davido has called out Senator Francis Fadahunsi following a statement attributed to the Osun East senator, in which he allegedly urged supporters to…
…were initially locked out of the terminal but were later allowed inside. However, uncertainty persisted as many travellers remained unsure whether their flights would operate or what arrangements had been made to accommodate those affected by the industrial action.One of the affected passengers, Emeka "Silencer" Okoli,…
…deputy boyfriend in shocking murd£r-su!cide A mother of two begged her children to run inside and call 911 before she was kidnapped and murd£red by her on-off boyfriend, a Florida sheriff's deputy, in a shocking murd£r-su!cide. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Deputy Troy Savetz, 47, was waiting in the woman's front ya…
…has confirmed the death of 10 police officers and two civilians following a fierce gun battle with suspected bandits along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of the state. The command also confirmed that at least 17 suspected bandits were neutralised during the encounter, while four motorcycles belon…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the sixth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers to craft a comprehensive security blueprint ahead of the upcoming 2027 General Elections. Disclosing this in an official statement on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, revealed th…
Veteran actress, Patience Ozokwo has offered insights into her iconic witch roles in Nollywood movies. The movie star revealed this during a recent appearance on Carter Efe's Twitch livestream. ðŸ Stay updated: Set GistReel as a favorite source on Google to catch our stories first. Patience Ozokwo Clarifies Witch Roles…