…NBA player Royce White plans to pursue female league WNBA as he claims to be transgender Former NBA player Royce White has announced that he is transgender and says he plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, making him the second former professional basketball player to announce plans to do so within a day.White made…

…that singer Ayra Starr has parted ways with Mavin Records. The Mavin Records founder set the record straight after rumours circulated on social media claiming that the award-winning singer had quietly exited the label following her recent international successes. Reacting to the claims, Don Jazzy took to social media w…

…said another scan conducted after seven months showed three babies, prompting her to undergo several scans because she found the result difficult to believe. "When I got pregnant, I did a scan and it showed two. After seven months, it showed three. I did not believe it, so I did four different scans," she said. She sai…

…Lawal & Maryam Usman At least 65 secondary and primary schools have been shut or rendered non-functional by insecurity across northern Nigeria, findings by Sunday Vanguard have shown, with the closures cutting across dozens of local government areas and leaving thousands of children without normal access to classroom e…

…against any plot to remove Gianni Infantino as its president. Infantino has come under heavy pressure to resign, following his failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors. The world football governing has now claimed there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine FIFA and its President.”…

…the opening, President of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation, Marie-France Dufour, commended Nigeria’s preparations and the enthusiasm of its athletes. Dufour expressed confidence that the event would boost the popularity of fencing across Africa and inspire greater participation. President of the Nigeria Fencing Fede…

…fighter, who earned the world title shot in only his 15th professional bout, also responded to comparisons with Tyson after Teddy Atlas, the American’s former trainer, suggested Itauma is further ahead at this stage of his career. “Teddy Atlas said that, yeah? To be honest, I am pretty sure Teddy Atlas put a gun to Mik…

…have served as Assistant Secretary of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, under the leadership of the Ooni of Ife. Those responsibilities exposed me to broader traditional leadership and governance issues, which have strengthened my capacity as a monarch. Can you explain the historical and cultural signifi…

…the state. Disu described the deployment as one of the largest security operations ever undertaken in Osun, as security agencies move to prevent further violence before and during the election. Findings by Sunday PUNCH showed that the heightened security presence had done little to completely dispel anxiety in some par…

Global investors are showing growing interest in Nigeria’s data infrastructure market as the country moves to strengthen local data management and digital capacity, the Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, has said. Adeyanju made this disclosure to Sunday PUNCH on the sidelines of the Centr…

…of the deceased were brought to the burial ground. A resident, Aboyi Owi, who attended the funeral, described the ceremony as one of the saddest moments in the history of the community. He said, “The funeral was so touching. The atmosphere is full of sorrow, tears and anger because this was an avoidable death if those…

…and senator representing Benue South, Abba Moro, has described Idoma land as a "wounded traveller," urging sons and daughters of the Idoma Nation at home and in the diaspora to unite in addressing the security and developmental challenges confronting the region. Moro made the remarks on Saturday while delivering an add…

…Accord leader from Ikiyinwa in Obokun Local Government Area, was arrested on Friday under circumstances the party described as “disturbing” and politically motivated.Briefing journalists at a press conference in Osogbo on Saturday, spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, said the arre…

…solar-powered cold storage facilities, technology transfer for agro-processing and expanded scientific exchanges between Nigeria and Chinese institutions. He said Nigeria must leverage the recent expansion of access to the Chinese market to move beyond the export of raw agricultural commodities. “To meet the strict qua…

…as major challenges confronting the Sahel. The minister said the challenges transcended national boundaries and required collective and coordinated responses, with diplomacy playing a central role. He specifically called for renewed political and diplomatic engagement with the Alliance of Sahelian States comprising Bur…

…profound humility and a deep sense of responsibility the nomination and endorsement extended to me by the African Nations through the instrumentality of the African Policy and Research Consortium and its distinguished network of highest levels of Government officials, scholars, policy leaders, and development practitio…

…leadership of the REA board, which is responsible for expanding electricity access to underserved and unserved communities across the country. Fayose was inaugurated alongside other members of the governing board by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe. Ahmadu Abubakar and Ilyasu Makinta were also inaugurated as board m…

…believe any report that implies you were noble in the first place, no need for this rejoinder.” ‎ ‎#Dann_10, posted “See how you’re… twerking for Infantino, just so he can notice your….” As another user, #oviomeze simply noted “If you did otherwise we’d be shocked.” ‎

…shared online show politician Natasha Osawaru, covered in black from head-to-toe, surrounded by some men outside a club venue as chaos broke out around them. Other videos show singer Tuface Idibia, in a bucket hat, coming outside the club to take Natasha with him into the club. She is later seen sitting beside him insi…

…stay for about a month, and then rush back to Europe again. "We have had so many misunderstandings over the years because I was always left to handle everything on my own. I was practically living like a single mother while still being married. "I gave my all to this man, including putting my career aside, because I wa…

…for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunboh Wahab, said the suspect was apprehended at Kosofe bus stop, Mile 12 during a monitoring and enforcement operation. He said the suspect was found deliberately removing iron rods, cables, steel reinforcements, and other critical structural components that contribute to the st…

…30mm battery during the exercise. The commanding officer of HMS Tyne, Lieutenant Commander Sam Fields, said the deployment allowed the Royal Navy to monitor the Russian vessel while maintaining other operational commitments. Fields, “Through sustained presence and close cooperation with allies, HMS Tyne was ideally sui…

…28.7 points for motor vehicles, 28.9 for consumer durables, and 30.0 for buildings and landed property. Willingness to purchase vehicles dropped further to 18.7 points, while buildings and landed property registered only 19.2 points.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"These…

…negotiations to sign Napoli striker, Romelu Lukaku, according to Sky Sports. It is understood that the former Chelsea and Manchester United striker is open to joining the Turkish club. Napoli would be seeking around £8.6m for the 33-year-old, who has entered the final year of his deal. Lukaku’s departure could help pav…

…and grassroots development by extending electricity access beyond urban centres to underserved communities across the country.The minister urged the newly inaugurated board to provide strategic leadership, strengthen institutional governance, safeguard public resources and expand partnerships with development instituti…