…He said the operations demonstrated the sustained offensive posture and operational effectiveness of Operation Fansan Yamma in denying terrorists freedom of action and protecting vulnerable communities across its area of responsibility. “The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, commen…

…Nigeria. The increase highlights the growing demand for Nigerian cocoa in the international market and the potential for the country to earn more foreign exchange from the agricultural commodity. The US Mission disclosed the figures in a social media post on Tuesday, noting that the export value had risen significantly…

…public health authorities, align its response with further guidance and support additional measures considered necessary to safeguard passengers, airport personnel and the wider public. “The authority urges passengers, airport users, airlines and other stakeholders to remain calm, vigilant and cooperative with health o…

…the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday, recovering marginally after starting the week on a negative note.Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN showed that the naira strengthened marginally to N1,333.65 per dollar on Tuesday, compared with N1,333.72 recorded on Monday.This means the naira…

…reads in part: "In the course of investigation by operatives of the EFCC, additional five individuals submitted petitions against Egotanwa, claiming that the suspect defrauded them the sum of N2, 098, 200 (Two Million, Ninety-eight Thousand, Two Hundred Naira), after promising to secure jobs for them at the same hospit…

…return has been overshadowed by tragedy, as their son passed while in captivity. A journalist confirmed the development on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 after paying a visit to the family at their residence. The circumstances surrounding their release have not been disclosed.

…Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, said industrial action could become inevitable if the outstanding issues were not addressed. The Chairman of SSANU, Yobe State University branch, and Chairman of the Joint Action Committee, Ibrahim Li…

…the operation. He added that dewatering efforts were undertaken but encountered operational difficulties, prompting the deployment of a specialist local diver for a final search. “A specialist local diver was eventually deployed for a final search and confirmed that the toddler’s body had gone deep into the mud and cou…

…giving them up to 3 years of work authorisationThe list spans far more than traditional STEM subjects, including courses in psychology, business, social sciences, and digital mediaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a…

…over N2 billion in revenue to the two-day industrial strike embarked upon by the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE.DAILY POST reports that the union began industrial protests on Monday, October 19, 2026, across BEDC’s franchise states of Edo, Delta, Ekiti and Ondo to demand improved welfare and better condi…

…of the case involving a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda. The woman was admitted to a private hospital in the FCT, where she received treatment for several days before the infection was confirmed. She is currently in isolation and receiving medical care, according to the Fede…

A Kenyan media personality Eric Mboya has claimed that 90% of marriages in the county would collapse if men decided to run DNA tests on their children. Eric, who stated this in a Facebook post on Tuesday, October 20, noted that while society often points fingers at men for infidelity, rising DNA statistics in Kenya pro…

…photo was taken during the Peak Milk Back-to-School Experiential Event held at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, Dairy Farm Senior Secondary school was celebrated as the Grand Prize Winner, receiving a cash prize of ₦1 million and two brand-new laptops. Peak Milk, a brand of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC rounde…

…close contacts had been identified, and public health teams were working to trace additional people who could have been exposed, including healthcare workers, patients, caregivers, and passengers on relevant flights.FG confirms Ebola outbreak in Abuja Photo ImagesThe Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the N…

…appear higher in your Google feed!Abuja, FCT - Nigeria is working to create an operational framework that will allow smallholder farmers to access climate finance, as experts at a national workshop called for up to $30bn in annual investment to help farmers cope with the effects of climate change.The Taxonomy Validatio…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has called for urgent international support to contain the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak following confirmation of a case in Nigeria, warning that the epidemic has become a major regional public health threat. The Director-General of Africa CDC, Dr Jean Kaseya, made the…

…their close relationship had afforded him the opportunity in recent years to enjoy personal conversations with the elder statesman. “My day starts with seeing him in the morning and seeing him when I get back from the office. No matter how late it is, he will still be up waiting for me to come in,” he said. Taiwo descr…

…the enduring love and grief shared by himself and his wife, Chioma. In a brief but emotional note, Davido shared how deeply the young boy is missed, writing, "Me and mommy miss and love you! Keep flying high!"

…this in a statement on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspect unalived one Salim Moh'd with a knife following a misunderstanding on October 18. "Operatives attached to 'A' Division Township, arrested one Isa Moh'd 'm' 20 years old of Abujan Kwata, Bauchi, in connection with a case of culpable hom…

…Limited, High Chief Kestin Pondi, said the vehicles would enhance the movement's operational capacity, strengthen community engagement and extend its reach across the state's 16 local government areas. Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, congratulated the newly inaugurated executives, urging them to remain ac…

Media personality Morayo Brown has recounted how she and her colleagues narrowly escaped when Television Continental (TVC) was set ablaze during the EndSARS unrest in Lagos in October 2020. Speaking about the incident, Morayo recalled encouraging her fellow presenters to speak freely about the situation in the country…

…man identified simply as Tari, popularly known as Heavyweight, has allegedly been unalived with machete during a clash between two rival youth factions in Diema community, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The deceased, said to be from Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri) in Nembe Local Government Area, was reportedly a…

…NYSC members with fake persons whom they sew NYSC uniforms for, and then these criminals conduct the elections with the sole objective of churning out results that favour such politicians.''Who are the presiding officers? They are young men and women who are currently in National Youth Service in Nigeria. What we found…

…University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, into the African Institute of Public Health Professionals. Speaking on the theme, “The Next Wave of Public Health: Empowering Communities, Driving Innovation, Shaping Health Future,” the don said Nigeria’s health challenges extend beyond hospitals, drugs and disease treatment, stressin…

…attack in weeks as fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen’s internationally recognised, Saudi-supported government rages after the collapse of a years-long truce. The death toll from Monday’s strike on the camp in the energy-rich Shabwa province “increased to 73 martyrs, while search and follow-up efforts a…