Bandits abduct village head in Niger State, demand N80m ransom Suspected bandits have abducted the village head of Patiko, Zugurma District, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, Mallam Haruna Abubakar.A resident of the area, Aliyu Usman, told Daily Trust that the bandit invaded the village in the wee hours on…
…and last week released her latest studio album Petal and accompanying new single. The music video for the album's title track, released on Friday, July 31, shocked many who watched it. The petite singer appears thinner than ever before, her rib bones visible through her skin as she dances in an off-the-shoulder top. Th…
Influencer Shay Martin remarries one year after husband's de@th from colon cancer Shay Martin has remarried one year after her husband di£d from colon cancer. The influencer announced in an Instagram video on Sunday, Aug. 2, that she has remarried following the d£ath of her husband Tanner Martin from stage 4 colon canc…
…Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud spoke privately with the president on Saturday to discuss the situation. "I was asked to by Saudi Arabia, by UAE, by Qatar, and by Iran," Trump stated while addressing reporters when asked why he aborted the strike plan. He noted that military forces were fully prepared, adding, "We w…
Nigerian basketball player arrested on r@pe charge in US, suspended from team A Nigerian basketball player Daniel Tobiloba Adegboyega, has been arrested on a charge of first-degree r@pe in the United States. The 21-year-old Jacksonville State University men's basketball player is being held in the Calhoun County Jail p…
…brother?" Actor Patrick Doyle criticises singer Paul Okoye for initial comment that caused Peter to speak up Veteran actor, Patrick Doyle, says the Psquare saga may not have been reopened if singer Paul Okoye, aka Rude Boy, had the restraint not to put his twin brother, Peter Okoye, aka Mr. P, down after his published…
Big Brother Naija Season 11 Head of House, Chimsom Chuka, has stirred reactions by asking fellow housemates to observe a prayer before the commencement of a house meeting on Sunday. The pharmacist and actor from Anambra, who became the first Head of House of the season, made the request while addressing the housemates…
…Hisbah Board, Mujahid Aminuddeen, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, August 3. According to the statement, operatives of the Hisbah command in Tudunwada Local Government Area apprehended the TikToker following the circulation of a video in which he compared the cost of marriage with that of f0rnication. In…
…a complete boycott of FIFA tournaments. UEFA severely criticized the plan, accusing FIFA of "using our sport to enrich themselves and their friends" and attempting to "sell the soul of football."Following intense backlash from continental federations, national associations, and politicians, Infantino announced the with…
…by the terror group. The body of Bar Asraf, 30, was found on Saturday evening, August 1, at the burial site of his slain girlfriend Liron Barda, almost three years after her de@th at the Nova Festival massacre, according to Israeli news site JFeed. Asraf was found with a gunsh0t wound to the chest at the cemetery in El…
…KutiThe comedian revealed that his mention of Baba Fela was directed at the DJ over music volume, not a comparison to any artistePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!MC and comedian Edo Pikin has stepped forward to address the viral controversy surro…
…and Jarvis's weddingBroda Shaggi's absence from the high-profile Lagos wedding on August 1 reignited concerns about the comedian's welfareThe heartfelt message comes months after reports that Broda Shaggi was shot during a film shoot in Ogun State in March 2026PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at…
…which club has unveiled the best home kit ahead of the new campaign. Traditional powerhouses such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have all introduced refreshed home strips, while newly promoted sides Coventry City, Hull City and Sunderland also revealed the jerseys they hope will a…
…which outlined 14 personal preferences, quickly attracted attention, with many internet users debating whether his expectations were realistic or overly selective. The man wrote, “I want to get married but, I don’t want to marry an undergraduate, a single mother, a feminist, a lawyer, a woman who believes in 50/50, a w…
…is wrong with marrying a repentant prøst!tute—someone who may have gone into it because of certain circumstances?” Lady advises women to investigate family history The woman went on to argue that background checks before marriage should not be one-sided. According to her, while many men try to find out whether mental i…
…Apple TV’s football comedy hit Ted Lasso is returning after a three-year hiatus, and according to the cast, they needed no warm-up to get back on the pitch. “It felt completely and utterly… effortless. Just ridiculously effortless,” Hannah Waddingham told AFP at a press event alongside co-stars Jeremy Swift and Juno Te…
Two suspected terrorist informants arrested at Borno market Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested two suspected terrorist informants during a fighting patrol at Askira Market in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola M…
…victim to Côte d'Ivoire for pr0stitution The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued a 25-year-old woman trafficked to Côte d'Ivoire. The suspect allegedly lured the victim to Côte d'Ivoire under the guise of vocational training in hairdressing. Investigations allegedly revealed…
…members of my family and expect me to pray for you. I will pray against you and your household," he said. "Gunmen, they k!ll people every day. And government is pretending not to know what to do. I've kept quiet. When you see God keep quiet at wickedness, it's because the bubble is about to burst," he fumed. "I have no…
…family drama made headlines. Ezinne Frank Nwanorue has been going viral for calling her husband a "he-goat" and claiming he cheated on her regularly in Nigeria. She then said he must take an oath before she would help him relocate to Canada to join her. She went as far as rejoicing over his late mother's recent de@th,…
…responsibility for creating the disputed agency and sought to testify before the House of Representatives probe panel. Meanwhile, the United States made its $20,000 visa bond programme permanent for travellers from Nigeria and 49 other countries. The Federal Government also barred MDAs from awarding unfunded contracts,…
…United States in February, Tehran has ramped up executions, with many of the convicts accused of spying for Israeli intelligence. “Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat were hanged this morning for transmitting the coordinates of sensitive military and security sites to Mossad agents,” said Mizan, the media outlet for Iran’s j…
Hussain Sajwani is the richest person in Dubai, with an estimated net worth of $15.3 billion. He tops the list thanks to the success of DAMAC Properties, one of the UAE's leading luxury real estate developers. Other wealthy figures, including Pavel Durov, M.A. Yusuff Ali, and Joy Alukkas, also rank among Dubai's riches…
…a career-defining hit. Three decades later, Adam Sandler and Julie Bowen have become household names, while Bob Barker, Carl Weathers, and Frances Bay passed on.Cast of Happy Gilmore (L-R): Christopher McDonald, Bob Barker, Adam Sandler, and Kevin Nealon. Photo: Ron Galella Collection, Jim Smeal, Vinnie Zuffante, Frank…
…produced some unforgettable names. With the Gunners linked with another potential blockbuster move for Vinícius Júnior, attention has turned back to the club’s previous deals with the Spanish giants. From a World Cup winner who arrived past his peak to a captain who has become the face of Arsenal’s revival, here are th…