.A perpetration of illegality – Baribote .There’s no level playing field – Fuludu .September election already decided – Toro BY JACOB AJOM It is one week since the curtains fell on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New York. Spain deservedly carted away the gold trophy at the expense of a conservative Argentina side. The bett…
…face an increased risk of osteoporosis after menopause, urging early screening and lifestyle changes to prevent fractures, disability, and loss of independence in old age. Tsele gave the warning at the inaugural meeting of The Osteoporosis Care Network (TOCAN) 2026, […] The post Menopause puts millions of Nigerian wome…
A grieving mother of seven, Mrs Mercy Edu, from Ikot Anwatim community, Calabar, Cross River State, shares with EMEM JULIUS how she lost four children to a landslide caused by hours of heavy rainfall Could you introduce yourself? My name is Mrs Mercy Edu. I live in the Ikot Anwatim community in Calabar, Cross River Sta…
…report with me. It showed that I had high cholesterol levels and needed to change my lifestyle; otherwise, I could die prematurely. That report made me sad, and it told me what I needed to do. It said I needed to be more active and change my diet. All the things it told me not to eat were the things that I actually lik…
After the death of Herbert Wigwe, the citadel of learning he founded, Wigwe University, has been plagued by allegations of mass staff dismissals, intimidation and administrative high-handedness. Daniel Ayantoye writes that while former employees paint a troubling picture of life at the institution, the university stron…
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to hit the European Union with tariffs and a formal trade investigation over Brussels’ latest antitrust penalty against Google. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the bloc “will pay a very big price for this illegal and highly unethical conduct, which I hav…
People Man Warns Corps Members to Think Twice Before Doing NYSC in Lagos: "You Will Cry" Published 24 Jul 2026 at 11:27 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details below...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. S…
The Nigerian Union South Africa has condemned the verbal assault directed at former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, outside a court in Cape Town on Monday. She was subjected to anti-migrant slurs after her appearance before the Cape Town Regional Court earlier this week over allegations of illegal residency …
A Canada-based Nigerian woman, Mrs Ezinne Nwanorue, has alleged that her husband, Franklin Nwanorue, slept with another woman outside their marriage despite taking a fidelity oath on social media. Mrs Nwanorue made this known on Thursday via her Facebook page, Ezinne Frank Nwanorue. She alleged that she had suffered at…
Venezuela will withdraw from the International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s perceived bias, the nation’s foreign minister said Friday. The announcement comes amid an ongoing ICC investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed under ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s government. Caracas had …
By Vincent Ujumadu The President-General of Nzuko Ora Nnewi, Prince Jude Osumuo, has dismissed reports that Nnewi Ichi, one of the four quarters of Nnewi in Anambra State, is threatening to withdraw from the community’s umbrella body over the tenure of the Mayor of Nnewi North Local Government Area. Speaking in an inte…
AC Milan legend Andrea Pirlo is set to be appointed as the new head coach of the Italy men's national team, according to Fox SportsPirlo's expected appointment comes after Italy missed out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting the national team under serious scrutinyThe former midfielder is set to replace his ex-AC Milan…
Ibrahim Kwande, brother of Nasarawa APC chairman Aliyu Bello, died on Friday, July 24, 2026A Nasarawa-based journalist confirmed the death via Facebook, sharing photos of condolence visitsKwande is set to be buried on Saturday morning, July 25, following Islamic ritesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng…
Woman charged after police intercepted 'extremely significant' bomb on her way to Northern Ireland A 25-year-old woman has been charged after Irish authorities intercepted what Gardaí described as the most significant car bomb discovered in the Republic of Ireland in a decade.The explosive device, believed to contain s…
'They believe Presidency will write results' - Kwankwaso speaks about Governors joining the APC Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has alleged that state governors defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are doing so under the belief that the presidenc…
Nigerian-American pharmacist convicted of illegally distributing 300,000 oxycodone pills in US A federal jury in the Southern District of Florida, United States, has convicted a Nigerian-American licensed pharmacist and pharmacy owner, Olushola Yusuf, for her role in dispensing over 300,000 oxycodone 30mg pills to patr…
Two fishermen missing as boat capsizes in Bayelsa Two fishermen have gone missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Opu-Okumbiri community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Residents of the community identified the missing fishermen as Elder Sunday Sample Timothy and his assistant, Mr Avarada. A…
The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, says he has never in his life seen N1billion cash. Ndume made this known on Friday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He was responding to kidnap intermediary allegation leveled against him for by one…
The latest Henley Passport Index 2026 has revealed Africa’s 10 most powerful passports, ranking countries based on the number of destinations their citizens can visit without obtaining a visa in advance. The annual ranking assesses 199 passports against 227 travel destinations using data from the International Air Tran…
Thieves raided a museum in eastern France in broad daylight Friday, making off with a gold necklace dating back 2,500 years, prosecutors said. Dijon prosecutor Olivier Caracotch said the thieves smashed a display glass sheltering the celtic-era jewellery at the Chatillon-sur-Seine museum in Burgundy. Local mayor Jeremi…
Trending video of hair vendor, Slaytitude and his wife Popular hair vendor and cross dresser, Slaytitude, got social media users talking after sharing a video of himself and his wife. In the video, the hair vendor and his wife are seen serving looks while slaying their hairdo. The hair vendor and his wife got married l…
Kogi varsity expels two students over gay practice, rusticates four others for fighting The Management of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, has expelled two students over involvement in gay practice and rusticated four others for one academic session over acts of fighting on campus. The …
Woman who welcomed baby at 51 is expecting fourth baby at 53 A woman who welcomed her third baby at 51, is pregnant again at 53 and she's hoping her story will inspire older women who want to start a family. Grace Collins, a Texas mom-of-three who shares her life online on social media, is 17 weeks pregnant with her fo…
2027: "The Grave is not a witness box" - Atiku accuses Obasanjo of using late Speaker Na'Abba for Politics Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo over allegations that he bribed the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na'Abba, to orchestrate moves…
"I am in the era of overcoming my fear" - Nigerian acid attack survivor writes as she reveals her amazing transformation after getting a beauty makeover Nigerian acid attack survivor, Obanye Francess Chizoba, has revealed her amazing transformation after getting a beauty makeover Chizoba was bathed with acid by her unc…