…claim linking Pasuma to the late Baba AgbakoThe actress explained how the rumour started and why many people got the story wrongShe also showered heartfelt prayers on the Fuji star while praising his loyalty to his late mother's friendsFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Veteran Nollywood actress Iya…
…from day one.” This latest package is intended to be spent over a three-year period. Part of it will finance education measures in the fight against antisemitism. “Jewish communities are facing an exceptional threat with rising hate crime alongside terrorism and interference from hostile states,” said Matt Jukes, Deput…
…2025, indicating that the DMO became more selective in accepting bids despite stronger participation. The government’s monthly borrowing profile showed significant differences across the six months. January recorded the highest borrowing during the review period, with N1.54tn allotted to competitive investors and total…
…area near the Hormuz Strait, a global energy chokepoint. A communication tower was part of the casualties, injuring two people along with it. The increasingly heated tit-for-tat attacks are throwing into doubt the fate of US-Iran negotiations that are supposed to lead to the settling of key issues such as the Islamic R…
…2027, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF disclosed this in its 2026 Article IV Consultation report on Nigeria, projecting that public external debt would increase from $51.9bn in 2025 to $72.6bn by 2027. The projected increase represents a 39.9 per cent rise within two years and underscores growing c…
…and some North African clubs were monitoring the 48-year-old following his impressive start with the Super Eagles. In just over a year, Chelle has managed 25 Super Eagles matches, including 15 competitive games. Of those competitive fixtures, he has recorded 10 wins in regulation time. The other five results comprised…
…captivity, have been receiving medical treatment and psychosocial support at the Headquarters of the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services, Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde, who visited the victims on Saturday, had disclosed that they would remain under medical observation for 48 hours before being fo…
…(SAN), in a statement on the judgment on Sunday, said the court upheld substantial parts of the association’s claims and made declarations aimed at strengthening legal oversight within the police. According to Osigwe, the court declared that police officers who are legal practitioners but have not been appointed or upg…
…were rescued on July 10 during a coordinated operation involving the military and the Department of State Services, DSS. According to security sources, after weeks of sustained intelligence gathering and military pressure, operatives of the DSS tracked down and arrested several wives and children of the kidnappers in d…
…with Amorim set to assess his squad before making further decisions on arrivals and departures ahead of the 2026/27 season. Chukwueze, who returned from a loan spell, has been handed an opportunity to impress the Portuguese tactician as he bids to secure his place in Milan’s plans for the new campaign. The 27-year-old’…
Several motorists and commuters were stranded in various parts of Lagos and Ogun states following a downpour on Sunday. This happened after torrential rainfall caused huge devastation in homes and roads across the states and other parts of Nigeria exactly a week ago. PUNCH Metro gathered that areas such as Agbado Road…
…served as First Deputy PM and Economy Minister. Zelenesky explained that her exit is part of the “personnel changes” to the country’s top echelon to ensure the implementation of the updated political strategy. The changes require a renewal of Ministers, according to Zelenesky, who has offered Svyrydenko the opportun…
…is also asking the court to compel the electoral body to investigate whether political parties and candidates are complying with the provisions of Section 91 of the Electoral Act on campaign finance limits and transparency. According to SERAP, the allegations raised concerns about political finance accountability, elec…
…was also demolished. The shop of the immediate past chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Shehu Tahir, was demolished. “The shop belonging to the mother of the state coordinator of ACReSAL, Ibrahim Chinda, was demolished. The shop of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mrs Laori Kwamoti, was also demolishe…
…Mohammed, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, for a thorough, discreet, and expedited investigation. The Commissioner of Police also assured members of the public that justice will be served and that the suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion…
…and delivering governance. “I join leaders and countless members of our esteemed party in congratulating Vice President Kashim Shettima on his re-nomination alongside President Bola Tinubu,” he said. He added that Shettima had consistently demonstrated loyalty and dependability, enabling the administration to remain fo…
…of the National Assembly and ratified by at least 24 state Houses of Assembly. As part of the ongoing constitutional review, the Senate and House of Representatives have passed the state police amendment bill and transmitted it to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for concurrence. President Bola Tinubu and the National E…
…comes even as newly qualified lawyers are being called to the Nigerian Bar in Abuja as part of the ongoing 2026 Call to Bar ceremonies, a milestone the protesting graduates say remains out of reach for them. Adedeji disclosed that the association has filed close to 50 petitions with the National Assembly, the Federal M…
…said the suspects were arrested by operatives attached to the Awada Divisional Headquarters at a motor park in Onitsha. According to the PPRO, the suspects, Florence Nnakuzie, Hannah Ugah, and Chinasa Daniel, belonged to the syndicate that specialised in trafficking children and selling them to buyers for various sums…
…Area," the statement read. "On 7 July 2026, the Gujba Divisional Police headquarters received a distress report that unknown armed men had abducted one Idi Musa of Kolmamaji Village, Gujba Local Government Area, after forcibly taking him and his Kasea motorcycle to an unknown destination. "Upon receipt of the report,…
…followed investigations initiated by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, as part of the state's ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal medical practice and protect the lives of residents. The ministry stated that during interrogation, the suspect allegedly admitted to performing caesarean sections, normal deli…
…of Ebonyi State. He mentioned that aside from being a governor, he has served as state party chairman, deputy governor, governor, Chairman of the South-East Governors' Forum, Co-Chairman of the Southern Governors' Forum, senator, and Minister of Works. According to him, these are roles Obi has never held. "By contrast,…
…on the attackers. Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, 12 July, 2026 said troops recovered a camcorder containing intelligence materials linking the attack to foreign terrorist facilitator…
…to batter Calabar, causing widespread flooding and destruction of property in several parts of the city. Residents were left in shock and mourning as community youths mounted frantic rescue efforts through the night, only to recover the lifeless bodies of the victims from the rubble. The victims were identified as four…
…the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and strategic community partnerships aimed at protecting lives and property across the state. “We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting the Police with timely, credible and actionable information. The Command will sustain robust tactical operatio…