WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE results The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. Out of 1,950,726 candidates that sat for the examination, 1,200,514 candidates (61.54 per cent) obtained credits and above in at least fi…
Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Ola Balogun issued a public will after a fresh illness struck him just days after his 81st birthdayBalogun, currently receiving treatment in Lagos, cited Chief Obafemi Awolowo as inspiration for preparing his final wishesThe pioneer filmmaker directed that his viable organs be extracted for d…
A Lagos businessman told the House of Representatives ad hoc committee he paid N400 million linked to the PFIPC controversyGbenga Collins said he believed he was dealing with a legitimate federal government agency after visiting an office at the Abuja federal secretariatCollins said the money was paid in five instalmen…
Famous TikTok comedian Cesar Gastelum, who had nearly 600,000 followers, was shot while broadcasting live outside a fast food restaurant in MexicoTwo helmeted attackers arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire on Gastelum and his friends during the livestreamThe killing follows a wave of violence in Sinaloa and echoes t…
Denmark launched an official government website that allows foreigners to search for high-paying job vacancies by experience and skill setThe platform lists roles from companies across Denmark, with applicants encouraged to submit their CVs directly to advertising employersNot all jobs on the website offer visa sponsor…
Spain's government has outlined three specific categories of travellers whose visa applications will face automatic denialOne of the categories targets those who have already used up their 90-day allowance in the Schengen Area within the past 180 daysThe Spanish government published the conditions directly on its offic…
Nollywood actor Francis Duru has shared that he returned to church a day after burying his late sonThe veteran actor, in a recent interview, said grief did not stop him from carrying out his responsibilitiesDuru opened up about dealing with trauma while remaining committed to his work and faithPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit…
The Australian government has published the civic duties every foreign-born national must take on after becoming a citizenThe list covers four key obligations, ranging from voting in elections to defending the country if the need arisesAustralia's citizenship responsibilities apply to all naturalised citizens, regardle…
Furera Muhammad, 63, enrolled in an Islamic school in Rigafada, Kano State, sitting in class with some of her own grandchildrenShe said girls of her generation were rarely encouraged to attend school, and she regrets missing the chance to become a teacherFurera spoke at a community programme organised by dRPC and the F…
Newlywed TikTok star Peller revealed his plans for his future children's social media presence in a viral videoPeller said he and Jarvis intend to open TikTok accounts for their kids in 3 to 4 years, predicting they will become big influencersHe also admitted he wants to clean up his own online behaviour before becomin…
Bayero University, Kano professor Rabia Sa'id has been appointed to a UN scientific panel studying the effects of nuclear warThe appointment, established under UN General Assembly Resolution 79/238, places her among 21 scientists from across the worldThe panel's findings are expected to be presented in 2027 to guide in…
Brent crude fell more than 4.8% to about $83.70 per barrel following renewed US-Iran diplomatic talksNigeria's deregulated fuel market means international crude prices directly shape what consumers pay at the pumpAnalysts warn that naira movements and stock purchased at higher prices could delay any relief for Nigerian…
The US Department of Justice filed denaturalisation actions against 25 individuals, three of whom are Nigerian nationals aged between 56 and 72All three Nigerians are accused of obtaining American citizenship through fraud, concealed identities, or wilful misrepresentation during naturalisation proceedingsThe filings a…
RCCG General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye named late boxing legend Muhammad Ali as one of his personal heroes during a Sunday sermonAdeboye spoke ahead of the RCCG 74th Annual Convention, which is scheduled to begin on August 4 in LagosThe cleric drew parallels between Ali's ring tactics and the spiritual battles Chri…
A Lagos High Court convicted John Nwawuto Anoruo on August 4, 2026, after EFCC operatives arrested him in April over suspected impersonationAnoruo ran a legal and educational consultancy in Ikorodu and filed a petition to the EFCC on behalf of clients using a forged Nigerian Bar Association sealInvestigations revealed …
Nigerian streamer Peller called out his former secondary school female classmates after they began flooding his WhatsApp with messagesThe content creator revealed that the same girls once labelled him dumb and removed him from group projects during their school daysPeller's comments sparked a wave of reactions from fan…
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) opened applications for several full-time roles based in AbujaThe construction firm behind Nigeria's Abuja-Kaduna and Lagos-Ibadan railways is expanding its local workforceMany people seek employment in Nigeria due to a fast-growing population and high competitio…
Davido said his support for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was tied to a personal relationship rather than football allegianceThe Afrobeats star told Carter Efe during a livestream that he and Cristiano Ronaldo exchange messages regularlyDavido went further to back up his claim by showing Carter Efe his private ch…
GistReel Thousands of mourners gathered in Milan on Tuesday as football greats joined family, friends and supporters to pay their final respects to AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi. The former defender, who died last week at the age of 66 following a period of ill health, was honoured at a funeral service held a…
A video has emerged of an emaciated former aide to one of Uganda's leading opposition figures months after he vanished, with his family and activists on Tuesday alleging state involvement. Sam Mugumya, 47, was a prominent aide to opposition politician Kizza Besigye - abducted in Kenya two years ago, and currently hospi…
To buy US Open 2026 tickets, fans must purchase them through the official tournament website at USOpen.org or its authorised ticketing partner, Ticketmaster. With presales now over, tickets are available through the public sale and Ticketmaster Verified Resale Marketplace, with prices varying by seat category, stadium …
Ambassador Nkechi Ufochukwu has officially assumed office as Nigeria's Ambassador to Israel after presenting her Letters of Credence to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the ceremony took place in Jerusalem on Monday. Ambassador Nkechi Ufoch…
The DMO has opened subscriptions for two Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds priced at N1,000 per unit.The two-year and three-year bonds offer annual interest rates of 13.963% and 14.963%, respectivelyThe savings bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the Federal Government of Nigeria and carry …
The US said citizenship may be lost through treason, denaturalisation or other specific legal actionsApplying for foreign citizenship with intent to give up US nationality can lead to citizenship lossAmericans who renounce citizenship may need a visa to re-enter the United StatesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a prefer…
Two humanitarian programmes are reaching their deadlines in August 2026, while a student pilot enters a new intake cycleIRCC changed how it reports application backlogs in July 2026, making it harder to track processing trendsHundreds of international graduates continue to protest post-graduation work permit refusals w…