…has confirmed the release of the abducted prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. The victims were abducted in the early hours of Thursday. They left Ibadan on Wednesday towards the NYSC camp in Bende in Abia State when they were abducted. The Olubadan, Wednesday evening, confirmed the release of…

…improved incomes, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group has said. The Chief Executive Officer of the NESG, Tayo Adeloju, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja ahead of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit. Adeloju said the country had reached a point where economic growth must produce tangible benefits for businesses, workers an…

…student was seen crying as she recalled completing her examinations and the sacrifices made toward her educationThe viral clip reportedly showed nursing students dancing in different parts of the university premises as part of the “Gen Z nurses” challengePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.…

Rice prices fell across all major categories between August and September 2026Imported long-grain rice recorded the steepest drop among varieties tracked, with its 25kg price falling by 6% in one monthSmaller retail measures, including the 4.15kg paint size and 0.75kg derica, also became cheaper across all three rice t…

…candidate Donald Duke told Channels Television he had a plan to cut petrol prices significantly for NigeriansDuke argued that petroleum products for local consumption should be priced based on production costs, not international market ratesThe former Cross River governor outlined a crude oil allocation strategy he sai…

By Enitan Abdultawab A 500-level nursing student expelled by Madonna University, Rivers State, over a viral TikTok challenge has appealed to the institution to give her and other affected students a second chance, saying she is struggling with how to explain the development to her mother after years of study. The stude…

…hanging after finding him guilty of culpable homicide. The court, presided over by Justice Yusuf Ubale, also sentenced Adamu to life imprisonment for armed robbery. The judgment was delivered on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in a case brought by the Kano State Government against Adamu under Sections 221(b) and 298(c) of th…

…stronger protection of copyrighted works as more Nigerians increasingly used mobile devices to watch films and listen to music. According to him, telecommunications companies are also beginning to offer streaming services, making copyright protection important for both traditional and digital content platforms. “The fa…

…Doctors of the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in collaboration with Edijalo Health Services. The Consultant Psychiatrist described the current mental health challenges in Nigeria as an epidemic, attributing the development to economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity, poverty and other social problems. A Consultant Psych…

The FCT Police Command has arrested a new mum for k!lling her newborn baby with a razor bl@de. The command on October 4th received a distress call reporting the discovery of an abandoned baby in a nearby bush in Jabi area of the FCT. Responding to the report, police operatives from Jabi Division moved to the scene wher…

The police in Yobe state have arrested a nine-year-old boy for allegedly setting a house ablaze, k!lling his two stepmothers and two younger brothers at Rugan Badali in Karasuwa Local Government Area of the state.Channels TV reports that the suspect claimed he burnt the house after his father accused him of stealing a…

…in London, which discharged and acquitted her of bribery and corruption allegations. Justice Inyang Ekwo had granted her permission on July 1 to present the judgment as evidence. However, the commission argued that the British proceedings were unrelated to the Nigerian suit and did not affect the forfeiture orders."The…

…regarding freedom of expression and political tolerance in the state. Borno State Police Command claimed the suspects were arrested over allegations of inciting disturbance, breach of public peace, thuggery and possession of drug. According to the police, officers recovered 15 wraps of suspected Indian hemp, 100 tablet…

…has left many learners lost and teachers overwhelmed by systems stuck in outdated practices, and charged educational institutions to reposition feedback not just as an administrative task, but as the core of effective instruction. The don, who spoke in his inaugural lecture titled, ‘Formative assessment and feedback: L…

…of the Akwa Ibom State College of Education to a full university, naming its first Vice-ChancellorPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide Governor Umo Eno of Akwa…

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has directed police formations nationwide to fly their flags at half-mast in honour of the 25 Nigerian Air Force personnel and passengers killed in the October 5 aircraft crash. Disu, in a condolence message, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and sympathised with the…

…has joined Chelsea Women as the club’s new Head of Football Operations and Player Services, marking another major step in her growing career in football management. Ogunbote joined the London club after spending almost five years at Burnley Women, where she played a key role in developing the club’s women’s football st…

…“Bullets have been recovered at the scene of the attack and handed over to the police and the Enogie. Canopies, chairs, musical instruments worth millions of naira were all destroyed at the palace premises. “ADC will come out with a comprehensive report on this unfortunate policy of violence of the APC shortly. The DPO…

…residents were allegedly attacked and injured. The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, could not be reached for comment as calls to his phone went unanswered. Suspected herders attack Niger community, farmer dies from injuries

…the romp. Confirming the development on Tuesday, the Spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, said three persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. She said, “On October 5, 2026, at about 8 pm, the command received a report that Matthew Uwuigbe, a lecturer at Ambrose Alli University,…

…Ondo state on Monday, October 5. Among the 25 persons aboard the flight was Flying Officer IM Adeshina. Tributes shared on social media showed Adeshina was only nine days ago celebrated as the best graduating cadet of Branch Commission Course 3. He was commissioned into the Nigerian Air Force as a flying officer on Sep…

…in separate incidents involving alleged arson and stabbing in Jigawa State, with the police arresting two suspects in connection with the cases. The Jigawa State Police Command said it arrested the suspects for alleged mischief by fire, culpable homicide, and grievous hurt in the Gwaram and Dutse Local Government Areas…

…crash just two weeks after his wedding, leaving behind his wife, also a serving NAF officerFlying Officer IM Adeshina was commissioned into the Air Force only nine days before the fatal ATR-42 crash in IgbokodaFlight Lieutenant IS Bako, who had only recently been promoted, was among the three officers whose deaths drew…

…the flight, allegedly attempting to access the cockpit and open the rear doorNigeria police have taken over the investigation, while Kenya Airways said it was working with the family and local authoritiesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A passeng…

…Makama said the suspects and the recovered substances were handed over to the NDLEA office in Potiskum for further investigation and possible prosecution. 11 suspected drug peddlers arrested in Yobe