…candidate said his administration in Oyo State had increased the state’s internally generated revenue without raising taxes, adding that his proposed RESET agenda would encourage entrepreneurship and promote economic growth. Makinde stated, “We will reset our economy. We will not all keep waiting for handouts from the…

…LGA, Borno State, on 18 October 2026. "These operations reflect sustained operational pressure on terrorist concentrations, leadership structures and logistics networks across the theatre. "A significant success was recorded on 18 October 2026 when the Air Component conducted a precision strike against Abu Saleem's alt…

…Holdings Nigeria Limited, Sagamu, identified as Abdulfatai Nuru, has died in an operational accident.Following the incident, the Ogun State government has shut down the factory with immediate effect.DAILY POST learnt that the government issued a Stop-Work Order on the steel company after its safety officers stormed the…

…after sharing details her health battle with her fans. Photo credit2sahara_rayRay's final months before deathThe news of her passing is made all the more heartbreaking by the fact that she had only recently become a mother. Ray welcomed her first daughter, Snow, in January 2026, and throughout her pregnancy shared cand…

…urban unrest that hit at least 3,000 businesses, according to preliminary estimates. Donald Trump has seized on the unrest in France to amplify his anti-immigration and anti-Islam rhetoric, as the upcoming midterm elections force his Republican party to face strong headwinds. “What’s happening in France has to do with…

…divorce after five years of marriage. Svitolina, in a post on Instagram, cited the emotional toll of her native Ukraine's war with Russia as a need to find herself. "Everyone knows how much Ukraine means to me. What I have rarely spoken about is what the war has done to me inside," Svitolina wrote. "Last year, I told y…

…1999 comedy "Office Space." The character's arc, from being made redundant at the fictional Initech corporation to surviving a hit-and-run accident and walking away with a sizeable financial settlement, became the stuff of comedy legend. Tom's pitch for his invention, the "Jump to Conclusions" mat, remains one of the f…

…ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has opened an investigation into the death of Nation…

…forward Andre Ayew has recalled the heartbreak of the 2010 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Uruguay, saying Luis Suarez’s handball denied not only Ghana but the entire African continent a chance to reach the semi-finals then. Ayew spoke on the Obi One Podcast released on Monday, reflecting on Ghana’s dramatic elimi…

…on New York City has been hit with another 50 years in prison for stabbing two correctional officers, causing one to lose his right eye, while serving a 40-year sentence for his original terror conspiracy. Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, 28, of Ontario, Canada, has now been sentenced to a combined 90 years behind bars after…

…He said the operations demonstrated the sustained offensive posture and operational effectiveness of Operation Fansan Yamma in denying terrorists freedom of action and protecting vulnerable communities across its area of responsibility. “The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, commen…

…path of one of the food delivery company's sidewalk robots. The act resulted in a criminal violation notice for disorderly conduct. Marvin described her action as an exercise of her First Amendment rights. "I oppose ruthless corporations casting aside human workers they don't want to pay - in this case delivery folks a…

…from deputies, leading to his arrest. Further investigations revealed that the original emergency call was a swatting incident, a practice involving deliberately making a false emergency report to prompt an armed police response to a particular location.The latest arrest adds to Blueface's history of legal troubles. He…

…subsequently left the classroom and went into a bathroom, where he was later found unalive from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Emergency responders transported the injured student to a hospital for treatment. Police confirmed that the student was alert, conscious and breathing when officers arrived at approx…

…on accelerating Africa's industrialisation. During his speech, he recalled a personal experience that left a strong impression on him.Dangote shares why Nigerians should praise ambassadors like Burna Boy. >"The first time I went to Grenada, the first billboard that I saw was Burna Boy," the billionaire industrialist re…

…to gain access to their electronic systems. They allegedly stole tax and other personal information belonging to about 800 customers of several businesses in New York, Texas and other states.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The stolen identities were subsequently used to file…

…used religious doctrines to impose and enforce deadly fasting.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations, DCI, announced the convictions in a statement posted on its X handle, describing the ruling as a landmark development in the case.According to the agency, the court established that religious teachings and a struct…

…and in coordination with authorised security agencies.He urged residents, traditional rulers and community leaders to cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious movements and credible threats.Zamfara govt moves to train 1,000 forest guards as bandit attacks escalate

…11-year marriage to her husband, Johnson Maduabuchi. The couple, who held their traditional wedding on October 25, 2014, and their white wedding in June 2015, are now legally divorced. In a public statement shared online, Chita confirmed that the marriage has been legally dissolved. Out of respect for everyone involved…

…have urged Nigeria’s maritime authorities to begin preparations ahead of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) 2032 deadline for the implementation of the autonomous shipping regime, under which vessels will be operated remotely with minimal human intervention. The global autonomous shipping regime, structure…

…degrees and qualifications, contributing to the development of advanced professional expertise, scholarship, research and leadership. But these are not merely numbers in our academic records; they represent 10,448 undergraduate journeys,” the vice-chancellor stated. Fakolujo said the university’s graduates were excelli…

…public health.Addressing a press conference ahead of the society’s 99th Annual National Conference, the PSN President, Pharm. Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, urged the National Assembly to expedite work on the amendment of the Fake Drug Act.Ibrahim said the existing penalties, including fines as low as N5,000 and N10,000 in some…

…to speak with a recruiter directly to find out whether they qualify for the additional paymentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The British Army is offering an extra £10,000 to new recruits who join two specific roles within its Royal Logistic Corps, in what the Army is calling a "Gol…

…Nigerian workers remain under severe economic pressure despite the increase in the national minimum wage to N70,000, insisting that its two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government over rising petrol prices and fresh wage negotiations remains in force. The NLC president, Joe Ajaero, made the position clear on Monday in…

…in our area but unfortunately the line was not connecting. “I also called the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Damba Police Station who arrived at the scene in good time with additional policemen. “Unfortunately, however, the bandits had fled to their hideout before the arrival of the additional reinforcement,” S…