…can cause hip fractures, head injuries, prolonged hospitalisation, disability, loss of independence and premature death. Some older adults who survive serious falls never regain their previous level of mobility. There is also a psychological consequence. Fear of falling again can cause an older person to reduce physica…

…in Abeokuta.Speaking on the theme, "From Lab to Langer: Taking Medical Innovations to Underserved Communities," Adek said Nigeria's health challenge was not lack of medical knowledge, but failure to translate existing knowledge into accessible care for ordinary citizens."The problem is a broken bridge between what medi…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has acknowledged that questionable registration records were identified in the preliminary voters' register, following public concerns about suspicious photographs and the names of deceased persons.The commission said it was reviewing the records and examining photographs s…

…to speak publicly confirmed that the incident occurred and that an investigation was under way. The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, and members of his team were said to have visited the community to assess the situation.Recurring attacks in Millennium CityThe assault is the latest in a series of kidnappings tar…

…confirmed the incident and said an investigation into the fatal head-on collision was underwayPAY 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 Minna, Niger State - Four st…

…brother and mentorThe organisation said the news hit the entire youth body like a thunderbolt, describing Oyedeji in deeply personal terms as a father figure, a brother and a mentor to many within the Celestial Church of Christ community.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!E…

…percent. The data from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, show progress but underline how slowly the newest technology is reaching the wider population. Chief Technology Officer of NATCOM Development and Investment Limited, trading as NTEL, Kingsley Uwazie, said Nigerians had a strong appetite for data consum…

…of giving the healthcare a priority of his administration demonstrates a clear understanding that a healthy population remains the foundation of sustainable development, economic productivity and social stability. “We particularly appreciate his administration’s responsiveness to the needs and concerns of medical profe…

…husband, said she was his second wife and that they had a daughter together. “He was indeed a caring husband,” she added. Meanwhile, the Ansaru terrorist group has reportedly claimed responsibility for the killing of the cleric. The group made the claim in an audio message released on Tuesday, accusing the deceased of…

…(CCGG), an initiative of the Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace under the Catholic Diocese of Enugu. The event, with the theme, ‘Our Faith, Our Community, Our Future,’ was attended by church leaders, government officials and community leaders. In her goodwill message, Njeze said the partnership betwe…

…Abuja, where he acknowledged improvements in foreign exchange access and other reforms under the Tinubu administration, while calling for sustained policy stability, long-term financing and infrastructure investment to support industrial growth. He said the removal of petrol subsidies, foreign exchange reforms, fiscal…

…a single digital platform for Nigerians to access government services, initially under the name OneGOV. The idea was part of his ministry’s digital transformation agenda, announced in 2023, to make government services accessible through one online gateway rather than forcing citizens to navigate separate websites and a…

…defraud. During the trial, prosecuting counsel, Z.B. Atiku called three witnesses and tendered several documents in evidence to establish the case against the defendant. The defence, on its part, called one witness. In her judgment, Justice Abike-Fadipe held that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable do…

…judge, Professor Chuka Obizor, criticised INEC over what he called frustrating tendencies in pre-election mattersEvidence before the court showed that ward returning officers and chairmen across all 12 wards in Oredo confirmed the plaintiff's participation in the primaryPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred sourc…

…Nigeria, said Russia had no hand in the action and distanced Moscow from any attempt to undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty. According to him, Russia and Nigeria enjoy a robust relationship dating back to the Soviet Union. He said those who wore Russian flags did so in their personal capacity and that it did not translate…

…were reportedly attacked on their farm. The sources said troops of Sector 6, OPEP, responded to a report of the assault and proceeded to the scene, where they discovered that the victims had sustained machete cuts. The injured farmer and his son were subsequently evacuated to Yilrit Specialist Hospital in Ganawuri for…

…Area. Identified as Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun, the suspect was reportedly apprehended by JIBWIS before being handed over to the police for investigation. A video of him leading a drill while chanting allegedly chanting an anti-Christians son sparked an outrage online yesterday with many calling for his arrest and pros…

…Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) exams because she was assigned registration/index number contained 666, which the mother claimed was satanic, forbidden in the Bible, and a threat to her child's safety.The police were alerted. They intervened, rescued the learner, and detained the mother as she attempted to…

…after FBI Boston searched his Rhode Island home in connection with a fraud and money laundering caseAbudu is one of six defendants charged with laundering millions of dollars obtained through fraud schemes that targeted elderly AmericansThe FBI confirmed Abudu was arrested after he attempted to re-enter the US from Ist…

…a Chemistry graduate of the University of Ilorin, has celebrated the end of his undergraduate journey by announcing a First Class Honours degree alongside a string of scholarships and academic awards earned across his four years of study.Sharing the milestone on LinkedIn in October 2026, Kolawole posted his CGPA of 4.6…

…role within the Management Consulting Division of The Investment Society. He co-founded a community initiative called The Smile Outreach and volunteered with Plogging Nigeria.Academically, Abraham maintained a top-three CGPA position from his first year through to graduation, received two scholarships, and was recognis…

…stated this on Tuesday while flagging off the enforcement of mandatory health insurance under Executive Order EO/BOS/01 of 2024. File: Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. According to a press release issued by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Sanwo-Olu also unveiled the La…

…completion of investigation." The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the VCRU for its consistency, doggedness and result-oriented policing, noting that four major drug busts and subsequent convictions in ten days is a strong warning to criminal elements. He assures the public that the Command will…

…Army and more than 100 suspected bandits along the Zungeru-Tegina road.The Assembly commended the military for repelling the attackers and preventing what lawmakers described as a potential massacre of innocent residents in Rafi Local Government Area, although one soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries…

…and commence meetings immediately. The resolutions were contained in a memorandum of understanding signed at the end of the meeting by the Director-General of Budget, Timi Yakubu; NLC President, Joe Ajaero; the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Ga…