Former France star, Kévin Diaz has criticized Kylian Mbappe following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. He has drawn a comparison between the Real Madrid superstar and NBA star James Harden. During his appearance on After Foot, Diaz noted that while Mbappe has consistently performed well indiv…
Kogi: Two kidnapped children regain freedom after 49 days in captivity and N6m ransom Two children and a shoemaker, identified as JB, who were abducted by armed bandits during an attack on Ijalu, Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State on June 3, 2026, have regained their freedom. LIB reported that the c…
Court sentences man to life imprisonment for r@ping 16-year-old girl in Criss River A High Court in Calabar, Cross River State has convicted and sentenced one John Sunday Eyo, to life imprisonment for r@ping a 16-year-old girl. The judgement was delivered on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, by Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu, who fo…
A student said she was awarded an F in her final year first semester but insisted something was wrong with the markingIn a post shared via her official X account, she recalled how she approached the professor in chargeAfter the lecturer remarked her script, her grade was changed and she shared the full story for her fo…
Kassandra Castillo is an American reality television star, model, and social media influencer. She has carved out a lasting legacy in reality dating history. Best known by her nickname, Kassy, she first captured attention with her authentic quest for romance. After multiple stints on Love Island USA, she proved to be a…
…is a completely fictional story, though Adam Sandler based Bobby's ferocious hitting style on NFL linebacker LaVar Arrington after watching him play at Penn State.How old is Bobby in The Waterboy?Bobby Boucher is 31 years old, having spent the previous 18 years working as a water boy before joining the Mud Dogs.The Wat…
NDIC begins paying insured deposits to customers of 46 revoked microfinance banksEligible depositors receive maximum insured amount of N2 million directly via BVNsCBN revoked licenses to protect depositors and ensure banking stability amid regulatory non-complianceFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! P…
A fresh political controversy has again erupted in Taraba State following allegations that civil servants and teachers were directed to submit photocopies of their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) or risk having their salaries withheld. The claim has drawn sharp condemnation from the camp of Senator Emmanuel Bwacha and an …
The Nigeria Police, Imo State Command, has held a crucial security meeting with stakeholders from three local government areas of the State, with the aim of putting to an end the incessant farmers-herdsmen clashes and other violent crime within the areas. The meeting was mainly focused on addressing security concerns i…
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed a significant expansion in the country’s financial system, with credit to the private sector rising by 2.8 percent month-on-month to N83.3 trillion in June 2026, up from the N81 trillion recorded in May 2026. However, the apex bank disclosed that cre…
By Emeka Anaeto The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is set to refine its investment frameworks to direct pension capital into critical national assets, including infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and agriculture, while maintaining competitive returns for contributors. These are some of the disclosures made by th…
Fossil fuels still generated 57 per cent of the world’s electricity last year despite the rapid growth of renewable energy, according to a report by the Pew Research Centre based on data from energy think tank Ember. The report said electricity generated from coal, natural gas and oil fell as a share of global generati…
…or goodness, volunteers to take upon himself, the woes of a people” His leadership style represents a rare blend of courage, competence and convictions, translating ideas into measurable outcomes. Since he became the FUOYE VC in February this year, however, he has demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities characteriz…
Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed October 27-28, 2026, to rule on the admissibility of documents sought to be tendered by the prosecution in the ongoing trial of property developer Olukayode Olusanya and his company, Oak Homes Ltd, over an alleged N152m property fraud.J The judge fixed th…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law, Dr Monday Ubani, on Tuesday formally received his Doctor of Philosophy in Law from Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, emerging as the institution’s best graduating PhD student in Law…
CAF president hails Africa's outstanding performances at 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has hailed the performances of Africa's national teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the continent's campaign as a landmark achievement that reflects the continued rise and growing competitiveness of …
Special Adviser on Tourism Idris Aregbe launched the Renewed Hope Creative and Innovative Hub to equip young Nigerians with digital, creative and entrepreneurial skillsThe hub will provide skills training, mentorship, leadership development and enterprise support to help youths secure employment, start businesses and b…
Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Music executive Soso Soberekon announced his traditional marriage by sharing a prewedding photo on social mediaThe couple stepped out in matching pink and orange lace outfits as guests cheered them on at the ceremonyFans and followers flooded the comments section wi…
Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala was caught on camera punching Spain star Dani Olmo during the 2026 World Cup finalThe incident sparked widespread attention after footage of the altercation circulated online following the high-stakes matchAyala has since released a statement addressing what happened between him …
Woman paraded in Enugu community for allegedly force-feeding human faeces to child in her care Residents of Ugwuoba community in Enugu State have paraded a woman accused of force feeding human faeces to a child under her care. A viral video shows the woman being paraded through the community while angry women loudly co…
Actress Cossy Ojiakor finds catfishes in her house two months after it was overrun by flood water (video) Nollywood actress Cossy Ojiakor has left social media users stunned after sharing a bizarre discovery upon returning to her home in Lagos. The actress had abandoned her residence for two months after devastating fl…
Edo Govt seeks public assistance to locate family of 12-year-old girl abducted by three men in Lagos The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development is appealing to the public for information that will help reunite a 12-year-old girl, Amarachi Amos, with her family in Lagos State. According to a statemen…
Comedian/actor, MC Lively set to wed his woman, Dumebi James; shares their pre-wedding photos Comedian and actor, Michael Amanesi, popularly known as MC Lively, is off the market. He is set to marry the love of his life, Dumebi James and shared photos from their pre-wedding shoot this evening. Congrats to them! See mor…
Woman sentenced to 6-years in prison after reporting r@pe by a banker who then accused her of blackmail A British woman has been sentenced to six years in prison in Hong Kong for blackmailing a compatriot for £100,000 (US$134,060) over r@pe allegations.Isabel Anonia Barbra Eudora Rose, 26, was sentenced at the District…
Nyesom Wike's daughter, Jazmyne bags Bachelor of Law degree from University of Southampton FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike's daughter, Jazmyne, graduated from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom today, July 22 with a Bachelor of Law degree, Upper Division. The graduation ceremony was attended by the Minister, his w…