The Kogi State Government has condemned the gruesome killing of Rev Fr Samuel Opeyemi of St Paul Parish, Ayetoro Gbede, describing the incident as a heinous and unacceptable act. The Government said Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed security agencies to unravel the masterminds behind the crime and ensure they are…
…and possible prosecution. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing, warning residents against jungle justice and violence driven by superstition. He assured the public that the command remained committed to ensuring justice for the victim and bringing all those involved in the…
…share two adult sons and the same great-grandparents, according to a report by independent journalist Steve Robinson. The report notes that such relationships are legal under Maine state law and are not uncommon in the rural North Maine Woods region near the Canadian border.While Jackson, a former logger and former pre…
The Independent National Electoral Commission says it registered 131,165 new voters in Edo State following the conclusion of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The commission also said 52,907 voters transferred their registrations to new polling units, while it processed 19,565 requests for change of name and…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has commended Nigerian-American physician and entrepreneur, Dr Ikenna Okezie, for his contributions to transforming kidney care and expanding access to quality healthcare in the US. The mission, in a post on its X handle on Friday, described Okezie as the Chief Executive Officer and…
The VC spoke in Osogbo at the 11th postgraduate matriculation, where newly admitted students took an oath. Adebooye also encouraged the students to be focused, resilient, and purposeful throughout the demanding academic journey ahead, saying that, in the end, they will find the endeavour very rewarding.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has vowed that the commission will do everything possible to ensure a violence-free governorship election in Osun State on August 15, 2026, declaring that “the blood of any Osun citizen is not worth shedding” for political offic…
…Transformation; and Leadership in People-Centred Advocacy and Support for the Underprivileged. The Foundation said nominees for the sectoral awards may come from Nigeria, elsewhere in Africa or any part of the world, provided they have demonstrated sustained, values-driven leadership and achieved measurable, transforma…
…the achievement to the support of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, whom she commended for prioritising the health sector through increased funding and attention. According to her, the governor’s support for strategic reforms initiated by health sector leaders has created an enabling environment for impactful inte…
But reacting on Friday, LOAN said threatening workers would not address the issues that prompted the industrial action, urging the government to engage the aggrieved law officers instead. The position was contained in a statement jointly signed by the association’s National President, Ernest Edomwonyi, and National Sec…
Canada has clarified its citizenship rules for people born outside the country, emphasizing that citizenship claims are determined through a direct line of descent from a Canadian parent and the citizenship status of each person in that chain at the time of birth. The rules mean that people born abroad may be recognize…
The Benue State Police Command has said it is treating the disappearance of a seminarian attached to the Catholic Bishop’s residence in Otukpo as a missing person case, contrary to reports that he was abducted by gunmen. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Peter Aondona, said the police had not received any official report…
Chelsea' hit with £10MILLION fine for 'illegal' signings under Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. Chelsea have been fined £10m and given a suspended two-window transfer ban by the FA after being found guilty of breaching transfer rules under Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The FA confirmed the imposition of sa…
…take it lightly with him subsequently. Emmanuel also ordered the convict to write an undertaking to be of good behaviour henceforth. Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp Chidi Leo, told the court that the convict committed the offence on July 24 at Kawo in Kaduna. Leo said that the convict had an altercation with the complain…
…partially upheld his appeal against a doping ban. Mudryk had been provisionally suspended and widely reported to have received a four-year ban after an adverse finding for the banned substance meldonium, which meant that he has not played since November 2024. CAS ruled that Mudryk could return after he accepted breakin…
…path and not because that person has it, I want it,” she said. Senator Tinubu also commended the APC youth leadership for working in unity to strengthen the party’s activities, particularly at the grassroots, and urged them to continue projecting the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. She said, “As…
…Abuja. The workshop, organised by the commission, was aimed at deepening stakeholders’ understanding of the proposed Gas Swap Framework as a practical mechanism to improve compliance with the Domestic Gas Delivery Obligation and obtain industry input before implementation. This was contained in a statement issued on Fr…
The US Mission in Nigeria has reminded Nigerians that routine visa services at the embassy in Abuja will end from August 1, 2026. The mission reiterated that applicants must henceforth process their visas at the Consulate General in Lagos, the newly designated regional hub. The US Mission in Nigeria issued the reminder…
…to steal from wealthy Los Angeles moguls, The California Post has learned.Their romance ended in early June, and Lavie no longer lives in Cloobeck's $26 million Beverly Hills mansion, according to the report. But the billionaire is still friendly with his former fiancée and "still cares about Adva," a person close to…
…land. The Minister of Federal Capital Territory Nysome Wike has repeatedly defended the exercises, saying they are aimed at protecting lives and property and restoring Abuja’s master plan, and has vowed to continue them despite pushback from affected residents, lawmakers and civil society groups. The Senate had in Dece…
…67 offences spanning 12 years and affecting hundreds of victims at his business, Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, in Hull. His victims included the mum of a stillborn baby boy who discovered that her child's remains had been left on a floor for two years while she was given ash she thought was her cremated child.…
…Sun.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Under that order, electricity customers are guaranteed that they will not pay for the replacement of obsolete meters, will not have their supply cut during the exercise, and will not face estimated billing as a result of delays in impl…
A professor of Yoruba folklore, literature and culture at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof Olusola Ajibade, has said Christians and Muslims in Yorubaland have, without realising it, adopted elements of Isese, the Yoruba indigenous religion, into their worship styles and music. Ajibade, whose research inter…
…mockers. In a Facebook post on Friday, July 31, 2026, Eno addressed those mocking and slandering her, saying she caught a "maga" because she married a Caucasian. According to Eno, people mocking her don't know her story; how she suffered burns from hot oil and harsh chemicals while making soap, riding bikes to village…
…leaving professional basketball. Pierce noted that his employment with Fox Sports 1 ended in 2021, although he will continue receiving payments from the network until September 2026. According to the filing, Pierce said his annual income for 2025 was approximately $1.5 million and is expected to be reduced by nearly ha…