…by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura, during a press briefing with journalists at the police headquarters on Monday.Zungura said the arrests formed part of ongoing investigations into armed robbery, burglary, stealing and a deadly dispute reportedly linked to the control of a cocoa farm in Osun State.Accor…
…German government confirmed the minimum wage covers all employees regardless of nationality, including foreign workers and mini-jobbersIt is noteworthy that five categories of workers are excluded from the minimum wage entitlement under German labour lawPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our conten…
…talks with the Economic Community of West African States since leaving the regional bloc in January 2025.At last weekend's meeting, representatives of ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States agreed to establish joint working groups to develop a framework agreement for cooperation.The engagement follows discussions that…
…does not establish the bag contained.Tanya suggested that attorneys involved in the original case may have dismissed information because they were overly confident about securing a conviction. However, she also questioned why Sam was speaking publicly now, particularly as Joey is no longer alive to respond. "Everyone t…
…For many of them, the confirmation that their fees had been paid was an emotional moment. Speaking during the presentation, the leader of the Foundation's delegation, Hon. Bethel Nwosu, said the intervention reflects Chief Charles Orie's commitment to education and youth development."Education is the greatest empowerme…
…tell what was happening inside,” Karisa said. Mackenzie founded Good News International Ministries in 2003. Over the following 16 years, the church attracted thousands of followers through its branches across Kenya. The church operated a television station, Times TV, which broadcast Mackenzie’s sermons from Malindi. Hi…
…per dollar on Monday, up from ₦1,370 recorded last week.This comes as the country's external reserves stood at $55.09 billion at the end of last week, according to data from the apex bank.Recall that the naira ended last week on a negative note, falling against the dollar.Dollar-to-Naira exchange rate today, October 19…
…the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has recorded a significant operational success against terrorists in the Lake Chad region following a precision air strike on an identified terrorist hideout on October 19, 2026.This was contained in a statement by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relati…
…should progressively increase investment in healthcare in line with Nigeria’s national health financing commitments, with transparent budgeting, efficient resource utilisation, and measurable outcomes. “The 13 per cent from 2025 to 2026 can be improved upon. Abuja’s minimum benchmark declaration is 15 per cent. This pe…
…statement, the family described his passing as an immense loss to all who knew him personally and to those whose lives he shaped through decades of public service.The statement read:PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"He was a source of strength, a father figure, a beloved…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator has announced the restoration of the national grid after multiple trippings on the 330-kilovolt transmission network on Monday, as electricity generation plunged from 3,840 megawatts to about 477MW, raising fresh concerns about the stability of Nigeria’s power system. NISO said…
…way. “You cannot ask Moses to go back to Egypt. We will campaign with ideas and original thoughts and deep thinking to move this country forward. With your energy, your support, never will we go back to Egypt,” Tinubu added. Tinubu removed the petrol subsidy during his inauguration on May 29, 2023, when he declared tha…
…build together, rather than digging into her past like an investigator looking for criminal evidence. According to her, if a woman has repented and chosen to live differently, she deserves grace instead of judgment because love conquers all. "MY B0DY COUNT DOES NOT MATTER. If you want to marry me, you don't need to wor…
…offenses. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, made the announcement in a statement issued by the Department of Justice on Monday, October 19, 2026. Amachukwu was extradited from France to the United States in 2025 and previously pled guilty to conspiracy to commit computer…
…179 kilograms in Edo State has begged for forgiveness. The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested the 85-year-old woman on October 16, 2026. The NDLEA State Commander, Mitchel Ofuyeju, who disclosed this on Monday, October 19, said five others suspected drug traffickers were arre…
…three other soldiers in the first vehicle died in the initial attack, while three additional soldiers were killed with scores of the attackers during the ensuing exchange of gunfire,” the source said. The identities of the officers and soldiers were not immediately available, while the number of casualties among the at…
…of the command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the command would deploy all necessary operational and intelligence resources to identify and apprehend those responsible, assuring that they would be brought to justice.The command commiserated with the families of the fallen officers and the entire police family over their pa…
The Media Council of Kenya announced the passing of veteran broadcast journalist Anderson Kalu, describing it as a profound lossKalu built a distinguished career spanning KBC in the 1980s before relocating to South Africa to join SABC's Radio External Service in 1995Colleagues and fans remembered the broadcaster as a g…
…the passing of our beloved father, brother, grandfather, patriarch, and an exceptional man, Prof. Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, OFR. “A distinguished academic, administrator, philanthropist, statesman, entrepreneur, and educationist, Prof. Ibe dedicated his life to expanding access to education, uplifting the less privileged,…
…that required a pause in excavations as local morgues ran out of space. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said in 2024 that the death toll was 429. Some victims are still unidentified. In January, Mackenzie was charged over a further 52 bodies found at a nearby village. The self-styled pastor has a history…
…and secure a Certificate of Sponsorship before 31 December 2026Care workers face additional conditions, including a minimum of three months working with their sponsor before the sponsorship certificate is issuedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The UK Home Office set out about eight c…
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after Ukrainian forces launched a major drone attack against energy infrastructure in Saint Petersburg, defying White House requests to halt strikes on Russian oil facilities.Writing on Truth Social, Trump expressed concern that dee…
Immigration police have arrested two Nigerian men in a cocaine trafficking crackdown in Bangkok, Thailand. Police seized 103 grammes of the drug and equipment allegedly used to dilute it with chalk and baking soda. Pol Maj Gen Kongchat Leangsomsap, chief of Immigration Division 1, said on Saturday, October 17, 2026 tha…
A Nigerian woman has reportedly been arrested by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after suspected illicit drugs were discovered in a keg of palm oil she was carrying. According to reports, the woman was given the keg by someone who asked her to deliver it to another person in Saudi Arabia. S…
Atletico Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano will host the 2027 UEFA Champions League final, with Bayern Munich’s home ground and Barcelona’s Camp Nou set to stage the competition’s showpieces in 2028 and 2029, respectively. The 2026/27 final is scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 2027, at the Metropolitano, which will host the…