…Prof. Oyedunni Sola Arulogun, congratulated the inductees and urged them to recognise the responsibility that came with being the first set of graduates to be inducted into the African Institute of Public Health Professionals through the university. Arulogun said the graduates had a duty to lay a solid foundation for s…

…in weeks as fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen’s internationally recognised, Saudi-supported government rages after the collapse of a years-long truce. The death toll from Monday’s strike on the camp in the energy-rich Shabwa province “increased to 73 martyrs, while search and follow-up efforts are ongo…

…taxation of poor Nigerians over wealthy individuals. Upon assuming office, Tinubu’s administration introduced reforms to Nigeria’s tax system, which elicited mixed reactions, with many Nigerians expressing concerns that the changes could adversely affect the middle class. However, the Presidency has repeatedly dismisse…

…lapses in workplace safety.In a statement on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Kafayat Lawal, said the shutdown was a precautionary measure pending a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Nuru's death."Preliminary findings have indicated potential lapses in workplace safety with…

France will impose new curfews where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, as authorities sought to restore order after weekend demonstrations degenerated into riots. The eurozone’s second-largest economy was rocked on Saturday by some of its worst street violence in recent years, just six months be…

Tennis power couple Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils are heading for a 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 wha…

…the movement's commitment to community engagement and public awareness of the administration's policies and programmes. With recent activities spanning Lagos, Oyo, Kogi and Kwara states, the Ondo and Gombe outings mark another phase in the movement's expanding nationwide political operations.

…the Awgu Orientation Camp in Enugu StateThe agency collected samples of medications administered to Daniel and interviewed medical personnel at the camp clinicThe Nigerian Senate separately ordered an investigation following a motion by a senator representing Akwa Ibom North-EastPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new…

…used the stolen identities to submit fraudulent applications to the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan programme, obtaining at least `$819,000 in illicit payments. In a separate scheme, Amachukwu offered US victims investments in purportedly valuable standby letters of credit, impersonating a…

…Monday, with Justice Diana Kavedza-Mochache ruling that the deaths occurred under an organised system that 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 d…

…also affected Ebu Market, as traders and buyers from neighbouring states who once patronised the market have stopped coming. “Many people who used to come from Anambra State to Ebu Market to buy garri and other farm produce no longer come because of the bad road. Everywhere is now becoming empty because of the road,” h…

…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, structured under the IMO MASS…

…Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) on Monday called for tougher punishment for manufacturers and distributors of fake drugs, proposing a minimum fine of N25 million and prison terms of between five and 20 years for offenders to deter offenders and protect public health.Addressing a press conferen…

…the rising cost of living. Ajaero’s remarks came amid growing tensions between organised labour and the Federal Government over workers’ declining purchasing power, with the labour movement demanding petrol price relief and renewed negotiations on salaries. While maintaining that the ultimatum stands, Ajaero urged the…

…effective January 1, 2026, according to information published by the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.The country first introduced a general statutory minimum wage on January 1, 2015. Germany increases its hourly minimum wage for workers. Photo MessingerImagesThe latest figure replaces the previous…

Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali have held their first official ministerial-level 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…

…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. His tea…

…people rather than a peripheral issue in political campaigns. He said, “The incoming administration 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 f…

…Government from 2003 to 2007, building a reputation as a steady and experienced administrator.He became governor in 2007 and held the office for two terms, stepping down in 2015. During his eight years at the helm, his administration focused on human development and the expansion of infrastructure across Delta State.Fa…

…to about 477MW, raising fresh concerns about the stability of Nigeria’s power system. NISO said the incident occurred at approximately 12:40pm on October 19 and affected only a section of the grid, insisting that the disturbance did not amount to a nationwide grid collapse. In a statement signed by its management on Mo…

…aspects of the government’s economic reforms. In a related development, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, warned earlier this month that restoring petrol subsidy could push the pump price to at least N2,000 per litre and weaken the naira to about N3,000 per dollar within m…

…used the stolen identities to file fraudulent claims with the Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. The conspirators were able to obtain at least an additional approximately $819,000 in fraudulent payouts. In addition, Amachukwu took part in a fraud scheme in which he offered U.S. victi…

…the ranks, eventually becoming a Senior Information Officer and one of KBC's most recognisable Kiswahili news anchors.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He held that position from 1989 to April 1993, and audiences from that era have recalled his voice as a staple of their d…

…in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. According to the family, the educationist, industrialist and philanthropist died after battling health challenges. The statement read, “With deep sadness, but with gratitude to Almighty God for a life of purpose, impact, and service, we announce the passing of our belo…

…inaction. There have been calls in Kenya for tougher regulations on religious organisations after it emerged that Mackenzie had been arrested twice in the past but released. The prosecution alleges that Mackenzie “initiated and directed” extreme fasting at his 800-acre (325 hectare) ranch in Shakahola Forest, claiming…