…evacuation was fully funded by the $265,854 donation made by the Redeemed Christian Church of God to support the evacuation of 500 distressed Nigerians from South Africa.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “The arrival of the returnees brings the total number of consular evacuat…

…alongside the legendary Afro-juju musicianPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State once again captured public attention on October 11, 2026, this time not through his signature dance moves but behind a drum kit, act…

…long-term capital.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The NESG identified agricultural disruptions, crude oil theft and infrastructure vandalism as major security challenges weakening economic performance. It noted that banditry, terrorism and farmer-herder conflicts had displac…

…industrial corridor, expanding transport infrastructure and access to coastal resources providing a foundation for investment across several sectors. A major component of the region’s emerging economic landscape is the proposed Gateway Deep Sea Port and Blue Marine Special Economic Zone in Ogun Waterside. The projects…

…by the cost of just three basic items of clothing. Reflecting on the rapid erosion of purchasing power in the country, the man notes that the exact same outfit would have cost less than ₦10,000 only a few years ago. He argues that the hyperinflation driving up the price of clothing is a symptom of a much wider economic…

…wealth creation.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “The ultimate measure of the state’s development should not be the number of successful people it has produced, but how many more people can have the opportunity to become successful. “The responsibility before the present ge…

A German woman married to a Nigerian man has hit back at a critic who told her to stop acting like an African woman. Addressing the critic in a video shared on Saturday, October 11, 2026, the mother of two, Julia Nnebedum, who goes by the nickname, Baby Oku Germany, acknowledged that her husband teaches her English sin…

…of the ₦4 trillion debt-reduction programmePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.For Nigerian households and businesses ba…

…flight QR1431.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources According to the statement, “She confessed to having previously trafficked through other African countries, and was expanding her route to Port Harcourt when she was caught.” NDLEA arrest suspect with drugs. Credit: NDLEA Meanwhi…

Social commentator Solomon Buchi has strongly criticized Nigerian men who engage in negotiations with their female love interests regarding monthly stipends or upkeep allowances. Buchi's remarks came in response to a viral video showing a woman telling a prospective boyfriend that she requires a minimum of ₦500,000 mon…

…She, however, denied k!lling the deceased. The parish priest of Emmanuel Anglican Church, Amanfu, Pastor Michael Chukwunonso Ezeude, where the woman reportedly ran to for safety, confirmed to AfAW that about 30 women from the community stormed the church and demanded her release to face "the laws of the community." All…

…landing costs cloud hopes of cheaper fuelPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Nigeria’s hopes of cheaper fuel face fres…

…against the Houthi rebels behind the attackPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The latest attack on the international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300 others, civil aviation aut…

…institutions.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “Ndigbo are succeeding as individuals, but there is a collective vacuum. Our individual success does not lead to much until we unite collectively. “Speaking before a packed audience at the International Conference Centre in Enugu,…

…Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources 2. Why Peter Obi won’t win a ward in Anambra — NDC chairman The Anambra State Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, David Chukwudifu, has warned that Peter Obi could struggle electorally in the state if the reported division within the…

…chemicals.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources It added that enforcement operations conducted in the North-West zone between September 2024 and July 2026 resulted in the interception and seizure of 2,974 cartons of paraquat-based pesticides valued at approximately N148.7m. Accord…

…on his way there.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources But when we got to a point, instead of going towards the police headquarters, they diverted towards Kogi State. I told them, “This is not what you said.” They said they had decided to take me to Kogi. At that point, I knew I h…

…said to be missing following the attacks, which began at about 11pm on Friday. A local source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the assailants invaded the communities in large numbers, shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee their homes. According to the source, nine bodies had so far been recovere…

Guests at a wedding in Delta State had to run for their lives after bees invaded the reception hall. Videos circulating show guests running and using their hands to ward off the bees from them. It is unclear how the bees found their way into the venue. Watch the video below... View this post on Instagram A post shared …

A video of a Nigerian man tearing his academic certificates has caused a stir online. In the widely shared clip, the man-who revealed he graduated with a Second Class Upper division in Psychology-ripped apart what appeared to be the original copies of his BSc degree, NYSC discharge certificate, and WAEC results. Visibl…

Actress Regina Daniels turned 25 today, October 10. In a video shared online, the mum of two opened up about her health challenges and prolonged absence from social media, revealing that she has been battling severe pain and difficulty moving around for several months. Appearing in a wheelchair, the actress said "Hi ev…

…have also celebrated becoming US citizensPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Relocating abroad has become a dream for many Nigerians, including celebrities who have built successful careers in music, acting and entertainment.For some, the journey go…

…Politics Today.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Explaining the decision to adopt the PDP as his platform, he said the move involved a coalition of political groups rather than his personal political interest alone. “That is why it was deliberate to pick the PDP as our platfor…

…the evacuation of passengers from parts of the facility, according to eyewitnesses and sources familiar with the incident. Two eyewitnesses and two people briefed on the development told Reuters that the blast left multiple people wounded. One witness said an explosion occurred before several injured people were seen l…

…fellowship.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “Consequently, every worshipper is enjoined to approach it with due reverence, observing the appropriate standards of cleanliness, decent dressing, modesty and good conduct. “The Qur’an enjoins the children of Adam to adorn themselv…