…for r@pe and m8rder of 17-year-old girl in Anambra The Anambra High Court in Ogidi Judicial Division has sentenced two men, Elochukwu Belonwu and Chukwuebuka Ofokwu, to d3ath by hanging for conspiracy, r@pe and the m8rder of a 17-year-old girl, Jennifer Anene. The presiding judge, U. I. Ndigwe, who delivered the judgme…

…reports that the high-level gathering brought together Heads of State, government officials, diplomats and development partners from across West Africa. The participants gather to discuss key regional issues, including peace, security, economic integration and sustainable development. Nigeria’s presence at the summits…

…it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Popular TikToker Ivana has taken to social media to publicly accuse her lover, Tunmise, of repeated physical and verbal abuse, sharing what she described as evidence of the violence she endured.In a series of posts on Saturday, 18 July 2026, Ivana detailed several allege…

…against three challengersWith 142,298 registered voters, the election is seen as a crucial test of stability following a reported coup attempt in 2022Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Sao Tome and Principe is holding a presidential election on Sunday, with incumbent Carlos Vila Nova seeking a new fi…

…2026 application deadline was Friday, 19 June 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT+1. Check the official DOF website for updates on the next intake.About the David Oyedepo FoundationFounded by Bishop David Oyedepo, the David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF) is a faith-based philanthropic organisation committed to raising change agents in Afri…

…presented at the meeting, Access-ARM Pension Managers accounted for 1,223 beneficiaries, Premium Pension for 2,268, Leadway Pensions for 403, TrustFund Pensions for 156, FCMB Pensions for 144, Veritas Glanvills Pensions for 28, Norrenberger Pensions for 11 and Fidelity Pension Managers for four, bringing the total numb…

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, is set for a defining moment as it elects its 33rd President in the third week of July 2026, a contest that has once again exposed deep cracks in the leadership selection process of Nigeria’s foremost lawyers’ body. In a compelling reflection titled ‘For the Nigerian Bar Association,…

…she had competed while grieving the loss of her fatherTears and tributes have flooded social media following the death of LaToya Malcolm, a former Miss Universe Jamaica contestant who competed in the 2024 pageant, with her family describing the loss as "a really hard one to take."Miss Universe Jamaica broke the news on…

…say the massive importation was necessary to prevent a deeper cooking gas scarcity, especially as millions of Nigerian households increasingly rely on LPG for cooking due to the high cost of kerosene and firewood alternatives.Dealers release new prices nationwideThe influx of imported LPG is driving prices across the c…

…Information said its ICT Authority detected a cybersecurity incident affecting the official presidential websiteThe government temporarily restricted access to the presidential website to allow forensic investigations to proceedCabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitau confirmed government systems remained operational as…

…₦50,000 National Support Allowance. The ministry, in a public notice posted on its official X handle on Sunday, described messages, links and websites advertising the alleged programme as fraudulent. It urged Nigerians to disregard such claims and verify information only through official government channels. "The Feder…

…assistance after claiming she mistakenly left a bag containing ₦300,000 inside a commercial tricycle, popularly known as a keke, in Bayelsa State. In an emotional appeal, she called on any tricycle rider who may have found the bag to return it, insisting that the money belongs to her. The woman did not provide further…

…in Lagos intercepted a truck carrying 558,900 pills of tramadol 250mg hidden in a specially constructed false-bottom compartment made of thick iron sheets. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on X on Sunday. According to the Babafemi, intelligence-led operations…

Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault. Marshals confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old Andrew Tate, a self-professed misogynist, and h…

…last 20 years, I've spent my career helping children cope with bullying, anxiety, and social isolation. In some strange way, I think I've spent half my life trying to make up for the damage I caused during the first half.>Parents have sat across from me with shaking hands. Children have whispered things they were too a…

…letterImmediate past chief executive Dakorinama George has continued attending official meetings and representing the agency despite the presidential directive to replace himThe presidency confirmed Tinubu has not reversed the appointment but stopped short of explaining why the SGF's office has not yet issued the lette…

…20 local government areas, with the results collated in the presence of party officials, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders. The group also questioned the standing of some individuals who addressed the press briefing, alleging that some were no longer active members of the APC. It claimed that Shehu Bara…

…Responding, Governor Ahmed Aliyu, represented by Deputy Governor Gobir, expressed appreciation to UNICEF for choosing Sokoto as one of the states visited during the Executive Director’s mission to Nigeria and for its longstanding interventions in health, education and child protection. The governor said his administrat…

…Makinwa has said she has never been in a relationship where a man asked her for financial support. Speaking on the topic of relationships, Toke said she is often surprised when she hears women complain about men asking them for money. According to her, her personal experience has been the opposite. She stated that even…

…work visas to Nigerians between 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the latest official Home Office occupation visa data obtained by Sunday PUNCH shows. The dominant grants went to the Nigerian health and care workers, and it is the second-highest total of any nationality granted UK work visas in the world. According t…

…and trucks, stretching about five kilometers, from the Idiroko border in the night, especially between 11 pm and 5 am. But if there was any delay that is likely to keep them on the road before daybreak, they start speeding recklessly and overtaking at will on the Ota-Idiroko Road. The consequence of not exiting the axi…

…been discharged from the hospital except for maybe two or three kids. In terms of financial support, we don’t know what government is doing. The governor said he would support the families. One person supported us while we were in Ibadan. He gave us envelopes. For our principal, we heard she has been given two or three…

…by prioritising quality, transparency and customer confidence over short-term financial gains. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 1998 while she was a student of the University of Lagos, where she started selling baby products as a side business to support herself, and cater to the needs of young families around her.…

…edition. “We are deeply honoured to welcome Akosin Habeeb O. Okunola, MON, OFR, as a Special Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at the 11th Maya Awards Africa. His exceptional leadership, commitment to excellence, and unwavering belief in empowering young people align perfectly with our vision. His acceptance is a str…

…that other things started coming up. Things like skits, which have taken over the social media space, as well as series and sitcoms. As time went on, we also advanced in hosting events. “Before, it used to be a staff member of the organisation who would handle events, but as time went on, they discovered they needed an…