…race with Afriwood's unveiling of Shutter-Bird. Photo: Rawpixel>Urenna Amadi, Founder and Creative Director of Afriwood Studios, described the release as a significant step in the company's broader ambition. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Amadi said:"This is another imp…

…continues to target a September 2026 listing. Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and founder of the Dangote Group, had said as recently as July that he planned to launch the IPO that month, describing it as a chance for Nigerians and institutional investors to share in the refinery's growth.The offering is expected to…

…forest guards and other security personnel had been enforcing the ban by arresting offenders and prosecuting them in accordance with environmental laws. “If we don’t act now, climate change will become worse. Our remaining forest reserves will be exploited and destroyed, exposing us to even greater environmental danger…

…Takuro, announced the decision to newsmen in Akure. But the move has drawn strong condemnation from lawyers to another contender, with allegations of contempt of court. Addressing neswen in Akure, the state capital, the solicitor to Prince Solomon Animasahun Adelakun, Barrister Tolu Babaleye, accused Governor Lucky Aiy…

…to have their own family but they face many barriers that include; unemployment and underemployment, rising living and housing costs, insecurity and unequal access to quality education and healthcare, including sexual reproductive health serviceShe said these conditions can and do limit their choices and make it diffic…

…begin Aug 19 - INEC announces revised campaign timetable for 2027 general elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections. According to the timetable, the commission fixed June 27 to July 11, 2026, for the submissi…

…holiday, wasn't due to reopen until the following month but prosecutors believe he intended to set the building on fire. Brian Berylne, prosecuting, said a workman had spotted Deng carrying a petrol can, and he had a hammer tucked in the belt of his trousers. Deng, married with at least one child in his homeland, then…

…needs of the 2nd complainant until delivery.The judge held that the sentence is not intended to only punish the convict but also to remind members of the society that those who Impregnate girls will be held accountable under the law. He said that the law protects the dignity, welfare and future of women and children, s…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Port Harcourt Area I Command, has handed over a consignment of expired pharmaceutical products with a Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of more than ₦59 million to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, saying the seizure prevented dangerous medicines from…

…said the paper presented by the participants was the product of rigorous research undertaken entirely by police officers at the college. He noted that faculty members provided only academic guidance and methodological direction, while the participants applied their knowledge, critical thinking and professional experien…

…committed criminal offences. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security defended the policy, saying the administration was committed to enforcing immigration laws. "This administration is working diligently to ensure that aliens in our country illegally can no longer fly unless it is out of our country to s…

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency has identified flood-prone communities and launched a preparedness campaign to reduce anticipated flooding across the territory. The exercise followed directives by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to mitigate predicted disasters through early intervention, public…

…new country.In a Facebook post published on 28 July 2026, Chiletam described how she landed in Canada with very little to her name, opening a bank account with just $131 (over N178k at the present exchange rate).A Canada-based author shows her impressive savings milestone after leaving Nigeria. Photo Ceballos Arenas, F…

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has said that her office neither deployed staff to nor allocated office accommodation for the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council. Walson-Jack stated this on Wednesday during the investigative hearing of the House of Rep…

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has revealed that an autonomous AI agent which hacked a popular platform for computer programmers also attempted to breach four other companies during the incident. In an update late Tuesday to a blog post detailing its probe into the incident, OpenAI said its AI agent also got into accounts on fou…

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has restated his administration’s commitment to making schools across the state safe, saying the protection of children and teachers is non-negotiable amid rising security concerns nationwide. “The protection of children and teachers is non-negotiable amid rising security concerns…

…urgent need for tighter regulation. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, commended the sponsors, calling the legislation one of the landmark private members’ bills of the 10th Assembly and a reflection of its commitment to people-centred lawmaking. After clause-by-clause scrutiny in the Committee of the Whole…

…worked for,” he said. Among the protesters was Happiness Augustine, who said she had rendered a full year of service without receiving a single salary. “I was employed in 2025. Up till now, I have not been paid. It is one year in my office, and I have not received any salary. We are begging Governor Bassey Otu to have…

…from mixed martial arts, Smith returned to competition earlier this year, fighting under Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA promotion, where he won by first-round stoppage. At the time of the report, Smith had not yet appeared before a judge, and his bond had not been set. by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 2:58 PM |…

…alleged that Farthing was driving his Corvette at more than 100 mph when he rear-ended another vehicle before fleeing the scene on foot. The latest charges add to a series of legal troubles that have followed Farthing since his record-breaking lottery win. by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 2:59 PM | Share this Story

…sitting after the Isha'i prayer when the bandits invaded our village. They first surrounded the security operatives stationed in the community and opened fire on them. They laid siege to their location, preventing them from coming out, while other members of the group moved from house to house, rustling livestock, loot…

…to carry out the killing for £21,600. Investigators said he did not know the intended victim or the motive for the murder but accepted the assignment to impress his girlfriend and earn money.The court heard that Natland had been recruited by a 17-year-old associate known as "Generalen", who was later convicted in Norwa…

…expressing shock at the alleged incident. The man also alleged that the officers demanded money for fuel during the encounter, although he said he did not have cash on him because he was heading to the bank. He later said the situation was eventually resolved and his documents were returned to him. Watch video below: V…

…will have the possibility of access up to $40 million per member association under this proposal." The Times report said sources opposed to the plan had labelled it "pure bribery". by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 3:06 PM | Share this Story

…far more likely to comply when the law is clearly explained and expectations are well understood. “That is why stakeholder engagements such as this remain an important part of our regulatory approach. We expect businesses to deal with us honestly and transparently. Those expectations are not unreasonable. They are reco…