Juventus signed Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegovic on a five-year deal from Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday and brought back French striker Randal Kolo Muani for a second spell at the club. The 18-year-old Alajbegovic played in all four of Bosnia and Herzegovina's matches at this summer's World Cup, after a breakout season …
The Swedish Parliament has passed new citizenship rules taking effect on June 6, 2026, with no transitional arrangements for pending applicationsApplicants must now live in Sweden for at least 8 years under the general rule, up from the previous 5-year requirementSweden introduced 4 new conditions covering residence du…
One Nigerian Army officer and a police officer were killed when troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The troops also rescued nine abducted civilians during a pursuit of the fleeing attackers. The Army disclosed t…
Nigeria's naira recorded a modest gain but missed Forbes' list of Africa's strongest currenciesKenya's shilling and Zambia's kwacha show resilience amid global economic uncertaintyCurrency stability attracts foreign investment and helps control inflation for consumersPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, …
Cubana Chief Priest stormed Peller and Jarvis' white wedding on August 1 with his wife, arriving in grand styleThe celebrity barman publicly declared his pride in Peller hours after the event via an Instagram postCubana credited himself with mentoring the TikToker, saying Peller has grown into a husband and will soon b…
INEC released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections on Saturday, leaving out several high-profile politiciansNed Nwoko, former governors Gbenga Daniel and Danjuma Goje, and others were missing from the list despite appeals processesThe APC had reinstated six serving senators after petition reviews…
Atiku Abubakar rejected claims by Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele that fuel subsidy savings are being used to reduce government debt and improve workers' welfareThe former Vice President cited alleged CBN figures showing the federal government's credit exposure rose by ₦17.39 trillion, or 77.6%, in just one yearAtiku al…
The United States issued a formal statement after a deadly early morning attack on a Kaduna state village left at least 30 people deadAmong those killed in the Kaduna attack were children, prompting an international response from WashingtonThe US sent a message to the Nigerian government amid alleged rampant violence a…
Seun Kuti abruptly left Peller and Jarvis' white wedding in Lagos after the MC allegedly compared Wizkid to his father, Fela Anikulapo-KutiA video of Seun navigating through the chandelier-lit hall before heading for the exit spread rapidly across social mediaThe incident reignited long-running debates about Fela's leg…
Three fatalities and seven injuries reported in Twin Falls shooting at In-N-Out Burger restaurantSuspected gunman found dead; police investigating identity and motive behind the attackWitness accounts reveal chaotic scenes as families sought refuge during active shootingPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred sourc…
GistReel Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has missed Valencia’s pre-season tour of England after sustaining a hamstring injury, with the Spanish club opting not to risk the Nigerian ahead of the new La Liga season. The 29-year-old suffered the injury during Valencia’s pre-season friendly against Castellón, where medical…
Federal Government assures no immediate increase in electricity tariffs amid ongoing power sector reforms5,000 youths to support nationwide prepaid meter installation through the Presidential Metering InitiativeNigeria generates about 5,000MW of electricity, signalling progress in the reforms for reliable supplyPAY ATT…
The Dr David Olofu Campaign Council condemned attacks that killed over 15 people across Otukpo and Ohimini local government areas in Benue SouthThe campaign council called on the Benue State Government to set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate the killings and account for all lossesThe ADC Benue South senato…
A coalition of energy consultants called on NNPCL Group CEO Bayo Ojulari to resign over alleged secrecy surrounding the company's financesThe Association of Energy Policy and Development Consultants flagged alleged ₦7.13 trillion in energy security and pipeline protection claims in NNPCL's 2024 recordsThe group accused…
Editor's note: In this opinion piece, Temitope Ajayi, a Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Media and Publicity, responds to Cardinal John Onaiyekan's comments on Arise News following the Catholic bishops' meeting with President Bola Tinubu.PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng…
Lekan Alabi, the Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, has died, leaving behind a legacy spanning journalism, literature, and chieftaincyAccording to Akin Akinwale, Alabi served as Chief Press Secretary to three different Oyo State Governors during his distinguished careerAkinwale further explained that as Ibadanland mourns Le…
PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Desmond Elliot was spotted on a film set alongside actor Ibrahim Chatta after losing his APC primary bid in Lagos stateThe actor lost the Surulere Constituency I ticket to Barakat Odunuga-Bakare earlier this yearPhotos of Elliot on location, rocking p…
GistReel Manchester United came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Stockholm, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring twice to secure victory in the Snapdragon Cup during the club’s latest pre-season fixture. The Red Devils recovered from an early setback to continue their preparations for the new campaign with an encouragin…
A fresh graduate of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Rahmat Olajumoke Aliyu, wrote the JAMB examination three consecutive times between 2016 and 2018 without securing admission to her dream universityHer father refused to let her attend Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, when she finally received an offer, marking one…
Celestine Afagha, a Bayelsa businessman from Ogbia LGA, has surprised his son Victor with a brand-new car at his secondary school graduationVictor Afagha graduated from Emmy Norberton International School in Port Harcourt, earning top honours in three subjectsThe car presentation took place during the graduation ceremo…
Jamaica's government outlined the residency, age, and documentation requirements foreigners must meet to qualify for citizenshipThe list of compulsory documents includes proof of income, tax compliance certificates, and evidence of community serviceAdditional requirements beyond the nine listed documents are available …
Nollywood actress Uchenna Nnanna revealed she was hospitalised for three weeks after a near-fatal accident in 2013Uchenna opened up about losing both parents and a sister, sharing how grief and trauma reshaped her life entirelyThe actress disclosed she developed a phobia of flying after her sister's death and went year…
GistReel Manchester City are reportedly preparing a move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as the Premier League giants explore the possibility of reuniting the Portugal international with manager Enzo Maresca. Neto has emerged as a transfer target for City during the summer window, with AC Milan also monitoring the 26-yea…
A video of the elaborately decorated wedding venue for TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis circulated widely ahead of their white wedding on August 1The clip showed red carpets, heavy drapes, dense floral arrangements, and a prominent 'Jarvis & Peller' sign as workers put finishing touches on the hallFans flooded the commen…
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal says he will revive the state's textile industry, cotton ginneries and oil mills to create thousands of jobs. He announced the plan after visiting the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone in the Republic of Benin with Vice President Kashim Shettima and other governors. Lawal said restoring the cotton…