From 1 October 2026, IELTS testing will no longer be delivered through the MOD test centre in Nigeria. IELTS testing will continue through the established network of IDP IELTS Nigeria test centres. Test takers will continue to have access to a range of IELTS test dates and locations across Nigeria. This change does not…
…senior adviser to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, died in the early hours of Tuesday, 6 October 2026. He was 54 years old.His family confirmed the death in a brief statement, noting that funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course.Munyaradzi Kereke’s death confirmed as tributes pour in. >Kereke had been admi…
…Command was aware of the reported k!lling of one Francis Chibuzor Ogwu in Omoku on 1st October 2026, allegedly involving an OSPAC personnel, Felix Dibia. "The suspect has been arrested and the alleged firearm recovered, while investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident," she said. "…
…medical treatment at Fortis hospitals in India. The Information Centre, inaugurated on 1 October 2026, Nigeria’s Independence Day, is designed to provide patients and families with information, guidance and coordination support for medical treatment in India. The centre will be powered by GetWellGo, an India-based heal…
…operation following an ATR-42 aircraft accident in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on 5 October 2026.The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. Search and Rescue operations, in coordination with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies, are currently ongoing.The NA…
…Government, through the Debt Management Office, DMO, has opened subscription for its October 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria Savings Bonds. In a statement on its X account, the DMO said the offer, which opened on Monday, October 5, 2026, comprises two-year and three-year savings bonds with interest rates of 13.071 p…
…crash in the Igbokoda axis of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on Monday, 5th October 2026. Details surrounding the incident are still emerging, as efforts to establish the full circumstances continue," Jimoh said.He called on residents of Igbokoda and nearby communities to stay calm and avoid spreading unveri…
…veteran Nollywood actor made the remarks during his Legacy Tour stop in Ghana on 3 October 2026, responding to an audience member who sought advice on managing family issues. What followed was a moment of unscripted honesty that quickly found its way online.Pete Edochie speaks on 57 years with one wife in viral video.…
…of Africa's largest refineriesShe shared her excitement and gratitude on LinkedIn on 3 October 2026, and her post drew warm reactions from colleagues and followersPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Cecilia Ejike, a Lagos State Polytechnic graduate,…
…singer Naira Marley turned heads at the 10th edition of the Supremacy Concert on 3 October 2026 when he pulled music promoter Sam Larry onto the stage mid-performance, setting off a chain of laughter and chatter across social media.The concert, held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos to mark the event's decade miles…
…the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat, Odukpani, Cross River State, today, 4 October 2026.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “Preliminary information available to the Command indicates that a tanker truck conveying petroleum product was involved in a road traffic accident and overturned in the pro…
…members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete *niedu made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja The statement said the DIG arrived in Imo State with two Commissioners of Police and conducted an on-the-spot asses…
…cost of food as prices of several popular staples fell across major markets in September 2026.A fresh survey of 67 food items across Mushin, Daleko, Mile 12 and Oyingbo markets in Lagos found that 36 commodities recorded price declines in September, compared with 27 in August.Food Prices Fall: 10 Popular Items That Hav…
…and fans cannot stop talking about it.The clip, posted on his page on Thursday, 1 October 2026, showed the social media star in his Ontario, Canada kitchen, tackling the beloved Nigerian staple with visible enthusiasm and a generous sprinkle of humour.Reactions as Peller cooks yam and egg sauce for wife Jarvis in Canad…
…as his remains were brought into the church.The clip, which surfaced on Thursday, 1 October 2026, shows the late actor's body arriving in a coffee-brown coffin, carried by pallbearers into the church for his final farewell.Reactions as Olu Jacobs' body is brought into church as Joke Silva's blank stare moves fans. Phot…
…Areghan. He served in that position until the transition to his new regional role in October 2026. During his tenure, he was involved in the administration of WASSCE and the council’s move towards computer-based examinations. In 2026, WAEC conducted its Computer-Based WASSCE for school candidates in Nigeria, with Dangu…
…exclusion from the Azzurri squad ensures he will not become cap-tied to Italy during the October 2026 international window. The Atalanta loanee is among nine players excluded from the travelling squad to Saint-Denis, including Nicolò Cambiaghi, Diego Coppola, Daniele Ghilardi, Samuele Inacio, Eddy Kouadio, Rolando Mand…
…and other related public political activities scheduled to hold on Thursday, 1st October 2026, anywhere within Akwa Ibom State are hereby directed to be rescheduled."Obidient movement cites N20m lossSpeaking at a press conference in Uyo on Thursday, September 29, State Director of the Obidient Movement, Benjamin Smith,…
…Unity Colleges, with no directive extending the holiday or shifting resumption to 4 October 2026. “The Ministry clarified that the purported circular, dated 8 September 2026 and referenced ‘FME/SS/UNI/2026/128,’ is fraudulent. “It also noted that the document falsely bears the name and signature of ‘Dr. (Mrs.) Aisha Ga…
…milestones associated with the project were expected to be substantially achieved by October 2026, provided there were no unforeseen challenges or regulatory encumbrances. He, however, assured the developers that the state government would consider an extension of the timeline if significant challenges affected the com…
…government would commence payment of the wage increase, totalling about N2.25bn, by October 2026, while the 25 to 35 per cent wage award arrears would be paid next year. The deputy governor said the Diri-led Prosperity administration remained committed to maintaining cordial relations with organised labour, adding that…
…and they will not receive Android 17 QPR2. Their software support is scheduled to end in October 2026.The Pixel 6a has more time, with updates expected to continue until July 2027.Pixel 5 and older models are not eligible for Android 17.Samsung’s Android 17 rollout is still getting startedSamsung has a much smaller num…
…Heathrow–Abuja flights and three weekly Abuja–London Gatwick–Abuja flights, effective October 2026. The increased frequency is part of Air Peace’s continued efforts to strengthen air connectivity between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, while providing passengers with more convenient options for business, leisure, famil…
…take place between August and September 2026 ahead of the Board’s statutory meeting in October 2026, where projects to be admitted into the 2027 disbursement guidelines will be considered. The Fund said the measures are intended to promote accountability, improve project delivery, and ensure that public resources inves…
…to facilitate President Bola Tinubu’s proposed official visit to Brussels, with October 2026 identified as the most feasible period. According to him, the visit “would provide an important platform for further consolidating the strategic partnership between Nigeria and the European Union and unveiling significant new a…