…governor urged motorists to exercise caution and take responsibility on the roads, warning that reckless driving and other dangerous practices could cost innocent people their lives.Five siblings killed as tanker hits school tricycle in Gombe

…unsuitable detention conditions, failure of duty of care, disregard of repeated distress warnings, inadequate supervision, and wider systemic deficiencies,” he said. The 10-member committee was constituted following a directive by President Bola Tinubu to investigate the deaths of detainees arrested during operations a…

…on-screen character."Today we mourn the passing of Walter Koenig, whose talent, warmth, and unforgettable performances left a lasting mark on generations of fans around the world," McGinnis said in a statement.Takei also remembered Koenig as more than the character audiences knew on television.PAY ATTENTION: From break…

…urged the court to declare that “any evidence obtained pursuant to the aforesaid invalid warrant and unlawful search is inadmissible in any proceedings against the applicant, as it was procured in breach of constitutional safeguards.” El-Rufai, therefore, sought an order of injunction restraining the respondents and th…

…their apartment and damaged several buildings and businesses in Oloje Phase 2, Ilorin, Kwara State, in the early hours of Tuesday. The PUNCH gathered that the family was rescued by community members after the fire severely affected their room-and-parlour self-contained apartment. The incident also left one vehicle comp…

…the Network for Good Governance and Transparency honoured him with a Peace Ambassador award at an event in Katsina.Police confirm death of Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and his associate. Photo Islamic cleric assassinated in Kwara Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Islamic cleric Alfa Iliasu was hacked to death…

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has sanctioned Abia Warriors and Katsina United for various breaches of its rules during their respective home matches.Abia Warriors were found guilty of failing to provide adequate security, as agreed at the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their clash with Niger Tornadoe…

…aimed at showcasing the potential of Nigeria’s beauty and wellness industry and raising awareness about foot care and hygiene. Samuel, who is the founder of Sam Pedicures, said his background in anatomy had helped shape his understanding of human physiology and foot care. “My background in anatomy gave me a deeper unde…

…he said. Rabiu further highlighted the group’s integrated sugar project in Lafiagi, Kwara State, involving sugarcane cultivation, sugar refining, ethanol production and electricity generation. On economic reforms, he acknowledged that the removal of petrol subsidy, foreign exchange liberalisation and other government p…

…foreign reserves rise to $55.2bnMeanwhile, Nigeria's external reserves continued their upward trajectory, reaching approximately $55.2 billion.Elevated international crude oil prices have supported the country's foreign exchange earnings, although the improvement has yet to translate into sustained naira appreciation.B…

…secures livelihoods and delivers inclusive prosperity.” Giving direction on the way forward for the reforms, Yusuf stated: “The next phase of reforms must prioritise lower production costs, reliable infrastructure, productive investment and more effective public expenditure. “We must also confront poverty, food insecur…

…2026, despite a sharp increase in crude oil prices triggered by the United States-Iran war, raising questions about the extent to which the country has converted the global oil market rally into stronger government revenue. Figures from the Federation Account income distribution report of the Office of the Accountant-G…

…a reduction in petrol prices to 2024 levels, tax relief for workers, immediate wage awards and the commencement of negotiations for a new minimum wage ahead of the government’s proposed June 2027 review. Meanwhile, the Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria has urged the government to…

…make this part of the TETFund-funded Centre of Excellence. “I am going to move this forward quickly. I will arrange for you to meet with the Director of Academic Programmes at TETFund so that we can move quickly and make this a partnership involving this academy and Redeemer’s University. “So, any student who is going…

…competition from La Liga stars Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to claim the prestigious awardThe Bayern Munich striker responded to the win with a brief message on his X page that drew millions of impressionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Harry…

…sister and uncle were killed, and several of my relatives were taken hostage in Chole ward of Shirka district,' one resident said. Oromia, a state of around 40 million people in the centre of the country, is home to a mix of Muslim, Protestant and Orthodox communities. 'We are deeply shocked by these tragic killings an…

…and neighbouring communities against further attacks, while urging traditional rulers, ward and village heads, youths and farmers to provide credible information to security agencies through appropriate channels. He called on residents and the media to verify information before sharing or publishing it, warning against…

…hate speech and recruitment or training in paramilitary activities. The organisation warned that using religious training groups or structured youth programmes to promote hostile ideologies could endanger children and undermine freedom of religion. Meanwhile, the National Chairman of JIBWIS, Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau,…

Nigerian singer, Burna Boy presented the Sócrates Award to Bukayo Saka at the 2026 Ballon D'or ceremony in London. Burna Boy took the stage at the 70th annual Ballon d'Or ceremony to present Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka with the prestigious 2026 Sócrates Award. The music icon used the opportunity to speak ab…

…President Kashim Shettima has criticised proposals to restore petrol subsidy in Nigeria, warning against reversing economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu. Shettima, who also represented Tinubu at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Monday, questioned the economic judgment of a leading presidenti…

…Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, have reportedly been abducted in Kwara State.According to the report, the assailants forced the abducted members to renounce their community protection activities. The group was established to protect Yoruba communities in Kwara from attacks by terrorists and kidnappers…

…mass killings in Enugu State after watching a viral video containing treasonable, cowardly and bloodthirsty threats of invasion against the peaceful domain of the state. These threats, Onoh said, issued by terrorists masquerading under whatever deceitful umbrella or criminal guise they claim, represent an intolerable a…

…are expected to develop working solutions, including AI-enabled applications, software prototypes, data-analysis tools, multilingual interfaces and other technically credible products. Idea-only submissions, presentations and mock-ups without functional solutions will not be accepted. The hackathon is open to Nigerians…

…as well as journalists, are all gathered at the venue for the 70th edition of the award on Monday. This year’s edition marks the first time the gala has been staged outside Paris, with popular sports broadcaster Kate Scott and French football legend Thierry Henry as hosts. Read more here.

…of lecturers. Diri described the introduction of robotic tutors as a significant step towards improving medical education, stressing that technology should complement rather than replace conventional teaching methods. “Technology should complement physical classroom interactions, not replace them. The mentorship role o…