…Cameroon to Nigerian parents from Imo State, Duru later moved to Nigeria to pursue his education.He studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1996.The actor entered the Nigerian film industry in 1989 with Missing Mark, but his breakthrough came in 1995 when he…

The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has named 10 finalists of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, with the overall winner set to receive a N10m cash prize and a brand-new Honda HR-V. The winner’s package also includes N30m in infrastructure for the winning teacher’s school, a one-ye…

Education experts have raised concerns over inadequate teacher training to support children with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other forms of neurodiversity, warning that the knowledge gap contributes to misdiagnosis, stigma and exclusion in schools. The experts spoke at the two-day African Neuro…

People Malta Announces Amount Foreign Residents Will Begin Paying as Tax From January 2027 Published 22 Oct 2026 at 11:32 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details soon...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. …

People Malta Announces Deadline for Foreigners to Apply for Residence Permits Before Tax Increase Published 22 Oct 2026 at 11:56 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details soon...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of exper…

Ghanaian actor Seth Kwame Dzokoto collapsed while appearing as a panellist on Owass FM's morning show in TarkwaThe livestream of the programme reportedly captured his final moments before the broadcast abruptly cut offDzokoto, best known for his role as Judge Koboo in the TV series Efiewura, was pronounced dead at hosp…

…in 2023, when petrol subsidy spending exceeded combined expenditure on health and education and the country operated multiple foreign exchange windows. He said the reforms were intended to address those distortions and restore economic stability, insisting that reversing them would have exposed the country to deeper ec…

…AbdulDate of birth19 June 1962BirthplaceSan Fernando, California, USANationalityAmericanEducationCalifornia State University, NorthridgeOccupationSinger, dancer, choreographer, actress, TV personalityHeight5 ft 0 in (152 cm)Ex-husbandsEmilio Estevez, Brad BeckermanChildrenNoneNet worthEstimated $20–$30 millionHow many…

…for increased government and private sector investment in technical and vocational education, saying about 90 per cent of graduates of their joint training programme have secured jobs or established businesses. The organisations said stronger financial support, industry participation and access to tools and enterprise…

…at home, the senator highlighted legislative initiatives aimed at expanding access to education, supporting businesses and creating opportunities for Nigerians. He cited the Student Loan Fund, which provides financial assistance to eligible students for their education and upkeep, with repayment tied to graduation and…

…bodies, training institutions, and professional associations to strengthen nursing education, improve service delivery, and enhance patient safety. “Our doors are open for nurses to apply, we need more nurses in Ogun State as the Vice Chancellor has rightly encouraged all of you that please stay back with us in Ogun St…

…on Wednesday. Okonkwo was recognised for his contributions to enterprise and functional education, while Olajide received the award for his investments in healthcare, enterprise, poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment. Western University, Canada, and Trinity International University, United States, also conferred…

The Chairman of the Nigerian Tertiary Education and Research Analysis Committee, Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, said Nigerian universities are on course to achieve record-breaking performances in global rankings from 2027, driven by increased competition among institutions, rising research citations and a new nati…

…to uphold justice impartially, strengthen accountability and promote human rights education across the country. They made the call recently in Lagos, at the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights public lecture themed “Understanding Human Rights Beyond Emotion and Personal Interests”, where speakers, including a Uni…

…teachers the recognition they deserve for shaping lives and building society through education.Ajadi made the appeal at the 60th anniversary celebration of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oluyole branch, held in Ibadan, Oyo State. He told attendees that teachers had helped produce leaders and professionals now wor…

…UNICEF, Airtel Africa and the Nigerian government, aims to improve access to digital education, strengthen teachers’ capacity and create opportunities for young people to acquire employability and entrepreneurship skills. The partners disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday following visits by a joint Airtel Africa-…

…of United Nigeria Airlines, Obiora Okonkwo, have called for reforms to align Nigeria’s education system with the country’s developmental needs and prepare graduates for life after school. They made the call on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti during the university’s convocation lecture, titled “Functional Education and the Nigeria…

…20, 2026, according to a press release issued by Abdullahi Labaran, Sector Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kano Sector Command, on behalf of the Sector Commander.The statement said the vehicles involved were a Howo tipper truck with registration number RMG 332 XA, loaded with bitumen, a…

…aimed at reaching 600 students across Abia and Enugu states through practical health education, personal hygiene kits and guidance on confidence, personal safety and care. The foundation’s outreach is an initiative led by the founder, Dr. Nnenna Ihekoromadu, a Nigerian-American physician from the Osisioma Ngwa Local Go…

…Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, said industrial action could become inevitable if the outstanding issues were not addressed. The Chairman of SSANU, Yobe State University branch, and Chairman of the Joint Action Committee, Ibr…

…Banjoko, Marketing Manager, Peak Milk; Mrs. Adegbenro Kudirat, Officer, Lagos State Education District 1, Agege; students of Dairy Farm Senior Secondary School, Agege; Mr. Akinola Oluwatobi Kazeem of Dairy Farm Senior Secondary School, Agege (Grand Prize Winner of the Peak Milk School Challenge) ; Dr. Adefunke Arowolo,…

…Family urges Nigerians to honour elder statesman through education, community service By Dayo Johnson, Akure The eldest child of Pa Reuben Fasoranti and Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, has said the elder statesman died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 100. Taiwo disclosed this in an i…

…of Chrisland University for partnering with the institute to advance public health education and professional development. The ceremony marked the maiden induction of 17 graduates of the university’s Department of Public Health into the African Institute of Public Health Professionals.

…RESET agenda was designed to restore dignity to Nigerians by addressing challenges in education, the economy, security and general welfare. Daura said the APM was committed to putting Nigeria first, describing it as a party founded on justice, honesty and patriotism. He stated, “We are here for serious business. Let no…

Australian model Sahara Ray died on October 19, 2026, surrounded by her family, with her cause of death not yet disclosedRay had previously spoken publicly about a serious health battle that left her unable to walkHer passing came less than a year after she welcomed her first daughter, Snow, in January 2026PAY ATTENTIO…