…if the river is found to be severely contaminated and unsafe for use.Igbokoda's traditional ruler, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, had previously urged both the Federal and Ondo State governments to speed up recovery efforts and deal with the suspected contamination at the site.Crash background and recovery challengesThe Nigeria…

…of birth7 January 1982Place of birthLagos, NigeriaState of originAnambra StateNationalityNigerianHeight1.71 mEducationUniversity of Port Harcourt (BA, Dramatic Arts)OccupationActor, director, producer, politicianFirst wifeMay Yul-Edochie (m. 2004; separated 2022)Second wifeJudy Austin Yul-Edochie (m. 2022)Children6Fath…

…services in Canada, while the Home Support pilot catered to workers involved in personal support, elder care, and related domestic assistance roles. Together, they represented a significant formal route to permanent residence for a category of foreign workers who fill a critical but often undervalued role in Canadian h…

Oyo State Police arrested two security operatives and an Indian national after a viral video showed truck drivers being assaulted at Karma Agric Feeds and Foods LimitedThe confrontation started over a parking dispute on Saturday, with the truck owner saying a tyre burst after drivers were forced to use a damaging spotT…

…devices under its Device Management System before the framework became fully operationalSome Nigerian phone users received text message warnings about possible disconnection, prompting the NCC to clarify which devices are affectedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in…

…your Google feed!Nigeria’s pension assets have climbed to ₦31.48 trillion, as the National Pension Commission (PenCom) says its reforms are delivering higher monthly payments, clearing outstanding benefits and shortening the wait for retirement income.For workers approaching retirement and pensioners struggling with li…

…ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Reality TV personality Mackayla "Kash" Paige, known for her appearances on shows including Real West Coast Baddies and Young and Reckless, was fatally shot in Oakland, California, in the early hours of Sunday, October 11. She was 29 years old.Oakland Poli…

…before completing the application. The online service is designed for certain national visa categories for people intending to stay in Germany for more than 90 days. These include student visas, EU Blue Cards, vocational training visas and family reunification visas. Applicants seeking to use the portal are required to…

The International Monetary Fund has advised Nigeria against restoring blanket petrol subsidy, urging the Federal Government to channel support towards vulnerable citizens as rising energy costs put pressure on households. The Director of the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department, Rodrigo Valdés, gave the advice on Wednesday…

…Lagos, where stakeholders called for stronger African participation in shaping international trade policies affecting the continent’s cocoa and coffee industries. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Adegoke expressed concern that the regulation could impose significant challenges on smallholder farmers, particularly th…

…He called for reforms in medical education to increase the number of healthcare professionals trained in Nigeria. “The cut-off mark to admit students to study medicine in the university is too much. Schools need to create room to train more healthcare workers,” he said. A nurse who exchanged words with the pregnant wom…

…and ordered him deported citing a provision of US immigration law that bars foreign nationals who provide “material support” to a terrorist organization from receiving asylum. The decision was later upheld on appeal. Ozurumba was deported to Nigeria in April 2025, according to his lawyers. But a federal appeals court l…

…available to newsmen in Jos on Wednesday. The BYM, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, said 114 cattle were rustled in Wereng, Riyom LGA, between October 6 and 12, 2026, while a 42-year-old man, David Danjuma, was killed. The association said the cattle were rustled by gunmen susp…

…after the breakup, the lady met another man in Nigeria who has supported her professional development. She explained that he helped her secure a job at a financial firm and paid for her Chartered Banking classes, examinations and induction. Despite his significant investment in her growth, the man has not explicitly to…

…dealing with complications after the catechist of a Catholic cathedral allegedly had carnal knowledge of her. Ugama Steve said the incident happened last year when the girl was just 3 years old. Now, the girl is dealing with an infection that is causing her to smell. He added that pressure was put on the parents of the…

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has warned Nigeria against restoring broad petrol subsidy. According to TheCable, the IMF instead recommended targeted support for vulnerable households to cushion the impact of rising energy costs. The international financial body said blanket petrol subsidies were expensive, ofte…

…walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.” Kierny said justice had finally arrived after decades of waiting. “Took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on September 7, 1996,” she said. Davis was credited with 731 days already spent in custody. Prosecutors said…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Garri prices have declined, with white and yellow varieties recording low…

…and Seyi Tinubu in person, citing the physical stress he endured as grounds for additional compensation.While he acknowledged receiving payment for his appearance, the singer argued it fell short of what he believed he deserved given the circumstances.In his words: "I want to see Tinubu and Seyi Tinubu; they have almos…

…US is tightening immigration rules and increasing fees for some applicants and international studentsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking a…

…at the celebration, a revelation that has fuelled even more conversation around his original statement.For Peller, the timing of the generous gift seemed to serve as personal proof that his pre-wedding activity had no negative spiritual consequences, contrary to popular belief in some circles.Peller shares unexpected d…

Social media personality Bryce Hall is facing felony coercion involving domestic violence and misdemeanor domestic battery charges in Las Vegas, according to court records obtained by TMZ.Hall is accused of using or threatening physical force against Maria Palafox, who is known on social media as Mika Lafuente, during…

…October 14, Justice Salim Ibrahim ordered that Kaigama be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.The defendant is facing seven counts bordering on alleged terrorism, failure to disclose information about terrorist activities, receipt of ransom suspected to be intended to finance terrorism, cybercrime, incite…

…targets," it said. The Diocese said it had held discussions with residents, traditional rulers and elders, and raised its concerns with civil and security authorities."The Church does not take the path of withdrawal lightly, nor in haste. The Lord instructs us to be peacemakers, and we have laboured to be so. At every…

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos State has introduced QR codes to help eligible voters locate Permanent Voter Card collection centres ahead of the 2027 general elections.The commission said voters could access and scan the codes through its official website and social media platforms to identify d…