…a comment he made on Facebook. Anojan Sivarasa, a migrant worker from Sri Lanka, was found guilty of blasphemy against Islam and the Prophet Muhammad following an argument over a video of a dog. Footage of a young Muslim man kicking a dog which had been following Hindu pilgrims in Sri Lanka went viral online in June. I…
…that the officials preached to residents and urged them to comply with the law and shun activities considered harmful to the moral values of the community. Talba said the operation was part of the commission's efforts to promote peace, discipline and good moral conduct among residents of the state. He added that simila…
A retired Deputy Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Kayode Olagunju, has mourned one of the victims of Monday's ill-fated Nigerian Air Force (NAF) plane that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, Flight Lieutenant M. Akintoye. Olagunju shared photos from Akintoye's wedding in August 2025. "You had gr…
…I knew every sacrifice my dad had made for me after Mom disappeared. But after his funeral, one ordinary grocery bag forced me to question the story I'd believed my whole life and sent me searching for the truth he hadn't been brave enough to tell me.PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng!…
…appear on the immigration salary list face a different threshold, with the required amount dropping to £25,000 (about ₦52.2 million)Younger applicants, recent graduates, and STEM PhD holders may qualify for a discounted salary rate under specific conditionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our con…
…human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of a Plateau State-based human rights and conflict journalist, Lawrence Zongo, who was reportedly arrested on Monday, October 5, 2026. He was allegedly arrested by the Nigerian Army after he visited a military medical…
…and travellers with the new Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Ibikunle Ajose. Ndume made the appeal on Wednesday when he paid a courtesy visit to Ajose at the Maimalari Military Cantonment in Maiduguri. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, focused on security concerns affecting Borno Sta…
…elections. INEC National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, spoke on the implications of the judgment while speaking on Trust TV’s Daily Politics programme on Wednesday evening. Haruna said the affected parties would also not be allowed to substitute such candidates, arguing that parties…
Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has been presented with three Guinness World Records certificates after setting new marks in English and European football before turning 17. Guinness World Records announced the achievement in a post on its verified X handle on Thursday, saying Dowman had been recognised for his record-bre…
…security analyst Zagazola Makama, the three suspects, all reportedly from the same community as the victim, allegedly conspired to kidnap a boy identified as Umar Sa'ad Moba and handed him over to a group of kidnappers who took him into the bush. The kidnappers subsequently contacted the victim's family, and after nego…
Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has been awarded three Guinness World Records for his incredible achievements in the Gunners' Premier League-winning 2025/26 campaign. During the 2025/26 season, the Arsenal teenager became the youngest player to appear in the Champions League, the youngest Premier League goalscorer and the…
…7, after the Supreme Court declined to halt the execution. Jamaal Howard, 46, was pronounced dead at 8:03 p.m. He was sentenced to death for the 2000 killing of 42-year-old Vickie Swartout in Silsbee, Texas. Prior to Howard's execution, his attorneys pointed to the failed execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa…
…selling rate of ₦1,375/$ is about ₦43.23 per dollar. For $1,000, that difference amounts to approximately ₦43,232. The figures may change during the day as activity continues in both the official and parallel markets. Important: There is currently no completed October 8 NFEM closing rate. The official figure used above…
GistReel Popular content creators and TikTok stars Jarvis and Peller have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the exciting news with their fans in a joint Instagram post, accompanied by adorable photos showing Jarvis proudly displaying her baby bump. “From two people who once…
…pushed from a 15th-floor balcony in the Bronx, New York. The incident happened around 3:38 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, at an apartment building on Olinville Avenue. Police later identified 31-year-old Angel Carrasco as wanted in connection with Ramirez's d£@th and warned that he should be considered @rm£d and d@ngerous…
A web developer has gone on X to address a hit-and-run driver who rammed into his wife and sped off without trying to offer any assistance. The accident occurred at Ogudu express in Lagos State, the husband said. Fortunately, a Good Samaritan came to the woman's aide and she's currently fighting for her life in hospita…
…Operating Base (FOB) Bonny following a reported cult-related attack on Mumakiri community, popularly known as Ajegunle Fishing Settlement, in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, after FOB Bonny received information at about 8:05 a.m. that suspected cultists we…
…(DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. Under the proposal, schools would pay $70,000 for each student's initial OPT application and $30,000 for every renewal. The proposed fee could affect Nigerian and oth…
A newly unsealed video has shown the moments after a 6-year-old student shot his teacher at an elementary school in the United States, before cursing at responding police officers. According to the New York Post, the boy, who was then a first grader at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, shot his teacher in…
…added. Meanwhile, the Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a bandits' attack on communities in the Shagari Local Government Area of the state, with a police inspector reportedly k!lled during the incident. The command's spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the attack to punch on Tuesday, saying the Divisional…
…ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issuesOndo State - Flying Officer Isa Muyiwa Adeshina had spent more than a decade working his way up through the Nigerian Air Force…
…flight cancellations and airspace closures following the attacksThe Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the strikes as 'systematic crimes' while Turkey pledged defensive support to Saudi Arabia under the Mecca AgreementPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Asir Province, Saudi Arabia - Hou…
The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has rejected the indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, directing secondary school teachers and education officers to report to work and continue their normal duties. The directive follo…
…Petrochemicals FZE Initial Public Offering (IPO) is now open. The offer is expected to run from Monday, 14 September to Tuesday,13 October 2026, giving eligible investors an opportunity to acquire shares in the company. The offer comprises 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 per share with a minimum purchase of 10 unit…
…to alleged financial-rule breaches between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. City were found guilty of the majority of the charges and have appealed the findings. The club continues to deny any wrongdoing. Guardiola has publicly maintained his support for City’s ownership and leadership since the verdict. Earlier this m…