A Nigerian man has called out the Lagos State Government over the absence of emergency workers on the Third Mainland Bridge. The man said he.was driving on the bridge when he spotted a vehicle that had overturned and burst into flames. He further explained that what shocked him the most was that the burning vehicle was…

…October 4, with a stopover in Benin to drop off passengers. The publication, citing sources, reported that the aircraft developed an engine fault during the stopover and that technicians worked on it overnight before its scheduled departure for Lagos the following morning. The NAF’s official statement described the air…

…Stephen, was said to have been arrested by men of the state police command. A police source said immediately the incident happened, the matter was reported at a police station in the community and the suspect was immediately handed over to the police, adding that “the matter would be handled by the homicide section of…

…with liver and kidney problems; then their families will start a GoFundMe, or rush to church and they will start a prayer chain, and people will still say, ‘But she was fine yesterday.’ “If the colour God has given you pains you to the point of swallowing a handful of unknown pills, then the problem is not from the ski…

…have since been developing fresh proposals with Russian and Ukrainian officials, a source familiar with the discussions told AFP. Ukraine has indicated a willingness to explore the partial ceasefire, but Russia has shown little enthusiasm, the US news outlet reported. With winter approaching, the prospect of continued…

…and containers.“Food safety begins on the farm,” Adeyeye said, urging farmers to purchase approved products, follow label instructions, apply recommended quantities and observe all safety precautions.She said protecting Nigerians from harmful pesticide residues required responsible practices across the agricultural val…

A 74-year-old retired Nigerian-born U.S. Postal Service worker, Ade Tokumbo, is recovering after he was attacked outside a west Baltimore 7-Eleven store when he went to buy juice. He stood outside of his home Thursday, October 8, 2026 and shared his story about what happened. Tokumbo said he was assaulted by a group of…

Hellen Ati, the alleged baby mama of socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, says she plans to bring her son whom she claims was fathered by Chief Pries to his doorstep in Nigeria. In a video shared online today, Hellen said it has been challenging raising her son alone four years after welcoming him. Hellen says her son const…

Mike Ditka, a larger-than-life coaching legend for the Chicago Bears who won two NFL titles as both a player and coach, died on Friday, his family announced. He was 86. Ditka, the fifth overall pick in the 1961 NFL Draft, played as a tight end from 1961-1972 and helped the Bears win the 1963 league crown. He also caugh…

…was attached to the trending controversyPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pastor Kesiena Esiri has stepped forward to defend Apostle Arome Osayi, who has been at the centre of public debate following backlash over some of his messages and claimed…

…statements celebrating her achievementPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A secondary school teacher from Ogun State has been named Nigeria's best teacher in 2026, taking home a brand-new car at a national awards ceremony held in Abuja.Dr Mary Oluwa…

…2026, al-Hammami worked at Oman Air between 2020 and 2024, where, according to a source who spoke to CNN, he was removed from flight training due to concerns about his radical views and placed in a different role. He subsequently spent several months at Royal Air Maroc in 2025 during a pre-employment training period bu…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused the FCT Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Knabayi Adalo, of using the ongoing strike by teachers to pursue political interests, alleging that the industrial action was designed to discredit the administration. Wike, who described the strike …

A driver is fortunate to be alive after a train collided with his car. The incident occurred early this morning, October 9, at PWD railway crossing, Ikeja, Lagos. The 55-year-old man was helped out of the car by bystanders. He did not seem to have any injury as he walked away on his own. According to the Lagos State Tr…

…ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!A source familiar with the situation told the Nigerian Tribune that Babalola and Gbalajobi were on foot, moving from the Central Nursery to the SS Quarters to pick something up from Babalola's residence, and were due to be collected by a drive…

…the need for transparent internal democracyPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding that the electoral body enforce a Supreme Cour…

…questioning some choices around the artworkPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Social media critic and activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has given the public a preview of a commissioned murals ahead of a major project unveiling in Rivers State.On October 9…

…over the safety of civilians in the areaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Armed assailants have killed a police office…

…in the domestic market, whether locally manufactured or imported from reliable sources. He said, “Covering the energy gap in Nigeria. Part of what we are doing is referred to as renewed hope solarisation project where we are taking off federal universities, institutions, special academic institutions. Giving them acces…

…frequently come under attack. The attackers killed one person and burnt a car and a church building, among other property. The attackers were said to have arrived in the village in large numbers, firing indiscriminately from their trademark motorcycles. This is the second attack on Bala-Tela between April this year and…

…war crimes."We will ban transactions with this rogue court, cutting off their resources and crippling its ability to operate against us," Rubio said in a video address posted on social media. "The United States and the American people are not subject to the jurisdiction of this fake ICC." Rubio said concerns about the…

…Association, in a congratulatory statement on Friday, described her achievement as a source of pride for the school and its community. Nigeria’s Overall Best Teacher for 2026 at the Federal Government’s President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards, Mary Oluwaseun Adebayo The association said her recognition ref…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have arrested a suspected terrorist collaborator in Kaduna State, destroyed three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Zamfara State and recovered 73 livestock abandoned by fleeing terrorists. The operations were conducted on Thursday, according to a …

…the country’s future prosperity could not depend solely on government or natural resources, but required Nigerians to develop technologies, manufacture products, establish businesses and compete in international markets. “A one-trillion-dollar economy cannot be built by government alone. It must be built by Nigerians w…

…also weakened against the pound and euro.PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as 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.…