…countries. Photo: GettyImagesThe ruling was delivered on Friday, June 5, 2026, Reuters reports.McConnell, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, found that USCIS had adopted the policies without proper statutory and regulatory authority and on the basis of "anti-immigrant sentiments that it is forbidden fr…

…filter by occupation title.Australia explains minimum wage exemptionEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the Australian Workers' Union has published the national minimum wage rate effective 1 July 2025, alongside the conditions attached to it. Australia set its national minimum wage at $24.95 (N33,570.22) per hour, but thre…

…hours of trade talks on Friday, however, Canada’s top negotiator Dominic LeBlanc told reporters that officials still “have more work to do.” LeBlanc and Greer also met for around three hours on Thursday. Greer said that the Trump administration put on the table “significant tariff reductions on steel, aluminum, autos a…

…Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said Kafwaya’s death followed reports of arbitrary arrests and detentions of opposition figures during the electoral period. The organisation asked the Zambian government to thoroughly, independently and transparently investigate Kafwaya’s death. Civil society gro…

…over N100bn in the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, Saturday PUNCH can report. The funds were channelled into campaign materials, vote buying, payments of agents, canvassers, security personnel and electoral officers in the 3,763 polling units and 332 wards of the state. The estimated expenses exceeded th…

…Manufacturers’ CEO Confidence Index. “In the Q2 2026 Manufacturers’ CEO Confidence Index Report by MAN, manufacturers highlighted 10 top constraints limiting their operations. According to that report, the first on the list was inadequate energy supply,” he said. Osidipe said manufacturers had invested heavily in alter…

…comes after conflicting comments across social media suggested Thomas had died. Variety reports the CEO is under care at a hospital in Las Vegas, where he's being held in the ICU. Thomas co-founded Quality Control Music with Kevin "Coach K" Lee in 2013. Yung Miami, Offset, and Stefflon Don are among the label's former…

…to determine its source and ownership. During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly disclosed that the rifle belonged to her husband, identified as Ibrahim. Further searches of the residence also resulted in the recovery of one locally fabricated revolver pistol, one military jungle hat and three mobile pho…

…at the North Fulton Hospital in Georgia. Her April 24 examination, per the police report, showed no evidence of male DNA in her mouth or vagina. Police launched an investigation, making their first attempt to contact KJ's father on May 14 and speaking to Biermann, 40, four days later. The retired NFL player told cops h…

…3-month-old daughter says it was 'training' A father was arrested after in-home video reportedly shows him abusing his infant daughter in Boone County, Kentucky, U.S. Shaun Webb, 36, was arrested on Friday, August 21, 2026 and faces ten felony counts of criminal abuse. An out-of-state family member provided "nanny-cam"…

…a family party earlier in the evening, Pennsylvania State Trooper Rocco Gagliardi told reporters. The couple got together at Mosher's father's home in North Strabane Township, where they began talking about their relationship inside her car before the discussion turned a "little bit south." "They're a younger couple t…

…ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!As reported by Vanguard, he made this known on Friday, August 21, 2026, during an interview on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily."We've been signing this thing year in, year out; every election cycle, we sign in support of this commitment. T…

…in H1 2026, placing it eighth among the top 10 consumer goods companies.The company reported profit after tax of N3.47 billion during the period.The result highlights the continued demand for its confectionery and beverage products despite persistent pressure on household purchasing power.9. NASCON Allied Industries Pl…

…back the body of late businesswoman Blessing Orji, known as Bebe JewelryBebe Jewelry reportedly slumped and died while shopping at a store in China, with a video of the incident circulating onlineNigerians online are questioning why the fundraiser was not organised by the deceased's family or an official traders' assoc…

…as Jide Kosoko speaks in video below:Cleric speaks about visit to OgogoLegit.ng also reported that an Islamic cleric who had publicly committed to delivering herbal medicine to ailing Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo opened up about his visit to the actor.He narrated his experience as well as his observations, trigge…

…had been widely expected following growing tensions within the Kwara APC. He had reportedly been considering the move after losing the party’s governorship primary and facing uncertainty over the APC’s Kwara Central senatorial ticket. Earlier, there had also been speculation that the PDP was keeping its Kwara Central t…

Veteran actor Pete Edochie arrived in Lagos for a tour from August 14 to 22, 2026, for movie shootsSkit maker Chidera Madu and colleagues organised a grand reception complete with traditional dancers, flute players, and live giftsFans who saw the video praised Chidera Madu for honouring legends and compared the gesture…

…given the circumstances surrounding the viral clip.In related news, Legit.ng reported that a man taunted Peter Akah following a dramatic incident with Peter Obi.A screenshot of Peter Akah's post is below:Peter Akah stands firm in support for Peter Obi after viral snub. >Prophetess warns Peter Obi Legit.ng previously re…

…leadership case in court." Accord Party spent N40bn in Osun election Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose made the claim in a video interview posted on August 19, 2026, pushing back on Davido's comments.Fayose alleged that over N7.5bn was distributed across local governments and wards…

…concluded.US sends FBI agents after man accused of sneaking onto planeEarlier, Legit.ng reported that a United Airlines flight departing Houston for Los Angeles was forced to return to the gate after crew members discovered an unauthorised passenger on board, prompting a major security response and a lengthy delay.Auth…

…Congress (APC) in Kano state, died on Friday, August 21, at the age of 76.Legit.ng reports that the news of the prominent elder statesman's passing was confirmed by Barau Jibrin, the deputy president of the Senate, who shared a tribute on his verified Facebook page shortly after learning of the death. He reportedly die…

…of Spears, who was an 18-year-old freshman walk-on at the University of Alabama when the report was published. The lawsuit centered on a March 2023 article written by reporter Billy Witz, which incorrectly identified Spears as a passenger in a vehicle present at the scene of the January 2023 shooting that resulted in t…

…at the summit of global football business, topping the Brand Finance Football 50 Report for the third consecutive year.The Spanish club's brand value surged 25% year-over-year to reach €2.4 billion. The valuation makes Los Blancos the first club in the 15-year history of the ranking to cross the €2 billion threshold, l…

…this while reacting to a directive by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. DAILY POST reports that Apostle Kassy Chukwu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Media, had in a video on Friday, announced that Davido has been banned from performing in Edo over his online altercation with Okpebholo durin…

…will see the largest rainbow coalition supporting President Tinubu,” he said. DAILY POST reports that Adeleke, who was re-elected as Osun State governor last week after a keenly contested election, has declared his support for President Tinubu. The governor and his nephew, Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, popularly known…