A grieving mother of seven, Mrs Mercy Edu, from Ikot Anwatim community, Calabar, Cross River State, shares with EMEM JULIUS how she lost four children to a landslide caused by hours of heavy rainfall Could you introduce yourself? My name is Mrs Mercy Edu. I live in the Ikot Anwatim community in Calabar, Cross River Sta…
Nigerian marathon runner, sports tourism promoter and founder of FogAdventures, Mrs Dayo Akinbode, shares with BIODUN BUSARI, the highlights of her corporate job, marathon experiences and other life lessons How was your childhood? I’m the first child and only daughter. I know how first daughters are always very energet…
After the death of Herbert Wigwe, the citadel of learning he founded, Wigwe University, has been plagued by allegations of mass staff dismissals, intimidation and administrative high-handedness. Daniel Ayantoye writes that while former employees paint a troubling picture of life at the institution, the university stron…
…took effect Friday after investigations, and relied on the same legal justification under Section 301 of the Trade Act. Trump has been moving to rebuild his tariff wall — and his ability to impose duties on short notice — after the US Supreme Court struck down many of his levies in February. – ‘Committed’ – The Europea…
…suspects sentenced to life imprisonment Recall that a Federal High Court in Abuja handed life sentences to three men convicted over the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State.The trio pleaded guilty to membership of a proscribed terrorist group and concealing information about a planned kidnapping.Defence coun…
…different positions in the area and then detected five suspected insurgents sheltering under a tree. From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Once the targets were positively identified, the drone delivered a precision strike that killed all five fighters. Secondary explosions triggered by the…
…Aregbe, described Ijagbo as one of the pilot communities selected for the intervention under the ACReSAL-IITA collaboration, aimed at strengthening farmers’ resilience to climate change through sustainable agricultural practices. The State Project Coordinator said the engagement marked another milestone in the partners…
The Nigerian Union South Africa has condemned the verbal assault directed at former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, outside a court in Cape Town on Monday. She was subjected to anti-migrant slurs after her appearance before the Cape Town Regional Court earlier this week over allegations of illegal residency…
…She alleged that she had suffered at the hands of her husband despite the fact that he funded her relocation abroad. The couple attracted reactions on social media on Tuesday after posting videos of themselves taking oaths not to engage in extramarital affairs and invoking death as the penalty if either of them did so.…
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, more than seven months after the American military operation that toppled then-leader Nicolas Maduro. “As far as the elections in Venezuela, they’re not really ready for them yet, but boy, a lot of progress has been made,” Trump told r…
…comes amid an ongoing ICC investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed under ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s government. Caracas had informed the United Nations of its “firm and irrevocable decision” to withdraw from the ICC, Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia wrote on X. Interim leader Delcy…
…Area. Speaking in an interview in Nnewi, Osumuo described the reported threat as unfounded and reiterated that, under the community’s zoning arrangement, elective offices are rotated among the four quarters — Umudim, Uruagu, Nnewi Ichi and Otolo — on a four-year basis. He explained that the current disagreement followe…
…Day celebration held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa on Friday in Abuja, under the theme, “Harnessing Global Diaspora Expertise to Strengthen Local Health Systems for National Development.” Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, described Nigeria’s…
…comes after Italy missed out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting the national team under serious scrutinyThe former midfielder is set to replace his ex-AC Milan teammate Gennaro Gattuso in the roleFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! AC Milan legend Andrea Pirlo is reportedly set to become the next hea…
Ibrahim Kwande, brother of Nasarawa APC chairman Aliyu Bello, died on Friday, July 24, 2026A Nasarawa-based journalist confirmed the death via Facebook, sharing photos of condolence visitsKwande is set to be buried on Saturday morning, July 25, following Islamic ritesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng…
…of its contents.Despite Garda objections, Judge Raymond Finnegan granted her bail under strict conditions, including a €15,000 independent surety, surrendering her passport, daily reporting to Naas Garda Station, and a nightly curfew. A second suspect, a man in his 40s, remains in Garda custody as investigations contin…
…state governors defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are doing so under the belief that the presidency will write election results in their favor for the 2027 general elections.In an interview with News Central TV, the former Kano State governor described the political climate as unfortunate, stating…
…or from behind a pharmacy counter, the Fraud Division will hold you fully accountable under the law." "By distributing dangerous and highly addictive narcotics, the defendant demonstrated a clear disregard for their community and endangered countless residents who should have been able to trust their pharmacist," said…
…outputs alone. According to a copy of her presentation made available to our correspondent on Friday, official national data show that six in 10 Nigerian children experience some form of abuse, while only two in five children under the age of five have their births registered, with significant disparities between urban…
…protest in Delta State over what it described as attempts to divide the union and undermine an agreement reached with the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools in 2018. The union said the protest is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, and has notified the Department of State Services, requesting security protect…
The latest Henley Passport Index 2026 has revealed Africa’s 10 most powerful passports, ranking countries based on the number of destinations their citizens can visit without obtaining a visa in advance. The annual ranking assesses 199 passports against 227 travel destinations using data from the International Air Tran…
The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has hailed the Supreme Court judgment affirming Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the valid APC candidate for the June 20 governorship election. The party, describing the apex court verdict as a victory for internal democracy, the rule of law and the collective will of APC members…
…taken in accordance with the provisions of the Students' Handbook, Second Edition, as amended in 2025. The University Management reiterated its commitment to maintaining discipline, order and a conducive environment for teaching and learning. The management warned that it would not hesitate to take decisive disciplinar…
…the ramifications of having a child at 53 years old," she continued, adding that she underwent extensive testing, including a colonoscopy, skin cancer screening and full cardiac workup, before deciding to have kids. "People are like, 'Do you know that you'll be this age at his high school graduation?' I'm like, 'Yes, I…
…of using late Speaker Na'Abba for Politics Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo over allegations that he bribed the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na'Abba, to orchestrate moves to impeach him while they were in office, accusing the former p…