…of the devastating downpour witnessed a few weeks ago, which wreaked havoc on homes and businesses across the city. Apart from exposing the city’s perennial struggle with flooding, blocked drainage channels and poor waste management, the deluge […] The post Every downpour now brings fear, trepidation — Lagos residents…
…consecutive World Cups we did not attend. It shows that we need to do more, apart from just talking. We must work on the talk.” Working the talk, Fuludu insisted, means “the NFF must not go the former round where we just talk about going back to the drawing board when we don’t have a drawing board. Nigeria has to be in…
…that millions of Nigerian women face an increased risk of osteoporosis after menopause, urging early screening and lifestyle changes to prevent fractures, disability, and loss of independence in old age. Tsele gave the warning at the inaugural meeting of The Osteoporosis Care Network (TOCAN) 2026, […] The post Menopaus…
…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 State. I am married to Mr Kingsley…
…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 energetic and ambitious. So, I grew up i…
…and offers a sharply contrasting account of events A dream under scrutiny On August 1, 2025, Dr Nonyelum Okechukwu arrived at Wigwe University in Rivers State expecting the usual ordinary day at the institution, where she had served as university librarian since joining in November 2023. The woman in her late 50s was i…
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to hit the European Union with tariffs and a formal trade investigation over Brussels’ latest antitrust penalty against Google. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the bloc “will pay a very big price for this illegal and highly unethical conduct, which I hav…
…billion ransom demand by Boko Haram/ISWAPThe senator said his relationship with the accuser broke down after he refused to support ransom payment to the kidnappersFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and…
People Man Warns Corps Members to Think Twice Before Doing NYSC in Lagos: "You Will Cry" Published 24 Jul 2026 at 11:27 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details below...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. S…
At least 15 suspected ISWAP fighters were killed after a military drone struck a location in Marte LGA, Borno StateAn ISR platform codenamed 'Guardian' spotted five insurgents and concealed vehicles before the precision strike was carried outIn a separate overnight mission along the Bama-Maiduguri route, the air compon…
…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 partnership between ACReSAL and IITA to promote sustainable agriculture through demonstration plots, farmer capacity-b…
…Nigeria is your home. We won’t accept you in South Africa.” Reacting to the verbal abuse on Friday, NUSA National Publicity Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, said Adetshina’s case was still before the court and she should not be intimidated. “NUSA rejects and condemns the hostile slurs, verbal abuse, and targeted heckling…
A Canada-based Nigerian woman, Mrs Ezinne Nwanorue, has alleged that her husband, Franklin Nwanorue, slept with another woman outside their marriage despite taking a fidelity oath on social media. Mrs Nwanorue made this known on Thursday via her Facebook page, Ezinne Frank Nwanorue. She alleged that she had suffered at…
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…
…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 Rodri…
…interpretations of the tenure of local government chairmen after the Anambra State House of Assembly approved a two-year tenure for local government chairmen in the first instance. According to him, as preparations continue for the forthcoming local government elections, some members of Nnewi Ichi have argued that it i…
…has unveiled plans to leverage the expertise of more than 50,000 Nigerian doctors and thousands of other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to strengthen the country’s health system through the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative 2026. The initiative took centre stage at the 2026 National Diaspora Day celebration h…
…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 head coac…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State dropped eight Special Advisers just two days after sacking six commissionersThe governor simultaneously named nine new Special Advisers with portfolios spread across the state's 13 local government areasSecretary to the Nasarawa State Government, Shuaibu Magaji Labaran, issued…
…it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Lafia, Nasarawa state - Ibrahim Kwande, brother of the chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in N…
…in the Republic of Ireland in a decade.The explosive device, believed to contain suspected military-grade explosives, was found during an intelligence-led operation on the N2 near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, close to the Irish border. Authorities believe the bomb was being transported for use in Northern Ireland.T…
…Almost all the governors are of the opinion that they should join the ruling party because they believe that the presidency will write results for them.""We are in a very unfortunate situation in the country where politicians are not too worried about the voters. They believe that the security and INEC are on their sid…
…pharmacist convicted of illegally distributing 300,000 oxycodone pills in US A federal jury in the Southern District of Florida, United States, has convicted a Nigerian-American licensed pharmacist and pharmacy owner, Olushola Yusuf, for her role in dispensing over 300,000 oxycodone 30mg pills to patrons who had no med…
Two fishermen missing as boat capsizes in Bayelsa Two fishermen have gone missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Opu-Okumbiri community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Residents of the community identified the missing fishermen as Elder Sunday Sample Timothy and his assistant, Mr Avarada. A…
…The longest-serving lawmaker at the red chamber of the National Assembly denied the accusations of receiving ransom money. “I have said it already. In my life, I have never seen N1billion cash, not to talk of N5billion. “After Kaigame came to make those claims on the television, I quickly spoke with the National Securi…