FIFA president Gianni Infantino has pulled the plug on the plan to allow private investment in the World Cup which had sparked a furious global backlash even among his allies. AFP Sport details the timeline of the dramatic few days which significantly weakened Infantino, who had been basking in the warm afterglow of a …

…pressures, drove prices higher across all food categories during the first quarter.Taraba recorded the sharpest increase between January and March, with the cost of a healthy diet jumping 49.3%. It was followed by Gombe at 34.1%, Yobe at 29.9%, Cross River at 28.1%, Kano at 27% and Ogun at 26.7%.However, BudgIT caution…

…at Legit.ng! Portable's management has publicly apologised after the street-hop singer abandoned his celebrity boxing rematch against actor Charles Okocha following a single round, leaving fans at the venue stunned on Friday night.The event, organised by Balmoral Group, had been one of the more anticipated celebrity bo…

…that ensuring women have access to accurate medical information does not amount to abandoning Christian convictions, adding that efforts to reduce preventable maternal deaths do not diminish the value Christians place on unborn life. A statement written on behalf of the organisation by Oghosayemi Dudu lamented that wit…

…high-quality content and statistics to enable the NPFL to build a robust central database. “We need our clubs to be visible. We need your presence in the social space. We need all the clubs generating data because the NPFL only archives what you generate. If we have 20 active Premier League teams generating data from t…

…has thrown two of his children from a three-storey building in Umuobe community, near Aba Main Town, for an undisclosed reason. The man also threw himself from the same building after allegedly threatening his wife. The innocent children, who were thrown from the top floor, miraculously survived but sustained varying d…

…Constitution. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the INEC Conference Hall in Asaba on Friday, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Delta State, Sir Etekamba Udo Umoren, said the exercise would strengthen democracy and ensure that residents of the affected areas regained their voices in the state legislature.…

…that criminal organisations were responsible for the latest crossings and insisted Rabat's cooperation with Spain remained "exemplary." Rachid Sbihi, head of a workers' association representing Spain's Guardia Civil officers, described the situation as "a serious humanitarian crisis."According to Sbihi, thousands of mi…

…Among the suspects are three minors identified as Ali Umaru, 16; Alhaji Mosu, 17; and Abacha Babagana, 14, who were arrested for unlawful possession of property suspected to have been stolen. At a press conference in Ilorin on Friday, the State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, disclosed that items recovered from th…

…as the bully of her litter, broke out of her cage mid-flight during a layover in Addis AbabaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A Nigerian woman based in London has gone viral on TikTok after detailing the lengthy and expensive process of relocating her dog, Feisty, from Lagos to the Un…

…were rescued and five other suspects were arrested; "Amadu Abdullahi a.k.a Kachalla Baban-Tsoho, 'm' of Kidandam forest via Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna State. "Adamu Abubakar 'm' of Igede village via Mashegu LGA. "Mohammed Tasiu 'm' of Kaduna road. "Sani Shehu 'm' of Kaduna road. "Bashir Aliyu a.k.a Kachalla Mallam of Kaduna…

…Among those in his entourage were INEC National Commissioners Prof. Kunle Ajayi, Dr. Baba Gbila, Dr. Kenneth Okeagu, Dr. Sani Adams (SAN), Sunday Ajah, Malami Tukur Yusuf, and Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa. The Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner, Barr. Oluwatoyin Babalola, was also present. The palace pledged to continu…

The Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Foundation has opened nominations for the 2026 editions of the prestigious Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Prize for Leadership and the Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Sectoral Leadership Awards, inviting institutions, professional bodies and members of the public in Nigeria, across Africa and the international community to nomina…

…in the state. Dr. Zahraddeen also praised the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, for what she described as his visionary leadership and commitment to reforms aimed at repositioning the state’s healthcare system.She reaffirmed KHETFUND’s commitment to accountability and value for public funds through r…

…have been designated as regional visa hubs, including Lagos, Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Dakar, Nairobi, Johannesburg and Kinshasa. Twenty-five other posts, including Abuja, will now offer only American Citizen Services and limited non-immigrant visa services, while Bangui and Khartoum will have no consular…

FCCPC boss Tunji Bello warned DisCos against transferring the cost of obsolete meter replacement to consumersThe warning came during a stakeholder meeting in Abuja that brought together NERC, NEMSA, and State Electricity Regulatory CommissionsBello revealed that an earlier FCCPC intervention forced the suspension of a …

…recovered items as Godwin Aja, Mustapha Nasiru, Ibrahim Garba, Abdulrasheed Sale and Dabarani Mujitafa. The police commissioner described the vandalism of public facilities as economic sabotage with grave consequences for residents. "The removal of drainage covers, solar street lights, armoured cables used for the tran…

…directive of the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Pharm Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, covered 11 local government areas and led to the inspection of 738 pharmaceutical premises. He said, “A total of 738 premises were inspected during the exercise, comprising 277 pharmacies, 288 Patent and Proprietary Me…

…digital learning, research and innovation. The Rector of the institution, Architect Dr Babatunde Jolaoso, described the infrastructure as a landmark achievement in innovation, technological advancement and technical education. He explained that adequate safeguards had been integrated into the system to prevent misuse.…

…yet been officially published. 10 Division - Jalingo (new) Headquartered in Jalingo, Taraba State, 10 Division will coordinate military operations in Taraba and Adamawa states, strengthening security coverage in the North-East and North-Central corridor. The Army has not yet disclosed its formation type. 81 Division -…

…Cerulli of Motionless in White performs at Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham, Alabama. Photo: David A. SmithImagesWho is Motionless in White's ex-drummer? The band has two former drummers. The first drummer was Angelo Parente, who served from 2005 to 2013. He was succeeded by interim drummer Brandon Richter (2013-…

…who built careers at Chelsea, including John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses, and Celestine Babayaro.Real Madrid set to hijack Chelsea's bidIn another development, Legit.ng reported about Honest Ahanor, the 17-year-old Nigerian defender currently impressing scouts with his performances for Atalanta in Italy. As big European cl…

…submitted, your application will undergo verification using government databases.Successful applicants receive their grants directly into their bank accounts.Payments are usually made in batches, meaning some beneficiaries may receive their funds earlier than others.Allocation targets promote inclusionThe scheme is des…

…disposal increase from N6,000 per flat per month to N8,000. “It is worrisome that after abandoning waste disposal since March and only being able to dispose of the waste last week, the next thing is an increment. Isn’t this insensitive enough for us to say no? “We kept paying while they weren’t doing their jobs. No apo…

…of birth20 June 1999Age27 years (as of 2026)Zodiac signGeminiPlace of birthAba, Abia State, NigeriaState of originAbia StateCurrent residenceLagos, NigeriaNationalityNigerianEthnicityAfricanTribeIgboReligionChristianSexual orientationStraightHair colourBlackEye colourBrownMotherPriscilla Oguejiofor NRelationship status…