…race, citing the Federal Government's failure to contain escalating insecurity across Nigeria.Ajadi made the call on Thursday, October 1, in direct response to the kidnapping of 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa I…

…Kanayo O. Kanayo, has cautioned Ghanaian actors against demanding the same fees paid to Nigerian actors for movie roles. Kanayo, popularly known as KOK, spoke shortly after arriving Accra, Ghana, for a movie production. The veteran actor alleged that some Ghanaian actors had developed the habit of demanding to be paid…

…withdrawal of fuel subsidy and unification of exchange rates. The Vice President urged Nigerians to be “generous” to a leader he credits with saving the economy. Speaking after a meeting with Tinubu at the President’s Lagos residence, Shettima said the administration had been in “regular contact” with the President thr…

…Makurdi The Benue State government has suspended the Buruku crossing point branch of the Nigeria Union of Maritime Workers, NUMW, following Saturday’s boat mishap, with several passengers still unaccounted for. The state Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy, Denis Iyaghigba, ordered the immediate suspension of the…

…has criticised the impact of the Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal, saying Nigerians are yet to see tangible benefits from the policy despite the sharp increase in petrol prices. Speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday, Babajide said Nigerians were currently buying petrol at between N1,400 and N1,500 per…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles held their first training session in Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday night as they gear up for the international friendly against Russia, DAILY POST reports. The players and their officials arrived in Moscow for the game on Friday. Captain Wilfred Ndidi, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Akpe Victory have alre…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced a ₦50,000 support grant for all corps members serving in the stateThe governor made the announcement at the swearing-in ceremony for Batch C Stream 1 corps members at NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp in IlorinThe grant is meant to help corps members cope with the p…

…Monday, with the day serving as an official recognition of their service to the state.6 Nigerian Teachers Win $1,000 Each for Innovative Teaching Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that six teachers recently each received $1,000 at the 2026 Summer Fellowship for Innovative Teachers Award (SFIT) conference, held at…

Popular Ivorian influencer and spa manager Fatim Bakayoko died in Nigeria on Friday, 2 September 2026, sending shockwaves across West AfricaInitial reports pointed to complications from a cosmetic procedure, but Fatim Bakayoko's husband firmly denied she had undergone any plastic surgeryThe exact circumstances surround…

…a psychiatric healthcare personnel at the State Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan, appealed to Nigerians and the authorities to intervene urgently to secure the release of the abducted graduates. He said, “Bandits came out to kidnap them. Ten were rescued on the spot, the remaining 19 were taken inside the bush. This morning…

…“The DIG Operations, DIG Shehu Umar Nadada, assured members of the public that the Nigeria Police Force is committed to securing the safe rescue of the 20 abducted persons and will sustain the operation until the mission is successfully concluded. “He urged members of the public and the media to remain calm and vigilan…

…headlines, BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu visited Tinubu with his son to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. Here’s your complete evening roundup:See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google 1. NYSC abductors demand N1bn ransom as police locate camp Families of 20 prospective NYSC members from O…

…I commiserate with his family, the management and staff of The Punch newspaper, the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council, and the entire media community, and pray that God Almighty grants everyone affected by this painful loss strength and fortitude to bear it,” the governor said. Also speaking, the C…

…customers and powers about eight in ten in-person digital payment transactions in NigeriaTony Elumelu praised Eniolorunda’s journey as the founder, credited his team and customers for the global recognitionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng,…

Tragedy hit the Nigerian Christian community after a pastor collapsed mid-sermon at a funeral in Aleto, Rivers StateThe pastor was preaching to over 300 mourners when he suddenly fell about 15 minutes into his messageEyewitnesses said some mourners initially thought the collapse was part of the pastor's dramatic illust…

…them kill our children," the parents said.The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, had separately confirmed the ransom demand on Friday.Ladoja urged the families not to panic, saying efforts to bring the victims home safely were already underway. "I want to assure you that your childr…

…of oil thieves from different courts of competent jurisdiction. This comes as the Nigerian Navy and the Inter-Agency Task Force discovered a 40,000-litre capacity illegal crude oil refinery in Rivers State. The discovery was made during a joint operation involving men of the Nigerian Navy and the Task Force at a creek…

The Federal Government says Nigeria’s annual wheat production has risen from 120,000 metric tonnes to 420,000 metric tonnes through the implementation of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). The government said the scheme is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Prof. Ademol…

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is considering a mini-bridge or multi-cell culvert as a permanent solution to the washed-out section of the East-West Road at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The company’s Regional Manager, Fredrick Wieser, disclosed this on Saturday during Governor Sheriff Oborevw…

…State, on Thursday, October 1 (read here).The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, told Punch that the kidnappers demanded N50m for each of the victims. The kidnappers also contacted the victims' families and demanded N50m for each person. Narrating how the incident happened, Akpan to…

…added that her current relationship with MC Fish is unique, describing it as something Nigerians have never seen before. Watch video from the interview below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)

Suspected gunmen opened fire at a mining site near the Kuru Jenta and Heipang boundary in Plateau State late on Friday nightTwo persons from Heipang District were killed during the attack, which occurred while a government-imposed curfew was in effectCommunity leaders condemned the killings and warned residents against…

…a time when former Marlian signee Mohbad's passing triggered widespread outrage across Nigeria, with many Nigerians demanding answers. The backlash was intense, and Mandy Kiss was among those who added their voices to the criticism at the time.In a post addressed directly to the singer, Mandy Kiss acknowledged that she…

Nigeria’s Sand Eagles will use a two-legged friendly series against defending African champions Senegal to sharpen their preparations for their Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Ghana, the Nigeria Football Federation said on Friday. Sand Eagles head coach, Abdullahi Isa, described the matche…

…N50m for each victim, amounting to N1bn. The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, had confirmed the ransom demand to The PUNCH on Friday.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Speaking on behalf of the affected families, Alhaja Akande and Oyebola Akande said the abductor…