…Philip Agbese, has called on President Bola Tinubu to confer the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger national honour on Nigeria’s top military leadership, citing recent security successes in Oyo and Borno states as evidence of improved operational effectiveness. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogba…
The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that the number of bodies recovered from the boat mishap at Malamawar Yan Dutse community in Ringim Local Government Area has risen to six, while 34 persons remain missing. The Command said the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday when a boat conveying 40 farmers …
Chidimma Adetshina has finally responded to social media calls asking her to leave South Africa for NigeriaLegit.ng reported that the former beauty queen has continued her legal fight against a deportation orderHer response to her critics has also sparked reactions from many South African netizens, who shared diverse v…
…at an outdoor concert, dressed in a white outfit with gold trim and wearing a long, blonde, wavy hairstyle.Reactions as concern trail Mariah Carey's voice and performance at recent event. Photo credit@mariahcarey>From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram. While she moved through her setlist, vie…
…1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal Enzo Fernandez was sent off during the final as Argentina's hopes of retaining the title collapsed Despite lifting the trophy on the pitch, FIFA regulations require Spain to return the original before leaving the stadium that same nightFind it…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has dismissed a viral social media claim alleging that it is secretly recruiting personnel, describing the information as false. In a post shared on its official X account on Monday, the anti-graft agency warned members of the public against falling for the misinformation. T…
…of driving Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic diversification. The registrar commended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for championing reforms aimed at repositioning technical education through increased investment in skills development, stronger industry partnerships and digital innovation. He also c…
…KAI, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, 20 July, 2026. The suspects were apprehended at about 11:48 a.m. on July 19 m, 2026 by troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion operating in the Lassa-Dilli general area. According to the statement, the first suspect, identified as Musa Fashir, 32, is alleged to be a Sudanese…
…the studio's biggest-ever opening weekend in 11 international markets. Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of Distribution at Universal Pictures, said the film had united audiences around the world."With The Odyssey, we had the extraordinary opportunity to unite moviegoers worldwide around a story that has resonated ac…
…certificate before the court. The judge further ruled that the second surety must own landed property in Abuja valued at N2 billion.As part of the bail conditions, Bodejo was ordered to deposit his international passport with the court registrar and must not travel outside Nigeria without the permission of the court. J…
…76, made the disclosure during an appearance on Raymond Arroyo's podcast, Arroyo Grande, where he reflected on his long-standing collaboration with Gibson, which includes Braveheart, We Were Soldiers and Hacksaw Ridge.Wallace, who co-wrote the screenplay for The Resurrection of the Christ alongside Gibson and the direc…
…organised crime and are aimed at consolidating territorial and economic control while undermining public confidence in state institutions."The problem is acute, especially in the central Sahel and northern Nigeria," SimÀ£o said. "Their actions intersect with transnational organised crime, and are aimed at consolidating…
American online streamer Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, on Sunday met Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, and his children during the FIFA Club World Cup final. A video from IShowSpeed's livestream showed Seyi Tinubu, dressed in a Spain jersey, seated in the luxury box/VIP section of the stad…
…drawn widespread reports of war crimes, with the US also sanctioning paramilitary commanders for committing genocide in Darfur. – Sanctions – The State Department last month announced a second round of sanctions on the army-aligned government, after last year’s determination that “the Government of Sudan used chemical…
…our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother," the statement read. They also extended their thanks to staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the White House medical unit.Alec joins his siblings Ewan, 9; Vivek, 6; and Mirabel, 4.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.…
…rather than legitimate planning. The former Vice President argued that the sums hidden under the SWV now exceed the combined allocations for education, defence and agriculture, and he suggested a political motive behind the concealment. He said Nigerians would be justified in suspecting the money is being positioned to…
…icon, Chinua Achebe, unveiled at Ugwu-Nwasike Roundabout in Ogidi, was conceived, funded and executed by the Ogidi Town Union, dismissing claims that it was a state government project. The clarification followed widespread reactions on social media after Governor Chukwuma Soludo unveiled the sculpture on Saturday. Whil…
…in the Otukpo-Nobi, Amichio and Amula Forest axis, where five suspects were apprehended. Items recovered during the operation included a locally fabricated Dane gun and five rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. Following the raid, the troops demolished the identified militia camps to prevent the suspects and their asso…
Lamine Yamal makes history as first player under-20 to win UEFA Euro and FIFA World Cup Spain superstar Lamine Yamal has etched his name into football history after becoming the first player under the age of 20 to win both the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. The Barcelona star ,19, achieved the miles…
30 feared d3ad as boat capsizes in Jigawa Search and rescue operations are underway after a boat carrying more than 30 people reportedly capsized at Malamawar Yan Dutse community in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The Director of Planning, Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), confirmed the inc…
Mum charged with murd£r after shooing and k!lling a man she found hiding under her daughter's bed A Memphis mother is accused of shooting a man to de@th in Southwest Memphis after he was caught hiding under her daughter's bed. Kendra Scott is charged with first-degree murd£r and employment of a firearm during the commi…
…installed to monitor activities at the mining. He reiterated that mining falls under the exclusive legislative jurisdiction of Nigeria's federal government and warned that operators must comply with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Akabe said the state government was determined to protect the interests…
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will visit Abia State on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to celebrate the renowned Akwete weaving heritage. According to a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, on Monday, the First Lady will be hosted by Governor Alex Otti and his wife, Priscill…
…missile facilities, maritime assets, and communications networks.Iran responded by launching strikes against US facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. Kuwait's armed forces announced on X that their air defences were actively responding to "hostile drone threats," while sirens were activated in Bahrain on Monday mo…
…grappling with rising food and transport costs, the increase means a standard 12.5kg cylinder now costs between ₦13,750 and ₦19,300 to refill, while a 5kg cylinder costs ₦5,500 to ₦7,750.Dealers crash cooking gas prices nationwide as imports jump by over 1,000 per cent. ImagesIndustry operators say the wide var…