A female airline passenger was found dead in her seat after fellow travellers reportedly noticed she was not moving as passengers disembarked from the aircraft. The 28-year-old woman was unresponsive when it was her turn to leave the plane after it landed in Chiapas, Mexico, early Wednesday morning, Mexican outlet Diar…

…Photo: NPRGSAide Admits More Nigerians Fell Into PovertyMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Daniel Bwala admitted that more Nigerians have fallen into poverty since President Tinubu took office, but argued that the hardship is a direct result of the administration's economic reform programme. Bwala, who is the…

…local communities across the country.Primary school teacher wins N50mLegit.ng earlier reported that Solanke Francis Taiwo, a primary school teacher from Ogun state, took centre stage in Abuja after emerging as the Overall Best Teacher in Nigeria for 2025, earning national recognition and life-changing rewards for his y…

…remains under review. Authorities are continuing to examine physical evidence, technical reports, and flight recordings, and are looking into whether anyone else was involved.Resurfaced interview of Flydubai pilot goes viralLegit.ng earlier reported that a podcast interview filmed long before anyone could have anticipa…

…Joseph, directed its affiliate unions and members to disregard the NLC’s directive and report for work, saying it was not consulted before the decision was taken.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The TUC said it neither participated in the meeting that produced the strike directive nor endorsed the i…

…Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously said that the co-pilot — identified in reports as Hamam al-Hammami — must have got around restrictions preventing individuals from nations that do not recognise Israel operating flights to the country. The UAE prosecutor’s “findings showed that he had met the professional an…

…time and honoured the service and sacrifice of those who lost their lives. DAILY POST reported that a NAF aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on October 5, 2026, killing 25 personnel. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu subsequently declared three days of national mourning in honour of the deceased personnel. The Nigeria…

…of Oyo State, with the abductors now demanding N120 million for the victims' release.As reported by The Punch, the two CRIN staff members taken are Mrs Eunice Babalola, who leads the institute's Central Nursery, and Kehinde Gbalajobi, an agricultural superintendent. The third victim is a man who lives in the institute'…

…to consumers at filling stations.NNPC announces 30-day petrol discountEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the federal government announced a 30-day petrol discount scheme through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's retail network.Public transport operators are expected to receive priority under the initiative…

…projectThe facilities being commissioned are located in Burna Boy's hometown and are reported to be worth ₦250 million in total.Construction was handled by Fego Works Limited, with VDM overseeing the initiative.Speaking in the video, VDM explained the significance of placing Burna Boy's image prominently across the s…

…cleric based in Yola, had died earlier that day following a brief illness.Legit.ng reports that the council broke the news through an official statement, conveying deep grief over his passing while acknowledging the will of Almighty God. The council recited the Islamic condolence phrase: "Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi ra…

…him. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!As reported by Daily Trust, sources said the attackers also took the motorcycle after the killing.The incident adds to a pattern of violence that has continued in the state despite the government recently imposing a curfew in Mangu, B…

…following a protest during which several buildings belonging to traditional chiefs were reportedly set ablaze.Governor Douye Diri announced the restriction on Friday, October 9, through a statement issued by his press secretary, Daniel Alabrah, citing a breakdown of law and order. The statement said the governor acted…

…she was recently arrested again in what Miami cops labeled "robbery by seduction," WPLG reported. Hood is accused of stealing two gold chains worth about $110,000 from a man she met at the gentlemen's club in August, according to police. She and the man went back to his Airbnb on Aug. 9 and "continued drinking in an up…

…residence 11 times for various medical calls and suspicious activities. A neighbor reported hearing two gunshots at approximately 12:20 a.m.-roughly twelve hours before Piccolo discovered the scene-and noted that doorbell camera footage captured Dingwall pacing outside the residence with a flashlight shortly after the…

…encouraged to remain vigilant and provide the Police with useful information by reporting to the nearest police station or contacting the Command through its dedicated hotlines. "Together we keep Abia safeSee Something Say Something."

…success in her professional service and future endeavours. PUNCH Online had earlier reported the announcement of the award winners, including Adebayo’s emergence as the overall best teacher. The 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration was held under the theme, “Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession…

…terrorists to facilitate a ransom demand. “During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted to involvement in terrorist activities, including recording a video of a female kidnap victim who was allegedly sexually assaulted by terrorists to facilitate a ransom demand,” the statement said.See more Punch…

…dirham: N362.70Tanzania restricts dollar use for local transactionsEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Tanzania introduced rules requiring domestic transactions to be conducted in its national currency, the Tanzanian shilling, rather than foreign currencies such as the US dollar.The policy directs businesses and individual…

…Criminal Court, vowing to cut off its resources and cripple its operations. As reported by Reuters, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on Friday, accusing the court of targeting Americans and describing it as a “rogue court.” “President Trump will never allow the International Criminal Court to p…

…of workers and residents within the institute’s premises, particularly following the reported attempt by the gunmen to seize additional victims. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the victims were abducted while inspecting crops on a farm within the in…

…Research Institute of Nigeria, CRIN, in Ibadan, have been kidnapped. The victims were reportedly snatched from a farm within the premises of the institute while inspecting crops. Public Relations Officer of the Oyo Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade confirmed the abduction, noting investigations have already commenced.…

…saying efforts are underway to rescue them and arrest the perpetrators. The victims were reportedly abducted this morning October 9, while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute's premises. In a statement released, the command stated that it launched intensive operational efforts immediately after receiving th…

…concern that an animal could become impaled on a fence post.Cleveland.com first reported the dispute and said the Bratenahl board approved the privacy fence after hearing neighbours' concerns. According to TMZ, Swift and Kelce married at Madison Square Garden in July. Kelce has since returned to the NFL season, helping…

…further threats. "Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious objects or activities to the nearest security agency," the statement added.