Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted more than 1.5 million pills of Tramadol concealed in two trucks that entered Nigeria through the Benin Republic border, in what the agency described as another major blow to drug trafficking syndicates. The latest seizure comes barely a week after …

…arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation and offences relating to indecent images of a child,” Malcolm McHaffie, head of CPS’s Special Crime Division, said in the statement. “The CPS has requested the extradition of the Tates from the US,” he said, adding that the latest charges stem from receipt o…

…Corps (NBLC) and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). The operation was carried out under Operation DESERT SANITY V. During preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to being a member of a Boko Haram/ISWAP cell based in the Kadia area, north of Mairari town. He further admitted that he had been tasked…

…would help him make peace with the boy he once bullied. But when his grandson suffered under a teacher's cruelty, Joseph realized one painful truth: some wounds do not disappear with time. Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! There are things you do as a teenager that haunt you for the rest of your lif…

…the agency, speaking on condition of anonymity, alleged that George never formally handed over after stepping down to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary and quietly resumed activities following his defeat in that election. One source also alleged that his continued presence at the agency e…

…A stakeholder group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has defended the conduct of the party’s recent gubernatorial primary, calling on members to accept the emergence of former Governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The group was reacti…

…places it at the centre of Nigeria’s human capital development agenda. She commended the state government for its commitment to improving the welfare of children and vulnerable groups. According to her, UNICEF remains encouraged by the progress being recorded in health, education and skills acquisition programmes acros…

…guy who has confidently asked me for money” she said Watch video below … “I struggle to understand when women say they financially support a man. if I date a broke guy who earns ₦5,000, he must give me ₦3,000 from it or I’ll ghost him.” — Toke Makinwa pic.twitter.com/9krsirnpqS — carter (@carter8f) July 18, 2026

…same markets, prices, and economic conditions as everyone else, he gains a firsthand understanding of the challenges families face daily," she said. According to her, the former Labour Party presidential candidate also spent time interacting with employees and customers during the visit. National Democratic Congress pr…

…Gombe. “The firearm was promptly reported to the police, and detectives immediately responded to the scene, where the Beretta pistol with an empty magazine was recovered. Investigation is ongoing to determine the ownership of the weapon and the circumstances surrounding its concealment,” the PPRO said. In a separate op…

…opened the route to care workers to address acute vacancies created by the COVID-19 pandemic and post-Brexit loss of European labour. Nigeria was among the three most common countries of origin for migrant care workers arriving in 2022 and 2023, the report said. In 2023 alone, 146,000 Health and Care Worker visas were…

•Schoolchildren, workers, others stranded •Customs: We are not aware By Kennedy Mbele For several months now, residents and motorists, among others, plying Ota-Idiroko Road in Ogun State have been having it rough as smugglers bringing in rice, turkey and groundnut oil from Republic of Benin have been blocking the highw…

…and Primary School, abducting 39 pupils and seven teachers. As the attackers descended on the schools, pupils writing their tests screamed: “Bandits, bandits.” In this interview with Nigeria Info FM, one of the abducted teachers, Olatunde Zacheus, recounts the dramatic attack, their capture and the harrowing 56 days th…

Nigerian forward Victor Boniface scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Sportfreunde Baumberg 7-0 in a pre-season friendly, while goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept a clean sheet as Wrexham edged Manchester United 1-0 in Helsinki, as several Super Eagles stars impressed in pre-season action on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Ext…

…she believes is often overlooked in business: trust before profit. Rasheed, who founded the company in 2006, has grown the brand into one of Nigeria’s recognised baby product retailers by prioritising quality, transparency and customer confidence over short-term financial gains. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 199…

…the ongoing tournament, drawing widespread attention to his standout performancesThe Bundesliga star's record-breaking feat has placed him among the most impactful players in World Cup historyFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! France midfielder Michael Olise has etched his name into FIFA World Cup hi…

…the role of collaboration in shaping Africa’s future. Speaking after the meeting, the Founder of Maya Awards Africa, Ademola Titilopemi Ajibola, described the development as a defining moment for this year’s edition. “We are deeply honoured to welcome Akosin Habeeb O. Okunola, MON, OFR, as a Special Guest of Honour and…

…He said, Before now, it was just stand-up comedy. We had mentors whom we worked under and, through their platforms, we were able to announce our presence in terms of talent. “After a while, we discovered that other things started coming up. Things like skits, which have taken over the social media space, as well as ser…

…Peruvian President, 1998, VBQ p 37 Exactly a year before the Nigerian military, under General Abubakar Abdulsalami, handed the nation to a retired General Obasanjo, never known to believe in democracy, Fujimori, who had become President of Peru through a free and fair election, had embarked on turning his country into…

Nigeria’s fiscal deficit under the 2026 Appropriation Act has exceeded the limit prescribed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act, according to a new report by the civic technology organisation, BudgIT. In its latest report titled Federal Government Approved Budget Analysis 2026, the organisation said the approved budget pr…

…that the Strait of Hormuz was closed were turbulent months for Africa, because we depended so much on the inflow of crude and refined products from Europe. But for Nigeria, the case here is quite different. We are lucky to have a functional refinery and, with a crude production of about 1.5 million barrels per day, it…

Controversy has surrounded the location of a Federal Government-funded garri processing plant in Abia State. The project, reportedly worth N348,129,596.34, was said to have been approved for execution in Umuhu Ezechi community in Bende Local Government Area of the state. But residents of the community in Bende Federal…

…shape our lives. The painting becomes more emotional by including family photos hidden under the paint. These faded images hint at the relationships, duties, and dreams that travel with each commuter, even if we can’t see them. Their presence moves the focus from just commuting to the personal reasons behind it. Instea…

…and students were reported abducted across Oyo, Borno and Zamfara states, underscoring the worsening threat to education and the safety of learners in Nigeria. Many abducted children and teachers in other states remain in captivity. “The General Assembly welcomes the rescue of the 39 Oyo pupils and six surviving teache…

…of community-focused initiatives and has said his anniversary celebrations are intended to recognise individuals and organisations whose efforts have contributed to the growth and development of Ikate Surulere. The anniversary programme also includes empowerment activities and other events for residents. The installati…