…Regional Office and the European Union, brought together female parliamentarians, gender ministers, ECOWAS lawmakers and development partners to review legislative responses to violence against women and girls and strengthen regional collaboration. As part of the programme, participants paid an official visit to the Pa…

…that any individual demanding an in-person meeting at a hotel or private residence under the guise of rendering assistance likely has predatory motives. Laura emphasized that genuine professional support, mentorship, or financial aid can be safely coordinated remotely or via public spaces. In her words;''I want to tell…

…Odogwu of Asaba Ossai Ovie Success, an aide to the Delta State Governor, has strongly condemned individuals victim-shaming the late 20-year-old Favour Agbro. Agbro tragically took her own life following an alleged sexual assault by content creator Odogwu of Asaba. In a Facebook post, Ossai questioned why some men are c…

A Christian group under the aegis of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches, Nigeria region, has called on President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent to the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission Bill, saying provisions that reportedly criminalise preaching in commercial vehicles pose a threat…

…The statement alleged that the team was confronted by a group of street touts who demanded money. "According to the production team, they were confronted by a group of street touts who demanded money. The situation escalated, production equipment was seized, a cast member's phone was taken, another team member was assa…

…were injured, as fires engulfed the warehouses and damaged an oil depot and an empty kindergarten.The attacks form part of what Kyiv describes as its "long-range sanctions" campaign, which has increasingly targeted Russian infrastructure in response to years of missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian P…

…at the Imo Government House.According to a statement issued on Saturday, July 18, by Tunde Rahman, the governor said Tinubu 'assumed office with a clear understanding of Nigeria's economic challenges' and moved swiftly to implement reforms. "In President Bola Tinubu, we have another Lee Kuan Yew," Uzodimma said.Lee Kua…

…"We say 'welcome' to Kelechi Iheanacho and wish him a career filled with successes under the roof of our club."The 29-year-old joins Bursaspor as a free agent after playing a key role in Celtic's outstanding 2025/26 campaign, helping the Scottish giants secure both the Scottish Premiership title and the Scottish Cup. B…

…Merz said, "Credibility is the most valuable asset in politics."Spahn had initially defended his decision, telling Bild newspaper in a podcast interview on Friday, July 17, that he had "wrestled" with the issue of surrogacy before deciding to pursue parenthood through the process. However, he later acknowledged that ba…

…by a man. Responding to the uproar, Makinwa clarified that her statements were intended to be lighthearted. Addressing the criticism, she emphasized her core belief that money should never serve as the sole foundation of love or a healthy relationship Watch a video of Toke making the said statement below... View this p…

…reality, stating that the love he receives today is overwhelming, which left him wondering what had changed over time. While many fans offered supportive comments, one X user criticized the post, labeling it as emotional manipulation. The critic slammed the singer, urging him to stop leveraging his highly publicized fa…

…ensure that road safety objectives are achieved while respecting the rights guaranteed under the Constitution. The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to the rule of law, peaceful coexistence and responsible religious conduct, encouraging religious preachers to carry out their activities in a manner that is mindful…

…a failed reprisal attack by suspected cultists in the Mafoluku area of Oshodi, Lagos, ended in a gun battle with policemen on routine patrol. Agbeyangi, who sustained a gunshot wound in the leg during the exchange of fire, told journalists that he and members of his group had gone to confront rival gang members they bl…

…sustained injuries in a lone road crash along the Nnobi–Agulu–Awka Road. The Sector Commander, Mrs Bridget Asekhauno, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Awka. Asekhauno said the crash occurred on Friday near St Jude Catholic Church, Adazi-Ani, and involved a Mercedes-Benz 608 commercial truck with registratio…

…to invest in expanding educational opportunities for disadvantaged children. Founder of IA-Foundation, Ibironke Adeagbo, said the donation demonstrates that private sector organisations are beginning to recognise the importance of digital inclusion in tackling Nigeria’s education crisis. “These donations show that corp…

…match in charge of the Premier League club. Forest produced an assured performance under their new manager, with goals from Igor Jesus and Arnaud Kalimuendo securing a comfortable win. Aina starts as Forest keep clean sheet Aina was named in the starting line-up and played the opening 45 minutes, helping Forest keep th…

…in what they described as persistent attacks by bandits, saying the community has been under siege for the past two years. In a Save Our Soul (SOS) letter signed by the Secretary of the Lata Nna Youth Association, Tauheed Ahmed Desco, on behalf of the community, the residents said incessant bandit attacks, kidnappings…

…among various segments of his constituents on Saturday. Speaker Tajudeen also extended this gesture to the seven other Local Government Areas within the Zone 1 Senatorial District: Sabon Gari, Makarfi, Kudan, Soba, Ikara, Kubau, and Lere. According to a statement from Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Special Adviser on Media…

…at the ongoing 2026 World Cup. The £117m fee eclipses the £116m Manchester City handed Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson, another England midfielder, only weeks earlier this summer, to become the costliest transfer involving an English player. At Chelsea, it also surpasses the £107m the club spent to land Argentina…

…knew her, noting that she lived a life marked by dignity, service and grace. Kalu extended his condolences to Amaechi, the entire Amaechi family, friends and associates, and prayed for strength and comfort for them during the period of mourning. He also urged the bereaved family to draw strength from what he described…

…removed from the bridge. The police spokesperson said Tarila had since been remanded at the Okaka Custodial Centre pending further legal proceedings. Mohammed added that the second suspect, Peres Daniel, 31, who had allegedly evaded arrest, was apprehended on July 14 at about 5 p.m. on Obele Street in Yenagoa following…

…in US dollars, while the amounts have also been converted to Nigerian naira for easy understandingFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Ghana has announced the cost of some of its visa types to help travellers around the world who wish to engage in work, business, tourism, or other activities in the cou…

…house is more than bricks and walls; it is a testimony to God’s faithfulness and a reminder to me that God’s timing is always perfect."Welcome to my new home. Alhamdulilahi Robil Al-Ameen.”Her announcement drew reactions from celebrities, including actress Mercy Aigbe, who joined others in congratulating her on the mil…

…criteria differ significantly from one country to the next, based on passport type, intended purpose of visit, and maximum permitted length of stay.Russia: African countries on visa-free listSeveral African nations feature on the list, though access for most is restricted to diplomatic and service passport holders. Bel…

…suspect, Daniel Tarila, 26, from Angiama community in Southern Ijaw LGA, was apprehended on July 3, 2026, while allegedly in possession of two iron plates believed to have been removed from the bridge. He has since been remanded at the Okaka Correctional Centre.The second suspect, Peres Daniel, 31, also from Angiama co…