…Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded that the National Assembly (NASS) immediately conduct a comprehensive forensic review of the 2026 Appropriation Act, following revelations of over ₦210 billion in overlapping and duplicated allocations in the budget. In a statem…

…President Javier Milei to visit former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest, a ruling obtained by AFP showed. Milei is expected to attend the convention of Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party on July 25 in Sao Paulo, at which Bolsonaro’s son Flavio, a senator, is expected to be named the conservative moveme…

…oil and gas service companies. According to a statement made available to our correspondent on Saturday and signed by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, Dr Obinna Ezeobi, of the 300 participants selected through a competitive process, 240 will undergo training in Lagos, while 60 will be trained in Port Harc…

…on knowing your worthThe mother of two went further to question whether women truly understand the value they carry, suggesting that simply being present in a relationship or a space is not enough."Do you know your worth, your values? You deserve better than just being present, but in a place where you are supposed to…

…government confirmed that travellers from 28 countries can apply for a visa on arrival under its latest official visa policy updatePapua New Guinea is also one of the countries that cannot use the visa-on-arrival system under the latest government travel rulesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Ki…

…the move as a sign of unity and dedication to Kano's progressDankabo also commended Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his commitment to the welfare of the people, urging support regardless of political dividesThe lawmaker called on Garo to keep strengthening the APC and backing policies that will bring meaningfu…

…with the implementation of a joint UK-Thailand crackdown on cannabis smuggling. Under the initiative, British nationals caught attempting to “smuggle cannabis from Thailand face average fines of about £17,700 or prison sentences of up to two years.” Border Force urged anyone approached to transport cannabis or other il…

…the Israel-Hezbollah war. On June 26, they reached a framework agreement in Washington under which the Israeli military is to withdraw from southern Lebanon and the Lebanese army is to deploy, starting with two “pilot zones”. The agreement is contingent on the disarmament of Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, which…

…try to add a second star to their 1966 triumph but they have topped the betting table. Indeed the four semi-finalists — also the top four FIFA-ranked teams — drew the most interest. England attracted approximately 16.3 million betting tickets ahead of France (15.5m), Argentina (15m) and Spain (14.5m). The games with th…

…unnamed man was taken to Stoney Brook Hospital, suffering from pain. His car was impounded, and police completed a criminal trespass and criminal mischief affidavit. The police are still investigating but Dunne confirmed there were 'no weapons found, no notes found, no direct threats made and no direct mention of resid…

…claims he owes him money and engages in s£xcapades while married Timi Dakolo has responded after a DJ known as Baddest DJ Timmy made some allegations against him. DJ Timmy claimed Timmy owes him £4,106 and has refused to pay back. He shared an invoice backing his claim. He also warned the Nigerian singer that if he doe…

…others sustained serious injuries. The Press Statement said FRSC rescue personnel responded swiftly to a distress call received at 10:35 a.m., and immediately took control of traffic, diverted vehicles to the opposite lane, and arranged for the removal of the burnt truck from the roadway. Reacting to the crash, the Sec…

…the honeymoon phase before starting a family. However, she recalled that Temi reminded her they had already dated for five years before getting married and had enjoyed that phase together. Nana added that she has since stopped making assumptions about the couple, praising their relationship and saying they complement e…

…youth-led group said the demonstration targets alleged political intimidation and undemocratic conduct by political actors in Enugu StateAbout 3,000 participants are expected to march from Maitama Roundabout to INEC headquarters in AbujaFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A youth-led civil society org…

…restricted to BDCs holding valid CBN licences. Operators whose licences have been suspended, are subject to existing sanctions, or whose operating conditions have been curtailed by the bank will be ineligible to access the NFEM until those restrictions are formally lifted.CBN has warned authorised dealer banks against…

…against popular content creator Odogwu Asaba, claiming he invited her to Asaba under the pretence of paying her N100,000, only to block her and threaten her with arrest when she attempted to speak out.The video, shared by a blogger on Instagram on Friday, 17 July 2026, shows the woman recounting her experience in detai…

By Ayobami Okerinde US President Donald Trump has called on FIFA to bring the men’s World Cup back to the United States, saying the next edition hosted by the country should not be shared with Canada and Mexico. Trump made the remarks on Friday during a FIFA World Cup reception at Trump Tower in New York ahead of Sunda…

…named after President Bola Tinubu if he’s elected Nigeria’s President in 2027. Sowore condemned the naming of highways, public institutions and other national assets after Tinubu. He made the declaration on his official Facebook page in reaction to the Federal Government's decision to rename the Lagos-Calabar Coastal H…

…“The parties entered into a written Performance Agreement for the proposed UK tour,” under which “Revolve Entertainment, as Promoter, expressly assumed responsibility for, amongst other things, securing venues, providing sound, lighting and technical production, arranging local production, and bearing visa-related cost…

…Three Lions’ 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. England surrendered a second-half lead in Atlanta after goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, both created by Lionel Messi, cancelled out Anthony Gordon’s opener and sent Argentina into the World Cup final against Spain. Speaking alon…

…The photograph, which circulated widely on social media and was seen by our correspondent, shows three women dressed in market attire in the Woji area of Port Harcourt seated beside a commercial bus while being interrogated after they were reportedly apprehended. A caption accompanying the image reads: “They are kidnap…

…institutions in parts of the Federal Capital Territory that power supply will be suspended for two consecutive days this weekend, with the interruption set to cover some of Nigeria's most high-profile government addresses.In a

…it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The United States government has reminded dual national citizens that they are legally required to use a valid American passport when entering or departing the country, regardless of any other nationality they hold.The directive applies to all US citizens and nationals,…

…said most of its flights were being rescheduled as air traffic had been temporarily suspended at Kuwait International Airport due to rocket and drone attacks. In Bahrain meanwhile, the army said its air defences repelled a wave of Iranian attacks, as an AFP journalist in Manama reported hearing blasts after sirens soun…

…Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting that such a move would undermine rather than advance justice. Speaking on Journalists’ Hangout on TVC while commenting on allegations made by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew against the Chief of Staff, Ogunye said there was no legal or factual basis to demand Gbaja…