…following the unbundling of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company’s operations under the state’s electricity market reforms.
…brought by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who sought to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to formally recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led interim national working committee (NWC) of the party.Justice Salim Ibrahim, who presided over the matter marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1159/2026, struck out…
…visit.Zulum: A historic moment for the northZulum made clear that the sentiment extended well beyond Borno State. He framed Shettima's continued position as vice president as a landmark achievement for the entire northern region, not just for his home state."This is the first time our son has become the number two of N…
…in some of these rural communities now go to school in fear. Farmers who once depended on fertile lands for survival have abandoned their farms for fear of being ambushed. Entire communities have become ghost settlements, while widows, orphans and the elderly struggle to rebuild lives repeatedly disrupted by violence.…
…the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Mustapha commended the Nigerian Navy Primary School (NNPS), Mobil Road, Apapa, for its outstanding contributions to educational development in the past 50 years. It also had an Interdenominational church service within the week and a march past, com…
…so you're owing me 2200'." The woman further expressed her surprise, writing, "I don't understand pikin wey you born? So because I bought her something the first time I fucked up?" Social media users share mixed reactions The post has generated mixed reactions online, with many users debating whether the shopkeeper mis…
…petrol requirements. The NMDPRA’s June 2026 Fact Sheet, obtained by our correspondent on Saturday, showed that average daily PMS imports rose from 5.9 million litres in May to 18.1 million litres in June. The 12.2 million-litre daily increase represented a 206.8 per cent month-on-month rise. In contrast, domestic PMS r…
…changing, and one of those leading that transformation is Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, who co-founded Andela and Flutterwave, two technology companies that have each achieved valuations of over $1 billion. Speaking in a recent interview on School of the Hard Knocks, Aboyeji shared the principles that shaped his entrepreneurial j…
…drone attack on a logistics centre in western Russia killed seven people and wounded 24, the regional governor said Saturday, as the Moscow region was again targeted by a wave of drones. Ukraine has been striking a range of targets in Russia, which Kyiv says is fair retribution for Moscow’s more than four-year barrages…
…was reportedly attached to the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences and seconded to the Federal Ministry of Works. She travelled from Abuja to Ebonyi State alongside ministry officials and was accommodated in a chalet within the minister’s country home. Nothing in the accounts so far given of Mary’s death…
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the final forfeiture of seven landed properties, $2.045 million and share certificates linked to a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a five-member panel led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, the…
The Nigerian Center in partnership with Guinness Baltimore, has announced plans to organise an event which will display the richness and diversity of Nigerian culture in the United States. A statement on the website of the centre on Thursday said the inaugural Nigerian-American Festival is a three-day cultural celebrat…
…losses particularly difficult for the familyRopshik, popularly known as 'Kefiano', extended his thoughts and prayers to the Sango family during the period of mourningFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Jos, Plateau state - Kefas Wungak Ropshik, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (P…
…'rugged' jeans in Nigeria before travelling, sharing a personal regret about being underprepared for UK winterFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A Nigerian lady went viral on TikTok after sharing a surprisingly practical piece of relocation advice.In the clip, she advised people to buy jeans in Niger…
…11 mobile phones and seven passports from the suspects, and they were later remanded in judicial custody. The report stated, “The case stemmed from a complaint filed on February 20, 2026, by a 63-year-old retired central government officer, who alleged that he was defrauded of ₹13.10 lakh. “Investigators said the compl…
The Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has handed over 18 bags of cannabis sativa weighing about 756 kilogrammes to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The handover took place on Friday at the NNS Beecroft parade ground, Apapa, Lagos State. The Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, while addressing journalists at…
…sabotage across the Niger Delta. According to him, the operations were carried out under Operation Delta Sentinel, which intensified its activities between April and June 2026 to consolidate gains recorded in the first quarter of the year. “The renewed operational tempo comes against the backdrop of the recent announce…
…that the Naira gained N1.30 on a day-to-day basis, the third appreciation in the week under review. Meanwhile, at the black market, the Naira remained flat at N1430 per dollar on Friday, the same rate traded on the previous day as the apex bank announced fresh guidelines for licensed bureau de change operators. The mix…
…lost against Argentina because their manager, Thomas Tuchel, decided to play five defenders at the back and also the Three Lions players who failed to handle pressure towards the closing stages of the match. “He [Tuchel] wanted to play with five at the back so they would have the advantage defensively,” Cech told Flash…
…expansion, land appropriation, demolitions, evictions, and other measures that undermine the feasibility of the two-state solution. On Thursday, the first group of Israeli settlers moved into a new settlement on a mountain towering over the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, drawing condemnation by Palestinian…
…at about 3:00 p.m. on Friday without harm. Following the operation, the DSS formally handed over the rescued academic to his family members in the presence of senior officials of the university, including the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kitso Ngbargu. The professor was subsequently taken to the Federal University of…
…no serious effects." In Guatemala City, authorities evacuated several buildings and suspended classes in communities close to the Mexican border due to the intensity of the earthquake.Although Mexico City is more than 800 kilometres from the epicentre, some residents reported feeling the tremor, leading to precautionar…
…enforcement, victim support and collaboration with relevant stakeholders. He commended the Oyo State Government for its continued partnership with the agency, noting that NAPTIP works closely with the Ministries of Women Affairs and Justice to rehabilitate victims and prosecute offenders.According to him, the Oyo State…
…weight. She wrote: "The way my husband is scared of me getting fat eh. "Yesterday he reminded me that am adding too much o,I should reduce the way I eat. Vacc"My response: oga I Dey omogwu o,and your baby Dey suck me dry, please allow me joor. "Let me tell you a little story. When I started to date my husband, he was s…
…San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, the incident occurred on Thursday. Deputies responded to the residence and immediately began life-saving efforts before the child was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Authorities said the child's mother, 20-year-old Jamaria Cobb, and her 52-year-old boyfrien…