.within 2 weeks, you all will smile – SSG By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar Newly employed local government workers in Cross River State have staged a peaceful protest in Calabar over 11 months of unpaid salaries, urging Governor Bassey Otu to approve their enrolment on the state payroll. The protesters, drawn from local gove…

…has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and murdering a five-year-old boy, Simphiwe Ntoneko Xaba, telling the Durban High Court that she targeted the child because she blamed his mother for introducing her to gambling, which she said left her drowning in debt. Sibongile Happiness Ngwadla, 40, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 2…

…Scorchers pulled off a historic upset at Stade El BaridSuper Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali took to Instagram to back his colleague following the backlash she received from fansPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has publicly backed Chiamaka Nn…

…bias by the Minister of Works. You cannot go to Warri from Benin, you can't go to Asaba from Benin, you can't go to Auchi from Benin, you can't go to Auchi from Okene from Benin. What have we done wrong? I think the Minister has consistently shown that there is no Federal allocation'' he said View this post on Instagra…

Annie Idibia covers tattoo of estranged husband 2Baba's name with butterfly tattoo Annie Idibia has sparked reactions online after sharing new photos on Instagram, with many fans noticing that the tattoo bearing her estranged husband 2Baba's name appears to have been covered with a butterfly tattoo.The new ink has furt…

…Haram commander identified as Akilu, who is said to control terrorist activities in Dabar Masara and Garin Mace. According to the sources, the suspect admitted to collecting taxes on behalf of the terrorist leader and facilitating the selection of individuals for abduction around Monguno. Investigators also recovered t…

…to the electronic manifest, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) treats them as overdue or abandoned cargo because the original manifest has already been processed. “The bills of lading become blocked, making it impossible for importers or their agents to process declarations electronically. At that point, physical interv…

By Innocent Anaba A Federal High Court in Lagos has set aside a directive by the House of Representatives Committee ordering Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, SEPNU, to pay N72.624 billion as compensation to communities over alleged oil spill incidents, holding that the National Assembly exceeded its constitut…

By Babajide Komolafe Nigeria has lost nearly half of its dollar millionaires over the past decade, with the population of high-net-worth individuals falling by 47 per cent between 2015 and 2025, according to the 2025 Africa Wealth Report by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth. Despite the sharp ero…

…heavy rescue equipment to support ongoing operations following a directive by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He said LASEMA was working alongside the Ogun State Government, the National Emergency Management Agency, the Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Fire Service, the Amotekun Corps and other emergency responders to ens…

…programme with the 10th anniversary of her passing.” A grandchild, Pastor Sunday Babatola, described the late Madam Apempe as a bundle of love and a caring mother. Babatola said, “When Kabiyesi, Oba Obasoyin, initiated this idea of a foundation in her memory, we jumped at it, especially as it was yet another opportunit…

…or its agent will take delivery of the equipment and raw materials.Sign the "Murabahah Agreement" to finalise the contract after delivery is complete.Returning applicants can log in with their BVN, last name, and reference number on the NIRSAL microfinance bank website and follow the on-screen instructions for any loan…

…route would also transit Iranian territory. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, told state television that Tehran rejected Oman’s proposal for an equal division of transit routes, arguing that such an arrangement failed to address Iran’s security concerns pending the achievement of long-term regional sta…

…being hit during the campaign, with one sustaining damage, another catching fire, two abandoned and a fifth being towed away after an attack.Among the vessels reportedly struck was the Belize-flagged bulk carrier New Victory, formerly known as Argyroula, which was damaged by a Ukrainian drone near the Russian port of T…

…established procedures. The latest surrender adds to the growing number of terrorists abandoning the insurgency amid sustained military offensives targeting terrorist enclaves across the Lake Chad region under Operation Hadin Kai. by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 9:23 PM | Share this Story

…on Tuesday during his visit to the Super Falcons' base at the Marriott Hotel in Rabat, Morocco. The financial incentive is aimed at motivating the defending champions as they begin their campaign to retain the continental title. The Super Falcons are to receive $5,000 for each goal they score during the group stage of…

…source added that the bandits killed the rector's security guard, identified as Isah Yankaba. "I attended his funeral prayer in his hometown, Yankaba, where he was buried in accordance with Islamic rites," the resident said. After attacking the rector's residence, the gunmen reportedly moved to Hayin Baguso, an area of…

The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) confirmed on Tuesday that Moine Chaabani was taking over as national team coach, after a disastrous World Cup in which two different coaches oversaw three losses. “His contract is for a period of four years,” the FTF said in a press release, confirming reports that had been circul…

…issued on Tuesday by the Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations at the NDPC, Babatunde Bamigboye, who described the judgment as a major milestone for data accountability and regulatory oversight in Nigeria. The commission said the ruling arose from a suit filed by Emmanuel Harunna against the NDPC in Emmanuel Harun…

…not to recognise Duke as PRP’s presidential flagbearer or to delete his name from its database as the presidential candidate of the party. The plaintiff further sought an order directing the electoral umpire to recognise him as PRP’s presidential candidate. In the affidavit in support of the suit, deposed to by Kingsle…

…him to about seven psychiatric facilities and treatment homes, including hospitals in Yaba and a military hospital, but his condition has allegedly continued to worsen.She said her brother has become violent and destructive and often wanders around Lagos, leaving her exhausted after years of being his primary caregiver…

…Victor Osimhen has re-entered Barcelona's transfer calculations after the Spanish club abandoned their primary pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez.The Nigerian striker's name has circulated around Camp Nou for much of the summer, with Robert Lewandowski's exit leaving Barcelona urgently seeking a top-leve…

…Ahmed Sanusi, has ordered the orderly room trial of four police officers accused of abandoning their duty posts and extorting ₦52,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN). The FCT Police Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tu…

…The troops immediately engaged the assailants with heavy volume of fire, forcing them to abandon a kidnapped woman and flee into the surrounding bush. The victim was successfully rescued by the troops and reunited with her family. Military sources said there were no casualties among the security personnel, while the nu…

…the defence of their WAFCON title against debutants Malawi at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat. by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 11:32 AM | Share this Story