…that those who encounter me will also be conscious of what they can learn from me.” On Nigerian independence, he added, “I have always tried to live by one principle. I overcompensate by trying to make sure that I am proper in everything that I do. At different stages of our lives, we represent something bigger than ou…

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Governor Douye Diri conferred an honour on the late military ruler Sani Abacha at a dinner marking Bayelsa's 30th anniversaryAbacha created Bayelsa on October 1, 1996, alongside five other states, uniting Ijaw communities previously split across different states63 individuals and institutions received honours at the ce…

…Akinnola, on Friday expressed concern about the current state of the judiciary in Nigeria and said that it was more independent and fearless under the military era than under the democratic dispensation. He said that even though there are a number of judges who are hardworking and independent-minded, a few of them who…

…Sefiu Oyebamiji. The victims were allegedly killed when operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, invaded the community following an incident whose circumstances remain a source of concern among residents. But a year after the deaths, the remains of the victims are reportedly stil…

…Road in Umunoha, Imo State, on Thursday. The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, who confirmed the incident to Saturday PUNCH on Friday, said the gunmen demanded N50m for each of the victims. He noted that occupants of the vehicles, owned by his company, were corps members heading to…

A Nigerian lady, Emmanuella Omah, has alleged that her sponsor demanded N2.4m from her if she wanted to quit her job as a domestic worker in Egypt. Omah said she had worked for more than 15 Egyptian employers in the last 12 months,. lamenting that they all maltreated her. “I’m calling on Nigerians to help me because my…

…into an economic burden. The Chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria in Oko-Olowo and the state chairman of the association’s task force, Solihu Alade, said transporters had spent heavily trying to keep the road passable, only for the latest flood to undo their efforts. He said the situation had…

…described as decades of self-serving politics by his longtime rival.As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, he made the remarks during an interactive session with traditional rulers and community leaders of Evo Kingdom.Wike's dig at Amaechi's recordThe minister singled out Amaechi's combined tenure as Speaker of the River…

…Adeola Yusuf has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide.Abobo, Kogi State - The family of Malam Jamiu Yaakub, an Islamic scholar and retired teacher, on Friday, October 2, 2026, announced his death.Legit.ng learnt that Yaakub, the Naibu Imam (Deputy Imam) of Abobo Cent…

…By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has urged Nigerians to be patient with the reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying things are gradually getting better. Rabiu also said the foreign exchange reforms were yielding visible results, with increased dollar inflo…

…said the union had been negotiating the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria/ASUU Agreement with the state government since February 2026. According to him, TSU remained the only university in the 19 northern states yet to implement the agreed remuneration framework. Mbave said a government-backed v…

…exchange market as trading resumed after the Independence Day holiday. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira dropped to N1,330.10 against the dollar on Friday from N1,329.16 recorded on Wednesday, before the October 1 holiday in Nigeria. This means that the naira weakened by N0.94 against the dollar at the…

The Kebbi State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the promises made to workers by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami, describing them as political statements. The NLC chairman in the state, Usman Murtala, stated this in a statement issued in Birnin Kebb…

…of petrol and electricity subsidies had intensified economic hardship, leaving many Nigerians struggling to afford basic necessities. “Everybody is suffering, everybody is looking for food to eat. People can’t buy fuel or travel. The airlines are threatening to increase the cost of transportation; everything is skyrock…

Joseph Aloba, father of late singer Mohbad, took to TikTok to react after a major development in his son's caseThe Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu approved a petition by the Aloba family requesting a fresh investigation into Mohbad's deathThe family's lawyer confirmed the re-investigation was ongoing despite …

…Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide FCT, Abuja - The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has fixed Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as the start date for the 2026 Batch C Stream II Orientation Course.Caroline Embu, Director of Information and Public Re…

Nigerian content creator Peller shared a video cooking yam and egg sauce for his wife Jarvis for the first time in Ontario, CanadaPeller revealed his mother taught him a special trick of adding sugar to yam while cooking, as he prepared the meal from scratchThe heartwarming video sparked a wave of reactions from fans p…

…in July 2026 aged 89 and was buried on September 5 in Ubima, Rivers State, South-South NigeriaChannels Television host pressed the former minister on his personal responsibility to care for his late motherPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has ov…

…its borders, remained a top priority. He said, “Our hearts are with the affected young Nigerians and their families during this difficult and emotionally trying moment. “The Oyo State Government received with deep concern the distressing report of the abduction of some corps members of Oyo State origin in Imo State.See…

…with organised labour. The decision came after talks with the state chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) at the State Executive Council Chambers, Calabar. The discussions covered workers’ welfare, recruitment, promotions, salary harmon…

…has granted clemency to 27 inmates in correctional facilities across the state to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. This brings the number of beneficiaries of his administration’s clemency interventions to more than 500. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, stated in a statement in K…

…launched a Student Share Grant Initiative tied to the ongoing Dangote Refinery IPONigerian students aged 18 and above must subscribe to at least 10 shares through a dedicated portal to qualify for the grantThe Dangote Refinery IPO is priced at N525 per share, with subscriptions open until October 13, 2026PAY ATTENTION:…

…Realties & Construction LimitedThe order came after Maryam Sani Abacha, wife of Nigeria's former military head of state, filed a suit over a joint venture deal gone wrongThe court also restrained Levitikal Realties from selling, transferring, or mortgaging the property pending the outcome of the casePAY ATTENTION: Find…

The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Auwalu Mahmuda, has warned troops deployed to newly established formations in Oyo and Osun states against unprofessional conduct. 2 Division Mahmuda gave the warning during a visit to the newly established Headquarters 7 Brigade in Oyo and 137 Battali…