About 37 persons suspected of oil theft have died after inhaling a petroleum product believed to be crude oil in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident reportedly occurred early Thursday when youths allegedly attempted to load the product into a vessel from an illegally tapped point at a jetty in th…

…court, because they are not kingmakers. They are not candidates. They don’t have any role at all to play,” the monarch said. He maintained that he fulfilled all traditional requirements and that his coronation was well attended and documented. “We tendered every document, including pictures from installation and corona…

…petrol at N1,299 per litre in Lagos and up to N1,345 per litre in parts of Abuja as wholesale costs climbPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks,…

…2009 for Loverly. Throughout her career, she collaborated with artists including Steve Coleman, Wynton Marsalis, the Roots, Luther Vandross, Angélique Kidjo and Terrence Blanchard. by Linda Ikeji at 03/09/2026 9:50 AM | Share this Story

…persistent or unusual changes in their bodies instead of self-medicating or relying solely on unverified remedies. She identified persistent lumps in the breast, armpit, neck or groin; unexplained bleeding; persistent cough or hoarseness; changes in bowel or bladder habits; and unexplained weight loss as some warning s…

…points from their first two matches, with Xabi Alonso’s formidable attacking trio of Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers performing exceptionally well at this early stage of the season. Nevertheless, the Blues have shown some defensive frailties, having conceded five goals in their opening two Premier League matc…

…on this distinguished honor and wish him every success in this important public service role."Who is Karl Von Batten?Von Batten is the managing partner of Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., a firm that describes itself as a policy advisory and advocacy group operating in the United States. He has previously attracted atte…

…Omoniyi’s position effectively put the parties on notice that the court would not tolerate any attempt to alter the circumstances surrounding the disputed succession process while the matter remained pending. Also speaking, counsel representing the kingmakers, Kunle Kalejaiye, SAN, cautioned the parties against any con…

…thoroughly carried out by the National Sports Commission (NSC). FIFA will play a huge role on the members, who will all be made to undergo the mandatory integrity andeligibility test like all executive committee members of FIFA affiliates. To that extent, the NSC are locked in talks with FIFA for the process following…

…by blood. According to Nigeria Watch, at least 12,954 Nigerians were killed in violence-related incidents in 2025, with 5,272 more between January and May 2026 — over 18,000 in 17 months. The Global Terrorism Index recorded a 46 per cent increase in terrorism-related deaths in 2025, and incidents rose from about 120 to…

…also shares his views on death penalty, the place of deterrence in the fight against violent crime and the broader measures required to restore security, order and public confidence in Nigeria. Excerpts Thank you for having us. I have to say that this will be an interesting experience. First, I will like to know why yo…

…than simply a regulatory hurdle, with stronger operators expected to play a greater role in expanding insurance penetration and supporting Nigeria’s economic development. This lead gives Stanbic’s reaction the first and strongest voice, while the second paragraph immediately establishes the regulatory news and the N10b…

…to present documents such as their letters of employment, staff identity cards, nominal roles and bank statements for further verification. Agwanwor said the NLC was ready to work with the state government to resolve the issues. He said, “We are appealing in respect of the revalidation exercise which was approved for w…

…injured. According to the lawsuits, the suspected shooter allegedly had disturbing and violent conversations with ChatGPT months before the attack. Court filings claim OpenAI eventually deactivated one of the teenager's accounts but did not alert law enforcement. The plaintiffs further alleged that members of OpenAI's…

…at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. In a presentation titled “The Roles of NAFDAC with Regards to Investments in Nigeria,” the NAFDAC DG outlined regulatory measures introduced by the agency and the gains recorded in local production and investment. Adeyeye highlighted NAFDAC’s sustained Maturity Level 3…

…without a valid travel document or those carrying a passport reported as lost or stolen face automatic denial at the Nigerian borderNigeria has also scrapped visa on arrival, meaning all visa applications must now be completed online before departurePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! B…

…fees had already been settled belonged to the affected beneficiaries. “We will not tolerate any attempt by institutions to use students’ NELFUND refunds for administrative convenience or any other purpose,” he added.The association also expressed concern over the imposition of what it described as exploitative charges,…

…ahead of the 2027 elections. Despite the development, Aminu acknowledged Goronyo’s role in his political career, recalling that the former chairman had once been his superior in the PDP and that he contested elections under his leadership. “Unfortunately for the leadership of Bello, he was my boss actually, because I w…

…He arrives off the back of an excellent season with Millwall, having played a key role for them as they finished in the playoffs. "He was one of the most exciting attacking talents in the Championship, and we're delighted to have finally agreed his transfer, and we're now looking forward to working with him," Cave said…

…on Tuesday, September 1, said the video not only contained falsehoods but also incited violence against Ribadu and other named individuals.NCCSALW DG Johnson Kokumo debunks viral claims linking NSA Nuhu Ribadu to suspects arrested over illegal arms importation. Photo Ribadugovernment's account of fresh seizureHe said:P…

…Niger stateThe fatal crash happened along the Lambata-Izom road when a trailer hit a pothole and toppled onto the commercial vehicle Madugu was travelling inNational MACBAN chairman and FCT area council leaders attended the funeral prayers at Madugu's Gwako residence in GwagwaladaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a prefe…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the operations of Dangote Refinery to help reduce retail fuel prices. The National President of IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi, made the appeal in an interview with DAILY POST on Tuesday. His appeal comes…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, have revealed the reasons for the latest fuel price hike in Nigeria. The national presidents of IPMAN and PETROAN, Abubakar Maigandi and Billy Gillis-Harry, respectively, b…

…ground while walking to the dentist during a freak storm. Video shows a bright beam violently zap Thomas Fahmy during a thunderstorm in Staten Island, New York. The Republican congressional staffer miraculously survived the lightning strike with no single burn mark or serious injury. CCTV video shows Thomas strolling i…

…vehicle number, time and location of the incident. He said, “The command does not tolerate any form of extortion by members of Nigeria Police force in Cross River State. As such members of the public that have credible information to help us locate or pin down any extortion from any officer should report to us through…