The Federal Government has announced 10 measures to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices and protect households, businesses and transport users from further price shocks. The measures were outlined by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday during a press brief…

A wrestler in Mexico has been arrested after allegedly using a banned move on a 75-year-old referee during the match. El Hijo de Fishman fought in the main event against Mascara Sagrada for El Patron Espectaculous on Wednesday morning, October 7, in Hidalgo. The 36-year-old, who is the son of former professional wrestl…

…the Nigeria Army, Navy, Air Force, DSS and Civil Defence Corps. We galvanised our resources and went into the bush. We did not relent in our efforts and tried as much as possible to make sure that all the crannies within the bush were combed.Locations where we had intelligence, especially the Amako community area where…

…Agency before their application can proceedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Germany has published a list of 11 shortage occupations whose professionals can qualify for an EU Blue Card at a significantly lower salary threshold than the standard re…

…with the amount paid by consumers depending on their state, neighbourhood, supply source and transportation costs.Cooking Gas Price: How Much Nigerians Pay to Refill 12.5kg Cylinder in Abuja, Lagos, Other States>In Lagos, for instance, some retailers were selling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for as much as ₦1,600 pe…

…2022 to roughly 350,000 as of August 2025PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide South Korea's Justice Ministry announced on…

…it to existing subsidy arrangementsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Edo State - Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democrati…

The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, has urged Nigerian students to embrace opportunities in the non-oil export sector and develop businesses capable of competing in the global market. Ayeni made the call at the launch of the NEPC-National Ass…

…has been handed a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs, about £136,000, over his purchase of a fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. As reported by Sky Sports News on Thursday, the ex-Arsenal midfielder and Switzerland captain was sentenced by the Lucerne Public Prosecutor’s Office to 50 daily fines of…

…Imo State, by a joint security teamPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues A mother whose son was among the National Youth S…

…falling to its lowest point since late JulyPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trend…

…break from the stress of daily lifePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues.FCT, Abuja - Primary and secondary schools,…

Pensioners under the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners have commended the Managing Director of the NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, for implementing a Supreme Court judgment that left some retirees waiting for their entitlements for more than 23 years. The pensioners also praised t…

A young man narrowly escaped being lynched to death after he was caught attempting to defraud a Point of Sale (POS) operator using packaged old car tyres. According to reports, the suspect arrived at the POS kiosk pretending to execute a cash withdrawal. After claiming that his electronic funds transfer failed to go th…

A video capturing the moment a quick-thinking salesgirl in South Africa successfully locked an armed robber inside her store has sparked widespread admiration online. CCTV security footage circulating widely on social media platforms shows an armed assailant entering a retail outlet in South Africa with the intent to s…

…in Barkin Ladi and surrounding areasPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issuesPlateau State - Gunmen shot dead Rwas Paul Danlad…

…figures point to a modest easing in beans prices, particularly for consumers who purchase beans in smaller quantities.Of the four categories, Oloyin beans by the derica recorded the largest decline at 6.1%, followed by Drum beans by the derica at 5.4%. Oloyin beans by the paint declined by 1.2%, while Drum beans by the…

A Nigerian man, Chi Nedum, has accused some officers of the Imo state police command of extorting N15,000 from him. Narrating what allegedly transpired, Chi Nedum said, "My brother and I were allegedly extorted of ₦15,000 by three police officers in Owerri. My car developed a strange sound, so I parked by the corner an…

…Prof. Emily Akintoye, is an employee of the Benson Idahosa University in Benin City. A source close to the family said, "They were from a programme and stopped over in Benin City, on Monday, being the birthday of his mother, he rushed to the house in one of their Air Force vehicles to wish her a happy birthday and info…

…salary rate under specific conditionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The UK government has set out the salary thresholds that foreign nationals must meet to qualify for a Health and Care Worker visa in 2026, with the standard minimum standing at…

…which houses the headquarters of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division in Jos, according to sources familiar with the incident. Mr Zongo must either be handed over to civil authorities or immediately released,” it added. Also confirming Zongo’s arrest, conflict journalist, Masara Kim Usman said his colleague had visited the m…

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has been presented with three Guinness World Records certificates after setting new marks in English and European football before turning 17. Guinness World Records announced the achievement in a post on its verified X handle on Thursday, saying Dowman had been recognised for his record-bre…

…negotiations, the family reportedly paid millions of naira as ransom for his release. Sources said the kidnappers later contacted the three suspects and handed the boy over to them with instructions to return him to his family after the ransom had been paid. However, while transporting the victim home, the suspects all…

…with one reporting that she was heard saying, "Stop! You're scaring the baby!" Police sources have also said the incident was d0mestic in nature. Police had previously responded to the apartment over d0mestic disputes, with reports indicating a history of trouble between Ramirez and Carrasco. Neighbours also claimed th…

…punished in a federal case for falsely reporting information related to drug use when purchasing the firearm. The boy, who was a minor, was not legally punished at the time but was ordered to receive mental health treatment. He is reportedly now living under the care of his great-grandfather. Watch the video below. Vie…