…on Thursday when a boat carrying 77 passengers, including men, women and children, reportedly capsized while conveying farmers and other passengers to their rice farms. Confirming the incident, the spokesman for the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said rescue operations were still ongoing for the remainin…
…that a woman may have been right to question her husband's spending habits after he reportedly took three luxury vacations within a short period while their children were still in school. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 6:27 PM | Share this Story
…purchasing power were limiting the conversion of these gains into inclusive growth. The report showed that real Gross Domestic Product grew by 3.89 per cent year-on-year in Q1 2026, up from 3.13 per cent in Q1 2025, while headline inflation moderated to 15.91 per cent in June. The naira also strengthened to ₦1,379.68/$…
…free access to Google AI Plus for 12 months ahead of the new academic session. As reported by The Nation on Thursday, the offer, known as the Gemini Student Offer, is valued at ₦92,400 per student and is available to individuals aged 18 and above who are enrolled in accredited universities, polytechnics and colleges of…
A post shared on X claimed the US government released a new corruption report targeting Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 electionsVisible details in the screenshots shared in the post point to a 2010 US Senate subcommittee document, not a new investigationThe 16-year-old report named Abubakar over money laundering conc…
…group will also include people from North America, South America and the Caribbean, AP reports.What Liberia Said About the DeporteesAt a briefing on Tuesday, Liberian Justice Minister Natu Oswald Tweh said most of the deportees had committed migration-related violations. She added that those sent to Liberia could apply…
…as a leading candidate. Speaking in a Hausa language interview on Wednesday, Atiku had reportedly said; “I did not oppose the removal of the oil subsidy, but where is the money? Where did it go? It was intended to reduce poverty and help children attend school. Where is the money now? It seems they are just stealing it…
…laws by Mali’s military authorities to target journalists and suppress critical reporting. The warning followed the imprisonment and prosecution of several Malian journalists over their reports, public comments and criticism of the authorities. The IPI Africa Programme Lead, Nompilo Simanje, in a statement published on…
…sentenced on November 10. The investigation began in August 2023 after police received reports concerning the s€xual ab¥se of a 5-year-old child. Investigators later identified two additional victims and determined that Shaantal had knowingly neglected a child and assisted in the ab¥se, authorities said. The couple wer…
…sits N21 above the current diesel landing cost of N1,649 per litre, Petroleumprice.ng reports.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram! It remains N30 cheaper than the N1,700 per litre rate quoted by several Lagos depots on Thursday, including African Terminal, Integrated, Duport…
Two anti-corruption agencies are reportedly investigating the Nigeria Football Federation over a ₦12 billion intervention fundThe fund was released by the government in January 2024 to clear unpaid bonuses owed to players for over 15 monthsNFF officials have reportedly been summoned to the presidential villa as pressur…
FUOYE management said viral reports claiming its Vice Chancellor was arrested after serving as INEC Returning Officer are falseThe university's Director of Communications, Dr Sunday Saanu, stated in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, condemning the claimsSaanu said Prof Joshua Ogunwole travelled to Abuja after the election for of…
…Kim had responded to his request for a conversation, Trump responded: "Yeah, he has." Reports indicate Trump is pushing aides to set up an in-person meeting with Kim, potentially during a trip to Asia for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China. However, Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North…
…in the de@ths of four police officers, the Iranian judiciary's Mizan Online website reported. It said he was a foreign national, without providing further details. But, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said the 21-year-old was from Afghanistan and was hanged at Isfahan central prison. Mizan Online said Ho…
…Akure, on May 16 but was arrested in Lagos State on Aug. 13. He said the incident was reported when the complainant returned home and discovered that the apartment’s gate and main entrance doors were open, with the suspect nowhere to be found. The NSCDC spokesperson said a review of the apartment’s Closed Circuit Telev…
…we’re having another baby.” The couple got married in Mykonos, Greece, in 2023 after reportedly meeting as teenagers in Australia. Their relationship has drawn public attention because they became stepsiblings after their parents began dating and later got married. Despite their family connection, Vas and Ricci continu…
…supporters to participate freely in the political process. “We will document threats, report violations and pursue every lawful avenue to protect the people’s votes and democratic rights. “We therefore call on INEC, civil society organisations, the media, election observers and the international community to take not…
…towards the administration’s target of four million barrels per day by 2030. DAILY POST reports that the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN had challenged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to walk the talk on the revamp of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. PETRO…
…to protect their digital identities, verify information before sharing it online and report suspicious activities through appropriate channels. Ahmadu urged them to pursue education, skills acquisition, legitimate businesses and other productive ventures rather than seeking quick wealth through crime. He said, “The cho…
…is truly involved in the r@pe case, his own don finish" - Speed Darlington reacts to reported allegation involving the dancer Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has reacted to the reported r@pe allegation involving dancer and entertainer Poco Lee. In a video shared online, Speed Darlington suggested that if Poco Lee is…
…on August 10. They identified him from a tattoo, five days after his worried mum had reported him missing. A post-mortem examination found fatal injuries and confirmed that his testicles had been removed. Police have since recovered the blade they believe was used in the murd£r and deployed divers to search the waters…
…of Sidrap Regency. Despite several previous python attacks in Indonesia, this is reportedly the first time such an incident has happened in Kalempang. Suardi Rosi, head of the village, said: "We have warned everybody to be careful when they walk through the woods. Women should be accompanied by someone." by Linda Ikeji…
…of the 2027 general elections, as its National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, received the report of the state reconciliation committee in Ibadan. The meeting was conspicuously held in the absence of some of the party’s prominent aggrieved governorship aspirants, including former governor and Senator Teslim Folarin, Minis…
…said preliminary findings suggested that the planned attack may have been linked to the reported rustling of an unconfirmed number of cattle allegedly by some youths from the community. The Army in a post shared on X on Thursday said, “Consequently, troops were immediately deployed to conduct a fighting patrol and raid…
…with distribution.Landing cost: Dangote's new petrol price N53 lower Legit.ng earlier reported that the cost of bringing petrol into Nigeria from abroad has climbed above what Dangote Petroleum Refinery charges for the same product, according to new industry data that points to a widening price advantage for locally re…