The naira depreciated by 90 kobo against the US dollar at the official market at N1,332.09/$1The local currency weakened against the pound sterling but appreciated against the euro during the trading sessionInterbank foreign exchange turnover fell by 77.7% to $36.24 million as net foreign reserves rose to $46 billionPA…

…they meet a set of residency and background requirements.According to the RCMP's official career guidance, permanent residents who wish to apply as police officers must have physically lived in Canada for a minimum of 1,095 days, equivalent to three years, within the five years before they apply.Canada explains which f…

…The court also struck out applications by Columbia University, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of assembly, and the Southern Africa Litigation Centre seeking to participate in the appeal as amici curiae. The applicants withdrew their applications after the court indicated that it saw “no…

…stolen vehicle supplied to the police. The numbers were found to match, providing a crucial lead in establishing the vehicle's identity and the circumstances surrounding its possession. Further intelligence indicated that the suspect was employed as a security guard by the vehicle's owner in Port Harcourt and allegedly…

…emergency responders arrived at the scene and evacuated the victims. He added that officials could not establish the deceased's identity during the rescue operation. "We recorded a traffic crash today around Agodi Gardens within the Ibadan metropolis. It involved a truck and a motorcycle carrying a corps member," Dahun…

…containing 67 rounds, 157 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. The troops also recovered one 60mm mortar bomb, an Infinix Android phone, a Canon portable video recorder, three camelback water bags, a magazine carrier and assorted clothing. The failed assault represents another s…

…generated the most buzz online, with videos of his arrival circulating widely across social media platforms.Reactions trail Pastor Bolaji Idowu's presence at Seyi Tinubu colloquium. >Video showing the moment Pastor Bolaji Idowu arrived at Seyi Tinubu's event is below:Nigerians react to Pastor Bolaji's appearanceMany Ni…

…in an interview with our correspondent on Monday, the Coordinator of the Veterans Association of Nigeria, Lt. Col. Innocent Azubike, accused the board of adopting a pension adjustment formula that allegedly short-changed some retirees. Azubike said the planned protest followed growing dissatisfaction among veterans ove…

…Dr. Kerry Stallings was coordinating with Cobb County police and park security as officials responded. He also thanked the personnel involved and said the city would continue supporting coordination with the appropriate authorities. "Out of respect for the family and the ongoing investigation, we will refrain from comm…

…unions. The unions are the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research and Allied Institutions, the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals, and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educ…

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…rights case brought by Abuja businesswoman Aisha Achimugu against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), ruling the suit was filed in bad faith.Justice Musa Liman delivered the judgment on Monday, October 12, 2026, after Achimugu challenged the EFCC's search of her home and its seizure of vehicles, jewell…

…media outlets, including Page Six and The Sun. Page Six reported that a county official confirmed his death. In a statement obtained by US entertainment publications, Mitte’s representatives expressed grief over his death. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, a…

…of Nigeria (SANs)were allegedly locked out of the venue to reserve seats for politicians. The senior lawyers had gathered at the apex court to celebrate the commencement of the 2026/2027 legal year and attend the conferment ceremony for the newly appointed SANs. In a viral video documenting the incident, the comrade sh…

A prosecution witness, PW1, Dr Onuoha Okeigwe, told Justice R. A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, how he allegedly paid N69,150,000 for a five-year lease of a property allegedly represented to him as belonging to social media influencer Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing C…

…deputy chief of the Field Operations Bureau in 2018 before taking charge of the Special Operations Bureau in 2019, according to department records. She also made history as the first woman to serve on the department's SWAT team and eventually lead the unit. Her husband Kevin retired from the SFPD in June 2018 after ser…

…timesShe also won two plaques for being the best student in two separate nursing specialisations during her time at the universityPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Abdulganiy Faridah Oladunni, a 21-year-old Nursing Science graduate of Fountain University, has taken to social media to…

…several other people. The crash led to a diversion of traffic in the area after officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) arrived at the scene. FRSC officials confirmed that the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. One killed, several injured as truck rams into vehicles in Ibadan

…session held at the Governor's Office in Ado-EkitiOyebanji clarified that three officials will remain in their positions despite the dissolution of the cabinetThe governor is scheduled to be sworn in for a second term on Friday, October 16, 2026, following his re-election on June 20, 2026PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast wit…

…46. Getty ImagesJessica dies after BBL surgery Earlier, Legit.ng reported on Nigerian socialite Elena Jessica’s death following complications from a second BBL surgery. Her sister said Elena endured severe pain, a serious infection and costly treatment before she died, while the family accused the clinic of abandoning…

…to negotiate with the terrorists. BBB said he knew the defendants through his official duties, adding that the first defendant, Muhammad, was among the founding members of Boko Haram before leaving the group in 2012 to establish Ansaru. According to the witness, Muhammad, whose father is from Okene, Kogi State, and mot…

…2 has struck out a criminal complaint against the disputed National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, over alleged misappropriation of funds belonging to the party. In a ruling, Magistrate Amauche Onyedum held that the court lacked the requisite jurisdiction to entertain the case.…

…and began beating me because of that suspicion. It was a terrifying experience, especially knowing that there was little I could do to defend myself. One of the man who was kidnapped with us understands Hausa so he explained to him that my house was only close to the Police Station. WHEN THE RANSOM NEGOTIATIONS CONTINU…

…condole with them, despite his service to the nation. It was also gathered that no official statement was issued yet regarding the d3ath of the officer.

…intelligence revealed that the terrorists belonged to ISWAP's Murabitun element, a specialised mobile fighting unit responsible for conducting patrols, coordinating attacks and sustaining terrorist activities within the general area. "The destruction of the enclave and associated operational assets represents a signifi…