A multi-vehicle crash involving articulated trucks and other vehicles on Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway caused hours of gridlock on Monday, leaving commuters and transport operators stranded. The crash disrupted traffic along the busy corridor, with motorists calling for long-overdue safety improvements …
FIFA recognised Kylian Mbappe as a record breaker at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he claimed the Golden Boot for the second consecutive tournamentMbappe entered the tournament needing only four goals to surpass Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goalsLionel Messi briefly held the record during th…
Nigeria's Super Falcons have been subjected to racist abuse on social media ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with several players targeted by accounts posting monkey emojis, banana emojis and primate images following recent controversies involving the team. The latest wave of abuse comes as t…
The Canadian government has published the full list of grounds on which a visitor, immigrant, or refugee claimant can be barred from entering Canada, and these reasons apply in 2026The official rules cover a wide range of issues from criminal history and medical conditions to financial standing and family tiesImmigrati…
A new report by Gaming Compliance International ranked Nigeria as West Africa's most regulated online gambling market in 2025Africa's total online gambling revenue hit $23 billion in 2025, but unlicensed platforms captured the vast majority of that figureGCI found that illegal gambling operators across Africa cost gove…
The CBN's latest Money Market Indicators showed the average maximum lending rate dropped in June 2026 after months of elevated borrowing costsThe decline came even as the CBN held its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate steady at 26.5% for the second consecutive meetingManufacturers are still feeling the pressure of expensi…
South Africa buried Jayden Adams on Sunday, July 25, in an emotional ceremony attended by family, teammates and government leaders in StellenboschAdams played for Mamelodi Sundowns and was part of the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup before his death on July 11Police launched an investigation into the ci…
The Bauchi State Government denied approving a fixed dowry of ₦1,500 for divorced women after a video spread widely on Facebook and TikTokCommissioner Muhammad Binni said the viral clip also falsely linked the traditional ruler of Zar to the alleged government directiveA social media user named Boroh James Hussaini rep…
The UK government has published official guidance on how long it takes to process a British passport applicationApplicants using the standard service can expect a specific turnaround time, though certain circumstances may extend the waitThe government also outlines urgent options for those who need a passport quickly, …
The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of covertly backing President Tinubu's 2027 re-election ambitionThe group claimed Obasanjo used Kwankwaso as a tool to pull Peter Obi out of the ADC after failing to impose Obi as its presidential candidateYoruba Ronu President Akin Malaolu sai…
Australia's Department of Home Affairs has outlined specific circumstances under which a citizenship application must be refusedCriminal history, unresolved identity questions, and national security concerns are among the key grounds for rejectionApplicants who are outside Australia at the time their application is dec…
The UK government has outlined what parents who give birth outside the country are required to do under local regulationsAsides the mandatory rule, parents who give birth abroad also have the option to register their child's birth with UK authoritiesRegistering a birth with UK authorities costs £150, with an additional…
Akin Osuntokun, a former political adviser to ex-President Obasanjo, made a claim about who is funding the NDC's 2027 presidential ticketOsuntokun explained that Obasanjo personally brought Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso together as running mates for the 2027 electionThe claim directly challenges recent speculation that…
The UK government has set out a clear rule requiring some foreign nationals to obtain a transit visa before passing through the country on their way elsewhereFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Two different types of transit visa exist depending on whether a traveller will pass through UK border contr…
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye formally launched his Republican Patriots party on Saturday, breaking from Pastef and Prime Minister Ousmane SonkoThe split between the two leaders deepened after Faye dismissed Sonko as prime minister earlier in 2026, though Sonko's party kept its parliamentary majoritySenega…
Nollywood actor Kunle Afod posted a birthday tribute to Desola Afod on Sunday, July 27, 2026, but left out one key wordThe heartfelt message praised Desola as a mother and a blessing, yet made no mention of her as his wifeFans quickly noticed the omission, and the comments section lit up with pointed observations amid …
Kano State leads national voter registration with 465,964 citizens processed by election officialsLagos and Sokoto take second and third positions, registering over 300,000 voters eachNorthern and Southern states show strong participation numbers across the top ten regional divisionsFind it fast with our new search fea…
US President Donald Trump directed the military to pause its strikes on Iran following nearly two weeks of consecutive attacksThe New York Times reported that concerns about depleting key American air defence munitions in the Middle East shaped the decisionAxios cited sources saying the US military was drawing up plans…
Asisat Oshoala shared a raw, emotional Snapchat post expressing frustration over a troubled romantic situationThe Super Falcons striker hinted that someone close to her had been failing to show up when it mattered mostOshoala made clear she believes she deserves better, declaring she has no energy left to continueFind …
Ondo, Kaduna, Anambra, Zamfara and Abia have revealed plans to build their state police on existing security agenciesThe House of Representatives passed an Executive Bill on Thursday to establish state police across NigeriaState officials argue that converting existing outfits will be faster and cheaper than building e…
GistReel Super Eagles defender Ola Aina believes Nottingham Forest can qualify for the UEFA Champions League this season despite the club’s disappointing campaign last term. The Nigeria international expressed optimism about Forest’s prospects under new manager Oliver Glasner as preparations continue for the 2026/27 Pr…
Hon. Samuel Bamidele Aro filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Lokoja challenging the APC's nomination of Senator Sunday Steve Karimi for Kogi WestAro claims the May 18, 2026 primary validly produced him as the APC candidate and that submitting Karimi's name to INEC on July 11 was unlawfulThe APC National Working C…
Multiple former staff at Wigwe University alleged they were dismissed without panels, queries, or any stated misconductA Zimbabwean lecturer claimed the university terminated his appointment after allegedly refusing to honour an agreed annual travel ticket to visit his familyDocuments reviewed by Punch suggest around 3…
Lionel Messi is set to sit out Inter Miami's MLS clash against Montreal on Sunday, July 26, 2026The Argentine star already missed Inter Miami's previous match against Chicago amid fitness concernsMessi's absence follows Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finalFind it fast with our new search feature…
The assassination of Toba Ajiboye, Lagos NURTW Organising Secretary, has revived questions about the violent world of motor park politics in Mushin-FadeyiCourt records show Ajiboye was arraigned in 2014 alongside others over alleged killings connected to violence in MushinAjiboye's name repeatedly appeared in police in…