A Professor of Tests and Measurements at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Oke Ajogbeje, has harped on the need to promote feedback literacy among teachers and students at all levels of education. Prof. Ajogbeje said the absence of proper feedback has left many learners los…

…Nigeria’s forex turnover rises sharply Photo: BloombergImagesNaira depreciates against pound, euroThe modest dollar gain was not matched across all major currencies. The naira weakened against the British pound, falling N7.31 to close at N1,767.14 per pound, from N1,759.83 in the prior session.PAY ATTENTION: From break…

…required to pass a CBT and oral interview before being consideredThe governor also announced the upgrade of the Akwa Ibom State College of Education to a full university, naming its first Vice-ChancellorPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 yea…

…at 102. Saint died peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday at her Los Angeles home, surrounded by family and loved ones, according to family representative Jeff Sanderson. Born in New Jersey in 1924 into a Quaker family, Saint began her career as a radio and television performer. Her early struggle to establish herself…

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has directed police formations nationwide to fly their flags at half-mast in honour of the 25 Nigerian Air Force personnel and passengers killed in the October 5 aircraft crash. Disu, in a condolence message, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and sympathised with the…

By Enitan Abdultawab Nigerian born football administrator Lola Ogunbote has joined Chelsea Women as the club’s new Head of Football Operations and Player Services, marking another major step in her growing career in football management. Ogunbote joined the London club after spending almost five years at Burnley Women,…

…Democratic Congress, ADC, in Edo State has alleged that its members were attacked by gunmen during a political engagement in Igueben Local Government Area of the state. The party’s Publicity Secretary in Edo State, Chris Ojeikere, in a statement on Tuesday alleged that the Igueben LGA chairman led a group of armed men…

…injury sustained during the attack. Umaru described the death as a major blow to the community, alleging that residents had been subjected to repeated attacks without adequate intervention. It was gathered that suspected herders had taken over farmlands belonging to 92 households in the community and destroyed their cr…

A senior lecturer at the Edo State-owned Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, has slumped and died in a hotel room after an alleged sexual encounter with a 21-year-old commercial sex worker identified as Angela Defa Jacob. The incident happened on Sunday at a hotel in the Mosco area of Ekpoma, Esan Wes…

A video of a Nigerian man recounting how his wife cheated on him five times has made the rounds on social media. The man was a guest on a family podcast show where he shared stories of how he caught his wife allegedly cheating several times in their matrimonial home. He recounted how he had once gone on a trip outside…

…Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on October 5, 2026 at Baduo Community, where troops responded to a report of an assault and arrested a 17-year-old girl, identified as Miss Aliyah Suleiman. The suspect reportedly attacked Mr Nanle James with a pistol, hitting him on the forehead and inflicting injur…

…League promotion/relegation play-off fixture between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United on Tuesday, October 6. The match, whose winner was to earn a ticket to participate in the FKF Premier League this season, was called off in the 66th minute after United were awarded a contentious penalty by referee John Sulwe at U…

…25, by jumping over the fence. According to the PPRO, the suspect, who claimed to be of unsound mind, allegedly poured petrol inside his brother’s room and set it ablaze. The fire reportedly left Basiru and his wife with serious burns. “They were subsequently taken by their relatives to a traditional medicine practitio…

…and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Nigerian social media community has been thrown into mourning following the reported death of X influencer Big Esther in a fatal road accident.Esther was reportedly travelling from Lagos to Asaba when the bus she was in was involved in an accident along the Ore…

…describing the losses as heartbreaking for their families and the entire military community.President Bola Tinubu has declared a three-day mourning period for the victims of the aircraft and sent his condolences to NAF and the Nigerian military in general.NAF officer dies two weeks after his wedding Photo Leader Ahamef…

A passenger on a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos became unresponsive shortly before the aircraft landed at Murtala Muhammed International AirportNCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu said the passenger had been restless and aggressive during the flight, allegedly attempting to access the cockpit and open the re…

…during a joint raid conducted on Monday, in Ganda, Wudil and Degubi Bare Bari communities in the local government. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a post shared on X on Wednesday. According to Makama, the operation was carried out at about 2 p.m. “The security operatives recovered suspected illicit…

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared an indefinite strike in Abuja over unresolved disputes involving the promotion and career progression of teachers. The strike takes effect from Wednesday, October 7, 2026, following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issu…

…commenced investigation into the mysterious d3ath of a senior lecturer of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, who was found d3ad in a hotel room in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the state. Uwuigbe, a lecturer in the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science of the university, reportedly…

…was involved in a fatal accident along the Ore Expressway, claiming Esther's life, her younger sister, who was also travelling with her, and other passengers in the bus. Just a day before the accident, Esther shared a post on her X handle about what her future groom would bring to her parents for her hand in marriage.…

…and immigration offences, while a third was arrested on suspicion of being in the country illegally. Immigration Enforcement officers also seized jewellery, phones and thousands of pounds of cash. Chris Foster, a regional criminal investigations lead for the Home Office, said the arrests were over fake claims connected…

A young Nigerian lady named Aisha Toro, has passed away following her battle with depression. A close friend, Basarakiya, confirmed the tragic news and announced that Aisha will be laid to rest on Wednesday, October 7, after a funeral prayer at Jumma'a Mosque, Senior Staff Quarters, BSADP in Bauchi State. Aisha had ope…

…in Kukawa, Borno State, killing more than 25 terrorists and recovering arms and ammunition. The terrorists launched the attack on troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion from four different directions, but the soldiers responded with superior firepower, tactical manoeuvres and effective battlefield coordination. Amm…

…“The DSIRS wishes to categorically state that it has not authorised any individual or unauthorised agent to issue tax demand notices or collect taxes on its behalf outside established and approved channels,” he said. He urged taxpayers and businesses to verify the authenticity of any demand notice, tax assessment or pa…

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a bandits’ attack on communities in Shagari Local Government Area of the state, with a police inspector reportedly killed during the incident. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the attack to our correspondent on Tuesday, saying the Divisional Police Off…