…dirham: N362.70Tanzania restricts dollar use for local transactionsEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Tanzania introduced rules requiring domestic transactions to be conducted in its national currency, the Tanzanian shilling, rather than foreign currencies such as the US dollar.The policy directs businesses and individual…

…Criminal Court, vowing to cut off its resources and cripple its operations. As reported by Reuters, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on Friday, accusing the court of targeting Americans and describing it as a “rogue court.” “President Trump will never allow the International Criminal Court to p…

…of workers and residents within the institute’s premises, particularly following the reported attempt by the gunmen to seize additional victims. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the victims were abducted while inspecting crops on a farm within the in…

…Research Institute of Nigeria, CRIN, in Ibadan, have been kidnapped. The victims were reportedly snatched from a farm within the premises of the institute while inspecting crops. Public Relations Officer of the Oyo Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade confirmed the abduction, noting investigations have already commenced.…

…saying efforts are underway to rescue them and arrest the perpetrators. The victims were reportedly abducted this morning October 9, while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute's premises. In a statement released, the command stated that it launched intensive operational efforts immediately after receiving th…

…concern that an animal could become impaled on a fence post.Cleveland.com first reported the dispute and said the Bratenahl board approved the privacy fence after hearing neighbours' concerns. According to TMZ, Swift and Kelce married at Madison Square Garden in July. Kelce has since returned to the NFL season, helping…

…further threats. "Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious objects or activities to the nearest security agency," the statement added.

…intimidation and harassment. All three remained in police custody at the time of the report.The arrests follow the disappearance and death of Max, an eight-year-old tabby belonging to Louise, 45, and Lisa, 47. Max disappeared on September 14 after Louise let him into their front garden at about noon. She said he rarely…

Nigerian banks reportedly pay confirmed entry-level employees monthly salaries ranging from about ₦312,000 to over ₦500,000, depending on the bank and job role Standard Chartered Bank and Stanbic IBTC Bank rank among the highest-paying banks, with estimated monthly salaries of ₦514,000 and ₦511,000, respectivel…

…measure in place for the "current context" of the conflict.In a related story, Legit.ng reported that France had published the conditions that foreigners in the Army must meet to apply for citizenship.People eligible for French citizenship without paying feeMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that France had listed…

…can speak without fear,” he said. He also appealed to the public and the media to handle reports involving mental health tragedies responsibly, warning against turning personal suffering into online content or publishing graphic details of suicide. “When tragedy happens, don’t turn it to content; putting out a graphic…

…Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Several other residents reportedly sustained injuries in the attack, which forced residents to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighbouring communities. Sources in the area said the attackers invaded the community at about 9pm, shooting sporadically an…

…vacated. They had to be moved to a safe area," he said. Fihla said no injuries have been reported. Similar tensions have been witnessed in the Durban CBD, KwaZulu-Natal, where police fired tear gas at protestors and at least 11 cars were burned. The Fire Department responded with several vehicles dispatched to the scen…

…confirmation of who you really are. Your phone logs with my mother. And the fraud report we filed this morning."I slid the ring off my finger and dropped it into his palm.Mom spun toward him. "You idiot, you ruined everything!"Security stepped in and escorted them out as they screamed at each other.Weeks later, I sat o…

…Anaba said Vanguard would sustain its coverage of youth mental health through credible reporting, the inclusion of young people’s voices and follow-up on commitments made by stakeholders. He challenged organisations participating in the summit to identify specific actions, designate persons responsible for implementati…

…Ogugu Ward III in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Rosemary Aduku, has reportedly died after spending days in captivity. Her death was announced in a statement by the Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government Area, Dr Ameh Williams, on behalf of the Olamaboro Executive Council, on Friday. In the death and bu…

…in the community over allegations that they were witches. "On 03/10/2026 at about 2pm, a report was received at Nasko Div from Kokolo Village that one Mohammed Sani 35yrs of Kebbi state trespassed into the residence of a community member, and k!lled one Tani Nuhu, a female of 65yrs inside the house," the statement read…

…neighbouring bungalow. Eyewitnesses said the building made a loud noise, with its walls reportedly cracking before the structure came crashing down, throwing residents into panic. Some other people trapped in the rubble were rescued by emergency responders and taken to hospital, according to residents. “The woman and h…

…The tweet shared by LASTMA reads: "A collision involving a train and a Honda car was reported on the rail tracks at PWD seriously affecting vehicular movement at the moment. "The car has been pushed off the tracks now by onlookers as Effort is on for evacuation. "Officers are on ground managing the traffic situation ac…

…petrol prices.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The association cited reports that the refinery raised its petrol ex-gantry price from ₦1,265 to ₦1,350 per litre, effective September 12, 2026, before reducing it to a reported ₦1,325 per litre on September 21, 2026. It clarified that the figures were…

…Yakub Abdullah, were arrested 24 hours after the police called on victims to make formal reports. According to the PPRO, Effiong, from Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, was arrested following information and reports about the alleged attacks circulated on social media. The suspect allegedly used a ma…

…evening services without considering potential security risks. The warning follows the reported arrest of a pastor accused of attempting to kidnap a prophetess. “Stop going to evening services in churches, stop giving testimonies of what you’ve achieved in life. It doesn’t conform with common sense and rationality. The…

…dead and houses burnt. The incident occurred on September 23, 2026, when three farmers reportedly discovered cattle belonging to a herder grazing on and destroying their crops on Guda Hill. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the farmers chased the cattle to…

…recorded five assists and made one steal in 18 minutes of action in the first half. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, despite the defeat, James remained optimistic about his new team’s prospects, admitting that the players would need time to build chemistry and understand one another on the court. “We’re still trying…

…administering diphtheria vaccines to children in the area, with more than 400 children reportedly vaccinated. Health officials in Kano have repeatedly warned about the spread of diphtheria and urged residents to get vaccinated and seek early medical attention when symptoms occur. Efforts to obtain the position of the K…