By Evelyn Usman “We did not know there were policemen in the area. It was Temidayo who fired the gun, while I was hit by bullets fired by the policemen.” Read Also: Herdsmen seize mourning siblings, mother’s corpse in Benue This was the account of 45-year-old Agbeyangi, a caterer arrested after a failed reprisal attack…
…Anambra Sector Command, has confirmed the death of three persons while four others sustained injuries in a lone road crash along the Nnobi–Agulu–Awka Road. The Sector Commander, Mrs Bridget Asekhauno, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Awka. Asekhauno said the crash occurred on Friday near St Jude Catholic Ch…
…as part of their education,” the statement said. It added that for an organisation focused on reintegrating vulnerable and out-of-school children into formal education, the support from British Airways provides an important technology-driven boost to its interventions. Programme Manager of IA-Foundation, Ms. Ope Adedar…
…Forest produced an assured performance under their new manager, with goals from Igor Jesus and Arnaud Kalimuendo securing a comfortable win. Aina starts as Forest keep clean sheet Aina was named in the starting line-up and played the opening 45 minutes, helping Forest keep the hosts at bay before being substituted at h…
…Abubakar has announced her return to public life after years away from the movie industry, saying her recovery from a prolonged illness was made possible through divine intervention. The actress spoke on Saturday in Lagos during a thanksgiving programme, where she shared her testimony and journey. Abubakar said she spe…
…the letter, residents can no longer access their farms or markets or travel safely because of insecurity. “Your Excellency, we can no longer go to our farms, we can no longer go to the market, and we can no longer sleep with our eyes closed. Our only road is a death trap. Our community is bleeding,” the letter stated.…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, distributed 60,000 bags of fertiliser among various segments of his constituents on Saturday. Speaker Tajudeen also extended this gesture to the seven other Local Government Areas within the Zone 1 Senatorial District: Sabon Gari, Makarfi, Kudan, Soba, I…
…to land Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez back in 2023, a deal that had stood as their previous club record. Xabi Alonso, newly installed at the Chelsea helm, is said to be reshaping his squad ahead of the fresh Premier League campaign, with Rogers seen as a marquee addition to that project. Rogers’ rise has been rapid. Origi…
…Stadium, with Romell Grave of Team GB rounding out the top three in 9.97. Ajayi, just 21, equalled his season’s best. He’s the two-time and reigning collegiate champion in the NCAA. The race, held at the London Stadium, was between Ajayi and Seville until after 50 meters when the Nigerian 100m record holder blazed unto…
Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed condolences to former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, following the death of his mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi. In a statement issued on Saturday, Kalu described the…
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a second suspect allegedly involved in the vandalism of the newly commissioned Angiama–Oporoma Bridge in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state. The command said the arrest followed intelligence-led operations by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Depa…
Ghana has released the official fees for tourist, business, and transit visas for foreigners who want to visit the country in 2026The Ghana Immigration Service said tourist and business visa holders can stay in the country for up to 30 days after arrivalThe official visa fees are in US dollars, while the amounts have a…
…of naira.The young former Queen took to her Instagram page to share a video of the house, expressing gratitude for the journey that led her to this point. Queen Ola's latest announcement sparks reactions from Mercy Aigbe, others. >She described the home as more than just bricks and walls, but a testimony of God’s faith…
The Embassy of the Russian Federation published the full list of countries whose citizens can enter Russia without a visa in 2026The conditions vary widely by nationality, with some countries enjoying full visa-free access while others are limited to diplomatic and service passport holdersAfrican countries, including S…
…forklift, lathe machines, and electric filling machinesPolice also arrested two suspects separately for vandalising the Angiama Oporoma bridge commissioned by President TinubuFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three employees of the State Ministry of Labo…
The Chairman of Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State, Umar Yusuf, has revoked all existing indigeneship certificates issued by the council. The revocation is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Wukari by the council’s Director of Administration and General Servi…
…reflected in declining living standards, noting that families are skipping meals, small businesses are shutting down, and graduates cannot find jobs, even as government celebrates selective economic indicators. He also urged the Auditor-General of the Federation, anti-corruption agencies and civil society organisations…
…President Javier Milei to visit former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest, a ruling obtained by AFP showed. Milei is expected to attend the convention of Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party on July 25 in Sao Paulo, at which Bolsonaro’s son Flavio, a senator, is expected to be named the conservative moveme…
…woman has opened up about feeling betrayed after an act of generosity toward her husband. The woman’s plight was posted by @Miss-oluremi, a user on X. Woman Cries Out According to the woman, her husband loves okra soup, but she doesn't cook it for him because she dislikes it. Meanwhile, her friend came to…
…to equip them with technical and professional skills for careers in the petroleum industry. The programme, which targets graduates in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering, comprises three months of classroom instruction and nine months of on-the-job training with partner oil and gas service companies.…
…valueThe old post came amid swirling rumours that she had reconciled with her estranged husband, 2BabaAnnie held up a book while urging women not to settle for spaces where they are merely tolerated rather than celebratedAn old video where Annie Macaulay broke her silence at least indirectly on the rumours surrounding…
…official visa policy updatePapua New Guinea is also one of the countries that cannot use the visa-on-arrival system under the latest government travel rulesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Kingdom of Papua New Guinea has published the names of several countries around the world whose citizens a…
…and dedication to Kano's progressDankabo also commended Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his commitment to the welfare of the people, urging support regardless of political dividesThe lawmaker called on Garo to keep strengthening the APC and backing policies that will bring meaningful development to Kano State…
…Border Force said criminal gangs “entice victims with promises of free luxury holidays, business-class flights and spending money” before coercing them into carrying cannabis into the UK. As part of a nationwide awareness campaign at UK airports, Border Force has “advised travellers to refuse offers of free holidays or…
…of state since Michel Sleiman was received by Barack Obama in 2009. Aoun will hold discussions “with several American officials on the situation in Lebanon and ways to strengthen the ceasefire”, particularly in Lebanon’s south, as well as on “the withdrawal of Israel from the Lebanese regions it occupies”, the presiden…