…reserves. The gross figure did not tell the whole story. After accounting for identified short-term obligations, the Bank’s data put net usable reserves at US$859 million in the second quarter of 2023. Outstanding foreign exchange forward claims had also grown to more than US$7 billion, adding to uncertainty for busine…

…in 1995 after the teenager was found with a pentagram carved into her chest. Pike has denied carving the symbol herself. Pike had accused Slemmer of insulting her and attempting to steal her boyfriend. Two other residents at the camp later testified that Pike had bragged about the murder before and after it happened an…

…at their home in Tipp City, a suburb of Dayton, on 16 February. He then allegedly tried to make the killing appear to have been carried out by intruders. The prosecution presented police body-camera footage and data from Flynn’s iPhone and Apple Watch from around the time of the killing. Prosecutors also called dozens…

…my 12-year-old son swore he would never speak to her again. Nineteen years later, he married her. I sat through the ceremony believing I had lost him too. Then he grabbed my hand and whispered, "Mom, we have five minutes to put my plan into action."PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content wil…

…of the rainy season. In Bauchi State, the State Emergency Management Agency identified six local government areas as the worst affected by disasters during the ongoing rainy season. The affected councils are Toro, Bauchi, Ningi, Shira, Gamawa and Kirfi. The Director in charge of Disaster Management at the agency, Adamu…

…departments and agencies, the media, private organisations and academia, but identified professional recognition, quackery and inadequate funding for capacity-building as major challenges. He urged the government to enforce provisions of the NIPR Act by ensuring that public relations, press, information and protocol po…

…while travelling to Kogi State for a burial. One of the protesters, who simply identified herself as Doshima, said, “Last Friday, some residents of this community hired a vehicle to attend a burial ceremony in Kogi State, but the vehicle they were travelling in was attacked, and all 18 passengers, including eight women…

…District, Blessing Ugbo, has claimed she won the party’s primary election but was denied the ticket. She said the party must return the senatorial ticket to her, adding that the person given the ticket is a member of All Progressives Congress and did not participate in the party’s primary election. Ugbo who hails from…

…posted on her TikTok page [@sopsss_fr](https://www.tiktok.com/@sopsss_fr), was accompanied by a deeply personal caption in which she reflected on the choices she made to get to where she is today.21-year-old UNIOSUN graduate celebrates as she bags first class. Photo stepped away from workBy her own account, Blessing ha…

…the law in the interest of public safety and order. He noted that any person dissatisfied with an arrest, detention or judicial decision has the constitutional right to seek redress through established legal channels, adding that the appropriate forum for challenging alleged violations of rights is the justice system a…

…that the Supreme Court’s restoration of key provisions of the Electoral Act had clarified aspects of the legal framework on party membership registers and candidate nomination. According to him, the development should reinforce the importance of accurate membership records, transparent internal processes and discipline…

…available equipment and long-term sustainability for farmers. The ministry identified the development of disease-free zones or compartments, training of Federal and state veterinary inspectors, stronger biosecurity and upgraded laboratory capacity as other areas requiring attention. Presenting UNIDO’s areas of potentia…

…and follow them up till they actually get better,” he said. The NPHCDA director identified the difficulty of getting healthy nine-year-old girls into health facilities for preventive vaccination as one of the challenges facing the programme. He said the agency had adopted school-based vaccination, outreach campaigns an…

…Centre in Ikeja, Lagos, where Blessing approached Efe and his girlfriend, identified in online reports as Taylor Jasmine, near a black SUV surrounded by a crowd of onlookers.Nkechi Blessing confronts Carter Efe and his new American girlfriend in viral Lagos video. Photo: nkechiblessingsunday/carterefe>Nkechi Blessing d…

…29, in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in Bissau.Writing on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Omojuwa questioned the quality of the Nigerian team.Social media commentator Japheth Joshua Omojuwa reacts to the Super Eagles’ 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Photo @ActuFo…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Born on April 3, 1956, Ocheja studied law at Ahmadu Bello University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1982. He later moved to the All Progressives Congress and remained involved in Kogi State politics after his senatorial term ended.Social media reacts to the wed…

…who have held Permanent Resident status for at least 2 years and are within the specified age range can apply independently for Singapore citizenshipStudent PRs who have lived in Singapore for more than 3 years and passed at least one national exam are also among those eligible to applyPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with…

…I was crowned king of Uganda's Tooro kingdom following the death of King Oyo, who died of cancer aged 34The succession sparked controversy after close family members claimed King Oyo left a will naming his young son as heir to the throneQueen Best Kemigisa, mother of the late king, publicly opposed the coronation and s…

…in Calabar over the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil. The suspect, identified as Bright Bassey Elijah, was arrested after the incident was reported to the police on Monday, September 28, 2026, by the school’s proprietress. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokp…

The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has told the World Bank and other international lenders to stop giving President Bola Tinubu fresh loans, stressing that such borrowing would mortgage the future of Nigerians. The party made this call in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, on Tuesday. It st…

…on Google Ocheja was born on April 3, 1956, according to biographical records. He studied law at Ahmadu Bello University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1982 He later joined the All Progressives Congress and remained active in Kogi politics. The wedding video has since attracted reactions online as social media u…

…in Fela's music a sense of bodily awareness that translated directly into the way he carried himself in the iconic suit, but also something deeper tied to the character's moral compass."There was something about suddenly being in touch with the body, but also justice-seeking because obviously he was a revolutionary fig…

…VDM's public dispute with Apostle Osayi over Nigeria's spiritual calling intensified onlinePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!An old video of Dr Abel Damina taking aim at a teaching by Apostle Arome Osayi has found fresh legs online, circulating wi…

…Naija ‘Show Ya Sef’ housemate, Victor Ikpe, popularly known as Keivo, has been disqualified from the reality show after a physical altercation with fellow housemate, Tram. Biggie announced Keivo’s disqualification on Tuesday after showing the housemates clips of the incident, which occurred during the final week of the…

…Education level. Yet, this sub-sector is the most neglected,” he said. Amba identified poor funding, inadequate welfare, teacher shortages, decaying infrastructure, insecurity and inadequate instructional materials as major challenges facing the education sector. He urged governments to increase investment in education…