…of Homeland Security has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerian nationals arrested by immigration officers over alleged criminal offences as the country intensifies its immigration enforcement operations. According to information published by the department on Thursday, the Nigerians were arrested by officer…
…role of faith in employment relationships. While the pastor reportedly provided additional benefits, including meals during trips, the driver’s decision suggests that his existing earnings were no longer sufficient for his needs. The story also raises questions about whether promises of spiritual benefits should influe…
…In October 2025, a suspected arms dealer identified as 30-year-old Nigerien national, Shehu Ali Kachalla narrated how military personnel provided armed escorts and protection for his illicit weapon deliveries to bandit groups operating in northern Nigeria. Kachalla was arrested by the Zamfara State Police Command in a…
…2026, which coincided with his birthday celebration. The event attracted prominent personalities, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; former Inspectors-General of Police Mohammed Abubakar and Usman Baba; retired Deputy Inspectors-General of Police Sadiq Abubakar, Tijani Baba an…
…BarrymoreDate of birth22 February 1975Place of birthCulver City, California, USANationalityAmericanOccupationActress, producer, talk show host, entrepreneurYears active1976–presentEx-husbandsJeremy Thomas (1994–1995), Tom Green (2001–2002), Will Kopelman (2012–2016)ChildrenOlive Barrymore Kopelman and Frankie Barrymore…
…wobbles Behind the paradox is a record of 18 years policy run including the National Gas Policy, Petroleum Inddustry Act, PIA, Domestic Gas Delivery Obligation, DGDO, Decade of Gas Initiative, gas infrastructure projects and the proposed Gas Swap Framework. However, industry stakeholders said the fundamental challenge…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has rearrested an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, for alleged drug trafficking, barely a year after she was convicted of the same offence, and arrested a South African woman with 32.74kg of cannabis in Rivers State. The agency also intercepted large consignments of illi…
…is renovated, likely 2028. Former Real Madrid midfielder Isco, 34, netted from the penalty spot after a foul on Rodrigo Riquelme, and Ez Abde doubled the hosts lead after half-an-hour with a cool finish. Ante Budimir’s own goal gave Betis their third after half-time, before the Croatian striker netted at the correct an…
…particularly with respect to capital expenditure, has not started. Actually, the National Assembly recently approved the extension of the implementation of capital projects in the 2025 budget to December 2026. If we are still implementing the 2025 budget, the 2026 budget remains outstanding. I think we should just coll…
…Yamal, and several PSG stars in the running for the awardThe former Nigerian international named Manchester City, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich as his picks to win the UEFA Champions LeaguePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Super Eagles icon Austin…
A Kano magistrate's court has remanded one Musa Umar, in a correctional facility over his alleged involvement in the k!lling of Saminu Haruna Tudun Bojuwa following a dispute over motorcycles. The defendant was arraigned before Magistrate Hauwa Abba Musa of Magistrates' Court No. 27, Nomansland, Kano, on charges of cri…
A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s international airport on Sunday, a day after an attack claimed by the Yemeni group killed at least a dozen people and forced authorities to suspend operations there. Saturday’s attack, the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, was a sharp escalation in the Yemen war, where Ri…
…burial according to Islamic rites. Gunda added that the deceased, who held the traditional title of Jagaban Sabon Gari, is survived by a wife and five children. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Biu served as Corps Marshal of the FRSC from July 2022 to 2024, after years of service in the organisation. He wa…
…League group stage returns on Tuesday, October 13, for matchday two after the international breakVictor Osimhen is set to face Barcelona for Galatasaray, while Ademola Lookman looks to impress Diego Simeone against Manchester UnitedMoses Usor, who scored on his Super Eagles debut, and uncapped winger Christian Nwachukw…
…featherweight and super-featherweight, compiled an impressive professional record of 44 victories in 48 fights, with 42 of his wins coming by knockout. His death was confirmed by former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) president Paco Valcarcel, who paid tribute to his compatriot in a social media post on Saturday. “He p…
…Forum, and private investors to expand affordable transport services under the National Affordable CNG Transportation Programme. More buses, electric vehicles Responding to a request for more buses from a Nigerian identified as Emmanuel, Tinubu said his administration was working to extend affordable transportation ser…
Eight Nigerian nationals have been arrested by the police for allegedly subjecting a 21-year-old compatriot to a severe beating as part of his initiation into an internet fraud operation at Kotokrom, a suburb of the Sunyani West Municipality in the Bono Region, Ghana. The suspects reportedly told investigators that the…
…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Abakaliki, Ebonyi State - President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, October 11, 2026, mourned the…
…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Borno State - Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) killed 25 ISWAP fighters who launched a night-time assault on Kuk…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Godwin Yahaya, for criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and kidnapping. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on 10th October, 2026 said the suspect allegedly contracted a man identified as Bashiru, to abduc…
…received by officials of the ministry, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, the National Emergency Management Agency and other relevant Federal Government agencies. According to the statement, the evacuation was fully funded by the $265,854 donation ma…
…after a video of her in a wheelchair surfaced on her 25th birthdayThe controversial journalist alleged that a drug report listing 11 substances was shown to her and linked it to Regina's conditionNigerians flooded social media to push back against Olunloyo's claims, with many calling on her to leave the actress and her…
US President Donald Trump said in a brief statement Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” he wrote on his Truth Social networ…
…stressed that economic development would remain difficult without improvements in national security. “Where security fails, productivity collapses, investment retreats, and development stalls,” the statement read. It added that widespread insecurity was increasing Nigeria’s investment risk profile, resulting in higher…
…unexpected bills, but MultiChoice says eligible customers keep their R99 promotional priceDStv Nigeria still advertises Compact, so South African package changes do not automatically affect Nigerian subscribersPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit…