Anambra bans Asphalt laying in rainy season The Anambra State Government has introduced stricter quality control measures for road construction, including an immediate ban on asphalt laying during the rainy season, as part of efforts to improve the durability of roads across the state.The directive, issued through the …

…thefactsite Okoronkwo had claimed via Snapchat that she lost about $700, while teammates Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Halimatu Ayinde and Joy Omewa also allegedly lost cash before the team moved to Rabat. Following the allegations, numerous social media accounts, believed to belong to Moroccan users, flooded Okor…

…his family,” the report said. In Kebbi, the report said troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded to terrorist activities along the Wasagu-Ayu Road in Wasagu Local Government Area. It added that troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to flee and abandon two motorcycles. (NAN) The post Troops foil terrorist infilt…

…Adeyemo, told the court that the defendants conspired to kidnap and murder Chief Ajayi Emmanuel at his residence.He also said four locally made single-barrel guns and 13 live cartridges were recovered from them.According to the prosecutor, the offences contravened Sections 516A, 3(a) and 319(1) of the Criminal Code Law…

…taken his life at his plot in Mambwe District while on leave. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident, which occurred on 26th July 2026 at around 02:00 hours in Jumbe Village, Mambwe District. Mr Mweemba said Mr Phiri had travelled to Mambwe while on leave and was lodging at…

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has declared five persons wanted in connection with the recent wave of violence linked to the political crisis in the state. The command, in a statement by its spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, said it was intensifying efforts to apprehend individuals suspected to be…

…buried Jayden Adams on Sunday, July 25, in an emotional ceremony attended by family, teammates and government leaders in StellenboschAdams played for Mamelodi Sundowns and was part of the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup before his death on July 11Police launched an investigation into the circumstances o…

…towards grid investments, and accelerate progress in the sector to turbocharge programmatic investments. He called for the launching of a power project development fund on financing, closing the electrification gap – which is estimated at $23 billion by 2030, citing an example of nominating a nodal financial institutio…

…in 2014 but later granted an unconditional presidential pardon by former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a judgment delivered on July 20, 2026, Justice S.A. Yelwa held that the presidential pardon, granted under Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution, extinguished the legal consequences of the soldiers’ convictions, sente…

…on the welfare of the people is inherently ineffective.” Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, July 16, 2026. Tinubunomics, based on HRH Sanusi’s measure of economic policy effectiveness, has, so far, been a resounding failure – despite the attempt by the Federal Government’s propaganda machine to portray the dubio…

…democratic legitimacy suffers. What Nigeria urgently needs is a judiciary that commands public trust, dispenses justice without fear or favour, and remains visibly independent of political influence. Mr. Peter Obi recently expressed fears that he may not live to contest or be elected in the 2027 general election. What…

…investment, youth development and talent recruitment. The scale alone should command Nigeria’s attention. The conference featured more than 140 thematic forums, over 1,400 international guests, more than 1,100 participating companies and over 3,000 exhibits across a display area exceeding 100,000 square metres. Its eco…

…support to the survivor to aid her recovery. The Upper West Regional Police Command praised the investigators and prosecutor for their professionalism and dedication, which led to the successful prosecution of the case. The Command also urged members of the public to promptly report all cases of s3xual and domestic abu…

…for divorced women after a video spread widely on Facebook and TikTokCommissioner Muhammad Binni said the viral clip also falsely linked the traditional ruler of Zar to the alleged government directiveA social media user named Boroh James Hussaini reportedly made additional claims about dowry amounts and conditions for…

…members of a hunters’ group acting on intelligence. The suspects were identified as Muhammadu Sani, 32, from Mainahari village in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, and Buba Umaru, 40, from Garin Jauro in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to the sources, the operation turned violent when one of…

…said. In her closing remarks, the Customs Area Controller of Port Harcourt Area I Command, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku, commended the Comptroller-General for prioritising professional development and institutional capacity building. She urged participants to apply the knowledge gained during the conference to improve…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Sector Command, has recovered a double-barrel gun from the scene of a road traffic crash along the Awka-Enugu Expressway. The recovery was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Osondu Ohaeri. Ohaeri…

Delta State Police Command has arrested 81 suspects during a Police raid on identified black spots across Asaba metropolis as part of efforts to tackle crime and dismantle criminal networks in the state. The suspects, comprising 50 males and 31 females, were arrested for offences including the possession and sale of su…

…police nab suspects with cocaine, g#ns during stop and search The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected criminals and recovered firearms, live ammunition, suspected cocaine, and other incriminating exhibits during a stop-and-search operation carried out by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol along th…

…dismissed Sonko as prime minister earlier this year, but Sonko's Pastef retained its commanding majority in parliament, and Sonko was subsequently elected president of the National Assembly.A new prime minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo, was named in May, and a fresh Cabinet was assembled the following month. No Pastef min…

…were names, phone numbers and email addresses." Among those reportedly affected were filmmaker Martin Scorsese, Star Wars creator George Lucas, actors Neil Patrick Harris, Rami Malek, Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas, as well as British director Danny Boyle.Fowler said the breach was particularly concerning because of…

…another consignment of cocaine to the UK. He mentioned that a 31-year-old entrepreneur, Emmanuella Chukwu-Edo, also involved in illicit drug trafficking, was on Tuesday, 21st July, arrested at her Surulere, Lagos residence by NDLEA operatives following the seizure of her consignment of 2.80kg Loud, a synthetic strain o…

…Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week.Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia issued the warning during an interview with Iranian state television on Sunday, July 26, saying any renewed US military action would widen the geographical scope of the conflict."I believe that if the Americans once agai…

…rumoursFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod has sparked fresh online conversation after sharing a birthday message for Desola Afod on Sunday, July 27, 2026, that conspicuously avoided referring to her as his wife.The actor posted the tribute on Instagram, celebr…

Content creator Emmanuel Obruste, popularly known as GehGeh, has responded to criticism after videos of him attending what appeared to be a traditional wedding ceremony went viral, prompting many Nigerians to question whether the event was genuine. The self-styled relationship and finance influencer shared clips from t…