…an outpouring of grief across Fufore and Adamawa State, with senior government officials publicly sharing condolences.Governor Ahmadu Fintiri mourns as Adamawa's Fufore LGA Chairman, Yahaya Saidu, dies Photo Fintiri reacts to Saidu's deathAdamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri was among the first to respond, taking to X…

…by Saudi authorities of strikes hitting civilian targets are relatively rare, with officials issuing few statements on Houthi attacks in recent weeks. The scale and frequency of the recent strikes targeting Riyadh are unprecedented in the eight months of war that has spread across the Middle East. Saudi Arabia leads an…

…Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement issued by the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, identified two of the victims as John Mafulul, 53, and Ezekiel Yohanna, 50. The association said the victims were attacked at about 5 pm on Friday. It also announced t…

…Tillis of North Carolina described the livestream proposal as “beyond disgusting” in a social media post. “Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan do,” Tillis said. “It should not be happening in America.” Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people in the November 5, 2009, shooting a…

…worsening after her Children's Day carnivalRegina Daniels described her pain as excruciating, saying there were times she could not move at allPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has broken her silence on a prolonged…

…the Nigeria Police Force over a disputed APC senatorial primary result circulating on social mediaThe alleged fake document named Senator Rochas Okorocha as the winner of the Imo West Senatorial District APC primaryThe commission attached both the authentic report and the disputed document to its petitions as it urged…

Commercial motorcyclists, popularly called Okada riders, have embarked on one day fasting in Ikom Town, in Ikom LGA of Cross River State. The one day fast is compulsory and seriously enforced by officials of the Okada Riders Association in the town. Okada riders spoken to in Ikom Town said they usually hold the spiritu…

…rules could bar institutions from recruiting international students. The Financial Times, in a report published on Saturday, said that 22.7 per cent of UK study visa applications from Nigerians were withdrawn in the first half of 2026, up from 4.5 per cent during the same period in 2025. The increase comes as the UK go…

…at prices lower than those offered by local retailers.In a viral video circulating on social media, the traders said they operate under an association and argued that the Chinese nationals had no right to sell directly to consumers at prices below those charged by local traders.The development comes weeks after some Ni…

Sofía Vergara has shared a social media post contrasting supportive behaviour with narcissistic traits following reports about former husband Joe Manganiello's account of their marriage in his new memoir.The image, initially shared by Vergara's son, Manolo, lists apologising, setting boundaries and telling the truth as…

…estrangement. She recently appeared in a series of advertisements critical of artificial intelligence, saying: "Some things aren't meant to be fixed."

…2026 suggested some stabilisation. Security risks, administrative bottlenecks and the social costs of those reforms nevertheless remained concerns for foreign investors. "The security environment is a primary variable which gives pause to potential investors," it said.Although attacks on oil infrastructure in the Niger…

…entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy or Area Fada, has taken to social media to ask fans to keep his wife in their thoughts after a major surgery.On the night of October 9, 2026, the singer and activist posted a heartfelt message on both his X and Instagram pages, sharing that his wife had gone unde…

…recruiting overseas students. According to an analysis of Home Office data by the Financial Times, 22.7 per cent of study visa applications from Nigerians were withdrawn in the first half of 2026, up from 4.5 per cent in the same period of 2025. For Pakistani applicants, the proportion rose from three per cent to 40.9…

…through the capital market. The call was made at the University of Ibadan Alumni Association Annual Public Service Lecture held on Friday in Ibadan. The lecture was themed: “First and Best But Whose Capital Built It? Rethinking How Nigeria Funds Its Own Future”. Delivering the lecture, the Director-General of the Secur…

…less than three months after assuming office. The Adamawa State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria expressed grief over his death in a statement on Saturday. The state ALGON chairman, Titus Obadiah, described Saidu as a dedicated leader whose service to Fufore and Adamawa State would be missed.…

…USMCA professionals, and their dependents are among those who will face the expanded social media vettingApplicants in the newly added categories must set their social media profiles to public before submitting their visa applicationsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The United States…

…therefore confirm their current bouquet, channel access and renewal amount through official Nigerian customer platforms before making payments. South Africa’s new names and advertised prices should not determine Nigerian subscription decisions.MultiChoice removes 7 channels from DStv PremiumLegit.ng earlier reported th…

…advocacy in promoting quality public tertiary education. The ASUU leaders also appreciated traditional rulers for their interventions and acknowledged the patience and understanding demonstrated by students and parents during the strike. “Our struggle for improved staff welfare and the implementation of vital academic…

…300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace,” Trump said on social media after talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin said Russia “reaffirmed its readiness to supply oil and oil products to the American and world markets.” Trump added Moscow would supply 500,000 tons in November, f…

…holiday. For some primary and secondary schools, the closure will come close to the official end of the first term. Universities may already be on recess or following their own academic calendars by that point.

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!It noted that the naira appreciated by about 4% in the first half of 2026, trading around N1,380/$ in the official foreign exchange market before strengthening to approximately N1,330/$ in August.The group expects the currency to average N1,385/$ for the full year, wi…

…latest electric vehicle surge.Figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association showed that battery electric vehicle registrations across the European Union, European Free Trade Association countries and the United Kingdom rose 52.2% year-on-year in August.Registrations reached 243,207, compared with 159,…

…LASUSTECH. The unions announced the suspension on Friday, while expressing appreciation to the media, civil society organisations, CSOs, traditional rulers, students, parents and other stakeholders for their support throughout the negotiations. It said the collective efforts of these groups contributed significantly to…

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