…determination before the instant court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had, on July 1, reported that Justice Ekwo had granted the application filed by the ex-minister to present evidence of the London court. The judge had granted the motion on notice moved by the lawyer who appeared for Diezani, Godwin Iyinbor, after…

…and the restoration of law and order in the affected areas. The renewed violence, which reportedly began at the weekend, involved rival cult groups identified as the Bobos and Greenlanders, with incidents reported in Agudama, Obele and the Back of St. Peters areas of the state capital. Sources said the violence had rai…

…from the Kaduna State High Court and grant the former governor bail. The PUNCH online reports that El-Rufai, who governed Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023, is being prosecuted by the ICPC over alleged financial offences arising from his administration. The former governor has denied wrongdoing and challenged the circumst…

…"How does this work? Are they buying retail or wholesale?"In a related story, Legit.ng reported that the US had listed 176 Nigerians and Ghanaians for deportation.2 Nigerians sentenced to US prison for fraudMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the US had sentenced two Nigerians to prison for 15 years for fraud.…

…PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!As reported by The Punch, the reception followed at 3pm at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre along Km 10 Expressway, Asokoro. The groom was identified on the invitation as the son of a retired Group Captain.Vendors who worked at the wedd…

…away from the vehicle that conveyed him to the court. Two or three journalists reportedly had their mobile phones damaged during the altercation. The supporters also reportedly occupied virtually every available space in the courtroom, leaving little room for other persons seeking to observe the proceedings. Speaking w…

…squad since World War II and its first execution in more than 60 years. However, the report said appellate review and a final legal judgment were required before it could proceed.Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, opened fire inside a crowded medical building at the Texas military base, killing 12 soldiers and one civilian a…

A drunken woman reportedly left other passengers stunned when she took off her pants and began masturbating on a flight from Baltimore to Miami last month. Katy Inzer, 46, committed the lewd act shortly after takeoff on an American Airlines evening flight on September 11, according to an incident report filed by the Mi…

…said.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!As reported by Vanguard, Oladosu said her son had kept her updated throughout the journey until a disturbing message arrived. She explained that the group had stopped over in Anambra State after a traffic holdup in Edo State made it t…

…saying American motorists were paying a "little bit" more at the pump. According to the report, he claimed Iran had the capability to destroy an American city but offered no evidence to support that assertion. "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego," Trump said.He also described it as a "small pric…

…on Google.Add Punch on Google “The emergency call was received at about 1530 hours, reporting that a commercial bus travelling from Nnewi to Enugu with passengers on board had crashed and overturned. Fire Service personnel promptly mobilised to the scene, where they assessed the situation, secured the area and assisted…

…protecting lives and property, urged members of the public to be observant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities within their communities. Ganzallo also advised the general public to desist from taking laws into their hands. Ogun: Man arrested for breaking into house to steal while owner was away in c…

…expressed condolences to the families of the 25 passengers and seven crew members who reportedly died in the crash. The minister extended his sympathies to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, as well as officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force. “I pray that Almighty God grants th…

…to lifeThe alleged miracle was attributed to the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa, who reportedly called the child back to life during a live conferenceApostle Ohis Ojeikere introduced Minister Petri to the congregation, noting that his story is documented in the book Fire in His BonesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our…

…from the Ilese Police.18 passengers, 2 others killed in fatal road crashLegit.ng earlier reported that Twenty people lost their lives on Friday evening after a truck with faulty brakes ploughed into several vehicles on Hawan Kibo Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

…were found d3ad inside a parked vehicle. The deceased, aged, three, five and eight had reportedly been missing since Sunday, October 4, 2026, prompting a search for them and an appeal to the public for information on their whereabouts. Confirming the incident, the Assembly Member for the area, Seidu Fuseini, said the o…

…of Police, following allegations concerning the whereabouts of an armed robbery suspect reportedly arrested and brought to the station. A statement from the command's spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, states that the Commissioner gave the directives on October 5 after personally interviewing the complainant and the pol…

…the conviction and death sentence of Sunday Osakpolor for armed robbery. The state also reported the conviction of Taiwo Omorede and four others in another armed robbery case, with three receiving death sentences by hanging and two receiving five-year prison terms. These developments show that the present judgment did…

…as general elections draw near, with women accounting for more than 90 per cent of the reported victims. Our Correspondent, Emma Una, highlights the ugly trend in the last decade. Since 2015, when the ugly trend reportedly began, several women have been killed, yet no alleged ritualist has been apprehended or any suspe…

…the match, allowing unauthorised persons to gain access to restricted areas. The breach reportedly led to an attack on match officials as they made their way from the dressing room to their vehicle after the game. As a result, Inter Lagos have been fined N5.2 million by the league body. In addition, the club will have…

…Academic Staff Union of Universities awarded her a N1.68m scholarship following a PUNCH report on her plight. Maryam, who writes and performs household chores with her toes, had in 2023 appealed to public-spirited Nigerians, government agencies and non-governmental organisations to assist her to complete her registrati…

…trust. “When newsrooms prioritise factual accuracy over sensational headlines, when reports contextualise field logistics rather than default to inflammatory speculation, and when information is verified before publication, you perform a sacred public service. You act as the primary filter protecting our democracy agai…

…three people at the spot were also said to have sustained gunshot injuries. “Zobo was reportedly sitting at a drinking (Ogogoro) spot with others at the bus stop when the attackers arrived and opened fire. Some people ran away, while at least three people sustained gunshot wounds. Zobo was killed in the attack. He had…

…President Bola Tinubu improved the country’s relative attractiveness to investors, a new report by Bloomberg has stated. Nigeria overtook Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya and Namibia in the 2026 Bloomberg Economics Investment Risk-O-Meter, which assesses the relative investability of 19 African economies. Bloomberg, in the repo…

Diamond Brown has reported a monthly income of about $1,500 in a court filing as she seeks child support from singer Chris Brown for their four-year-old daughter, according to TMZ.In a declaration detailing her income and expenses, the 28-year-old described herself as a "social media influencer" and esthetician. She es…