…schools and other learning institutions. Speaking on security arrangements for the reopening of schools, the NSCDC spokesperson, Babafemi Afolabi, said intelligence-driven operations by federal and tactical squads had thwarted more than 100 attempted attacks on schools. Afolabi said the Commandant-General had briefed s…

…In Zamfara State, however, ransom negotiations have gone beyond cash. Bashar Sani, a senior administrator at the College of Education, Maru, was abducted alongside his wife and other women. His family reportedly paid N20m, three motorcycles and N150,000 worth of recharge cards to secure his release. But the payment did…

…Affairs, said the collaboration with the NCC marked an important step towards strengthening digital skills and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities. She explained that skills development would improve the economic capacity and independence of persons with disabilities, thereby enhancing their well-being.…

…Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr Mohammed Bello Shehu, stated this at the opening of a five-day sensitisation and…

…the general manager. Speaking during the protest, the State General Chairman of the Senior Civil Servants Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies, Adebayo Michael, questioned the alleged move to remove Olabanji, saying no official reason had been given to the workers. “Just suddenly, we hea…

…computing. “Today, we are not merely unveiling an online learning portal. We are opening a new pathway to opportunity for thousands of Nigerians. “We are connecting talent to world-class learning, learning to certification, and certification to productive work, enterprise and national development,” he said. The ministe…

…club, it reported. Members of the Night Wolves rode down en masse to Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula just after it was annexed by Russia in March 2014 and members have also fought side by side with pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. AFP The post Trump’s son confirms Russian businessman paid for post-wedding festivi…

…was long since done. Victory takes Daniel Farke’s men on to eight points from their opening four games behind only defending champions Arsenal and Manchester City. Newcastle remain on five points but slip down to 12th due to their negative goal difference. AFP

…her performance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in September. However, Doja later denied the engagement rumours, clarifying it was a David Yurman piece with no stones.In February 2025, DeuxMoi shared photos of them arriving at a Mexico airport. The following month, she left an after-party for the premiere of Quinn's…

…largest refinery, Baniyas, is also undergoing a three-month overhaul, further tightening domestic fuel supply.For Nigeria, the development underscores the importance of expanding domestic refining capacity while ensuring adequate crude supply to local refineries.Although Nigeria is a major crude producer, its downstrea…

…by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and other unions. The students, under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Committee (NANSJCC), Ondo State, gave the ultimatum in Akure during…

…Secretary; one representative of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment; two senior representatives of the TUC; and two representatives of the King’s College Old Boys Association. According to the minister, the government’s decision followed extensive deliberations conducted in the spirit of mutual respect and n…

Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni publicly reacted to a viral video showing Nollywood actor Desmond Elliot kneeling before Speaker Femi GbajabiamilaOseni described the act as a display of 'boot-licking' politics, saying it represents exactly why Nigeria cannot move forwardThe journalist suggested Elliot's gesture was linke…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has announced university scholarships for the three best-performing students of Ife Girls’ High School, Eleyele, Ile-Ife, in their next school certificate examinations. Adeniyi made the announcement on Monday during the commissioni…

…his Chief of Staff, Mr Segun Omojuwa, said his administration was committed to strengthening the state judiciary. According to him, his administration amended the law to increase the number of High Court judges from 24 to 35, which he described as the first such increase since the creation of Ondo State in 1976. The go…

…psychological trauma, financial distress, emotional stress and grave inconveniences suffered by the claimant due to the defendants’ actions. The judge also ordered the two defendants to jointly and severally pay the sum of N25 million to the law firm as cost litigation. Not satisfied with the high court verdict, the ba…

The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday said the organisation had spent over N70bn on several corporate social responsibility projects executed across the country in less than two years. Adeniyi disclosed this in Modakeke, Osun State, while speaking with journalists on the sidelines…

…bringing light to moderate rains over parts of Taraba State in the afternoon and evening. The north-central region will see a cloudy atmosphere with occasional sunshine throughout the forecast period.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!In the south, cloudy conditions with in…

…the headquarters of an institution dedicated to protecting Nigerians and strengthening trust in our digital economy”, Tijani said. The minister said the commission had faced funding difficulties in its early years, including challenges meeting salary obligations, before the President intervened with direct financial su…

…“The rescue followed improved strategic joint security operations conducted on the evening of September 13, 2026. “A joint patrol team operating at Ekene Junction along Oguta Road, Onitsha, intercepted the victim after he was reportedly dropped from a black Toyota Highlander SUV by unidentified persons close to the sec…

…her how to braid bread.I never once suspected Helen might have an ulterior motive.One evening, I brought over a casserole as a thank-you.Helen invited me in.I watched Sophie chase a butterfly across the lawn through the kitchen window."You have no idea what you've done for her," I said. "She hasn't been this happy sinc…

…households and businesses. Another headline features the Dangote Petroleum Refinery opening its landmark N2.15 trillion initial public offer (IPO) today. Vanguard also reports that as primary and secondary schools reopen across the country today, parents and guardians will contend with paying higher school fees, as mos…

…PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The opening goal came after Rafiu weaved past three defenders to win a penalty, which Kareem converted with confidence. As seen on Nigeria Football Federation's official website, headers from Adegbemile and Akekoromowei extended the lead b…

Akeem Bodunrin, known as Iyeru, died on Saturday evening, September 12, at his home in Ogun StateThe OGSPAM chairman was a prominent figure in Ogun State's transport sector with ties to the NURTWA video circulating on X showed mourners carrying his remains to the graveside for an Islamic burialPAY ATTENTION: Find it fa…

…the country, you want to make big good things happen, and stop big bad things from happening ... That's where I think we are as a country, and where I think we can maybe find unity again." by Linda Ikeji at 14/09/2026 10:17 AM | Share this Story