…a head coach for the Bears and New Orleans Saints, became a celebrated NFL television analyst and commentator, his gruff manner attracting fans and earning parody from fans of “Da Bears” on Saturday Night Live. While coaching and appearing on a Chicago sports radio station, he once challenged a caller to a fight. – ‘Tr…

…a 10-day NPRGS training programme in Oyo state, equipping 700 youths with vocational and digital skillsBeneficiaries across AI, makeup artistry, and fashion design tracks each received enterprise tools, including laptops, sewing machines, and tabletsThe Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, received a presidentia…

…has been named Nigeria's best teacher in 2026, taking home a brand-new car at a national awards ceremony held in Abuja.Dr Mary Oluwaseun Adebayo, who teaches at Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School (Senior) in Obantoko, Abeokuta, received the honour during the 2026 World Teachers' Day celebration, where the Federal Government…

…before the attackInvestigators found al-Hammami passed all of Flydubai's professional and security requirements during recruitment, raising deeper questionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A preliminary investigation by UAE authorities has found that the co-pilot who allegedly attemp…

…of a flydubai jet last week had planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv’s international airport, the United Arab Emirates’ top prosecutor said on Friday. In the aftermath of the incident, people on board — the majority of whom were Israeli — described a sudden plunge in altitude and a fight for control of the aircraft…

…25 personnel. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu subsequently declared three days of national mourning in honour of the deceased personnel. The Nigerian Air Force also immediately commenced an investigation into the crash. Military plane crash: IGP DISU visits Chief of Air Staff over death of 25 personnel

…Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, had announced a 30-day fuel price discount at all Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, filling stations across Nigeria. However, the former vice president accused the president of copying his proposal for fuel subsidy removal. Addressing journalists in a video, Atiku said: “Wait a…

…releasePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience covering security issues and counterinsurgency in Nigeria and across Africa.Ibadan, Oyo State - Gunmen have kidnapped three people, including two employees of the Cocoa R…

…costsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Petrol depot prices in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Calabar fell to N1,350 per…

…for the 2027 general elections, with the party stressing the need for transparent internal democracyPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…

…9PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has more than eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues.Yola, Adamawa State - The Adamawa State Muslim Council announced on Friday, October 9, 2026, that Modibbo Abub…

…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 Armed assailants have killed a police officer on his way to work along the Kwi-Beco road, a stretch that runs betwee…

…the country’s reliance on imported equipment to expand solar power generation. An analysis of the figures suggests that generating an equivalent amount of electricity with diesel-powered generators could cost about $980m annually at prevailing fuel prices, potentially leaving users with savings of more than $700m a yea…

…at the Oronna Hall, pushed for strict adherence to approved plans, certified professionals and State building regulations. Speaking during the programme, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, TPl Abiola Ayodele, urged participants and the public to engage the services of qualified pr…

…was charged with being a fugitive of justice and held without bail at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility, Vermont police said. He is scheduled to be arraigned Friday afternoon.Hanafin's third child, a daughter, was away at college at the time of the shooting, police said. Andria Hanafin was remembered as a lo…

The Trump administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, blocking its assets under US jurisdiction and giving American companies and individuals six months to wind down business with the tribunal.Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures on Friday, October 9, accusing the…

…Government Area following a protest during which several buildings belonging to traditional chiefs were reportedly set ablaze.Governor Douye Diri announced the restriction on Friday, October 9, through a statement issued by his press secretary, Daniel Alabrah, citing a breakdown of law and order. The statement said the…

…the police reports. The victim later picked her out of a photo lineup. Hood, who is originally from Madison, Wisc., surrendered at the Miami Police Department with her attorney on Tuesday. She is charged with counts of second-degree grand theft and was ordered by a judge to stay away from Booby Trap, which is located n…

…reiterates the Command's commitment to combating kidnapping and other forms of criminality in the state. "He further assures members of the public that the Command will continue to leverage actionable intelligence, community partnerships, and other operational strategies to ensure the safety and security of residents.…

…school administrators and schools across different categories. Adebayo received the national recognition during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration in Abuja, where she was rewarded with a brand-new car as the star prize. While receiving the car on Teacher’s day, she expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying…

The National Board for Technology Incubation has showcased 298 Nigerian innovators from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to international investors and potential business partners in London, United Kingdom, as part of efforts to commercialise indigenous technologies and expand access to global markets. A…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.The Nigerian naira weakened against the United States dollar, pound sterl…

…specialised operations, navigate difficult terrain and dismantle terrorist and criminal networks. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the development was necessary to strengthen operational readiness following the expansion of the Army’s divisions from eigh…

United States President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, vowing to cut off its resources and cripple its operations. As reported by Reuters, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on Friday, accusing the court of targeting Americans and describing it as a “rogue…

…was also abducted. The source said the gunmen subsequently attempted to abduct additional people at the Central Nursery but were prevented from doing so following a fierce exchange of gunfire with security personnel on guard. “The kidnappers went to the Central Nursery to pick more victims but were repelled after a fie…