The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has seized alcoholic beverages worth an estimated N300m packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml during enforcement operations in Lagos State. NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement shared on its Facebook page on Sunday, adding that some distributors…

The Bauchi State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the suspected murder of Jemimah Dutse, a former All Progressives Congress Women Leader in Bauchi South. PUNCH Metro learnt this from a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, San…

…pay increase on soldiers and their familiesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Nigerian Army has set up new operational formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo, and Osun states, a move he said will allow troops…

A video capturing a physical altercation between singer Kizz Daniel's security detail and an interviewer from Advee Media has sparked widespread debate online. The incident occurred backstage at the Supremacy Concert in Lagos, shortly after the singer concluded his performance. Footage shows the reporter attempting to …

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Akinteye Afeez, has urged Kaduna youths to support and protect infrastructure projects being executed by the state government, saying the facilities are critical to their education, mobility and future. Afeez spoke on Saturday during an inspection of some …

The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, on Sunday described teachers as the true builders of the nation as the world celebrates the 2026 Teachers’ Day. He pledged to sustain and strengthen the development of the education sector and the advancement of teachers, building…

Today’s evening recap focuses mainly on the feud between the All Progressives Congress and the Vice Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Rotimi Amaechi, over the high cost of medication needed to treat his deceased mother. Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency recently recorded N5 billion worth of conta…

What started on July 26 as a gathering of 24 strangers chasing the N160m Big Brother Naija prize has, after 70 days, produced friendships, romance, betrayals, arguments, punishments, disqualifications and some of the most unpredictable twists of the season. Now, nine housemates remain. Aikou, Barry, Bluethopia, Flora, …

…model of linking finance with savings, training, financial literacy and productive resources is critical to ensuring that beneficiaries are able to manage and grow their businesses sustainably. “A woman should understand the terms on which she borrows, distinguish revenue from profit, and possess the confidence to ques…

…members of the gang in Qua'an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the deceased suspect, identified as Usman Ya'u, was arrested on September 30, 2026, during a manhunt for those responsible for the k!lling of a soldier in Manja Forest. The sources said that during inter…

…for the items. The police said investigations were ongoing to establish the source, destination and intended use of the detonators and identify possible accomplices. In Benue State, police operatives arrested a suspected cultist who was allegedly threatening people with a firearm at a market square in Aliade. A search…

The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Ogun State Government to urgently convert the Gateway Industrial and Petro-Gas Institute, Oni, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, from a monotechnic to a full-fledged polytechnic as part of measures to address the challenges confronting the institution.…

…River in the Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, according to sources, happened around 11 am on Saturday when about 200 people, who had gone for a burial ceremony, were returning back to base. The boat, it was gathered, was also carrying several motorcycles at the time of the incident. The Inform…

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council has demanded an explanation from Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum over a viral video in which he allegedly ordered the arrest and detention of anyone found expressing the slogan “Tinubu Must Go”. The council said the reported directive was particularly tr…

…a different review process under EU rulesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The European Union has officially named seven countries as safe countries of origin at Union level, a classification that affects how asylum applications from nationals of…

…30 and just 4.52 hours on October 1, 2026PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Ikeja Electric (IE) has apologised to custome…

…reactions from colleagues and followersPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Cecilia Ejike, a Lagos State Polytechnic graduate, has taken to LinkedIn to announce her appointment as an Electrical Technician at Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemical…

Indians rallied for a third day on Sunday demanding the election commission chief’s resignation, while police launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against officers during protests in New Delhi a day earlier. Protests began on Friday demanding the Election Commission of India chief Gyanesh Kumar …

…Google Public broadcaster NHK and other Japanese media outlets, citing investigation sources, reported that CCTV footage from near the scene showed a foreign man entering a room with a woman and later leaving with her belongings. Police then found a 20-year-old man who matched the description of the suspect seen in the…

…and replace it with a formal warningPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering education in Nigeria and Africa.Elele, Rivers State - The management of Madonna University in R…

…personal financial liability under the planPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering global affairs.Washington, USA - United States President Donald Trump has threatened lengt…

One person has been confirmed dead while another sustained serious injuries in a petroleum tanker inferno opposite the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat, Odukpani, Cross River State. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 4, 2026, when a tanker conveying petroleum product was involved in a road traffic accident…

Students from public schools in Abia State, representing Nigeria, have emerged as overall champions at the 2026 International Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar. The team won four major trophies and 12 laurels after competing against students from six countries to clinch the biggest prize of the tournament, the…

The National Union of Road Transport Workers, Osun State Chapter, has raised the alarm over growing security threats along major travel routes across the country following the abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps members travelling to their orientation camps. The union called on the Federal Government …

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that there was no military solution to his country’s conflict with the United States, with talks on ending the war apparently at an impasse. A campaign of heavy bombardment failed to bring a decisive close to the war launched by the US and Israel in late February, and…