Five months after the deadly attack on their communities, residents of Kaiama, Woro, Nuku and surrounding areas in the Kwara North Senatorial District, on Friday, protested the endless captivity of over 100 abducted victims still in kidnappers’ den. Aside scores who lost their lives, about 179 residents were abducted d…

…same people will come back.” Asked if he was interested in the forthcoming election, Fukudu laughed it off. “Only a fool will throw his hat into the ring for a fight he knows he cannot win,” he said. “There is no level playing field,” he remarked, adding, “It’s good to be ambitious, but there is no level playing field.…

…contrasting account of events A dream under scrutiny On August 1, 2025, Dr Nonyelum Okechukwu arrived at Wigwe University in Rivers State expecting the usual ordinary day at the institution, where she had served as university librarian since joining in November 2023. The woman in her late 50s was instead handed a lette…

By Vincent Ujumadu The President-General of Nzuko Ora Nnewi, Prince Jude Osumuo, has dismissed reports that Nnewi Ichi, one of the four quarters of Nnewi in Anambra State, is threatening to withdraw from the community’s umbrella body over the tenure of the Mayor of Nnewi North Local Government Area. Speaking in an inte…

…as well as NiDCOM’s coordination of the evacuation of distressed Nigerians from Sudan, Ukraine, Libya and South Africa. She said the commission had also intervened in more than 1,200 cases involving detained or mistreated Nigerians abroad and commended diaspora advocates for supporting the rescue of trafficking victims…

…leaving the Turin giants. per Sofascore.He later managed Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk and Sampdoria, gaining further coaching experience before emerging as Italy's leading candidate.Should the appointment be confirmed, Pirlo will be tasked with restoring Italy's status among international football's elite after one of…

…Peter Mbucho, Special Adviser on Health, representing Akwanga 9. Idris Suleiman Dansauka, Special Adviser on Chieftaincy Affairs, representing KeffiThe statement noted that a date for the swearing-in ceremony of the new appointees would be communicated separately.The twin shake-ups within 48 hours signal a significant…

Woman charged after police intercepted 'extremely significant' bomb on her way to Northern Ireland A 25-year-old woman has been charged after Irish authorities intercepted what Gardaí described as the most significant car bomb discovered in the Republic of Ireland in a decade.The explosive device, believed to contain s…

…with promises of securing visas, work permits and residency documents for Canada and the UK, collecting huge sums of money for travel arrangements that never materialised, the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports. However, when the victims arrived Nigeria, their passports and other travel documents are seized. The firs…

…moments of the game to claim the win in their opening fixture. Esosa Okundaye and Ikechukwu Nwamu spearheaded the team’s scoring, finishing with six points apiece as Nigeria held off the Cayman Islands to seal the victory. The result gives Team Nigeria a positive start to their Commonwealth Games campaign as they conti…

…him at his word.” Trump added that Putin had made a similar promise despite the war in Ukraine. “He understands that I do not sell Weapons to Ukraine, but to NATO Countries. They pay full price, and how those Weapons are distributed, I have no idea,” Trump said. Trump has frequently taken a more deferential tone toward…

"I'm grateful for life" - R&B singer Nivea reveals leukemia diagnosis R&B singer Nivea has revealed that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. Speaking during a recent interview, the mother of four said she has been undergoing treatment and is responding well. She expressed gratitude to God and said the d…

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Conservator of the Cross River National Park, Mr. Joseph Ntui, has raised alarm over the rapid depletion of Cross River’s rainforest, disclosing that about 14,000 hectares of tropical rainforest were lost in 2025 alone, resulting in the emission of an estimated eight million tonnes of car…

…her 16-year-old sister received multiple marriage proposals A Nigerian woman, Nzubechi Ojukwu, has taken to Facebook to seek opinions regarding early marriage after her 16-year-old sister received multiple marriage proposals. According to Nzubechi, the sister, who lives with her in Lagos, is currently a Senior Secondar…

…private members’ club in London’s Hanover Square, on February 19, 2023, during Brown’s UK tour. Prosecutors alleged that a man was struck with a bottle before being chased and assaulted during the incident. The alleged victim, who was also charged in connection with the confrontation, pleaded guilty to affray and will…

…ensure appropriate redress”. Police move to arrest officers threatening to slap, detain UK traveler if he was Igbo

…over MP3 player and power bank in Taraba A 15-year-old boy identified as Busang Ayuka, has reportedly d!ed at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo after allegedly being beaten by security operatives in Baruwa, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State. It was gathered that members of the Taraba Marshals, a state-bac…

…to the cleric, the Islamic leaders went as far as assigning Toba a Muslim name, Lukeman, as part of their efforts to draw him closer to Islam. However, Toba reportedly declined to accept the name or the conversion.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Toba Ijaya continues trending after his…

…the alleged brutal k!lling of the Nigerian national.Chika Ibe, who hailed from Lokpaukwu, Abia State, reportedly d!ed after allegedly being subjected to severe beating, torture, inhuman treatment, and alleged suffocation during a police operation."These allegations are deeply disturbing and, if confirmed, constitute a…

…to the United Kingdom under the Japa wave, obtaining British citizenship and securing a UK passport is the ultimate goal. However, receiving an approval letter from the UK Home Office does not automatically make one a citizen.The UK government explains the final step into becoming a British citizen. Photo Keir Starmer>…

…July 22, when Soberekon paid Ebiere's bride price during a traditional ceremony in Benikrukru Community, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State. Their grand wedding celebration is scheduled to take place this Saturday, July 25, in Warri. Watch clips from the bridal shower below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lind…

Anambra state governor Charles Soludo's daughter, Oduko, bags First Class Honours in Neuroscience from the University of Nottingham Oduko, one of the daughters of the governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo, has bagged a first-class degree in Neuroscience from the University of Nottingham on Thursday, July 23. The gr…

…electoral process. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu (SAN), said credible elections remained central to the protection of citizens’ civil and political rights. Represented by the commission’s Chief Legal Officer, Uzoamaka Ifechi-Fred, Ojukwu commended the initiative, describing it…

Saudi prince found de@d in luxury London hotel with cocktail of party drugs found in his system pictured for the first time A Saudi prince who was found dead in a luxury London hotel last year died after suffering a cardiac arrest caused by a combination of drugs and alcohol, an inquest has heard.Prince Abdullah bin Fa…

US House rebukes Trump in vote to restrict his Iran War Powers The US House voted to halt President Donald Trump's war in Iran, absent congressional approval, the latest repudiation by lawmakers of the president's handling of the conflict. Four Republicans voted with Democrats in support of the measure, which was broug…