The Jigawa State Government has recruited 2,020 teachers to fill gaps in its public primary, junior and secondary schools across the state. PUNCH Online gathered that for many years, a shortage of teachers has been affecting teaching and learning in public schools in Jigawa, especially in rural communities where many s…

…causing panic among residents and forcing some business owners to shut their shops. Sources said a rival group stormed the lounge where one Adebayo Taoreed, popularly known as Small Rugged, and other persons were relaxing and opened fire. Taoreed was said to have been linked to the Eiye cult group, although the claim c…

Former Minister of Transportation and African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has said an Atiku Abubakar-led administration would reduce the cost of transportation, fuel and food within its first year in office. Amaechi made the claim on Friday while appearing on Channels Television’s P…

…High Court dismissing a related suitPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Joseph Aloba, father of the late Afrobeats singer Mohbad, has broken his silence on social media following a significant update in the long-running push for justice over his son…

…be held across all 36 states and the FCTPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide FCT, Abuja - The National Youth Service Corps…

…for setting a romantic example for menPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nigerian content creator Peller has set the internet buzzing after sharing a video of himself cooking yam and egg sauce for his wife, Jarvis, for the very first time since the…

…Oyelade explained that Governor Seyi Makinde had directed that all necessary resources be deployed, emphasising that the safety and well-being of every indigene of the state, both within and outside its borders, remained a top priority. He said, “Our hearts are with the affected young Nigerians and their families durin…

…said she remained grateful for their four children, describing them as the greatest source of joy in her life. “Luckily we created four beautiful little loves of my life. I am so beyond grateful for our children and they make every single day the best day of my life!” Zilis said. She also expressed hope that the pair w…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally presented the Certificate of Recognition and Staff of Office to the new Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, His Majesty King Charles Douglas Mac-Pepple Jaja, Jeki VI. The governor urged the new monarch to promote peace, unity and inclusiveness in the kingdom. While congra…

…subscriptions open until October 13, 2026PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has unveiled a Student Share Grant Initiative that will give qualifying Nigerian students 10 free shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery an…

The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Auwalu Mahmuda, has warned troops deployed to newly established formations in Oyo and Osun states against unprofessional conduct. 2 Division Mahmuda gave the warning during a visit to the newly established Headquarters 7 Brigade in Oyo and 137 Battali…

Nollywood faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, has recorded about N71m from single-day preview screenings ahead of its official release. According to Nigerian Box Office (@NGAboxoffice), a Nigerian box-office analysis and consultancy platform, the film generated N70m from 12,134 admissions during its preview perio…

…conducted several expeditions in remote border areas during the year. Mongolian sources reportedly said that "cultures of the plague pathogen were isolated and the focus was found to be active" during investigations of natural plague reservoirs in the region.It remains unclear, however, whether those findings are conne…

…from Olu Jacobs' funeral service captured the moment his coffin was carried into the church on Thursday, October 1, 2026Widow Joke Silva was spotted staring blankly at the coffin as pallbearers brought in the remains of the veteran actorThe actor's children, grandchild, and estranged daughter-in-law all wore blue attir…

…and access to over 140 destinations with no prior visa needed. Nigeria among top source countries for CBI Meanwhile, data obtained by Vanguard shows that Nigeria as one of the biggest markets for Caribbean CBI programmes with Nigerian nationals accounting for about 16 percent of applications to Grenada’s programme in Q…

…of its largest economies, with abundant human talent, cultural diversity and natural resources. He also highlighted Nigeria’’s democratic institutions, youthful population and contributions to regional peace, security and development across Africa and beyond. On Nigeria-Spain relations, the ambassador said the two coun…

NNPC Retail is offering customers a N66 discount on every litre of petrol purchased at participating stations until October 7The company is also giving N30,000 each to 50 winners through their NNPC Fuel App walletsCustomers must download the NNPC Fuel App, share proof on X and use the #NNPCRetailApp hashtag to qualifyP…

…Area of Plateau State. According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, security sources said the operation was conducted at about 1:10 a.m. on October 2, 2026 following reports about the suspected hideout. The suspects were identified as Grace Festus Edang, 25; Zoya Alabi, 23; and Ishaya Pierre, 60. During the operatio…

Emmanuel Okpara, the 30-year-old man who allegedly k!lled his girlfriend, Chinyere, in Enugu State on September 19, has confessed to the crime. In a video recording, Emmanuel said he met Chinenye on Facebook in 2023. He claimed he was in Nekede, Imo State, when they met, but that he later relocated to Enugu State in De…

…2026 that the suspect, who is in his 20s, allegedly attacked his father at home. The source said the suspect's mother, a teacher, had gone to work when the incident occurred. "The boy's mother is a teacher and she was not at home. When she returned from work and saw the house scattered, from the veranda to the room, sh…

A US-based Liberian man embarrassed his fiancée in the presence of both their families after he allegedly found out she had been unfaithful to him. The man, who was in a long-long-distance relationship with a woman from his country, returned home to marry the woman, only to discover her alleged infidelity. He organised…

The son of former Chelsea midfielder Eddie Newton has died after embarking on a desert hike in the United Arab Emirates despite his wife’s pleas not to go, an inquest has heard. As reported by the BBC News on Friday, Cassius Newton, 34, was found dead in the mountainous Wadi Naqab region of the UAE on July 18, hours af…

…safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi ArabiaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Indian pilot at the centre of the Flydubai cockpit attack has described the moment he pushed himself to act despite being stabbed and beaten to the floor, saying he refus…

The Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency (ODCCPA) has warned non-governmental organisations allegedly impersonating officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against extorting traders and sealing business premises across the state. The Executive Chairman of the age…

Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has celebrated the fourth anniversary of her reality TV victory after making history as the winner of Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout. Phyna, whose real name is Ijeoma Otabor, won the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, Level Up, on October 2, 2022. Four years later, the r…