…particularly members of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals in Nigeria, ACSPN. The statement read in part: “This is a very sad day for us in the Communication Community in Nigeria and especially for us at the Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals in Nigeria. “Our father, Pa Deaco…

…concerned Nigerians. According to Okeoma, the group petitioned the Owerri Urban Divisional Police Headquarters, seeking an investigation into the alleged abuse, arrest of the suspect and his prosecution. He said the police subsequently arrested Adim, who admitted to assaulting his daughter. “Mr Lucky Adim was arrested…

…site were suspended as security agencies intensified surveillance and deployed additional personnel to the area. The police assured workers on the project of continued security protection and urged them to remain calm as efforts continued to safeguard lives and property. Suspected Lakurawa terrorists kill expatriate, t…

…he uploaded a disturbing child porno video to his cloud account, according to a criminal complaint. Investigators obtained a warrant and found one photo and 42 videos of child porn on his account, court docs said. Cops then searched Brown's home, arresting him and taking two of his cell phones, the court papers said. J…

…under Sharia law. This was granted and Anojan's sentence was increased to the d€ath penalty. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sri Lanka has said it is taking all available steps to assist Anojan. Anojan's parents have met with the Sri Lanka president, who promised diplomatic channels were being used to try and secure…

…away before she could ask for forgiveness again.Back at Dad's apartment, I found one final envelope under the plastic bag.It was addressed to Mom but had never been mailed.Dad had written it shortly before his diagnosis."Hope has grown into a strong woman.She is kinder than either of us deserved.I am going to tell her…

…your Google feed!The UK government has set out the salary thresholds that foreign nationals must meet to qualify for a Health and Care Worker visa in 2026, with the standard minimum standing at £31,300 (about ₦65.3 million) per year.According to official guidance published by the UK government, applicants must earn at…

Global non-governmental human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of a Plateau State-based human rights and conflict journalist, Lawrence Zongo, who was reportedly arrested on Monday, October 5, 2026. He was allegedly arrested by the Nigerian Army after he vi…

Families of the rescued 20 abducted National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, members have said that they paid millions of naira in ransom before learning of their release. According to News Central Television, some relatives paid more than N3 million, while others reportedly paid up to N6 million. DAILY POST recalls that s…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said political parties that field candidates whose names were not in the registers submitted to the commission will not be allowed to participate in the 2027 elections. The Supreme Court had, in a September 24, 2026 judgment, affirmed the constitutionality of sec…

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has been presented with three Guinness World Records certificates after setting new marks in English and European football before turning 17. Guinness World Records announced the achievement in a post on its verified X handle on Thursday, saying Dowman had been recognised for his record-bre…

…Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to information provided to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the three suspects, all reportedly from the same community as the victim, allegedly conspired to kidnap a boy identified as Umar Sa'ad Moba and handed him over to a group of kidnappers who took him into the bu…

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has been awarded three Guinness World Records for his incredible achievements in the Gunners' Premier League-winning 2025/26 campaign. During the 2025/26 season, the Arsenal teenager became the youngest player to appear in the Champions League, the youngest Premier League goalscorer and the…

…was the only justice to dissent publicly, Fox News reported. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals had previously rejected two requests to stop the execution based on concerns about the drug's use. According to The Associated Press, as the pentobarbital began taking effect Wednesday evening, Howard took a couple of breat…

…married in a civil ceremony in Lagos on July 29, 2026, after completing their traditional marriage rites. They later held their white wedding in August. The pregnancy announcement comes after months of speculation among fans, who had repeatedly questioned whether Jarvis was expecting after noticing changes in her appea…

…vulnerability of riverine communities around Bonny and adjoining waterways, where criminal and cult groups can exploit difficult-to-access creeks and the proximity of neighbouring local government areas to mount incursions.

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. Under the proposal, schools would pay $70,000 for each student's initial OPT application and $30,000 for every renewal. The pro…

A humanitarian and field operations professional, Lydia Chinenye Nwankwo was k!lled in a bandits' attack in Sokoto State. Her sister, Chisom Nwankwo confirmed the sad incident in a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. According to her, bandits attacked Lydia and her team while on their way back from back from t…

…belovedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issuesOndo State - Flying Officer Isa Muyiwa Adeshina had spent more than a decade working his way up through the Nigerian…

…General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed that Houthi strikes hit Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport, killing three peopleThe US Mission in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert warning American citizens about potential flight cancellations and airspace closures following the attacksThe…

…and account information, including their NIN and BVN where applicable. Additional offer information The ordinary shares offered have been assessed as Shari’ah-compliant based on an independent Shari’ah assessment and the applicable screening criteria. Eligible retail investors may also receive up to two additional shar…

The traditional ruler of Igbokoda, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, has commended the pilot of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed in the Ondo community, saying his actions spared the town from a greater disaster. The monarch in an interview with journalists on Wednesday said the crash, which claimed the lives of all 25…

…communiqué said. It, however, said decentralised policing must be anchored on professionalism, constitutional safeguards, impartiality, accountability, sustainable funding, respect for fundamental rights and effective coordination between federal and state security institutions. The Council also pressed the Federal Gov…

…Congo pipped Nigeria to book a place in the intercontinental playoff with a 4-3 win on penalties after both teams stayed locked at 1-1 after extra time. According to the New York Times, FIFA discovered that Nigeria’s petition against Lionel Mpasi who was in goal in the playoff final didn’t fulfill the requirements of h…

…Nigerian players have caught the eye in the weeks before and around the first international break of the season, from Gift Orban and Kelechi Iheanacho’s scoring run in Turkey and Godwin Obaje’s 100-goal landmark at home, PETER AKINBO writes Calvin Bassey (Fulham) Bassey has grown from a dependable defender into a leade…