…temporary sites for the formations and provided logistical support to facilitate their immediate take-off. He said the development followed the Federal Government’s broader efforts to strengthen security operations through the establishment of additional military formations. The latest approvals cover retirees’ welfare…

…secured victories over Wales and Norway. Following the Norway match, Ronaldo garnered media attention due to his reaction after being relegated to the bench without playing time. Ahead of the Nations League encounter, Riemer was asked about Ronaldo’s importance from a leadership perspective within the Portugal national…

…additional 10 per cent.” “So yes, 20 per cent reduction across the board,” he said. “The media calls that a purge. I call it accountability, and long overdue.” The address to junior officers and enlisted personnel at Quantico came a year after a similar speech to top officers in which Hegseth said the US military was t…

…his service and commitment were most needed. “The NDC extended its condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the Fiidi community and the entire NDC family, praying that God will comfort them and grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the statement read in part.

…fundamental digital rights. Abba said the business models of many mainstream social media platforms depended heavily on the collection and monetisation of users’ data. He, however, said it had become important for Nigerians to understand their digital rights and explore platforms that offered greater control and privac…

…at Legit.ng! An old clip of Apostle Arome Osayi has found its way back onto social media timelines at a particularly charged moment, reigniting debate about his credibility as the clergyman's public dispute with Ratel President Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VDM, continues to generate attention.In the resurfa…

…Penal CodeAmnesty International rejected the police's drug claims and demanded the immediate release of all five menPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues.…

…in Abuja at the 66th Independence Anniversary Lecture. Akume’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, in a statement said the SGF categorically declared that; “We will not return to the ruinous petroleum subsidy regime of the past”. He said the administration took hard decisions from the day it assumed o…

…and Osogbo, as well as the Popogbooro axis. “I urge the Osun State Government to immediately dispatch the relevant ministry to site,” he said. The Chairman of the Commercial Motorcycle Riders Union in Boluwaduro LGA, Azeez Fabunmi, attributed the deterioration to recent prolonged torrential rainfall. Fabunmi stressed t…

…and Strategy. Onanuga said television and radio stations, as well as other electronic media outlets, should join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, for the broadcast. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation on Thursday, Octobe…

…with nearly identical final results.The duo, who go by @Pixie_twinnie on social media, shared photos from their graduation and disclosed the CGPAs they each finished with, drawing widespread admiration.UNIOSUN twin sisters celebrate graduation after finishing with 4.35 and 4.36 CGPAs. Photo State University: Twin siste…

…after an X user claimed he was expecting a baby with Ayra Starr’s motherThe social media user shared videos of Don Jazzy and the singer’s mother while making the claim about an alleged unborn childDon Jazzy appeared unimpressed by the allegation, directing the X user to his family in a brief but pointed responsePAY ATT…

…Punch on Google In a video from inside the plane that was reposted by Israeli social media users, one passenger, blood dripping from an open wound on his head, pleaded for assistance and said they were descending into Saudi Arabia, with which Israel has no diplomatic relations. “We are here during an attack on the plan…

…family home in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, after her time in the Lagos social sceneThe social media personality said people are free to mock her over her past decisions, but urged them to learn from the mistakes she madeMandy also opened up about being welcomed back by her family and explained why she is now prioritising he…

…Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Davido has taken to social media to celebrate his uncle, Osun state Governor Ademola Adeleke, after the state placed fifth nationally in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination rankings.The music star reshared Adeleke's po…

…Hope for Family Development Initiative, Stephen Akinyele, said journalists and social media influencers must use their platforms to counter harmful misconceptions and promote accurate information about vulnerable populations. “The media must disseminate accurate and stigma-sensitive information, challenge harmful misco…

…collective responsibility among citizens, government, institutions, businesses and the media to build trust and improve Nigeria’s imagePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Lagos, Nigeria - Veteran actor and filmmaker Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly kn…

…of reading” and spend less time on smartphones as well as distractions from social media. Obasanjo also admonished the students not to be discouraged by challenges posed by difficult subjects, but to strive to study harder in order to overcome tough subjects. According to the former president, sound education remains t…

…Kura IDP Camp in Sokoto. Obi raised the concerns in a statement posted on his social media page after visiting the camp on Tuesday, September 29, during his two-day stay in Sokoto State. He said he found it distressing to see displaced Nigerians living in makeshift shelters and thatched rooms, with some rooms accommoda…

…other large machinery have been abandoned along roads or other public spaces to take immediate steps to remove and relocate them to safe and appropriate locations within the stipulated period. ‎ ‎‎”Similarly, owners of abandoned large boats, barges and other commercial watercraft on the state’s waterways are ad…

…on Google.Add Punch on Google Obi urged the government and relevant agencies to immediately address the pressing needs of the displaced persons while also tackling the security challenges that forced them to leave their homes. “I have always insisted that as long as even one Nigerian lives in an IDP camp, we are all in…

…has defended Stanley Nwabali after Super Eagles’ 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau. Photo MediaGuinea-Bissau scored three times against NwabaliFranculino broke the deadlock after 15 minutes to put the Djurtus ahead, CAF Online reports.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Guinea-Bis…

Gbemi, girlfriend of entertainer MC Fish, addressed allegations that she was shading his ex-wife, Anita Joseph, during a live session with Daddy FreezeShe disclosed that fake accounts have been used to attack MC Fish and expressed concern about his emotional well-beingGbemi called on the public to forgive MC Fish, whil…

…source of dollar earnings.Oil traded around $100.19 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate hovered near $95 per barrel.The naira hits a new high against major currencies in all markets. ImagesGold, meanwhile, rose 0.38% to about $4,190.30 an ounce, recovering some of its losses after falling to a seven-week low o…

GistReel A Nigerian lady has recounted her difficult experience working as a maid in Cairo, Egypt, after travelling there from Nigeria in 2016 in search of a greener pastures. Speaking during an interview with content creator Egungun, the woman, now in her early 30s, revealed that she worked as a maid for seven years a…