…hours after the aircraft went down in the Igbokoda area of the state.Emergency responders, security personnel, and residents all combed the crash site without locating anyone alive.
…Anambra State and is the son of actor Pete Edochie, the youngest of six children.Yul attended Lillian's Day Nursery School and Robinson Street Primary School in Enugu from 1984 to 1992. He then attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in dramatic arts.Is Yul Edochie a graduate?Yes.…
…in Canada and another for applicants applying from outside the country. Both streams under both pilots are now marked as closed.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The Child Care pilot was designed for skilled workers seeking to provide home-based childcare services in Canad…
…standardsThe NCC said it registered about 231 million telecommunications devices under its Device Management System before the framework became fully operationalSome Nigerian phone users received text message warnings about possible disconnection, prompting the NCC to clarify which devices are affectedPAY ATTENTION: Ma…
…said Pension Boost 1.0 had increased monthly pensions for more than 241,000 retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Total monthly payments rose from ₦12.15 billion to ₦14.83 billion, an increase of ₦2.68 billion. Some beneficiaries,…
…in the early hours of Sunday, October 11. She was 29 years old.Oakland Police responded to reports of a shooting on 14th Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. local time.Young & Reckless and Real West Coast Baddies star Kash Paige is mourned by family following her death at 29. Photo: frommyhearttoyours>Officers arrived to…
Moldovan tourist Raisa Neagu spent hours on Wednesday waiting to fuel up her scooter, one of many people snared in a petrol shortage on resort island Bali that authorities blamed on supply disruptions. Officials urged people to stay calm, noting there was enough fuel to go around on the island that relies on shipped in…
…does not cover every German visa category, and applicants must confirm that their intended visa type is eligible for online processing. Short-stay Schengen visas Applicants planning to visit Germany for 90 days or less, including for holidays, family visits or short business trips, must follow the applicable Schengen v…
…more, and the market produces a higher price for that,” he said. The IMF also recommended targeted interventions to cushion the impact of higher fuel prices on transportation costs. A division chief in the fund’s Fiscal Affairs Department, Davide Furceri, suggested that governments could redirect resources from blanket…
…be excluded from the European market because they cannot meet compliance requirements under the European Union Deforestation Regulation. The Global President of COCEFAAA, Adeola Adegoke, raised the concern at the conclusion of the two-day Africa Cocoa and Coffee Conference held in Lagos, where stakeholders called for s…
…antenatal care at the Mother and Child Hospital, Ogombo Road, Lekki, were left stranded on Tuesday over an alleged policy limiting registrations to 45 patients, prompting the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, to intervene and order the registration of all affected women. The women, some of wh…
…and adequate protection for farmers ahead of the harvest season. The BYM further commended the establishment of Department of State Services (DSS) camps in vulnerable communities, urging the authorities to provide adequate funding and equipment and expand their operations where necessary. Meanwhile, the Mwaghavul Youth…
…A Nigerian lady has shared her dilemma after her American-based ex-boyfriend, who ended their three-year relationship over distance, returned with marriage plans just as another man was helping her build her career in Nigeria. The lady explained that she dated her ex-boyfriend for three years before he relocated to the…
The first Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the fumigation of the Igbokoda River and the distribution of nose masks and other health kits to residents following complaints about the offensive stench from the site of last week’s Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash. The directive followed growing concerns …
…against restoring broad petrol subsidy. According to TheCable, the IMF instead recommended targeted support for vulnerable households to cushion the impact of rising energy costs. The international financial body said blanket petrol subsidies were expensive, often benefited higher-income consumers disproportionately an…
…killing in retaliation for a fight involving Shakur’s entourage and his nephew, Orlando Anderson, at the MGM Grand hotel earlier that night. Shakur, who was 25, was travelling in a car with Marion “Suge” Knight when gunmen opened fire. He sustained four gunshot wounds and died six days later, on September 13, 1996. Pro…
The average price of white garri fell from N1,489.58 in January to N1,277.78 in October 2026, a decline of 14.2%Yellow garri recorded a steeper reduction, dropping from N1,824.31 to N1,366.67 over the same periodBoth varieties recorded their lowest monthly averages in May or June before prices rose and later declined, …
…Controversial Afrostreet singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, publicly demanded more money from President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi Tinubu, following his appearance at an All Progressives Congress rally on Tuesday.The event, held in support of the Tinubu-Shettima political ticket, took place at Onikan…
…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!USCIS received 153,039 applications under Form I-765 for employment authorisation through the adjustment of status category during the quarter. The agency approved 46,405 and denied 35,767.Form I-765 allows eligible foreign nationals to obtain an Employment Authorizat…
…rearraignment on Tuesday, October 14, Justice Salim Ibrahim ordered that Kaigama be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.The defendant is facing seven counts bordering on alleged terrorism, failure to disclose information about terrorist activities, receipt of ransom suspected to be intended to finance ter…
The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has suspended operations at its schools, hospital and parish in Ihugh, Benue State, citing repeated security incidents, damage to property and alleged harassment of personnel.The directive, effective October 12, 2026, affects St Winifred Secondary School, St Winifred Nursery and Primary Sc…
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos State has introduced QR codes to help eligible voters locate Permanent Voter Card collection centres ahead of the 2027 general elections.The commission said voters could access and scan the codes through its official website and social media platforms to identify d…
…of property, following a months-long investigation. The remaining charges were dropped under his plea agreement.
…and a suspected hijacking rumour on Wednesday. The flight, identified as AI 2030, landed safely at Jaipur International Airport and was moved to an isolation bay, where security personnel began inspecting the aircraft and passengers’ luggage. According to Republic World on Wednesday, the diversion was carried out as a…
…to economic recovery, noting that insecurity on farms, roads and in markets could undermine production and investment. “Governments at all levels must therefore remain focused on policies that encourage production, support enterprise, create jobs and improve the welfare of the people.Make PUNCH part of your everyday ex…