…by our correspondent, was written by Ohanele Udokanmma, solicitor to Johnson Ugochukwu of Havilah Global Travels Limited, who accused the lawmaker of failing to settle outstanding payments despite repeated demands. According to the petition, Akpanke engaged the travel agency on January 16, 2026, to procure three Busine…

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor’s loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and signalled a tilt to the left. He immediately got to work after replacing Keir Starmer in Downing Street, holding separate calls with US President Do…

…investigations. Iluyomade also disclosed that on July 15, 2026, one Mr. Chidera Chukwuka was convicted by the Federal High Court, Lagos, on a six-count charge before Justice Allagoa. He said the court imposed a total fine of ₦1.65 million on the convict and ordered the forfeiture of all offending products to NAFDAC for…

Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Dr Daniel Olukoya threw a surprise 60th birthday celebration for his wife, Dr Mrs Shade Olukoya, days before a video of the event surfaced onlineThe couple was captured whispering, laughing, and holding each other closely during the celebration, with onlookers filmi…

…members include Mohammed Asmau, Mohammed Aliyu Makama, Dr Suleiman Gidado, Louis O. Ndukwe, Amaechi Ugwele and Olaniyi Idowu Onikola. Shuni Muhammad Dahiru is the new executive secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, replacing Professor Shu'aibu Shehu Aliyu, who was reass…

"I came here feeling heavy, but now I feel lighter and happier" - Hanks Anuku speaks after deliverance Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has expressed gratitude to God after undergoing what he described as a life-changing deliverance. In a video, the actor thanked God for saving him, saying he arrived feeling burdene…

Pep Guardiola in talks over to become Italy's manager after changing mind on taking charge of England Pep Guardiola has held talks with the Italian Football Federation over the possibility of becoming Italy's next head coach following his departure from Manchester City, according to reports in Italy.Guardiola, who left…

…recently issued fuel import licences.IPMAN’s National Publicity Secretary, Chinedu Ukadike, warned that the current policy could worsen pump-price inflation and place additional pressure on the naira.According to Ukadike, some importers are now selling petrol at about ₦1,350 per litre, a rate significantly higher than…

…in ensuring that justice was served. "We also extend our profound gratitude to Mr. Okoi Ukam, the learned Director of Public Prosecutions; Patrick Usang, Esq.; Deborah Tom, Esq.; and Dr. David Ushie of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) for their professionalism, dedication, and invaluable contributions…

…sought the assistance of an Abuja-based human rights activist, Comrade Nura Muktar, to help us locate him," he added. Abubakar said the family's concern deepened after some of the released miners told them they had all been blindfolded while being transported to the military barracks and were unable to account for Yaku…

…Games, where he won a silver medal in the men's team sprint alongside Tomohiro Nagatsuka and Masaki Inoue.After a four-year absence from competition, he returned to racing in May at the Hiratsuka G1 Japan Championship. Reacting to his death, JKA chairman Hiroshi Kido described the incident as heartbreaking and pledged…

…This was contained in a statement issued by the Spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Monday. According to Ikenga, the exercise, which began on Monday, is aimed at providing real-time situational awareness and supporting intelligence-led security operations targeted at denying criminal elements any opportun…

…never put mouth or analyze again...mo ti kogbon! Na united season we dey now...konikaluku pada sodo Ajeku e! Nobody go anywhere! Biola Adebayo Nd Hubby ❤," Folake wrote.See Folake Flakkyfaj's Facebook post below:The post was later picked up by an Instagram blog, bringing Folake's comments to a wider audience and settin…

Sir Keir Starmer has formally resigned as the United Kingdom’s prime minister, saying “my work is done” as he handed over power to his successor, Andy Burnham, after two years in office. In his farewell address outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, Starmer reflected on his time in office and expressed pride in his gover…

Christopher Nolan defies backlash from Elon Musk and other right wing members as The Odyssey sets new $264m record Christopher Nolan's latest film, The Odyssey, has made a record-breaking debut at the global box office, grossing an estimated $264.1 million worldwide during its opening weekend to become the biggest open…

…The clarification followed widespread reactions on social media after Governor Chukwuma Soludo unveiled the sculpture on Saturday. While some praised the monument, others questioned its resemblance to the late author of Things Fall Apart and criticised its artistic interpretation. Responding to the controversy in a sta…

…five suspected militia members and seized a firearm during a clearance operation in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. According to security sources, the operation was conducted around 8:00 a.m. on July 17 by personnel from the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Otukpo and Oju. The troops reportedly stormed su…

…of the visit will be a tour of the Akwete Weaving Cooperative Society in Akwete, Ukwa East Local Government Area. The statement read, “During the visit, Senator Tinubu will interact with master weavers and witness first-hand the craftsmanship that has made Akwete textiles globally recognised. “After the inspection, the…

Cardi B and Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye spotted enjoying dinner together in Italy after first meeting in Paris (Video) American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked renewed speculation about their relationship after they were spotted together during a luxury waterfront dinner in Ven…

By Nkiruka Aimienoho A subtle anomaly. An unpopular call to isolate critical systems. Resistance from every direction. That decision, made years ago with a key stakeholder during a live cybersecurity incident I was managing as a consultant, looked excessive at the time. It turned out to be the difference between a cont…

…grew up in Nigeria, worked as an electronics technician in Greece before moving to the UK in 2013 and deciding on a career change. The father-of-five has now secured a nursing role at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, where he started working as a healthcare assistant in 2014 "If I can do it, others can too. People are mo…

16-year-old Nigerian boy d!es after entering lake in UK Police have named a 16-year-old boy who d!ed after getting into difficulty in a lake in Lincoln, United Kingdom. Iretomiwa Abiodun Micheal, also known as Tomiwa, was rescued from Swanholme Lakes on 9 July, 2026 and d!ed later in hospital, Lincolnshire Police said…

…project. He said the administration further approved work on flash flood points on Nsukka major road and construction of five adjoining streets in quick response to flooding in parts of Nsukka. “This also includes a comprehensive repair of all the damaged drainage systems and the evacuation of all blocked drainage syst…

…He recalled the contributions of the PDP candidate’s father, Chief Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu, narrating how members of an Egba association had struggled to acquire a permanent secretariat in Lagos after identifying a building opposite the City Hall for purchase. According to him, while members were making financia…

…In a viral video, he alleged that under a “new law,” couples seeking a divorce in the UK must now return to their countries of origin to dissolve their marriages. He further claimed that the supposed policy had led many couples, including Nigerians living in the UK, to reconsider divorce and pursue reconciliation inste…