Kidnappers beat me after I told them my family could only raise N500,000 ransom - Kogi abductee One of the 16 kidnap victims rescued in Kogi State, Victor Anyichie, has recounted how the abductors allegedly beat him almost to d3ath after he told them that his family could only afford N500,000 ransom ransom. LIB reporte…

…available to it instead indicate that the ₦750.37 million was transferred to an Access Bank business account.KudiWave said the discrepancy has made the identity of the beneficiary and the authority for the transfer central to the dispute.It is asking Palmpay to disclose the account that received the funds, the identity…

…a pick me is a curse - Nigerian woman recalls taking pre-wedding photos with her ex-husband 10 days after he allegedly poured hot tea on her face A Nigerian woman, Ogechukwu Mary Eze has recalled when she went ahead to take pre-wedding photos with her ex-husband ten days after he allegedly poured hot tea on her face, t…

…and engagement by industry stakeholders. The event, organised in partnership with the Bank of Industry and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, also featured a technical session and an interactive panel discussion involving industry stakeholders from Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. Speaking at the stakeholders’ sensitisa…

…Hub, a first-of-its-kind coalition launched in 2023 by Delta, Greater MSP Partnership, Bank of America, Ecolab and Xcel Energy to help build a regional SAF economy. Peter Carter, president of Delta Air Lines, joined Geoff Glasrud, Flint Hills Resources; Nick Alfano, EVP and President of Ecolab; Peter Frosch of Greater…

…dad! But I just realized that there a million and one Good and kind men out there! My husband is one of them! He is a good man! "He's not perfect, has his flaws just like myself, However He's a kind man! And the Taxi man that carried us yesterday Is a good man too, My uncle Ifeanyi is a Good man! "My foster father Mr A…

…for troops. The new formations are being established against the backdrop of persistent banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes, terrorism and other violent threats, particularly across the North-Central and North-East zones. In Kwara State, the strengthening of the Army’s presence followed rising security concerns in p…

…today (Thursday). The distribution is expected to be held on the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria in Osogbo, the state capital. The state INEC spokesperson, Musa Olurode, in a telephone interview with The PUNCH, said, “Sensitive materials will be distributed tomorrow, and journalists will be informed of the time…

…legal profession has been thrown into mourning following the death of Professor Alfred Bandele Kasunmu, SAN, with senior lawyers describing him as a legal titan, mentor, scholar, formidable advocate and one of the last great figures of Nigeria’s golden era of legal practice. Kasunmu, who died peacefully in the early ho…

…Window access for FX, OMO Published on August 12, 2026 By Dunamis Ogalah The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has reviewed its Discount Window restrictions and the framework governing participation in Open Market Operations, OMO. This was disclosed in a circular signed by the apex bank's Acting Director of the Financial Ma…

…picked from the politics, education and sports sections. 1. NDPC probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank, Hackerbella over data breaches: We commence with the reported violations of data protection laws involving the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Limited, as reported by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission. The c…

Wife "welcomes" side chic who came to visit her husband at home (video) A wife was filmed assaulting an alleged side chic who visited her home to see her husband. A video shared online shows the wife putting hands on the side chic while ordering her to call the person she came to her house to meet. The alleged side chi…

…to as Congo-Brazzaville, made a similar commitment during the 2026 African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings held in Brazzaville. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!President Denis Sassou Nguesso said nationals of all African countries would no longer need a visa to en…

…by the superior firepower and coordinated assault of the security forces, the criminals abandoned all their captives and escaped into the surrounding forest with gunshot wounds,” the statement said. However, in his interview at the Kogi State Police Command on Tuesday, which was posted on the command’s X handle, Daniel…

…for both the CJN and the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria to impose a ban upon a title ‘Barrister’ that is explicitly listed inside the Legal Practitioners Act, 1962 and replace it with alternatives that are not explicitly stated inside any statutes. “Another level of the hypocrisy and contradiction whic…

…she stopped responding to his chats afterwards. He shared evidence of their chats and bank transaction as he called the woman out. The transaction receipt shows the name of the receiver as Ugochukwu Okafor. It is not clear if the woman gave him the account details of a man to make payment to or if the Facebook user is…

Fleeing kidnappers abandon female victim in Plateau Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued a 47-year-old woman, Mrs Pollina Alfred, who was kidnapped from her residence in Dong Village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The rescue operation was conducted on August 11, 2026, fo…

…major sources of employment, although many opportunities are concentrated around major urban and industrial centres. Slovenia’s diversified economy and skilled workforce have helped sustain employment despite the country’s small population. Portugal has continued its recovery from the financial crisis, with tourism, ex…

…expires next summer. Pogba was allowed back into football in March 2025 after his doping ban was reduced on appeal. He had already left Juventus after having that contract terminated by mutual consent in December 2024. Monaco was his route back into the game but he only managed to play in six matches last term due to p…

…engagement with traditional rulers, youths, women and community leaders in Sankwala, Obanliku Local Government Area. Odey said the concession of the resort followed more than one year of negotiations and a competitive selection process conducted under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. He said the selected…

…in Ila Orangun, Iwo, Osogbo, Ilesa, etc., all built by our administration. Should I abandon Ede because it is my town?" Speaking on his trademark dancing, which has become a recurring feature of his public appearances, Adeleke dismissed suggestions that his dancing was an indication that he was not serious about govern…

…to marry another woman within that community. That social accountability encouraged husbands to ensure pregnant women attended health centres and sought financial support from community leaders where necessary. Ekiti State also recorded remarkable success. After seeing the results in our pilot locations, the state gove…

…my palm.Beneath it was a small tin box, locked to the underside of the lid.Inside were bank statements in a name I'd never expected to see, a letter folded into quarters in my mother's looping handwriting, and a thick manila folder marked "For Catherine."I opened the folder first.Headlights swept across the front windo…

Palestinian children are among those bearing the impact of violence in the West Bank, with the United Kingdom saying they are being exposed to repeated violence, displacement and disruption to their education. The UK condemned escalating violence across the West Bank, saying 13 Palestinians and two Israelis were killed…

…and location. “I wish my town to be small London. So because I’m a governor, I should abandon my own town? Go and fact-check it. I just told you I just came back from Ife. Am I from Ife? I’m from Ede,” he said. The governor listed several Osun towns where his administration had executed projects, insisting he had not n…