…Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre by the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi. The release formed part of activities marking the opening of the 2026/2027 Legal Year of the Rivers State Judiciary. The inmates included those who had spent longer periods in custody than they would have…

…that she warned the woman from day one that she would continue challenging her until justice is done. For years now, Rita Edochie has been calling out actress Judy Austin after she began dating actor Yul Edochie (Rita Edochie's nephew by marriage) while he was still married and went on to get married to him after secre…

…N4.59 trillion as of June 30, 2026, according to data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO).The figure accounts for 2.75% of Nigeria's total public debt of N166.79 trillion as of the same date.Nigeria’s states and FCT record N4.59 trillion domestic debt as of June 2026 Photo: BloombergImagesData obtained from th…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says a gas plant fire at Liberty Junction, Byazhin, Kubwa in Abuja, was caused by a driver who allegedly drove against traffic and crashed into the facility. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, 27 September, 2026, by its spokesperson, SP Josephi…

R&B singerJacquees arrested on DUI & battery on an officer charges R&B singer Jacquees was arrested in Hollywood, Florida, on Sunday, September 27, after authorities booked the R&B singer on allegations including DUI and battery on an officer. The 32-year-old singer was taken into custody Sept. 27, 2026, according to B…

…said irregular migrants in Libya also face difficulties accessing normal financial services and may be vulnerable to robbery because they have to keep their money in cash. “But don’t forget, you’ve gone into Libya illegally because Libya already criminalised irregular migration. You can’t open a bank account. So you ke…

…in its proceedings. The video brought renewed attention to traditional West African practices involving weather manipulation through spiritual or juju-based methods, which are still observed at major cultural events across the region.Video of a 'rain controller' at Olojo Festival hosted by Ooni of Ife goes viral. >The…

…crediting God for a fruitful year, including what she described as impressive box office numbers.In her own words:PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"God is still writing. His grace, His love is sufficient. This year, He gave me much to celebrate. Beautiful work, beautiful…

…of the state. He spoke on Sunday at the 70th Harvest Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service of Cherubim and Seraphim Society, Olorunsogo Parish, Ese-Ofin, Lagos. According to him, anyone who does not understand the history and politics of a state would find it difficult to govern effectively. “I know the people that have…

…mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has donated 50 vehicles to support the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Kano State. The vehicles, formally presented on Sunday in Kano, will provid…

…identified as Saminu Arzika, had gone outside the community to defecate when he noticed the shadows of the attackers. According to the resident, Arzika flashed his torch in their direction and saw the armed men. When he attempted to shine the light on them again, the attackers allegedly ordered that he be shot.Arzika r…

…Ashiru Azeez, has petitioned the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, seeking a review of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions’ legal advice in a case involving alleged assault, theft and other offences. Azeez, through his counsel, Ayodeji Ifonlaja, made the demand in a petition s…

…about the social contract between citizens and those entrusted with public office. 3. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delayed his return to Nigeria from his working vacation in Europe, with his arrival now expected on Tuesday, September 29, according to reports. The President had been expected to return to Nigeria this…

…did.I stood beside his bed and promised things I had believed since I was a child.My voice cracked on every vow.The nurses in the doorway wiped their eyes on their sleeves.When the chaplain pronounced us husband and wife, Ben pulled me down gently and pressed his forehead to mine."Best day of my life," he whispered.I d…

…“The processes to bestow the PDP ticket on Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi for second term in office is clear, legal and approved by all relevant party executives,” he said. Fadeyi further maintained that the PDP complied with the electoral law and its own rules. “The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP followed the provisions of ele…

…companies do we have to invest in start-ups across all sectors? How many patents do we licence per year? How much do we spend collectively on research and development? How many proper business schools do we have here? How many truly large-scale or multi-national companies? Where is Nigeria’s truly serious, realistic an…

…Amina Mohammed as Nigeria rallies behind UN reform By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. He reaffirmed N…

…reasons behind the success of this project,” he added. Dangote Group’s Chief Strategy Officer, Aliyu Suleiman, disclosed, during the visist that the conglomerate generated approximately $17 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026 and is on course to achieve a record $36 billion in revenue for the full year, re…

…towards that area,” he said. The father said the matter was reported at the Agbado Police Station, adding that the cleric was initially arrested but later released. He said the family was concerned about the cleric’s release because they believed he could provide information that might help establish Imole’s whereabout…

…of health, nutrition, early learning, childcare, water and sanitation, and other services for children aged zero to five. It would be financed through $500m IDA credit, consisting of a $400m programme-for-results component and $100m investment project financing component. The World Bank said the intervention had become…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects and recovered 25 Automated Teller Machine cards, three firearms and two suspected stolen vehicles during an 11-day security operation across the state. The command said the ATM cards were recovered from a 45-year-old man, Ameachine Anthony, who was arrested in Igbe…

…Treasury bills issuances in the third quarter of 2026, surpassing the Debt Management Office’s N5.8tn target by N2.34tn, as investor demand exceeded the government’s borrowing plans. A review of eight Nigerian Treasury Bills auctions conducted between July and September shows that total allotments were 40.34 per cent a…

…between the Federal Government and ASUU on measures aimed at improving conditions of service and strengthening the university system.ASUU-LASU’s demand is for the agreement to be domesticated and implemented at the state level.Unless there is an intervention or fresh dialogue between the Lagos State Government, univers…

By Kingsley Omonobi The FCT Police Command said on Sunday night that it’s operatives, working in conjunction with personnel of the federal fire service have contained the fire which occured in Byazhin at a cooking gas sales plant. The Police also noted that a manhunt for the erring driver that caused the fire as a resu…

South Africa police hunt suspects after three shootings leave more than 30 people d3ad South African police have launched a manhunt following three separate overnight shootings that left over 30 people dead across the country.The bloodiest incident occurred on Saturday evening in Wedela township, West Rand District. Ei…