…37 people had died after inhaling what was locally described as “Indorama fuel.” Executive Director of YEAC-Nigeria, Dr Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, said the incident occurred during an alleged attempt to illegally load the product into boats. He said the victims had reportedly connected a pipe to a tapping point on a…

…stakeholders to urgently resolve the issues and reopen the university for academic activities. Speaking with journalists during the protest, the SUG President, Comrade Folagbade Ayoola, said the students had reached their limit after weeks of remaining at home without any clear indication of when academic activities wo…

…across the state. “The breakdown of the seizures includes 7,524.83kg of Cannabis sativa, including 1,098.177kg seized, as well as 6,433.33kg of cannabis destroyed in plantations. Others are 5.3311kg of psychotropic substances, 0.0668kg of methamphetamine and 34.8 litres of codeine syrup,” the state commander noted. Ofo…

…software in schools over concerns about harming children's mental health and cognitive development, in particular an abdication of reasoning to software, a phenomenon researchers have dubbed "cognitive surrender", as well as environmental damage. AI use will only be allowed in high school, which begins in the ninth gra…

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem di£s at 92 Gloria Steinem, the American feminist activist and journalist, has di£d at the age of 92. Steinem "passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her", a statement shared to her Instagram page said. "Gloria's near-century on earth w…

…population, entrepreneurial culture, technology sector, financial institutions and creative economy as key areas of opportunity. According to him, the priority should be to transform these sectors into productive jobs, higher incomes and improved living standards, particularly for young Nigerians. “They need more than…

…and human rights defenders in the Niger Delta received reports of the deaths. The Executive Director of YEAC-Nigeria, Dr Fyneface Dumnamene, said in a statement that no fewer than 37 persons suspected of oil theft died after inhaling what was locally called “Indorama fuel”. He said the incident occurred at about midnig…

…Jossy Adaraniwon, the union said Uber’s exit was due to its alleged “exploitative foundational business model.” The union also slammed Uber for its alleged disregard for the plight of workers who helped build the platform over the years. “There was no consultation or transition plan for the thousands of Nigerian driver…

…and other stakeholders to make contributions to the proposed law. The initiative is in line with the policies of Governor Uba Sani’s administration, which has prioritised measures aimed at reducing economic hardship and improving the welfare of residents. The Assembly said stakeholder engagement would continue througho…

…done. He was well appointed, but he did not perform traditional rites in line with the native laws and customs of Iloro-Ekiti, and that is the prerequisite for him to become a king. Oba Olugbesoye agreed that he did not perform traditional rites in line with the native laws and customs,” Falade said. Defence Faults Ver…

…Refinery raised its petrol gantry price three times in nine days, bringing the cumulative increase to N100 per litreNNPCL is now selling petrol at N1,299 per litre in Lagos and up to N1,345 per litre in parts of Abuja as wholesale costs climbPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng…

…Communication."AI disinformation a growing threat to 2027 electionsAmupitan said generative artificial intelligence had made it far easier and cheaper to produce fake videos, manipulated audio recordings, and doctored images that are increasingly difficult to identify as false. He pointed to manipulated political conte…

…rescued six kidnapped victims following credible intelligence on suspected terrorist activity at Mehinua Village along the Wasagu-Ayu Road in the Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sept. 2, 2026. A statement by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, made this known. “Acting on the intell…

…ones have asked for privacy as they mourn her death. Wilson was known for her deep, emotive contralto voice and for blending jazz with elements of blues and funk. She won two Grammy Awards during her career, including Best Jazz Vocal Performance in 1997 for New Moon Daughter and Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2009 for Loverl…

…team subsequently urged members of the public to disregard the video's online narratives, characterizing the backlash as "cheap political blackmail" aimed at misleading the electorate. by Linda Ikeji at 03/09/2026 8:30 AM | Share this Story

…It was not clear what injury the third officer sustained. There was no mention of motive during the press conference. Governor Tim Walz asked the public to “pray for Minnesota,” while FBI Director Kash Patel said his agents were responding. City officials are expected to hold a press conference later on Wednesday. AFP…

…delay seeking medical attention because of fear, cost, stigma or reliance on alternative remedies, while delays within the healthcare system could also arise from limited screening services, misdiagnosis and long waiting periods for biopsies and scans. Buhari said the result was that many patients reached oncology spec…

…as part of efforts to improve their livelihoods. Speaking after a Renewed Hope Initiative meeting with wives of state governors in Abuja in June, the First Lady said such businesses could be started with relatively little capital. “We’re trying to give hope, and to start Akara business doesn’t take a lot of money. To s…

'Get away with that rubbish motivation' - Davido slams Nigerian rapper, Erigga over comments about musicians from wealthy families Nigerian music star Davido has fired back at rapper Erigga following a post celebrating musicians who came from poor backgrounds and had to work their way to success. Erigga had written, "S…

Activist, Aisha Yesufu has said some Nigerians are angry that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi and ‘content creators’ are showcasing his workings. Yesufu said those Nigerians would rather Obi not highlight his achievements during the campaign, as he did while serving as governor o…

…afternoon, the focus will be on the Emirates Stadium for what is expected to be a captivating London derby between the defending champions and a revitalised Chelsea team. Like Arsenal, Chelsea have also accumulated six points from their first two matches, with Xabi Alonso’s formidable attacking trio of Cole Palmer, Joa…

…has previously attracted attention in Nigerian political circles due to his lobbying activities connected to Atiku, a long-standing figure in Nigerian presidential politics.The specific White House presidential commission to which Von Batten has been appointed was not named in the firm's announcement.Read Von Batten-Mo…

…from wealthy backgrounds who still worked hard, dismissing Erigga's post as 'useless motivation'Fans divided sharply over whether Erigga's tweet was a direct dig at Davido or harmless encouragement for struggling artistsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Afrobeats star Davido has clapp…

…a step. The judge, however, warned that any party who acted contrary to the court’s directives would be stopped and required to return to the position it occupied before such action was taken. Justice Omoniyi’s position effectively put the parties on notice that the court would not tolerate any attempt to alter the cir…

…In line with the president’s order, the National Sports Commission which supervises activities of the NFF has mooted the idea of setting up a ‘’normalisation committee’ that will midwife the reform and organise fresh election for a new NFF board. That was the proposal the Nigerian delegation took to Zurich for FIFA’s r…