…the country’s plan to secure a fresh $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank. DAILY POST reports that data released by Nigeria’s Debt Management Office, DMO, showed that the country’s debt profile had grown to N166.79 trillion as of June 2026. The new debt figures released by the DMO indicated that Nigeria’s debt rose by…

…arrival in Ghana is below:Pete Edochie pays tribute to Olu JacobsMeanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Pete Edochie paid a deeply moving tribute to his late friend and colleague Olu Jacobs.He spoke on the actor's character, their bond, and the grief that comes with losing someone so dear.Edochie addressed his late colleagu…

…the lawyer immediately after leaving Abuja's FCT High Court on September 29, 2026, reportedly seeking feedback and further instructionsThe accidental leak came hours after Judy was filmed leaving court where two defamation suits totalling over N2 billion in damages are ongoingPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred…

GistReel Nollywood actress Judy Austin was reportedly taunted by a crowd during her court appearance in Abuja on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, where she faced her in-law, actress Rita Edochie. Judy had previously filed a writ of summons against Rita, seeking damages of ₦1 billion, a retraction and public apology, ₦50 mi…

…would become the first woman to be executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years, BBC reported Wednesday. Pike’s lawyers had petitioned the US Supreme Court for a last-minute reprieve after Tennessee Governor Bill Lee rejected her clemency request on Monday. Lee said he would not intervene in the execution after reviewi…

…recounting how a dispute over a ₦200 charge collected from commercial tricycle operators reportedly escalated into a clash between Hausa and Yoruba residents. They said the unrest led to the death of a Yoruba man before the police intervened to disperse the crowd and restore calm. The residents also recounted the after…

…be sentenced on October 5. Flynn wept in court as the verdicts were delivered, BBC News reported Tuesday evening. Prosecutors said Flynn shot his 37-year-old wife twice in the back of the head while she was sleeping at their home in Tipp City, a suburb of Dayton, on 16 February. He then allegedly tried to make the kill…

…residents about the dangers of flooding. “So, now following that alert, we are having reports of flooding that are taking place now in some locations. The floods are coming when we are already on alert. Because when we received that alert, our teams were alerted to move in and talk to the people in those communities,”…

…highway to protest the abduction of 18 people from their community. The women were reported to have blocked the highway, calling on the state government to secure the release of their community members. Among the 18 people abducted, eight of them were reported to be women. They were reported to have been kidnapped on F…

…the state,” he added. He urged residents to adhere to safety guidelines and promptly report emergencies through the toll-free lines 767 and 112. PUNCH Metro reported on July 16 that two firefighters were hospitalised after collapsing while battling a fire that engulfed the top floor of a three-storey residential buildi…

…mentions long-term visa route for foreign graduates Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that UK government posted a publication about different visa applications and their duration for applicants.Graduate visa allows foreign graduates to remain in the country for at least 18 months after completing an eligible degr…

…disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Calabar, saying the “school proprietress reported the incident to the command on Sept. 28.” Eitokpah said the “suspect was caught taking the pupil to an uncompleted building near the school, where the alleged assault reportedly occurred.” According to him, the suspect is “cur…

…to extend the facilities to more locations. Garba also urged journalists to investigate reports of private health facilities charging patients for HPV vaccines supplied free of charge by the government. “All of the health facilities that conduct routine immunisation have HPV vaccines. We give them,” he said. He explain…

…in Ikeja, Lagos, where Blessing approached Efe and his girlfriend, identified in online reports as Taylor Jasmine, near a black SUV surrounded by a crowd of onlookers.Nkechi Blessing confronts Carter Efe and his new American girlfriend in viral Lagos video. Photo: nkechiblessingsunday/carterefe>Nkechi Blessing directed…

…grants visa-free entry to over 160 countries Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority left over 160 nations with free access to the city-state.Travellers from visa-required countries like India can still access Singapore through a 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility…

…he shared belowUNIOSUN graduate with 4.43 CGPA wins awardMeanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that Dorcas Faith Odelola, a Philosophy graduate of Osun State University, emerged as the best graduating student in her department with a CGPA of 4.43. She celebrated the academic feat on TikTok by showing off the award she…

…The suspect, identified as Bright Bassey Elijah, was arrested after the incident was reported to the police on Monday, September 28, 2026, by the school’s proprietress. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the guard was allegedly caught taking the child to an uncompleted…

…of hotels and facilities to provide services for travellers.At the time of writing this report, Ikeja has continued to experience transformation, which includes government projects and the construction of modern estates, and it continues to serve as an important symbol of Lagos State.Ikeja mall: Lawyer recounts bathroo…

…process.UK names conditions for child student visaMeanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that the UK government had outlined four conditions children aged 4 to 17 must meet to qualify for a Child Student visa to study at an independent school. Applicants must have an unconditional offer, suitable accommodation, enough m…

…the arrival of PDP governorship candidate, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, and Obasanjo. The men, reportedly numbering more than 10, were said to have been armed with cutlasses, axes and other dangerous weapons. The incident reportedly forced the campaign team to temporarily hold back from the venue as tension mounted. Adebutu and…

…administration of antidotes and urgent haemodialysis where indicated, and immediate reporting of suspected cases to health authorities and NAFDAC. The committee acknowledged the arrest of 15 suspects but demanded a full crackdown on informal distilleries, illegal herbal mixture blenders and open-market distribution net…

…10pm on September 28, 2026, the Yana Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress report from the victim’s 50-year-old father that his son had been abducted from Misau town to Bangala Village by Abubakar. According to him, the suspect allegedly intended to take the teenager to Kano for yet-to-be-ascertained reaso…

…travelling.Qatar publishes 9 visa-on-arrival categoriesMeanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that Qatar's Ministry of Interior had published the full list of nine visa-on-arrival categories available to eligible foreigners entering the country. The categories include 30-day and 90-day tourist visas, visas for GCC resid…

…From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The action has reportedly begun affecting XEJET’s operations. Sources said some passengers’ checked luggage had to be transferred to another domestic airline following the withdrawal of ground handling support.AGHAN explains action against XEJETIn a join…

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