The six Area Council Chairmen of the Federal Capital Territory have again failed to appear before the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee to answer questions over alleged financial infractions totalling about N100bn. The chairmen had requested September 22, 2026, as the date for their appearance before t…

…insurance brokers on the need to build a more customer-focused industry. The companies said closer cooperation across the insurance value chain would be critical to understanding customers’ changing needs, developing relevant products and rebuilding public confidence in insurance. They emphasised the role of brokers as…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the National Assembly remains the bridge through which the hopes and aspirations of ordinary Nigerians translate into government decisions. Akpabio said this on Tuesday while addressing the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Arusha, Tanzania, where he identifie…

Businesswoman, Bo Hair has shared CCTV footage which she claims shows how her former nanny allegedly helped a r0bb£r gain access to her apartment during a r0bb£ry last year. In the video, Bo pointed out footage showing the nanny waking up around 3am after receiving a message before allegedly going to the window to moni…

…linked to a deadly attack on a family of six at Oloba Village, Lagelu LGA, IbadanPolice said the suspects invaded the home of Ifeanyi Chukwu and his family on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, armed with a Dane gun, cutlasses and a clubTwo children were allegedly tied up and thrown into a nearby river during the attack, wit…

…football. The 41-year-old left the squad last week after being an unused substitute against Norway and subsequently learning that he would not start against Denmark. In a lengthy statement, Ronaldo accepted responsibility for leaving the camp while also giving his version of the dispute with Portugal head coach Jorge J…

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Former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje visited ex-President Goodluck Jonathan at his Abuja residence on October 6, 2026The visit comes as Ganduje actively campaigns for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general electionsGanduje, a former Kano State governor, has been one of the most prominent…

…Governor's Office in KatsinaThe commander-general gave no reason for his departure but praised Governor Dikko Radda's leadership during his tenurePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Dr Aminu Usman, also known as Abu Ammar, has stepped down as Commander-General of the Katsina State Hisba…

…were performing funeral rites for their late colleague. A source in the community said a firearm was discharged during the ceremony, with the bullet reportedly hitting Akinola in the head. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “During the programme, a firearm was discharged. The bullet struck High Chie…

…to safer refuse disposal practices as parts of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and cleanliness in Anambra State. The exercise was led by the Managing Director of group, Okafor Ernest Obinna, and is aimed at promoting environmental cleanliness and encourage residents to see proper waste disposal as a civ…

…Democratic Congress during a political meeting in Obuoffia Awkunanaw. Chidi was arraigned by the Enugu State Police Command on Monday on three counts bordering on cybercrime and alleged criminal defamation under Section 24(2)(a)&(c)(i) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015 (as amended 2024). In th…

Four people were critically injured after a fully loaded 40-foot container truck was involved in a multiple-vehicle crash at First Gate, inward Mile 2, Lagos, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority said on Tuesday. LASTMA arrests truck driver after crash injures four | LASTMA LASTMA said its operatives also appre…

Ghanaian actress, Nana Akua Addo, says the heartbreaking videos showing her battered face as well as videos of her children being ass@ulted by her husband were leaked without her consent. In a statement released, Nana who spoke via her lawyers, said the leaked videos are a deep violation of her privacy. She appealed to…

…the Bayelsa State High Court into panic on Tuesday when he slumped and d!ed while awaiting final judgment in the case of conspiracy, kidnapping and multiple m8rders. Nwanlia, 32-year-old Gideon Atama and Clever Ovo were arrested by police operatives attached to Operation Puff Adder, now known as the Violent Crime Respo…

…in the early hours of Monday, October 5, 2026. Sources familiar with the incident told Daily Trust that the attackers stopped the vehicle at Hawan Ado while it was carrying 12 passengers. A resident of Bijeje, who asked not to be named, said residents heard gunshots near the town and went out with local guns to protect…

…on Tuesday, clearing the way for a rulingSenatorial aspirant Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi said he is confident the appeal court will uphold the Federal High Court's earlier decisionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has reserved judgment in an appeal contest…

…turned a personal health crisis into a thriving coaching empire. Born in California and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Reneau reversed the effects of an overactive thyroid and excess weight through the ketogenic diet — then built a career teaching others to do the same. Best known to many as the girlfriend of fitness influ…

…Football Federation released a statement after the Super Eagles came from behind twice against Russia in an international friendly on TuesdayHead Coach Éric Chelle handed nine players their international debuts in a heavily rotated squad designed to test Nigeria's competitive depthA 19-year-old debutant and a substitut…

People Man Posts Details of How He Secured 3 Fully Funded Scholarships for Graduate Study Published 6 Oct 2026 at 10:48 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details soon...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. Sh…

A Nigerian Air Force plane carrying 25 military and civilian passengers crashed in southwestern Ondo state on Monday, killing all on board. The accident was one of the worst air disasters in the country in recent years. Here are some major air crashes involving the Air Force in Africa’s most populous nation, which has…

…shock and deep sorrow the news of the tragic crash involving a Nigerian military aircraft which claimed the lives of gallant officers of the Nigerian Navy and other personnel on board. National Coordinator, Comrade Sunday Asuku, quoted the Grand Patron of the Movement, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known…

…on the run. Justice Lekan Olatawura slammed the sentence on Ayeni after her sureties failed to produce her in court after the prosecution had called four witnesses during the trial. During the trial, the prosecution team told the court that the convict claimed to have lost a pregnancy around May 2025 and, in an attempt…

…with the various deceased individuals found in the home," the attorney general said. Investigators are focused on the influencer's final posts, including an ominous TikTok hours to her followers just hours before the murd£r-su!cide. Tamez shared her final post to her account on Sept. 30, the same day she was reportedly…

…the security forces wounded Tuesday as tens of thousands massed in France to protest against poor conditions in schools, the interior ministry said. Most of the day’s demonstrations were peaceful but there were sporadic clashes across the country with protesters throwing projectiles and security forces using tear gas,…