Pastor Joseph Acheampong, Southern Ontario Area Head of the Church of Pentecost in Canada, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026The Church of Pentecost Canada announced his death on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, on behalf of Chairman Apostle Dr Eric NyamekyeChurch leadership called on members to pray for his wife, Mrs A…

Victor Osimhen netted his first UEFA Champions League goal of the season against LOSC LilleOsimhen raised his hands without celebrating, a gesture that caught the attention of fans watching the matchThe Nigerian forward's restrained reaction is linked to his history with the French club he faced on the night PAY ATTENT…

PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Saudi Arabia is reportedly enforcing a suspension of its visa-on-arrival facility for passport holders from 14 countries, although conflicting claims persist over whether the restriction is temporary or remains in…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention issued a fresh public update on the Ebola virus and what Nigerians should knowNCDC listed key symptoms of Ebola disease and urged the public to practise regular hand hygiene and avoid contact with body fluidsThe update drew sharp reactions from Nigerians on social m…

A resurfaced clip from Davido's June 2024 wedding shows VeryDarkMan having a great time at the Adeleke family celebrationCubana Chief Priest jokingly noted that VDM was seen 'eating Adeleke money' at the event, reigniting debate about loyalty and activismThe video went viral as fans weighed in on whether attending a ce…

Former Kano commissioner Mansur Ahmed submitted a resignation letter to his ward APC chairman in Kano Municipal Local Government AreaAhmed cited the deteriorating state of affairs within the ruling party and the need to find a more meaningful political platformHis exit follows the resignation of another prominent APC f…

Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu dismissed a viral video claiming the body of missing 44 Clothing CEO Evelyn Onyema was found in a Lagos riverGwamnishu had earlier raised alarm over Evelyn's whereabouts, stating she was last seen with her boyfriend Dertrick in the Bonny camp area of LagosHarrison confirmed that…

The EU plans to help employers recruit foreign workers by simplifying qualification recognition and reducing administrative delaysThe proposals also include digital social security documents and stronger enforcement of labour laws to protect workersThe measures still require approval before implementation and will not …

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its Nigeria travel advisory on October 16, 2026, adding a new state to its highest-risk categorySokoto State joined Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, and Zamfara states on the list of areas where the FCDO advises against all travelThe advisory also covers …

The US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria released a statement after the Nigerian government reported a Bundibugyo virus disease case on October 20Nigerian health officials began contact tracing after the infected individual was confirmed to have travelled from Uganda by airThe US Embassy listed specific steps Americans …

The naira gained 11 kobo against the US dollar at the official market, closing at N1,333.65/$1 on TuesdayThe local currency also strengthened against the euro but weakened against the pound sterling during the sessionInterbank FX turnover rose by 48.18% to $60.72 million as the number of currency deals increased to 70P…

Joey Stuckey, a blind guitarist, producer and disability advocate, suffered a fatal heart attack while on tour in Madison, WisconsinHis wife Jennifer revealed he was teaching and performing right up until his final moments, just days before a new EP was set to dropStuckey had recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of…

The Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, and the Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Obiora Okonkwo, have called for reforms to align Nigeria’s education system with the country’s developmental needs and prepare graduates for life after school. They made the call on Tuesday in…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirmed an Ebola disease case in the Federal Capital Territory on October 21, 2026The Federal Government activated surveillance and response efforts through the NCDC and relevant health authorities following the confirmationNigerians raised concerns online about delayed detectio…

With art-filled treatment areas, museum tours and even ancient temple ruins on its grounds, a Rome hospital is hoping culture therapy will boost its cancer patients’ “desire for life”. The small hospital on Tiberina Island, wedged between the city’s Jewish Ghetto and its Trastevere neighbourhood, houses a state-of-the-…

Gunmen shot dead a Deputy Superintendent of the NSCDC in Pushit community, Mangu LGA, Plateau State, late Monday nightThe attackers had kidnapped a local businessman before opening fire on the officer as his motorcycle's headlight exposed themCommunity member Lawrence Tabitha called on security agencies and the Plateau…

Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the income threshold foreigners must meet to qualify for the country's long-term digital nomad visaApplicants working remotely must prove average monthly earnings equivalent to at least four times Portugal's monthly minimum wage over the last three monthsBoth employed an…

A man (identity undisclosed) has died while attempting to rescue a two-year-old child who fell into a domestic well at Abule Egba, Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency disclosed this in a statement issued by its Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, on Tuesday, saying the incident occurre…

The US Department of Homeland Security published its STEM Designated Degree Program List, covering over 500 courses across 22 fields of studyForeign students who graduate with a STEM degree in the US can apply for a 24-month OPT extension, giving them up to 3 years of work authorisationThe list spans far more than trad…

The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and commenced contact tracing to prevent further transmission of the infection. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, disclosed this on Tuesday, following laboratory confirmation of the case involv…

From left: Omolara Banjoko, Marketing Manager, Peak Milk; Mrs. Adegbenro Kudirat, Officer, Lagos State Education District 1, Agege; students of Dairy Farm Senior Secondary School, Agege; Mr. Akinola Oluwatobi Kazeem of Dairy Farm Senior Secondary School, Agege (Grand Prize Winner of the Peak Milk School Challenge) ; Dr…

The Federal Government confirmed one Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026Health Minister Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate said 44 close contacts had been identified and tracing was already underwayNigeria's disease control agency had earlier warned of Ebola import risk following a con…

Nigeria's Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer held a workshop to build a framework for directing climate finance to rural farmersExperts said Nigeria had attracted about $2.5bn in climate funding so far, far below what smallholder farmers actually needYAPU Solutions proposed a pilot project wor…

Australian model Sahara Ray died on October 19, 2026, surrounded by her family, with her cause of death not yet disclosedRay had previously spoken publicly about a serious health battle that left her unable to walkHer passing came less than a year after she welcomed her first daughter, Snow, in January 2026PAY ATTENTIO…

Veteran character actor Richard Riehle, beloved for his cult role in Office Space, passed away in Los Angeles last ThursdayRiehle built one of Hollywood's most quietly impressive careers, racking up over 400 screen credits across five decadesThe Wisconsin-born actor was also a go-to Santa Claus in Hollywood, portraying…