…Joint regrouped to seize a 4-2 lead in the third. The sisters rallied, but get to the finish line as Taiwan’s Chan and Joint fought back superbly to clinch the victory. For Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion considered by many to be tennis’s greatest women’s player, it was her first return to the…
…Progressives Congress APC, triggering condemnation from civil society groups, rights organisations and opposition politicians who insist the trend could plunge the country into another round of election-related bloodletting. Divorce option in Yobe In Yobe state, the situation went from bizarre to ridiculous as the stat…
…Radio in Bauchi on Thursday, accused Hassan of being sponsored by some politicians to tarnish his reputation. The senator disclosed that he had earlier submitted a formal petition to the Inspector General of Police, adding that four suspects had been arrested and would soon be charged. According to him, Hassan, who he…
…mud on the hem, boots hidden underneath, and my new husband, Tom, beside me like a punishment in a rented suit.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!We'd been married 14 minutes."You're standing on my dress," I muttered.Tom shifted half an inch. "Maybe you shouldn't have worn…
…Afolabi said the suspect operated under the guise of running a nongovernmental organisation and orphanage programme known as the Back to School Project, using promises of free education to lure less privileged parents into releasing their children. “Under the guise of operating an NGO and orphanage programme called the…
He said: “The administration of our schools cannot be run like an autocracy where absolute compliance is demanded with threats, and without openness to the informed opinions of stakeholders”. The post Catholic prelate tackles Imo govt over ‘totalitarian’ education policies appeared first on Tribune Online.
…and the wider region. The senators described the late Emir of Gumel as a scholar and administrator who promoted education and peaceful coexistence throughout his reign. They said he encouraged girl-child education and used his position to foster unity across social and ethnic lines. The lawmakers also commended the lat…
…Monaco hit back in the second half as Flavio Nazinho equalised before Belgian winger Stanis Idumbo fired in the winner for the principality side, who are top of the early standings with three wins from three. PSG, who announced before kick-off that coach Luis Enrique had signed a three-year contract extension to stay a…
…institutions during his time in office. “These issues went through the EFCC, an administrative panel, the National Assembly and the courts. No court convicted me on these allegations. That is the record,” he said. He added that anyone with credible evidence should present it through lawful channels. “Anyone with credib…
…to escape. The two men were airlifted to an Army Hospital in Kathmandu. Nepal’s prime minister’s office said Maharjan was in a critical condition, while Shah was undergoing medical tests. A third person’s body was later found in the tunnel but could not immediately be identified. Officials believe another 39 people may…
…civil servants who were allegedly sacked or prematurely retired by the present administration in the state would be recalled if he is elected governor in 2027. Anosike stated this on Thursday at the NUJ Press Centre, Umuahia, while speaking as a guest during the monthly congress of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ…
Minister Hannatu Musawa took to X to praise Tamunosoye Karibi-George's performance at the 73rd Miss World Festival in VietnamKaribi-George, 26, earned the Africa's Top Model title and secured a spot in the Top 40 at the global pageantMusawa urged Nigerians to rally behind the beauty queen as the voting window entered i…
…legal team argued that Odebala would be "greatly prejudiced" if INEC unlawfully recognises the 1st respondent as the NDC's governorship candidate, and urged the court to rule in his favour on the basis that he polled the highest number of votes.Justice Obiora Egwuatu is presiding over the matter, which is adjourned to…
A video showing the finished grave of late actor Ogogo at his family home in Ilaro, Ogun State, surfaced online on Friday, September 4, 2026The grave was built with black marble and white gravel stones, bearing an inscription that honours him as a father and grandfatherFans who viewed the footage raised questions about…
…of abducted children who were being held in a residence in the capital Yaounde, the ministry of social affairs said on Friday. “Following an anonymous tip-off, several people, including minors, were found” on Wednesday in a residential neighbourhood, the ministry said in a statement. “These children, whose circumstance…
…measurable development and ensuring that residents benefit directly from their administration. The governor, who administered the oath of office on Friday, urged the council chairpersons to reject corruption, uphold integrity and make the welfare of the people the centre of their respective administrations. Addressing…
…attention,” Abiodun said. Representing the President, Mrs K Audu, commended the organisers and participating agencies for their commitment to disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness. She noted that the Federal Government attaches great importance to strengthening the capacity of states to respond effectively…
…emergence followed the traditional succession system of primogeniture, which recognises the first son of a reigning monarch as the heir to the throne. The community said the practice had been maintained in Ekwuoma since the kingdom was founded nearly 400 years ago. Daniel’s enthronement therefore marked both the end of…
…education institutions and increased access to lifelong learning opportunities. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, stated this on Friday at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 International Literacy Day, with the theme, “Literacy for People, Planet and Prosperity.”…
…Idibia has broken her silence on life growing up in one of Nigeria's most publicly scrutinised families, touching on her bond with her half-siblings and sidestepping a question about her father's new wife.Speaking on the What's Up Naija segment at Yanga 89.9FM in Lagos on Thursday, September 3, Isabell was honest when…
…said the Commission’s enforcement work over the past three years had gone beyond punishment to actively return recovered value into the economy. “Beyond cash, between October 2023 and July 2026 we secured the forfeiture of 10,053 assets: real estate, land, vehicles, electronics, schools, factories, hotels, oil rigs, ba…
…District candidacy for 2027Araraume had asked the court to direct INEC to recognise him as the party's candidate and remove Sen. Patrick Ndubueze's name from its portalThe court upheld a preliminary objection raised by Ndubueze, citing a ruling by a Federal High Court in Owerri on the same subject matterPAY ATTENTION:…
…telecommunications infrastructure across Delta and Kano states. A suspect, Henry Dennis, was caught red-handed with 12 vandalised telecommunications panels from an IHS tower site in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The NSCDC added that investigations exposed a broader network involving a scrap market owner a…
…sponsor the return of 500 Nigerians, Alexander said. He appealed to other religious organisations and private individuals to help fund further evacuations. The move comes as anti-immigrant groups in South Africa have issued fresh threats against foreigners and set a deadline for them to leave the country by the end of…
…can be no argument. They are part of the Argentine territory," he said. Britain administers the Falkland Islands as a British Overseas Territory, while Argentina maintains a competing sovereignty claim. The islanders have consistently expressed a preference to remain under British sovereignty.Milei rejected arguments b…