…the case was charged to court. However, the Borno State Chairman of the ADC, Kolo Bukar, rejected the police account, describing it as false and accusing the command of misrepresenting the circumstances surrounding the arrests. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, Bukar said only four of the arrested persons were me…
…The approved payments cover Akko, 2019; Balanga, 2018–2023; Billiri, 2019–2025; Dukku, 2018–2022; Funakaye, 2025; Gombe, 2017–2022; Kaltungo, 2017–2023; Kwami, 2025; Nafada, 2025; Shongom, 2019–2023; and Yamaltu/Deba, 2017–2018. N6.1bn education intervention In the education sector, the council approved N6.1 billion as…
…and abandoned him near his residence at around the NNPC depot along the Makurdi-Otukpo Road. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Agile Bem, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The statement partly read, “He was later found in an almost unconscious state and was reportedly unable to speak or communicate…
…1,201–1,400 global band, alongside Babcock University and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The latest ranking assessed 2,297 universities across 118 countries and territories, with 29 Nigerian universities making the list. The statement said Nigeria was the most represented country in sub-Saharan Africa in the 2027 e…
The UK government has outlined eligibility rules for foreign nationals who wish to remain in the country after their partner passes awayApplicants must have held a family visa tied to their partner and must be physically present in the UK at the time of applicationThe application fee for indefinite leave to remain stan…
…— The Owa of Otan-Ayegbaju in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Lukman Adesola Ojo-Fadipe, has appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke to urgently intervene to prevent the total collapse of the Otan-Ayegbaju–Ila-Orangun road. During a recent inspection of the road, critical sections were found to have be…
…temporary residence and making sure immigration serves specific economic needs.The UK, Canada, and Australia have tightened their immigration rules. Stock images for illustration purposes only. Photo JacoblundImagesFor Nigerians who have built plans around moving abroad, the changes are more than policy announcements o…
The UK government has announced a cap of 8,000 applications per year for its High Potential Individual visa, a route designed for recent graduates of top global universitiesThe visa is open to graduates who completed a bachelor's degree or higher at an institution listed on the Global Universities ListSuccessful applic…
…man said in Hebrew. “Anyone who can hear me, we need help. We are about to land in Tabuk, apparently in Saudi Arabia. An unknown area. All the passengers are safe and well, except for the pilot. We need help.” Ohayon’s mother, Yasmin Abukasis, said her daughter was on the flight to attend a service for her brother kill…
…(YMK) against the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), its presidential candidate, Donald Duke, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed in a statement signed by Abdulhakeem Ago Abdullahi, Assistant National Legal Adviser of the PRP. The court, in its judgment delivered on Wednesday, Sept…
…of African Culture and International Understanding, OOPL, Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, urged the students to always face their studies and ensure they imbibe values capable of enhancing their growth and development. He further urged them to develop what he described as a “habit of reading” and spend less time on…
…footballer's month is just showing up and doing the unglamorous parts properly. Samuel Chukwueze has been getting regular Serie A minutes for AC Milan, doing more pressing and tracking-back than anything that ends up in a highlight reel. Alex Iwobi passed 100 Premier League appearances for Fulham earlier this month, a…
…our new search feature at Legit.ng! Apostle Michael Orokpo has delivered a pointed rebuke at VeryDarkMan (VDM) following the social media activist's criticism of fellow clergyman Apostle Arome Osayi, accusing him of lacking the moral standing to counsel Nigerians.Speaking during a recent church service, Orokpo did not…
Maduka Okoye took to Instagram shortly after Nigeria's heavy defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their AFCON 2027 qualifierStanley Nwabali faced fierce criticism from Super Eagles fans after failing to respond to any of the three goals he concededOkoye, who was first choice when Nwabali was absent, has been an unused substitute…
…and her former husband, Emmanuel… https://t.co/mW8U4UUrzE pic.twitter.com/VimOyaHf1u — CHUKS (@ChuksEricE) %%SOCIAL_EMBED_0%%
…Meanwhile, in his presentation, the Director of Banking Supervision of CBN, Dr. Olubukola Akinwunmi, said that the apex bank has, increased its oversight of the banks. He revealed that CBN has tightened its supervisory role to prevent the banking system from sliding into dire situations that could undermine stability a…
…Ahoada West and Ahoada East. The flooding also claimed the life of 17-year-old Ifeanyichukwu Osuji at Umuebereke community in Oyigbo Local Government Area. His father, Okey Osuji, expressed disappointment that the state flood committee had not visited the family. He said what he wanted was not palliatives but a lasting…
…on Google She added that other aspirants who contested the ticket with her were Abaraukwu and Emeka Nwankpa, adding that the person given the ticket, Senator Nkechi Nwogu, was never part of the process. “There was primary. The INEC officials and security agencies that came around witnessed it. I had my agents in Umuahi…
The UK's S2 Healthcare Visitor route allows eligible nationals to enter without a visa if they meet specific medical treatment conditionsEEA and Swiss citizens, along with nationals from other listed countries qualify for visa-free entry under this routeThose who do need a visa can apply free of charge up to 3 months b…
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I was crowned king of Uganda's Tooro kingdom following the death of King Oyo, who died of cancer aged 34The succession sparked controversy after close family members claimed King Oyo left a will naming his young son as heir to the throneQueen Best Kemigisa, mother of the late king, pu…
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard attached to a nursery and primary school in Calabar over the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil. The suspect, identified as Bright Bassey Elijah, was arrested after the incident was reported to the pol…
The UK government published a list of countries whose nationals are exempt from proving English proficiency when applying for a student visaThe exemption applies to citizens from 19 countries and territories, covering parts of the Caribbean, North America, Europe, and OceaniaNo African country made the UK's exemption l…
…President Tinubu a builder. It shows how føol!sh you… pic.twitter.com/1Xgw7p75t1 — CHUKS (@ChuksEricE) %%SOCIAL_EMBED_0%%
…Afrobeats featured prominently throughout the challenge, alongside fuji, jazz and zouk. He also wore traditional Nigerian outfits, including agbada and dashiki, at different points during the performance. His team said the performance was designed to showcase Nigeria’s cultural diversity, with the country’s more than 2…
…names include Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Jennifer Echegini, AS Roma defender Shukurat Oladipo, and Uchenna Kanu of Cruz Azul Femenil in Mexico. SL Benfica contributes three players to the squad: defender Oluwatosin Demehin, forward Flourish Sabastine, and forward Janet Akekoromowei.Full Super Falcons squad for Como…