…in industrial activity and sustained resilience across key economic pillars. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report, released during the weekend, showed that the composite PMI rose to 53.0 points in September 2026, up from the 52.7 points recorded in August. PMI is a monthly economic…

…The agency said the enforcement was part of efforts to ensure compliance with the ban on the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml. It warned distributors, retailers and other operators against selling, distributing or hoarding the prohibited products. “NAFDAC emph…

…in Zamfara State, Umar Moriki, was reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be armed bandits. The incident occurred along the Gusau-Tsafe highway near Fegi village in Tsafe Local Government Area while Moriki was travelling from Gusau to Kaduna.

Reality TV star, Segun Olusemo, popularly known as Sheggz, has again, addressed rumors surrounding his financial dynamics with women particularly his ex-girlfriend…

…the Nigerian military continues active operations across several states grappling with banditry, insurgency, and other security challenges.See the full

A South African woman, Kopano, has revealed the things her Benin husband does for her that she claims would send low effort men into coma. According to Kopano, her husband tattooed her face on his body, regularly gives her cash, pays for everything and gave her full access to his debit and credit card pins. "Things my…

…are meant for them. “You cannot have infrastructure and allow it to be destroyed or abandoned. When that happens, it is the people, especially the youths and students, who suffer,” Afeez said. Earlier, the Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency, Dr Abdullahi Baba Ahmed, said the state government had initiat…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!In Ekiti, Governor Biodun Oyebanji's declaration was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Dr Olabimpe Aderiye, who said teachers should be free to take part fully in World Teachers' Day activities. Day students in public schools were asked to stay home, and pa…

…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrast…

…media, could create panic, heat the polity and encourage criminal activities such as banditry and kidnapping. Read the full story here.

…State Government for advancing the programme and acknowledged the support of the World Bank, while urging implementing agencies to sustain monitoring beyond the disbursement ceremony. Earlier, Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, said the state government had committed more than N4bn to the Nigeria for Women Programme…

…intense "emotional stress" she experienced during her pregnancy allegedly due to her husband's actions. In a Facebook post on Saturday, October 3, 2026, she shared a video capturing the moment she discovered a used condom and false lashes in her matrimonial bedroom after returning home unexpectedly from her mother's ho…

…World Teachers' Day commemorations.See a World Teachers’ Day:Independence: Embassies, banks announce closuresEarlier, Legit.ng reported that diplomatic missions in Nigeria are among the institutions expected to observe the 2026 Independence Day public holiday.Members of the public with appointments at embassies or cons…

…in connection with various offences, including kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, banditry, cultism, terrorism, cattle rustling and other criminal activities. He said the achievements went beyond statistics, noting that the operations had resulted in the rescue of victims, disruption of criminal networks and improved…

…answering questions from journalists on security measures and the enforcement of the ban on public horse-riding in Kano. The suspects were arrested following investigations into the destruction of properties during tensions surrounding horse-riding and public processions in the state. He said investigations had been co…

…Grade A Customary Court, sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, that his wife is morally bankrupt, alleging that she was impregnated by her lover while under his roof. Sarafatu was dragged before the court by his wife, Rashidat, praying for the dissolution of their union on the allegation of neglect, constant fight, domes…

…that the boat was ferrying passengers when a strong water current swept it into an abandoned barge at a corner of the river, which caused the boat to tumble. “I wish to assure members of the public, particularly families of those who may have been aboard the boat, to remain calm and await verified information from the…

…ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!1. Bangladesh. 2. Colombia. 3. Egypt. 4. India. 5. Kosovo. 6. Morocco. 7. Tunisia.Kosovo's inclusion came with a specific legal caveat. The EU noted that its designation of Kosovo "is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line wi…

Ikeja Electric issued a public notice on October 2, 2026, admitting that five Band A feeders in Lagos failed to meet the 20-hour daily power supply minimumThe affected feeders cover areas including Oshodi and Shomolu, with faults on IE's 33KV and 11KV lines cited alongside grid instability from TCNThe worst-performing…

…the defendant. In one of the counts, Nwogba, who resides at Number 16, Emeka Egbe, by Roban Stores, Abakaliki in Ebonyi State, and others now at large, were alleged to have sometime in 2026, impersonated Professor Aina. The defendant was alleged to have registered his picture on Whatsapp profile and true caller on tele…

…for the rape and murder of a local woman in Okinawa. The same year, US Forces Japan banned all personnel from consuming alcohol after an intoxicated US Marine crashed his vehicle into a mini-truck, killing its 61-year-old local driver. According to the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper, around 6,000 US military personnel have…

…point of view to the conversation,” YouTube said. The update does not amount to a ban on clipping content from other creators. Instead, it changes how such videos are treated by the Shorts recommendation system. YouTube said the move is aligned with its existing policies and is intended to ensure that creators producin…

…Party PDP senator, Abba Moro, for the 2027 senatorial seat. It said he printed banners carrying the images of the APC presidential candidate, President Bola Tinubu, and Moro. The petition also faulted an interview Agada granted on TVC’s Politics Tonight programme. It stated: “On the 28th September 2026, Agada also gran…

Bandits have reportedly used a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) to turn semolina into a meal, according to a video shared on social media. The video was shared on Sunday by conflict reporter and advocate for a safe society, D English Alhaji, via Facebook. The footage purportedly shows the bandits preparing semolina with…

…The groom's attire consists of a wrapper and white singlet. A Facebook user, Agbu Jibaniya posted the photo on Saturday, October 3, 2026. According to him, the wrapper and singlet is the traditional outfit of the Jukun Wapan people in Wukari, Taraba State. His bride wore a white wedding dress. The groom's best man wore…