…proved abortive, as he did not respond to calls as of the time of publishing this report.

…throwing residents and members of the victims’ family into grief. One of the victims was reportedly a 20-year-old woman who was said to be preparing for her forthcoming wedding, according to residents. Eyewitnesses said the sudden collapse woke residents from sleep, prompting neighbours to rush to the scene and attempt…

…part in an attack on the Palestinian village of Qusra several days earlier. It was reportedly the first such arrest following weeks of attacks on the village. In a separate development, Israeli forces demolished the Palestinian village of Khirbet al-Tabban in the Masafer Yatta area on Wednesday. Israeli human rights gr…

…exchange dated July 26. “Be strong. I am strong… don’t cry, my princess.” PUNCH Online reports that the late veteran actor passed away on August 23 at the age of 66 following a battle with stage-four cancer.

…businesses predict naira will appreciate against dollar Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian businesses expect the naira to gradually gain ground against the US dollar between now and January 2027, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) July 2026 Business Expectations Survey, released on Thursday, August…

…released any official statement on the worker's condition as of the time of filing this reportPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Gbagada, Lagos State - An Ikeja…

…an incident in which several persons suspected of illegally siphoning petroleum products reportedly died after inhaling toxic fumes. While community sources put the death toll at 43, the Rivers State Police Command said it could not confirm the actual number of casualties, stressing that investigation into the incident…

…burden of their education while the workers whose services they depended on were reportedly owed salaries. He said, “We cannot keep silent because we are really facing challenges in our university. Imagine students having to pay school fees while lecturers’ salaries are not being paid. “ASUU had demands before the gove…

…siblings were arrested on the night of August 27 in Burbank, California, after police reportedly pulled them over for traffic violations. According to law enforcement sources, James was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe that was towing a Nissan SUV, where Chico was sitting. The vehicles allegedly had no license plates, while t…

…window now closed, Chelsea can still sign players who are free agents. Foot Mercato reports that Wijnaldum, 35, is among the players being urgently considered by the London club, with Chelsea having made contact with the Dutch midfielder. Wijnaldum has been without a club since leaving Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq…

…believed to be crude oil in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident reportedly occurred early Thursday when youths allegedly attempted to load the product into a vessel from an illegally tapped point at a jetty in the area. Several others were said to be missing following the incident, which occurred…

…continued to trail the exit of global e-hailing company, Uber from Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that Uber announced its exit from Nigeria after 12 years of operations on Wednesday. Uber, in its terse statement on Wednesday, did not state the reason for its exit but noted that the decision was a difficult one. “We know t…

…From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram! Iran subsequently reported retaliatory strikes on US positions, while tankers operating near Oman were also hit by unidentified projectiles.The strait handles roughly 17 million barrels of crude oil daily, and any sustained disruption to traffic through…

…"Tackling fake news: INEC's bold mock election proposal to safeguard 2027". Photo >As reported by Daily Trust, Amupitan's keynote address was delivered on his behalf by National Commissioner Sani Adam, SAN. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The conference was held at the N…

…the general public for its continuous support and urges them to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities within their localities to the nearest security outpost for prompt action.” The post Troops rescue six kidnapped victims in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Anjana was allegedly struck on her right wrist and waist," said a First Information Report (FIR) filed at the Indapur police station based on the complaint of the farmer. During the assault, the brothers allegedly demanded that their parents retake possession of the land. According to the complaint, one of the sons th…

…seating for everyone. To ensure the interview could proceed without delay, Senator Alli reportedly asked one of the students to sit on his lap. The organization described the candidate's action as a "spontaneous and fatherly gesture," strongly maintaining that there was no inappropriate undertone or intention behind th…

…breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!In related news, Legit.ng reported that BBNaija stars Imisi and Kola caused a buzz at the same movie premiere with their romantic display.Netizens tease Mama No Network over her bridal outfit at the movie premiere. >The video of Lateef Adedimeji and Aisha Law…

…public health advocate Dr Zainab Suleiman Buhari has said.Contents Buhari, in a special report on cancer in Nigeria, said the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem and actress and producer Tope Osoba had brought renewed attention to the challenges confronting ca…

…commission. The appointment was made on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.Legit.ng reports that Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., the US-based policy advisory and advocacy firm where Von Batten serves as managing partner, broke the news on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account the following morning, Thursday, September 3.…

…committee to run the affairs of Nigerian football for a period of time. While initial reports say the committee will last for around three months, sources say it could be as long as six months to one year in the hope that the reforms are wholly and thoroughly carried out by the National Sports Commission (NSC). FIFA wi…

…N5.3tn, raising concerns about the fiscal challenges their successors may inherit. The report examines the debt profiles of the affected states and the implications of rising domestic and external obligations for incoming administrations. With the countdown to 2027 already shaping political calculations, the issue has…

…logistics suppliers, drug merchants, and an impersonator, Mustapha Muhammed, who reportedly extorted money from the relative of a detainee outside the CPG headquarters. The post Zamfara guards arrest bandit doctors, lawyer, couriers, informants appeared first on Vanguard News.

…are hard to ignore. In Nigeria, farmers using approved pod-borer-resistant cowpea report harvests rising from 3 or 4 bags per hectare to more than 20, with some reporting over 80 bags from 100kg of planted seed. Pesticide spraying has dropped from multiple applications to as little as one. TELA maize, approved for comm…

…rule of law. Osigwe made the declaration last Friday while presenting his final annual report at the just-concluded 2026 Annual General Meeting of the NBA in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He said the administration, which assumed office in August 2024, confronted several institutional and professional challenges but suc…