Nigerian man allegedly tortured to d3ath by South African Police in Cape Town (videos) A Nigerian national, Mr Chika Ibe, has allegedly been k!lled by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), according to a report by Daily Trust.The incident occurred at Parksig Villas Complex, Belleville, Cape Town on Thursd…

200-level Gombe varsity student found d3ad in stagnant water The body of a 200-level student of the Federal University of Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, has been recovered from a statement water in Sabon Garin Yero village, near Kashere town, Akko Local Government Area of the state. The deceased was identified as Enoch Ma…

Chadwick Boseman's brothers want his widow removed as estate administrator over alleged mismanagement Chadwick Boseman's brothers, Kevin and Derrick Boseman, have asked a Los Angeles court to remove his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman, as administrator of the late actor's estate, accusing her of failing to properl…

Two Delta State NULGE chairmen d!e in motor accident The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Chairmen of Ika South and Ika North East Local Government Councils of Delta State have d!ed in a fatal road accident. The deceased, Comrade Nwama Emmanuel Jolly, Chairman of NULGE, Ika South Local Government Cou…

…the proceeds through company accounts. Among the alleged victims is a 79-year-old widow, Colleen Yesufu. Another prosecution witness, Abu Gambo, had earlier testified that he lost N62 million after purchasing two plots in Katampe whose titles later disappeared from the records of the Abuja Geographic Information System…

Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nalongo Maggie Kaweesi, widow of Ugandan dancehall singer AK47, died on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Mengo Hospital in UgandaVegas, a close friend of the Mayanja family, confirmed she had spent three days in the hospital after developing internal organ complicationsClo…

Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina's bid to halt deportation postponed to August as she returns to court The case involving former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has been postponed to the 19th of August in the Cape Town Regional Court. She appeared in the court…

…activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah in September 2024. Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, told the Vances she regretted not having more than two children with her husband — a conversation Vance said influenced their thinking.Usha Vance, a former attorney who previously clerked for Supreme Court Chief Justice Joh…

Three Chinese nationals and others arrested over illegal mining in Nasarawa Three Chinese nationals and several Nigerian miners during a security operation targeting alleged illegal mining activities in Nasarawa State. The arrests were made at Amba community in Kokona Local Government Area during a raid led by Nasarawa…

…which is remarkably notable for its philanthropy empowered scores of artisans, traders widows and the needy with financial assistance donated by Alhaji Megida and other well meaning membersof the group. The group with operational tentacles spread across the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Terr…

Swollen river sweeps away two young men in Kaduna community Two youths have gone missing after they were swept away by a swollen river in Hayin Malam Bello community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following a heavy downpour. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 18, 2026 as the victims attempted to cro…

…for fear of being ambushed. Entire communities have become ghost settlements, while widows, orphans and the elderly struggle to rebuild lives repeatedly disrupted by violence. Recent attacks Within the last five months, Plateau State has witnessed several deadly attacks, including April 2026 (Palm Sunday): Gunmen attac…

Widow begs FG to recover remains of Oyo teacher k!lled in captivity The wife of John Olaleye, one of the two teachers k!lled by terrorists after the abduction of pupils, students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to the Federal Government and Governor Seyi Makinde to help recover h…

…in underserved communities, economic empowerment programmes, building a house for a widow, and reroofing a storm-damaged home.

…woman survives for nine days after falling in bathtub An 82-year-old North Carolina widow has shared her story of survival after being trapped in her bathtub for nine days following a severe fall. Joan Rivet managed to keep herself alive by using her foot to manipulate the bath faucet, splashing water toward her face t…

Parents of 5-year-old girl r@ped in Jos community accuse police of demanding N50k for investigation Parents seeking justice for their 5-year-old daughter, who was reportedly r@ped in Anguwan Rogo community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, have accused the police of demanding N50,000 for the investig…

…President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a mistake by appointing Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the widow of the late Biafran leader, as minister of state for foreign affairs? If Sheriff had been president, perhaps he would first have demanded that she publish full-page apologies in national newspapers before considering her for publ…

Five hospitalised as rabid dog attacks residents in Yobe Five persons are receiving medical treatment after a rabid dog attacked residents and livestock in Malam Matari community on the outskirts of Damaturu, Yobe State, prompting authorities to launch an emergency response to prevent the spread of rabies.The Yobe Stat…

Bandits abduct corpse of late FRSC commander and mourners, demand N450m ransom in Kogi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the remains of a late Deputy Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Augustine O. Ikwue, and the mourners accompanying his body to his hometown at Otukpo, Benue State. …

…advised men to be cautious when choosing a life partner, making a distinction between widows with children and women whom she claimed intentionally became single mothers. Lady explains her position The woman said, “If you’re my son, if you’re my brother, if you’re my father, I’ll advice you from a place of love the way…

I will arrest you and you won't come out - Anita Joseph replies Angela Okorie after she called her a 'yeyebrity' Actress, Anita Joseph has clapped back at her colleague, Angela Okorie, who earlier today berated her for editing the photo of content creator Caramel Plug and making it seem like it was hers. Recall that Ca…

Four men sentenced to 95 years imprisonment for gang-r@ping 13-year-old girl in Niger State A Senior Magistrate's Court in Minna, Niger State, has sentenced four individuals to a cumulative 95 years in prison for gang-r@ping and impregnating a 13-year-old girl in 2023. The convicts, listed as Salisu Baura, Lawali Shaib…

Celebration Church International Marks Six Months in Permanent Global Headquarters, Membership Surpasses 30,000 Celebration Church International (CCI) has marked two significant milestones during its annual Mid-Year Thanksgiving service, celebrating six months in its first permanent global headquarters and the growth o…

…with the investigation." Attorneys for the state, defense, the media and Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, spent much of Wednesday's session arguing over whether the roommate's interview could be played in court and published to the news media. The judge ultimately ruled parts of the statement could not be played publicly, and…

Stray bullets k!ll newlywed woman and two other residents as troops foil multiple terrorist infiltration attempts in Borno Stray bullets have k!lled a bride and two others during a gun battle between soldiers and Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri, Borno State.According to Daily Trust, the terrorists had attempted to a…