The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has said the state government will award N30m grants to 10 young entrepreneurs under the 2026 Amplifier Business Clinic. This was disclosed in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday. According to the statement, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary,…

…mark World Teachers' DayThe holiday falls on Monday, October 5, 2026, which is the official date of the global celebrationThe governor's office released a statement acknowledging teachers' contributions to human capital development in Kwara statePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will a…

…Fatim Bakayoko has died in Nigeria, with news of her passing spreading rapidly across social media on Friday, September 2, 2026, and drawing widespread grief from communities across West Africa.French-language outlet Scoop Afrique broke the story after a source described as close to the Abidjan-based entrepreneur share…

…normal activities, while the premises of the affected company were locked and no official was available to respond to the allegations. The allegations came amid growing anxiety among families following the reported abduction of 19 prospective corps members who were travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to the NYSC permane…

…mandatory prison sentences for people convicted of defrauding Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, while proposing personal financial liability for state and local politicians who knowingly fail to stop fraud. Trump made the call in a video posted on Truth Social on Saturday, saying the proposed legislation would el…

…management also prayed for strength and comfort for Odey’s family, colleagues and associates. The remains of The PUNCH Akwa Ibom Correspondent, Patrick Odey, were laid to rest in Mbube, Cross River State, on Saturday. In his condolence message, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, described Odey’s death as a loss to both…

…TIME100 Next list, earning global recognition for his contribution to expanding financial access in Nigeria.The annual list celebrates 100 rising figures shaping leadership across business, technology, politics, science, sport and culture.Tosin Eniolorunda listed on TIME100 amid cheers from Tony Elumelu >According to M…

…in the crisis. He questioned the rationale for the state government’s ineptitude, especially with the 2027 general election fast approaching. Ukura also alleged that the state government might be making huge political capital out of the crisis, hence its laissez-faire approach to a clash that has claimed the lives of s…

By Davies Iheamnachor The Federal Government’s Special Prosecution Team of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Petroleum Theft said that since its inception, it has secured 137 convictions of oil thieves from different courts of competent jurisdiction. This comes as the Nigerian Navy and the Inter-Agency Task Force discover…

…is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Prof. Ademola Adenle, Senior Special Adviser on Agriculture and Innovation to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Saturday while reviewing achievements in the sector. NAN reports…

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…them to security risks," Bulus said.The spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, also condemned the killings and called on security agencies to act."This killing is unfortunate. We condemn it in totality. We call on security operatives to investigate the killing, identify those responsible an…

Social media personality Mandy Kiss publicly apologised to singer Naira Marley over past actions against himMandy Kiss admitted she was intimidated by pressure at the time and joined the wave of criticism against the singer on social mediaFans have since reacted to the apology, with opinions sharply divided over whethe…

…carrying irregular migrants parked in a rest stop along a northern French motorway, officials said Saturday. The vehicle was found on Friday, around 30 kilometres (20 miles) north of the city of Troyes, which is located southeast of Paris and around 300 kilometres from the Channel, according to the local prosecutor’s o…

…in a statement published on its website on Friday, October 2, 2026. Isa expressed appreciation to the NFF for inviting Senegal for the friendlies and thanked the Senegalese Football Federation for accepting the invitation. “The matches provide an opportunity to reunite with old friends, including Senegal head coach Med…

…pence on Friday, October 2, according to RAC data, up from 199.79p on Thursday, the Financial Times reports.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!At an indicative exchange rate of approximately ₦1,762 to the pound, the British price translates to about ₦3,524 per litre. This i…

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…overcome the challenge, Bosso said security forces were preparing to move in with specialised machinery. "We are moving in there with high-velocity vehicles. We are moving with bulldozers and APCs to see how we are going to rescue these victims," he said.The victims were among passengers taken captive after gunmen atta…

…bottles at sub-zero temperatures. However, here is the drift. After many years of financial illiquidity in the power sector, darkness in many parts of the country and recurring national grid collapses, here comes a brilliant idea to identify high-demand commercial and industrial hubs, such as Lagos, the Abuja-Kaduna-Ka…

…even as businesses struggle with high operating costs and consumers remain under financial pressure.Dangote’s pricing power intensifies competitionDangote Refinery’s direct gantry-loading operations are reshaping competition across the downstream sector.Market participants estimate the refinery attracts between 40% and…

…between the former collaborators, fuelling speculation about their relationshipSocial media users have been dissecting every second of the footage, with opinions sharply divided over what the moment actually meansPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!…

…to remain vigilant and to verify all electoral information through the Commission’s official communication channels.” The website claims to offer a “Final Phase of Nationwide Online Voter Card Registration”, including services to update voter registration details, transfer registration to another polling unit, and repl…

…Overwhelmed with emotion, the pioneer of "musicomedy" opened up about the deep financial and emotional betrayal he faced from close associates during his recovery. Agwu stated that several friends deserted him, stopped talking to him, and that his own manager stole his money. Expressing the immense pain of being abando…

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…conducted with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels Television, questioning the politician on his plans to protect indigenous heritage in Lagos. Citing examples from nations like China and India, the questioner expressed concern that children in Lagos are increasingly losing fluency in their native tongue. As Rhodes-Vivour bega…