Hon. Samuel Bamidele Aro filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Lokoja challenging the APC's nomination of Senator Sunday Steve Karimi for Kogi WestAro claims the May 18, 2026 primary validly produced him as the APC candidate and that submitting Karimi's name to INEC on July 11 was unlawfulThe APC National Working C…
Multiple former staff at Wigwe University alleged they were dismissed without panels, queries, or any stated misconductA Zimbabwean lecturer claimed the university terminated his appointment after allegedly refusing to honour an agreed annual travel ticket to visit his familyDocuments reviewed by Punch suggest around 3…
Lionel Messi is set to sit out Inter Miami's MLS clash against Montreal on Sunday, July 26, 2026The Argentine star already missed Inter Miami's previous match against Chicago amid fitness concernsMessi's absence follows Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finalFind it fast with our new search feature…
The assassination of Toba Ajiboye, Lagos NURTW Organising Secretary, has revived questions about the violent world of motor park politics in Mushin-FadeyiCourt records show Ajiboye was arraigned in 2014 alongside others over alleged killings connected to violence in MushinAjiboye's name repeatedly appeared in police in…
The UK government has outlined primary routes through which foreign nationals can obtain permanent residency in the countryIndefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) gives holders the right to live, work, and study in the UK for as long as they wishForeign nationals living in the United Kingdom have pathways available to secure …
The REA is constructing 48 interconnected mini-grid projects across 19 states under Nigeria's new off-grid electricity regulationsThe projects are expected to deliver more than 252,000 electricity connections and add 213.3MWp of solar power capacity with battery storageREA said the new regulations allow larger mini-gri…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery resumed diesel sales after an eight-day halt, but marketers will now pay more at the loading gantryThe new gantry price marks a ₦150 rise from the previous rate, driven by climbing international crude oil costsThe price change is expected to push up ex-depot diesel prices nationwide, hittin…
Davido's baby mama, Sophia Momodu, during a live session, made a pointed remark about financing their daughter Imade's upkeepSophia suggested she is the sole provider for Imade, a claim that quickly drew mixed reactions from fans onlineThe post reignited debate about the co-parenting arrangement between Sophia and the …
The UK government published the amount international students had to pay to extend their Student visa, with a specific figure published on its official portalStudents had to meet an academic progress requirement, showing their new course was at a higher level than the one they currently held a visa forThe UK government…
• Sophia Momodu went on a furious rant during a live session, directed her anger at critics and her own fanbase• The mother of Davido's first child kicked against social media users trying to force a man on a woman who has moved on• Her outburst sparked a wave of divided reactions online, with fans taking opposing side…
Galatasaray lost 2-0 to Italian club AC Monza in their second pre-season friendly match held in AustriaVictor Osimhen was introduced in the 62nd minute with the scoreline already against his sideCoach Okan Buruk addressed the defeat and revealed the club's focus during the pre-season periodFind it fast with our new sea…
Nigerian content creator Taaooma revealed she has had to show up and make audiences laugh even during painful private strugglesThe skit maker explained how she manages to switch between four or five characters in a single shoot without losing authenticityTaaooma also identified which of her beloved characters feels clo…
GistReel Anthony Joshua returns to the ring on Saturday night when he faces Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia, with victory expected to move him closer to a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury. The former world heavyweight champion will make his first appearance since defeating Jake Paul and returning…
Ini Edo and IK Ogbonna were spotted together heading to Soso Soberekon's wedding in Warri on July 24, 2026Fans who spotted the video quickly noted that the late Alexx Ekubo would have completed the trioMany commenters expressed concern over IK Ogbonna's appearance, saying grief over his friend's death was visibleFind i…
Nigeria's impact investment market has provided more than ₦1.1 trillion in financing to over 700,000 SMEs, showing growing investor confidence A recent study found that about $2.7 billion was invested in sectors including fintech, agriculture, healthcare and renewable energy in seven years While local financing is expa…
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has identified Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as a key transfer target this summerThe move comes as City face uncertainty over Rodri, who is reportedly keen on a transfer to Real MadridChelsea signed Neto for £54m last year, meaning any deal could cost City a significant outlayFind it fa…
Rodri's World Cup Golden Ball win for Spain has pushed him into serious Ballon d'Or contention ahead of the October 26 ceremonyHarry Kane and Kylian Mbappe's chances took a hit after France and England both failed to reach the World Cup finalLamine Yamal and Lionel Messi remain in the running, with Messi chasing a reco…
AC Milan legend Andrea Pirlo is set to be appointed as the new head coach of the Italy men's national team, according to Fox SportsPirlo's expected appointment comes after Italy missed out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting the national team under serious scrutinyThe former midfielder is set to replace his ex-AC Milan…
Ibrahim Kwande, brother of Nasarawa APC chairman Aliyu Bello, died on Friday, July 24, 2026A Nasarawa-based journalist confirmed the death via Facebook, sharing photos of condolence visitsKwande is set to be buried on Saturday morning, July 25, following Islamic ritesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng…
Nigeria's para powerlifting team has earned $18,000 (about ₦27.5 million) in performance rewards after an impressive medal-winning start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The National Sports Commission had announced cash rewards for medallists before the team's strong outing, led by Esther Nworgu, who won Nige…
Chess in Slums Africa founder Tunde Onakoya joined forces with Jobs59 and AltSchool Africa to launch a N250m scholarship fund for corps membersEach successful applicant will receive N160,000 covering application and tuition fees, plus access to career support and internship opportunitiesSelected beneficiaries who do no…
Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Filmmaker Biodun Stephen and actress Ronke Odusanya found themselves trapped in an elevator at Michigan State UniversityOdusanya was seen panicking as the elevator door refused to open, while Stephen made light of the situationOfficials reportedly called the police …
A candid video captured the moment a woman addressed Davido by his real name, David, at a Lagos airportThe clip went viral, with fans shocked that someone bypassed the singer's famous alias and stage personaSocial media users flooded the comments with hilarious reactions about the fan's bold approach to the superstarFi…
Troops of Sector 2 Operation Hadin Kai and Yobe State Hunters Group conducted an intelligence-led raid in Fune LGA on July 23, 2026Five suspected kidnappers were arrested at Jegalari Village following credible intelligence on criminal activity in the areaThe joint operation led to the recovery of rifles, a pistol, ammu…
The officiating cleric at late NURTW secretary Toba Ijaya's burial explained the unusual mix of Muslim and Christian clerics at the ceremonyAccording to the cleric, Islamic leaders had attempted to convert Toba Ijaya during his lifetime, even giving him a Muslim name he rejectedThe cleric described Toba's funeral as a …