…a post on his verified X handle, Omokri charged Atiku to address the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces with the respect due to his office. He said such would show good judgment on Atiku’s part and demonstrate the temperament required of a good leader. The former presidential aide lamented that repeat…

African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called for an independent investigation into the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, arguing that personnel responsible for maintenance and procurement should not investigate the incident. The activist made the call during a visit…

The chairman of Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Yahya Saidu, has died in a hospital in Kaduna, less than three months after assuming office. The Adamawa State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria expressed grief over his death in a statement on Saturday. The state ALGON chairman, Ti…

…AbdulRazaq, will be implemented through the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board under the HOPE-PHC Project, with staff training scheduled to begin in November 2026. The board’s Press Secretary, Adamu Sabi, disclosed this in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Friday in Ilorin. The statement said the initiativ…

…from October 1Foreign media representatives, USMCA professionals, and their dependents are among those who will face the expanded social media vettingApplicants in the newly added categories must set their social media profiles to public before submitting their visa applicationsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new…

…energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.DStv’s transformation under French media giant Canal+ has brought channel closures, new subscription packages and a streaming overhaul, raising questions about what Nigerian viewers can expect from the pay-TV operator.One year after Canal+ took control of Mu…

…traditional rulers for their interventions and acknowledged the patience and understanding demonstrated by students and parents during the strike. “Our struggle for improved staff welfare and the implementation of vital academic agreements has reached a significant milestone, largely due to the collective support of we…

…killed 30 people. Trump’s repeated attempts to broker an end to the war have foundered over Moscow’s sweeping territorial demands, particularly its insistence on controlling all of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, including areas still held by Kyiv. Zelensky has rejected surrendering Ukrainian-held territory, warning t…

A journalist was shot dead on Friday in Mexico, according to human rights NGO Article 19, the ninth to be killed in the country this year. Hamurabi Huesca Manzano, the owner of a news website with more than 52,000 followers, was gunned down in Oaxaca state in the south of Mexico, Article 19 said, adding to a tally of j…

…push buyers toward alternativesElectric vehicle sales surged across Europe and rebounded globally, while petrol registrations declinedFor Nigerian buyers, running costs matter—but global sales data does not confirm local price cutsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in…

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, in three Lagos State-owned universities have suspended their industrial action and are set to return to classrooms with immediate effect. The development has brought relief to students and parents affected by the disruption of academ…

…Her delayed inauguration sparked protests, with residents questioning whether her gender or Christian faith had influenced the decision to withhold her swearing-in. After about two weeks of protests and public outcry, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri eventually swore in Audu as the council’s substantive chairman.…

GistReel Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has responded to his former manager following their public fallout over alleged unpaid salaries and claims of mistreatment. In a video circulating online, the rapper appeared to dismiss the need for a manager, claiming he preferred someone who would serve him rather than share…

…Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in another development in his ongoing legal battle with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over alleged financial offences arising from his administration.. Meanwhile, in sports, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen made a remarkable return from injury, comi…

…documentaries demonstrated the power of film to challenge perceptions and deepen understanding of society. “These documentaries transported us into communities often unseen. They amplified voices too often unheard. They celebrate resilience, document culture, preserve memory, and reveal perspectives that enrich our und…

…where he explained that the government was unable to guarantee the students’ welfare under the prevailing financial circumstances. “The non-resumption of the students is due to the unavailability of funds to cater for their boarding and feeding programme,” Eluwole said. He linked the financial constraints to the non-re…

…because of production-sharing contracts and joint ventures with oil companies. “Under the production sharing contract and joint venture, they share these things. And the ratios vary. Let’s say roughly 45, 55, right? You do that,” he said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google According to the minister, th…

The family of a 40-year-old man, Taofeek Azeez, has demanded justice following his death in police custody at Agbeye, in the Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State. Saturday PUNCH gathered that Azeez died in custody shortly after local vigilantes arrested him over an accusation of stealing cocoa seeds. He was rep…

…are advised that standard business trips can escalate into detention if the firm is under regulatory suspicion or faces charges by Nigerian authorities,” the report stated. The US Government alleged that Nigerian authorities had previously employed coercive exit bans and detention to compel multinational companies to r…

…that policy in the sector must address the specific challenges of the industry. I do understand the peculiar challenges affecting the industry, and if policies are not geared towards addressing those challenges, particularly as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that over 100 ai…

…at several airports across the country have been crowded in recent times, with many stranded and delayed passengers wearing long faces.A visit to the domestic terminals of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Monday, lent credence to the development, as passengers waited for updates on delayed flights.At the domestic t…

…to him, suppressing history only ensures that younger generations grow up without understanding the events that shaped the country. He urged Nigerians to confront the country’s difficult past rather than bury it, arguing that honest remembrance could become a pathway to reconciliation “If you’re proud of your history,…

…work by 6am the next morning. I spoke with my wife around 7pm that Saturday. She sounded well and was as lively as usual. We could not speak on Sunday because she was preparing the children for church. We have two children, an 11-year-old boy and an eight-year-old girl. Between 10am and 11am on Sunday, after the church…

People US Approves Green Cards for 2 Categories of Foreign Workers Under EB-2 Route Published 9 Oct 2026 at 11:42 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details soon...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. She has…

…deceased person. She said; ''I feel like, humans are so sentimental because I've never understood the concept of funeral... hosting parties, sewing clothes, cooking foods, and spending millions over a de@d body. Is it not better to just spend the money when the person is alive?" Her opinion has triggered a debate onlin…