…But what should have been a joyful journey towards a new chapter in their lives ended in tragedy when the Nigerian Air Force aircraft conveying them crashed in Ondo State. Days after the October 5 disaster, their family is struggling to come to terms with the loss of the couple. Yet, amid the grief, one painful wish is…

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kebbi State has commenced the display of the preliminary voters’ register and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the state’s 21 local government areas. The Head of Voter Education at INEC in Kebbi, Malam Haladu Saadu,…

…(Akinola) fell down, while others rushed to him to rescue him. Apparently, the incident ended the traditional rites at that point in time. Killer arrested The incident has been the talk of the town as people wondered what could have happened during the traditional funeral rites. The alleged killer, simply identified as…

…skin drives some Nigerians to swallow handfuls of supplements, use whitening creams and undergo vitamin infusions, amid concerns of health risks On September 29, as many people scrolled through X (formerly Twitter) to catch up on missed updates, a surprising video popped up. In the 20-second clip that went viral the ne…

…announcement of a deal with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to boost diesel supplies, underscoring how the conflict has become entwined with soaring energy prices. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Thursday that the conflict had reached a potentially explosive impasse, with the failure to reach a negotiated settlemen…

…herders’ settlement.” The police spokesman said operatives from the Ningi Division responded promptly to the incident, restored normalcy and evacuated the injured to the General Hospital, Ningi, for medical attention. He, however, said one of the injured farmers later died while receiving treatment. The statement added…

…filed by Hon. Esther Bitrus Danboyi against Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, the APC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).As reported by Daily Trust, the case centred on the APC primary that produced Bagos as the party's candidate for the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general el…

…during her hospital stay, she patted the mattress beside her. She looked smaller under the thin blanket, but her eyes were as sharp as ever."Sit, Daniel. I have something to ask you."I sat. Her hand found mine, warm and steady despite everything."I have one final wish," she said quietly, looking me in the eye. "I know…

…of pyrethroids and dimethoate above permitted safety limits in some bean samples, underscoring concerns about the use of agricultural chemicals to preserve harvested produce.The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who raised the alarm at a media briefing on pesticide use in agricultural produce in Lagos…

…and sustainability, arguing that a short-term price reduction may not address the underlying challenges in the downstream petroleum sector. We don’t have enough crude oil for Dangote – Oyedele

…far from his home. "I didn't say a thing to them and they started attacking me and I defended myself," Tokumbo said. "When they did that to me, alright, I did not think of them as kids or children. I think of them for what they are, (expletive) demonic hood rats," he added. Surveillance video captured the attack, which…

…The court consequently entered a plea of not guilty on her behalf, while the remainder of her statement was accepted as formal admissions in terms of Section 220 of the Criminal Procedure Act. In her admissions, De Villiers stated her motive was to spare herself and the children from further suffering. During her viva…

…fight them cause of that," he said. He added that on days when movie productions ended late, some of the actresses he was dating would spend the night at his house and his wife would feed them. "Sometimes when production ends late, they would sleep in my house. And that my wife is aware I am dating them, she would stil…

…back of the courtroom. The young boy is charged with one count of r@pe, r@pe of a child under 13, and as$ault by penetration. He also faces 12 counts of s€xual as$ault and three counts of s£xually as$aulting a child under 13. He is accused of two charges of creating an indecent image of a child, one count of possession…

…28-year-old woman was unresponsive when it was her turn to leave the plane after it landed in Chiapas, Mexico, early Wednesday morning, Mexican outlet Diario del Sur reported. The four-hour Volaris flight, which departed from Tijuana, ran smoothly, and the shocking incident only came to light at the end, according to t…

…Jarrett Payton, son of the late Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton who played under Ditka in Chicago, posted the statement on social media. “Da Coach. Hall of Famer. The heartbeat of the ’85 Bears and a Super Bowl champion,” Payton wrote. “Chicago won’t be the same.”See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Go…

…has wrapped up a 10-day skills training and empowerment programme in Oyo State under its National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), graduating 700 young Nigerians with vocational training, digital tools, and business starter kits.The closing ceremony took place on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Kensingto…

Pastor Kesiena Esiri publicly defended Apostle Arome Osayi after the cleric faced backlash over his messages and revelationsApostle Arome Osayi had previously been dragged by Ratel President Martins Vincent Oste over remarks he made about NigeriaPastor Esiri argued that no scandal of immorality or financial misconduct…

…Relations Officer, Sanni Damilola.NUDGOSA's National President, Hon. Fasiu Bakenne, extended congratulations to Adebayo, the school's management and staff, and the Ogun State Teaching Service Commission. The association said her win was an inspiration to current students, teachers, and alumni, showing that dedication t…

…that the co-pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight last month had intended to crash the aircraft into the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, targeting the busiest point of entry into Israel to cause "the greatest possible number of casualties."UAE Attorney General Hamad Saif Al S…

…over unresolved disputes concerning teachers’ promotions and welfare. The union had demanded the removal of the vacancy requirement for teachers’ promotions, the reconsideration of eligible teachers omitted from the 2025 promotion examination, and the withdrawal of redeployment and demotion letters issued to education…

…captain and restrained the suspect”. The return flight captain and his co-pilot then landed the plane at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. – No sign of intentions – Israel and the UAE have become close partners since normalising ties under the US-brokered Abraham Accords in 2020, and Israel carries out stringent security…

…done it so blindly that the classmate’s name at the top of his exam paper and then demanded marks for original thinking. “You copied my production subsidy proposal, nothing wrong about that, you stripped away the part that makes it work and handed Nigerians a 30-day discount. “Where is the rest of the answer Bola? You…

…railway crossing, Ikeja, Lagos. The 55-year-old man was helped out of the car by bystanders. He did not seem to have any injury as he walked away on his own. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) the accident involved a train heading towards Agege and a Honda car with registration number EK…

…in a gunfightThe abductors contacted the families of the three captives and demanded a ransom of N120 million for their releasePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience covering security issues and counterinsurgency in…