…to coordinate diaspora affairs. She also announced progress on the National Diaspora Database, developed in partnership with the National Identity Management Commission, and urged Nigerians abroad to register their profiles. Highlighting achievements under the DHII, Dabiri-Erewa said diaspora physician associations had…

…13 local government areasSecretary to the Nasarawa State Government, Shuaibu Magaji Labaran, issued the official statement on FridayFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Lafia, Na…

…passing can be viewed below:Shonga chief imam is deadIn the same vein, Alhaji Jibril Baba Nnatakun, chief imam of Shonga, died on Thursday, July 9, 2026.Shonga is a historic Nupe community in Edu local government area (LGA) of Kwara state, situated along the River Niger.The news of the religious leader's passing drew r…

…oxycodone pills to virtually anyone willing to pay inflated cash prices, the defendant abandoned that responsibility, exploited addiction, and endangered lives for personal profit. "This conviction reinforces DEA's commitment to the American people: no one is above the law when they violate the public's trust and contr…

…using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Timatic database. While several African nations improved their global mobility, Nigeria failed to make the continent’s top 10. The Nigerian passport is ranked 90th globally and 45th in Africa, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to just 44 de…

…from the Imota Police Division to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, for comprehensive investigation. "The investigation is being handled by the Delta Force Anti-Robbery Unit of the SCID under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the department, Mr Dayo Akinbisehin, "…

…the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, have distanced themselves from a protest over the appointment of the hospital’s substantive Medical Director, describing the action as premature. In a statement issued on Friday in Calabar, the unions said the demonstrators wer…

…him to dance with the POS machine on his head. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed the incident in a statement said the arrests followed a complaint lodged by the victim at the Okuta Elerinla Police Station on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at about 2 p.m.. According to the PPRO, the complainan…

…David Adedeji Adeleke, is widely known by his stage name or nicknames such as OBO (Omo Baba Olowo) and 001. From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Being addressed simply as "David" by a fan in a public space struck many online observers as unexpectedly familiar, and the clip spread rapidly as…

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Conservator of the Cross River National Park, Mr. Joseph Ntui, has raised alarm over the rapid depletion of Cross River’s rainforest, disclosing that about 14,000 hectares of tropical rainforest were lost in 2025 alone, resulting in the emission of an estimated eight million tonnes of car…

…claiming she had "made him c**." The lawsuit also accuses another streamer, Nurideen Shabazz, also known as DeenTheGreat, of making defamatory statements by claiming she had slept with multiple people at the livestream house.Saint is suing Broner for alleged s3xual battery and ass@ult. She is also suing Broner and Shab…

…show that Amutu was attached to the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory when he abandoned his post on June 3, 2026. Military authorities subsequently declared him wanted, and efforts are currently underway to track him down.

…for alleged extortion. Reacting, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh said the command took note of the viral video with serious concern. He said the Command “does not condone any form of unprofessional conduct by its personnel in the discharge of their duties and has therefore commenced a…

…Dialogue Centre (KAICIID). It was coordinated by the IDFP’s co-chairmen, Rev. Abainatus Akila Hamman and Ameer Muhammad Jameel Muhammad, who led the gathering of religious leaders and other stakeholders for the formal unveiling of the Code. Held as part of the 8th General Assembly of the IDFP under the theme ‘Hate Spee…

…d!es after alleged assault by security operatives over MP3 player and power bank in Taraba A 15-year-old boy identified as Busang Ayuka, has reportedly d!ed at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo after allegedly being beaten by security operatives in Baruwa, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State. It was gathere…

…like the senior men’s team did at the 2026 World Cup. Three stadiums in the capital, Rabat, and two in the commercial hub, Casablanca, will host 34 games, including two matches between quarter-final losers for inter-continental World Cup play-off slots. AFP

…aspirant in Ekiti State, Abimbola Olawumi, till July 28. The Chief Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, who granted bail for Olawumi on self-recognition as a senior citizen, said, “The matter is hereby adjourned till July 28, 2026 for hearing.” The police had dragged Olawumi to court on four charges bordering on alleged blackm…

Demands cost of governor’s ordered emergency repairs By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Civil society leader, Rev. David Ugolor, has urged Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to engage the Federal Government and neighbouring Edo State to end decades of temporary repairs on the collapsed Benin–Sapele–Warri Road and commi…

…in the name of Nigeria. See the video of the moment on X here: Biodun Oyebanjo and Afe BabalolaIn late 2023, Biodun Oyebanji, the governor of Ekiti state, sparked reactions from Nigerians on social media over viral pictures of him prostrating before an elder statesman, Afe Babalola.Afe Babalola is a Nigerian octogenari…

…cities, including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu, Benin City, Owerri, Warri and Asaba. The arrangement also extends to regional destinations such as Abidjan, Dakar, Banjul, Freetown, Monrovia, Conakry, Bamako, Douala and Libreville. For Etihad Airways, the agreement forms part of its broader African expansion strate…

…directly in election transparency by uploading polling unit results to an independent database. He said the platform was designed to address concerns over technical failures or political interference in election result management. Obono also announced the establishment of the National Electoral Accountability Consortiu…

…months earlier, where he underwent detoxification from alcohol, benzodiazepines and pregabalin. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Victoria Chamorro said: "He was assessed as having symptoms of low mood and anxiety on admission."When he was discharged he was considered not to be at risk of suicide. He was discharged with a fri…

…Headquarters - Ilorin (Kwara and Niger States)9. 10 Division Headquarters - Jalingo (Taraba and Adamawa States)10. 81 Division Headquarters - Lagos (Lagos and Ogun States)11. 82 Division Headquarters - Enugu (Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi and Imo States)12. 83 Division Headquarters - Benin City (Edo, Delta and Bayelsa S…

…in important matches. Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martínez, Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal and Atlético Madrid forward Julian Álvarez also made the list after strong performances for club and country. Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres was ranked eighth following his prolific goalscoring form, while Germany international…

…movement of patient records. The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, gave the assurance in a statement released on Thursday while responding to reports that patient case files were still being transported manually, with large volumes of folders occupying parts of the hospital’s records section.…