…to secure the area from any security threat. "Police and military tactical teams were mobilised to the scene; the bodies recovered, while clearance operation was intensified to secure the area," he said. by Linda Ikeji at 12/08/2026 3:46 PM | Share this Story
…Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) supports deeper integration through increased mobility for African travellers.Countries outside Africa Nigerians can visit without a visa Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Nigerians have the opportunity to explore stunning destinations outside Africa without the burden of visa…
…and accessible healthcare.” He urged APC members to remain united and intensify their mobilisation efforts ahead of the election. The minister also called on supporters to participate actively in the electoral process and remain vigilant against what he described as “vote manipulation and other electoral malpractices.”…
The Senate Public Accounts Committee has given Seplat Energy and three other oil companies 48 hours to appear before it and respond to queries contained in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 audit reports of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. The committee, chaired by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, on T…
One of the rescued victims of kidnapping along the Ojuwo–Ajengo–Memarebo and Ojiwo–Itobe roads in the Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Joshua Daniel, has recounted how he bled through the night during the incident. Daniel is one of the six victims who were rescued courtesy of the troops of the Nigerian Army, in…
The Nigerian Law Society has rejected the directive of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, asking lawyers to stop using “Barrister” as a title and adopt “Esquire” instead. The society argued that the directive has no clear basis in existing legislation. Recall that the CJN directed lawyers and co…
Manchester City have signed Argentina international goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year deal, both clubs announced on Wednesday. The 34-year-old will serve as City’s number-two goalkeeper behind Italian Gianluigi Donnarumma. “This is an amazing opportunity for me and one I had to grasp,” said Rulli, …
The World Health Organisation warned Wednesday that US President Donald Trump’s bid to overhaul child vaccination in the United States went against “decades of evidence.” Trump signed an order on Monday pushing for a rethink of school vaccine mandates and repeating calls for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to be…
…aide blames Fadahunsi's threat on Tinubu Published on August 12, 2026 By Seun Opejobi Mr Demola Olarenwaju, the Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu's "all is fair" comment has set the stage for extreme action…
The European Union’s labour market remained resilient in 2024, with the employment rate reaching a record 75.8 per cent among people aged 20 to 64, according to Eurostat. The figure represented the highest level since the beginning of the EU time series in 2009. The OECD also reported that the EU unemployment rate fell…
…being harassed by suspected thugs… pic.twitter.com/T8JuPTTvPQ — Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) August 12, 2026
…was assigned to him by a terrorist commander identified as Idrisa Taklace. One Itel mobile phone was recovered from him. In a separate development at about 9:55 a.m. the same day, three other suspected members of terrorist families 20-year-old Binta Idrisa, 18-year-old Amina Muhammadu and two-year-old Musa Alhaji surre…
…feed!Africa’s technology industry is quietly building its own footprint in the global mobile-phone market, with several homegrown brands emerging across countries including Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Rwanda and Ghana.While global giants such as Apple, Samsung and major Chinese manufacturers dominate Africa’s smartph…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has commenced moves to deploy Radio Frequency Identification technology at Nigerian airports to tackle persistent cases of lost, delayed, damaged and misrouted passengers’ baggage. The technology, which is expected to track passengers’ luggage from check-in to aircraft loading and a…
Enterprise Life Assurance Nigeria Limited has raised its paid-up share capital to over N18.7bn, significantly exceeding the N10bn regulatory minimum set by the National Insurance Commission and positioning the insurer to underwrite larger risks and deepen digital penetration across Nigeria’s underinsured market. The co…
The Lagos State Government is set to phase out its ageing landfills and replace them with material recovery facilities and waste-to-energy plants as the state intensifies efforts to address its worsening waste management crisis. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, …
The three leading candidates in Saturday's Osun State governorship election on Tuesday made their final pitches to voters, with the incumbent governor and Accord candidate, Ademola Adeleke, defending his administration's record while his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Bola Oyebamiji, and the African Democratic …
…Rotary’s primary role is fundraising, advocacy, raising awareness, and volunteer mobilisation. For me, my work with polio eradication, throughout the years- and I mean many years- has given me a clear understanding of the practical challenges involved in reaching every child with life-saving vaccines because until the…
Palestinian children are among those bearing the impact of violence in the West Bank, with the United Kingdom saying they are being exposed to repeated violence, displacement and disruption to their education. The UK condemned escalating violence across the West Bank, saying 13 Palestinians and two Israelis were killed…
…campaign organisation ahead of the 2027 elections, with leaders targeting grassroots mobilisation across the district. Photo >PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Kogi: What did Natasha say to campaign team?Addressing the newly inaugurated body, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan told m…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has defended the siting of the proposed Ede International Airport in his hometown, insisting that being governor does not mean he should neglect his own community. He spoke on Tuesday at a town hall meeting organised by Arise Television for candidates contesting Saturday’s Osun go…
Chairman of the Northern Christian Association, NCA, Rev. Joseph Hayab, has said President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima were not elected by Muslims alone in the 2023 general elections. Hayab made the remark while reacting to comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, who had defended Tinub…
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique says the European champions “want to win everything” this season, ahead of their first chance of silverware in Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final against Aston Villa. PSG secured their second straight Champions League title last term, as well as a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 crown, th…
…Nigerian Students, saying payment of the levy is not a requirement for students seeking mobilisation for national service. The NYSC stated this in a statement shared on its official X account on Tuesday, following reports that NANS was considering linking payment of its dues to the NYSC mobilisation process. The Scheme…
Senator Francis Fadahunsi, the lawmaker representing the Osun East Senatorial District, has clarified the intention behind his now-viral ‘Kill Accord’ comment currently circulating in a video on social media. In the video, Fadahunsi was seen speaking in Yoruba and heard accusing Accord Party members of attacking member…