…he had a plan to cut petrol prices significantly for NigeriansDuke argued that petroleum products for local consumption should be priced based on production costs, not international market ratesThe former Cross River governor outlined a crude oil allocation strategy he said would make his proposed pricing model possibl…

A Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Dr Abayomi Olajide on Wednesday, urged the government to declare a state of emergency on substance abuse, warning that the growing trend is worsening the mental health crisis and creating an unsafe society in Nigeria. Olajide, who is al…

…Crimes Commission has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to reject former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke's argument that her acquittal by a United Kingdom court affects forfeiture orders covering assets linked to her.In a further counter-affidavit, the EFCC opposed Alison-Madueke's application t…

…forex turnover rises sharply Photo: BloombergImagesNaira depreciates against pound, euroThe modest dollar gain was not matched across all major currencies. The naira weakened against the British pound, falling N7.31 to close at N1,767.14 per pound, from N1,759.83 in the prior session.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news t…

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has directed police formations nationwide to fly their flags at half-mast in honour of the 25 Nigerian Air Force personnel and passengers killed in the October 5 aircraft crash. Disu, in a condolence message, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and sympathised with the…

…the administration category, alongside figures including Paul Elliott, Mark Esiri and Fleur Robinson. Her appointment at Chelsea adds another Nigerian connection to the Women’s Super League, which currently includes Super Falcons goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor at Crystal Palace and Rofiat Imuran at Aston Villa. The post Me…

Nigerians have continued to mourn the tragic passing of 25 crew members and passengers of the Nigerian Military aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo state on Monday, October 5. Among the 25 persons aboard the flight was Flying Officer IM Adeshina. Tributes shared on social media showed Adeshina was only nine days ag…

…into the Air Force only nine days before the fatal ATR-42 crash in IgbokodaFlight Lieutenant IS Bako, who had only recently been promoted, was among the three officers whose deaths drew tributes from colleagues and loved onesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Tributes are pouring in ac…

A Nigerian man has taken to social media to mourn his friend, Esther Meinzide, who passed away in a fatal accident on Tuesday, October 7. According to X-user, @Vince Da Rapper, Esther had boarded the ill-fated bus travelling from Lagos to Asaba. While on transit, Esther via her Snapchat, shared a video of herself looki…

…different directions, but the soldiers responded with superior firepower, tactical manoeuvres and effective battlefield coordination. Ammunition recoveredPhoto: Nigerian Army In a statement on the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Wednesday, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East),…

…Leader MI Aburime (Flight Captain); Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje (Co-pilot); Flight Lieutenant IS Bako (Co-pilot); Warrant Officer Abubakar A (Aircraft Technician); and Corporal Uguru HC (Aircraft Technician). The 20 passengers onboard were Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus; Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye; Flying Officer IM…

…goals in 234 appearances for Portugal, both world records, and helped the country win Euro 2016 and the Nations League twice. He had previously considered retiring from international football after the 2026 World Cup but said Portugal Football Federation president Pedro Proença persuaded him to reconsider.

Crystal Reneau is the Los Angeles-based keto coach, first responder, and entrepreneur who turned a personal health crisis into a thriving coaching empire. Born in California and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Reneau reversed the effects of an overactive thyroid and excess weight through the ketogenic diet — then built a ca…

…had just suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau. Despite fielding a heavily rotated lineup, the three-time African champions twice came from behind to avoid defeat on Russian soil.Nigeria held Russia to a 3-3 draw in Novgorod. Photo by Mikhail Shapaev.>Head Coach Éric Chelle used the match to expand his player pool, ha…

…trying to land at northern Kaduna state airport. All 11 people on board, including Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, then commander of the country’s army, died in the crash. AFP

…to working with the state government, host communities, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and other stakeholders to resolve the crisis. Wilbert said the immediate priority was to complete the ongoing technical operations, including installation, stopping the spill and pressure testing, required to r…

…recently approved by the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulare. The workers gave the NNPCL management a 48-hour ultimatum to implement the new salary structure or risk the total shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, located in Eleme, Rivers State. The pr…

…PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The European Union later named him in its sanctions regulations as someone "complicit in forming or directing repressive state policy."He subsequently entered electoral politics, winning the Bikita West parliamentary seat in 2013 on a Zanu…

…Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed the application filed by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to present evidence of her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court, London, UK. EFCC, in a further counter-affidavit to Diezani’s request, prayed Justice Inyang Ekwo to dismiss the application. The commiss…

Squadron Leader Ahamefule Man-Ugwueje, a co-pilot on NAF 931, married Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle in Abuja on September 19, 2026The Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing all 25 people on board during a routine Benin-to-Lagos missionWedding vendors shared videos and photos f…

…Leader MI Aburime, Flight Captain; Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje, Co-pilot; Flight Lieutenant IS Bako, Co-pilot; Warrant Officer Abubakar A, Aircraft Technician; and Corporal Uguru HC, Aircraft Technician. The passengers are identified as Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus, Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye, Flying Officer IM Ad…

…denounced Japan’s new round of “ill-considered” sanctions, accusing countries within the Euro-Atlantic area of inciting Tokyo’s animosity. Japan announced its 27th package of measures on October 2, targeting 33 Russian entities, nine individuals and several companies based abroad. The measures affected shipping for the…

…Leader MI Aburime (Flight Captain), Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje (Co-pilot), Flight Lieutenant IS Bako (Co-pilot), Warrant Officer Abubakar A (Aircraft Technician), Corporal Uguru HC (Aircraft Technician) PASSENGERS Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus, Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye, Flying Officer IM Adeshina, Master Warrant…

…to come back. If a Govt can destroy it, another Govt is ready to rebuild it. Sheu Shagari ruled for 4 years and destr0yed everything, Idiagbon came onboard and made Nigeria great again within 4 months.. Lets give Peter Obi a chance to make the country great again” Nollywood actor, Laide Olabanji captions on IG — Oyinda…

…Racheal Alamu; Vice Principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, Ojo Adebayo; Zacchaeus Olatunde; Oluwakemi Oladeji; and Daunting Temitope of Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota.