…area of Accra. Maazi, who was previously remanded in police custody after being denied bail, was taken to court on September 2, 2026. He faced eight counts relating to alleged offences, including conspiracy to commit robbery, and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Diaspora Tales had earlier reported that the court…
…allegedly kidnapped 15 minors in Nasarawa State and sold them for N30m. The NSCDC said the suspect allegedly posed as an official of the National Council of Child Rights Advocates and deceived the children’s parents into handing them over to him. Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this at a news brie…
…to mark the achievement on social mediaHer post drew warm responses from followers who praised her dedication and called her hands blessedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A Nigerian nurse identified as Becky Okegbemi has warmed hearts on social m…
…offended us with their timing.I looked at the test, then at him, then back at the test again."Are you seeing this?" I asked.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He took it from my hand like he did not trust my eyesight. Then he stared for about three seconds before making thi…
He said: “The administration of our schools cannot be run like an autocracy where absolute compliance is demanded with threats, and without openness to the informed opinions of stakeholders”. The post Catholic prelate tackles Imo govt over ‘totalitarian’ education policies appeared first on Tribune Online.
…Reserve. “Victoria Oluwakotanmi is proof that excellence wears many hats,” the mission said. It described her as a “proud Nigerian-American” whose journey had taken her from the classroom to military service and now to the pageant crown. The mission said Oluwakotanmi’s accomplishments exemplified qualities of service,…
…the Emir of Gumel, Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani, CON, and the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman. The lawmakers described the deaths of the two monarchs as a major loss to the traditional institution and the people of their respective emirates, saying they played significant roles in promoting peace, unity and community de…
…to reports, the worker was crushed to death by a tour bus after a supporting apparatus failed, causing the vehicle to collapse on him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Squeeze later announced the cancellation of the concert, saying the band was "deeply saddened and shocked" by the incident. "After discussions with…
…decision on hold to allow the defense to appeal the decision. Judge William Sullivan said he was freezing his mistrial ruling in the trial of Lindsay Clancy for one hour to allow her lawyer to file an appeal with a higher court. Clancy, 36, does not deny strangling Cora, five, Dawson, three, and Callan, eight months, b…
Paris Saint-Germain’s slow start to the French season continued on Friday as the reigning European champions went in front only to lose 2-1 at home to Monaco, who are top of Ligue 1. Captain Marquinhos gave PSG the lead just past the half-hour mark at the Parc des Princes, where Luis Enrique’s team were playing in fron…
…the Nigerian striker's groin injuryGalatasaray fans and Nigerian football followers are waiting for manager Okan Buruk to speak after the matchPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Victor Osimhen faces an uncertain road back to full fitness after pick…
…to Instagram on Friday, September 4, 2026, to announce the launch of her new luxury hair brand, Judy Austin WorldThe actress described the venture as a long-time dream, promising double donor hair collections and a separate ready-to-wear lineFans quickly shifted focus to a ring spotted on Judy Austin's finger, sparking…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the renewed reference to past allegations against him is a distraction from the economic challenges Nigerians are currently facing. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the return to issues from the Ob…
…Nepal and Tibet, at least 1,311 people have been confirmed dead and more than 5,300 remain missing. Hundreds of foreign nationals from at least 34 countries are also believed to be among those unaccounted for. Rescuers are searching seven hydropower tunnels in Nepal where more than 150 people are feared trapped, as wel…
…among vulnerable Nigerians. Tinubu, who flagged off the programme in Calabar on Friday, said three food banks were being launched simultaneously in the state to provide nutritional support to children under six, pregnant women and lactating mothers. In a statement signed by her Senior Special Adviser on Media, Busola K…
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has confirmed that Frank Onyeka is available for his team’s Premier League clash against Manchester City. The Sky Blues will travel to the Etihad to face Manchester City on Saturday. Onyeka missed Coventry City’s 1-0 home defeat to Hull City last weekend due to injury. The Nigeria in…
…candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State, Kelechi Anosike, has said that 15,000 civil servants who were allegedly sacked or prematurely retired by the present administration in the state would be recalled if he is elected governor in 2027. Anosike stated this on Thursday at the NUJ Press Centre, Um…
…review. Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage, the PPRO said the Command intensified intelligence-led operations, inter-agency collaboration and sustained patrols to tackle kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, arms trafficking and other crimes. He said, “Within the period under review, th…
Minister Hannatu Musawa took to X to praise Tamunosoye Karibi-George's performance at the 73rd Miss World Festival in VietnamKaribi-George, 26, earned the Africa's Top Model title and secured a spot in the Top 40 at the global pageantMusawa urged Nigerians to rally behind the beauty queen as the voting window entered i…
…partial disability, or dies as a result of the injuryThe figures convert to millions of naira, making the policy highly relevant to Nigerians working or planning to work in the UAEPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The UAE government has published official figures detailing how much a…
Hon. Ejaife Omizu Odebala filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the outcome of the NDC Delta State governorship primaryOdebala claims he scored 15,454 votes against the 1st respondent's 12,015 votes in the May 29, 2026 primary electionThe case is before Justice Obiora Egwuatu and is scheduled to c…
…an inscription that honours him as a father and grandfatherFans who viewed the footage raised questions about the condition of the adjacent grave believed to belong to the actor's motherPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A video showing the complet…
…two federal agencies. The offer was made on Friday, when the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, led members of the Board’s management team on a courtesy visit to INEC headquarters in Abuja. Speaking during the visit, Aina said JAMB approached INEC because of its extensive experience in deploying biometric technology for…
…who were being held in a residence in the capital Yaounde, the ministry of social affairs said on Friday. “Following an anonymous tip-off, several people, including minors, were found” on Wednesday in a residential neighbourhood, the ministry said in a statement. “These children, whose circumstances regarding their pre…
…forced off with a suspected muscle injury during Galatasaray’s Turkish Super Lig clash against Istanbul Basaksehir on Friday night. Osimhen, who started the match at the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium, opened the scoring for Galatasaray in the 16th minute before being substituted in the 33rd minute after appearing to s…