…of the safe recovery of abducted schoolchildren and travellers with the new Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Ibikunle Ajose. Ndume made the appeal on Wednesday when he paid a courtesy visit to Ajose at the Maimalari Military Cantonment in Maiduguri. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said political parties that field candidates whose names were not in the registers submitted to the commission will not be allowed to participate in the 2027 elections. The Supreme Court had, in a September 24, 2026 judgment, affirmed the constitutionality of sec…
Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has been presented with three Guinness World Records certificates after setting new marks in English and European football before turning 17. Guinness World Records announced the achievement in a post on its verified X handle on Thursday, saying Dowman had been recognised for his record-bre…
…as the victim, allegedly conspired to kidnap a boy identified as Umar Sa'ad Moba and handed him over to a group of kidnappers who took him into the bush. The kidnappers subsequently contacted the victim's family, and after negotiations, the family reportedly paid millions of naira as ransom for his release. Sources sai…
…sources have also said the incident was d0mestic in nature. Police had previously responded to the apartment over d0mestic disputes, with reports indicating a history of trouble between Ramirez and Carrasco. Neighbours also claimed they had frequently heard the couple arguing. Surveillance footage reportedly showed a m…
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…was described as "royalties. "Following the initial investigation, the suspect was handed over to the Nigerian Police Force, Bonny Division, for further investigation and possible prosecution in accordance with the law. Meanwhile, FOB Bonny and other security agencies operating on Bonny Island have intensified efforts…
…to work in the United States through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. Under the proposal, schools would pay $70,000 for each student's initial OPT application and $30,000 for every renewal. The proposed fee could affect Nigerian and other international students who rely on OPT to gain work experience in…
…The teacher who was shot suffered serious injuries but made a remarkable recovery after undergoing several surgeries. There were reportedly 16 students in the classroom at the time. Recently released police body-camera footage shows officers responding to the scene and the boy just after the shooting. Footage released…
…cancellations and airspace closures following the attacksThe Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the strikes as 'systematic crimes' while Turkey pledged defensive support to Saudi Arabia under the Mecca AgreementPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Asir Province, Saudi Arabia - Houthi mil…
…of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has rejected the indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, directing secondary school teachers and education officers to report to work and continue their normal duties. The directive followed an emergency meeting…
…The ordinary shares offered have been assessed as Shari’ah-compliant based on an independent Shari’ah assessment and the applicable screening criteria. Eligible retail investors may also receive up to two additional shares at no extra cost if they maintain the prescribed minimum shareholding for the applicable periods…
…in charge. Guardiola’s return comes at a significant time for City, following the independent commission’s findings over the Premier League’s 115 charges against the club relating to alleged financial-rule breaches between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. City were found guilty of the majority of the charges and have a…
The traditional ruler of Igbokoda, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, has commended the pilot of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed in the Ondo community, saying his actions spared the town from a greater disaster. The monarch in an interview with journalists on Wednesday said the crash, which claimed the lives of all 25…
…Arts and Mathematics, while urging Muslim organisations to strengthen economic independence through lawful investments, Zakat and Waqf. The Assembly adopted the 2026 report of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, and endorsed its recommendations for repositioning the Hajj industry. It also approved an expan…
…following the late filing of the case by Nigeria. A bogus claim which has now put them under intense scrutiny from the world at large. According to a highly placed source at the National Sports Commission (NSC), FIFA cited the fact that the petition was sent to the General Secretary (GS) rather than the legal portal as…
…Lamine Yamal has done more than Mbappé and deserves to take the prize home. In the year under review, Yamal won both the LaLiga title and the World Cup trophy. Mbappé, meanwhile, only finished as the top scorer in LaLiga, the UEFA Champions League and the World Cup. Ferré has now said winning trophies matters. He said:…
…home, PETER AKINBO writes Calvin Bassey (Fulham) Bassey has grown from a dependable defender into a leader at Fulham, which makes him one of the most trusted Nigerians in the Premier League. New head coach Alvaro Arbeloa gave him the matchday captaincy for the club’s opening three league games. “Being able to captain t…
…the "King of Injustice" as saying: "I am sitting on the back of a man. He is sinking under the burden. I would do anything to help him. Except stepping down from his back." Galschiøt describes Trump as one of the greatest obstacles to solving climate change.
…Dr Cain was "found in an upstairs bedroom not breathing, not conscious." "She was attended to by paramedics," Ms Hanlon said. She said that a post-mortem examination "noted blunt force injury to the right side of her head had been inflicted, also an injury that could be suggestive of compression of the neck". "There we…
…panel of the court declared section 12(7) of the Legal Practitioners Act (as amended) (LPA) unconstitutional, with the result that the court will no longer hear appeals from the LPDC.The LPDC is the statutory body that disciplines legal practitioners in Nigeria.It hears petitions and exercises quasi-judicial powers tha…
…capital market, particularly among low- and middle-income earners and vulnerable women. Under the programme, eligible women can access grants to acquire shares in the Dangote refinery, promoting equity ownership, savings and long-term investment, as well as creating opportunities for wealth creation through participati…
…after the headlines disappear? Mrs Balogun (left) and her deceased daughter Radiat under the rubble Most collapses occur in occupied buildings The human cost of building collapses was brought into sharp focus following the June 25, 2026, collapse of a four-storey building on Old Ojo Road, near Alakija Bus Stop, off the…
The Federal Government is set to make a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori revealed on Wednesday. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, disclosed this at the anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba,…
…media aide, Adeola Oloko, in Ibadan. A parent to one of the victims, Alhaja Alimot Akande, said, “We cannot say anything for now. We are extremely overwhelmed. We received the news with happiness. I cannot say anything for now, please. We are truly happy. Let’s see them first or speak with them on the telephone.” Meanw…