…has named a 28-player Super Falcons squad for the LA 2028 Olympics qualifying second-round fixture against ComorosThe squad includes foreign-based stars such as Asisat Oshoala, Ashley Plumptre, Toni Payne, and Jennifer Echegini alongside several home-based playersComoros beat Sudan 30-0 on aggregate in the first round,…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, dazzled crowds with energetic dance moves during the Olojo Festival 2026 in Ile-IfeThe royal procession featured a brass band, costumed performers, and an electrifying carnival atmosphere that got the crowd goingA video of the moment is circulating online, leaving fans gush…
…social media post claiming it had stopped using customers' phone numbers as wallet account numbersThe fintech company warned that spreading false information about a financial institution could cause public panic and reputational harmOPay issued a 30-minute ultimatum to the author of the post, threatening legal action…
Years before his death, RCCG founder Reverend Josiah Akindayomi reportedly revealed that his successor would be a young educated man who was not yet a member of the churchPastor Enoch Adeboye joined RCCG as a university lecturer, rose through the ranks, and eventually became the church's General Overseer after Akindayo…
The United States has commended Nigeria’s response to recent attacks in the Middle Belt and urged the government to sustain efforts to protect communities in Plateau State. The US Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs made the call in a post on X on Tuesday, with particular emphasis on communities in Barkin L…
The Senate on Tuesday expressed concern over the impact of flooding on communities, farmers and families across the country, urging governments at all levels to improve disaster preparedness and relief efforts. President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, spoke during the resumption of plenary, where he also high…
…the market regulation, as you know, with the removal of subsidy,” he said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He added that operational improvements and financial discipline helped the national oil company increase its profit despite the challenging conditions. “Yet, profit grew because we improved the…
The United States and Nigeria are advancing security cooperation, with the planned acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper helicopters by Nigeria expected to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities. The United States Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, describing the proposed ac…
…to investigate the abduction of students and teachers at Esinele and Yawota communities, Oriire Local Government Area, is expected to submit its report today. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan on Tuesday. Oyelade said the commis…
…have breached financial regulations. Reports on Friday said an independent panel had found City guilty on all but one of 115 charges for breaking Premier League rules. But no official announcement has been made by the English top-flight and there is, as yet, no indication of any potential punishment. Abu Dhabi-backed C…
…scored a crucial equaliser on his international debut last Friday to help Nigeria mount a comeback 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Uyo. George Ilenikhena could be set to miss Nigeria's AFCON qualifier against Guinea-Bissau after battling with fitness issues. Photo Reporters>The 20-year-old forward's availability for the…
…challenged the regulator's handling of their import licencesJustice Inyang Ekwo found that the NMDPRA's conduct put it in direct conflict with the Petroleum Industry Act 2021Petroleum dealers pushed back on the ruling, raising concerns about product quality and the role of the Dangote Refinery in domestic supplyPAY ATT…
…women and girls the right to inherit property is a criminal offence in Anambra State, punishable with up to 4 years imprisonmentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Anambra State's Attorney General, Tobe Nweke SAN, has taken formal steps to prosecute individuals who deny women and girls…
…against Ahmadi after the performance, describing it as being “in violation of the country’s legal and cultural regulations”. In June, a criminal court in Qom found Ahmadi and eight members of her band and production team guilty of offences including “offending public decency” through the publication of “obscene and ind…
…arrested at about 11:40 p.m. on September 26, 2026, during an operation in Oghara community. The operation led to the recovery of 13 sachets of 100mg Tramadol, one carton of Codeine, two cartons of cough syrup, 25 grammes of suspected cannabis and 25 sachets of cannabis-cake recipe. “The suspects and the recovered item…
…and after a series of revelations that the technology had gone rogue. Tuesday’s lunch meeting is to include Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and OpenAI President Greg Brockman, according to CNN. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will also attend, a person close to the matter told AFP, just two days after a…
…parallel market. In the parallel market, currency dealers were buying the dollar at around ₦1,375 and selling it at approximately ₦1,385, according to prevailing Bureau De Change quotations. The figures show a difference of about ₦63.56 per dollar between the reported NFEM rate and the parallel-market selling price. Tu…
…some areas and droughts elsewhere. The Japanese capital’s rainy season is normally in June, but it has suffered regular heavy downpours throughout the summer months, as well as heavy flooding in the wider Tokyo region. The stretch of rainy days was the longest since records began in 1886.See more Punch stories on Googl…
…expressed concern over the declining use of the Ijaw language, particularly among younger people, warning that continued neglect could threaten the survival of the language. He urged parents to take responsibility for teaching their children the language by making the mother tongue the primary means of communication at…
…on Monday, September 28, 2026, when two finalists of the Show Ya Sef edition threw punches at each other in what has become one of the most talked-about moments of the season.The drama centred on Tram and Keivo, both of whom have made it to the finale of the reality show that premiered on July 26, 2026. Reactions as BB…
…Lagos," Asika said on the podcast. "It just got promoted to Premier League, yeah, he runs the sports department on the plug," he added.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Inter Lagos Targets Nigerian Top FlightWith the club now preparing for the demands of Premier League com…
…amid 2Baba’s marital crisis. @official2baba>The timing of the post has not gone unnoticed. With 2Baba's marital situation making waves across Nigerian social media, Annie's declaration of divine identity struck many as a quiet but powerful statement about where she stands.The post is the latest in a series of moves tha…
…and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Madagascar topped the ranking by local currency units per US dollarUganda’s shilling and Ghana’s cedi faced pressure, while depreciation risks raising import costs, consumer prices and foreign-debt burdensPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal…
…official of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s ruling party was beaten to death on Sunday after appearing on a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, according to a party representative. Marie-Celestin Karondwa, acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) federal exe…
…took advantage of the situation and attempted to move the occupants into the surrounding area. “Acting on actionable intelligence, troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the armed group with superior firepower,” the statement partly read. It added that the military’s intervention forced the bandits to abando…