…certificate is often the starting point, USCIS says some relationships will not be recognised for immigration purposes, even if they are considered lawful in the country or jurisdiction where the marriage took place.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The clarification is pa…

…Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.Outside Africa, the list includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cuba, Dominica, Fiji, Georgia, Grenada, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Tajikistan, Tonga, Turkmenistan, T…

…across the country would use their votes to express dissatisfaction with the current administration. Military wife speaks on soldiers’ welfare The woman said, “We are coming out in full force 2027. Military wives we no dey vote Tinubu and nothing go happen.” She also questioned the government’s claims of improving sold…

…investors who will purchase minority, non-controlling interests”. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who campaigned tirelessly for justice for the families of Hillsborough victims, was vehemently opposed to the proposal. “The World Cup is not a product. It is the greatest competition in world sport, and it was never…

…environment with the discipline and operational skills required to work within an organised security structure,” it stated. The government said the initiative was designed to restrict the movement of criminal groups through poorly monitored forest corridors often used to establish camps, hide abducted victims and move…

…higher food bills than those in the north.A new report by BudgIT, a civic technology organisation, showed that Ekiti had the highest daily cost of a healthy diet at N2,091 per person, while Adamawa recorded the lowest at N1,004.Healthy Food Becomes Luxury as Cost Rises Across Nigeria consuming most of minimum wage>The…

…citizenship for those who qualify.The guidance covers a range of circumstances, recognising that relationship breakdowns happen for different reasons. Migrants fleeing domestic violence or abuse are specifically identified as a group with access to a dedicated settlement route, separate from the general long-residence…

…management, Zeh Nation/Dr Zeh, issued a formal apology on Saturday, August 1, to organisers, fans and everyone who attendedThe statement promised fans that Portable would "come back stronger" after the controversial exit left the crowd disappointedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Por…

…a Babcock University graduate, announced her first-class degree and revealed she finished with the second-highest CGPA in her entire departmentThe young economist shared her graduation photos and academic details on social media, disclosing her final GPA of 4.72Her loved ones organised a private celebration complete wi…

…have won at least one medal, leaving 36 nations still searching for their first podium finish. Australia’s dominance has been particularly striking, with its 55 gold medals accounting for nearly one-third of all the golds won by the 38 medal-winning teams so far, underlining the country’s continued supremacy at the Gam…

…into a legal matter, following public intervention by human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who first brought Tosin's plight to light. Subsequently, the Lagos State Police Command arrested Tosin's 62-year-old father-in-law, Omolola David. On Friday, July 31, David was arraigned before a Lagos State Magistrate Court…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He argued the codes were an administrative tool rather than a legal prerequisite and maintained that the physical submission was fully compliant with the Electoral Act 2026."Notwithstanding INEC's refusal to provide us with the necessary access codes… we have successf…

…per 1,000 women of childbearing age. In Lagos, a study by the public health organisation, Campaign Against Unwanted Pregnancy, CAUP, found that 52 per cent of maternal deaths were linked to unsafe abortions. Data also show that unsafe abortions account for about 11 per cent of maternal deaths nationwide, with adolescen…

…the Board’s transformation to divine grace and teamwork, recalling that his administration began with the slogan, “Let’s Do It Together,” which became the driving philosophy behind JAMB’s remarkable achievements. Looking back on his stewardship, Oloyede highlighted landmark reforms that fundamentally changed Nigeria’s…

…Friday, Onaiyekan said Tinubu rejected the bishops’ assessment, insisting that his administration was on the right track. “When the nation is bleeding, you cannot expect a polite meeting with the Head of State. We told him the economy is not helping our poor people; he told us the economy is doing fine. Frankly speakin…

…continued to leave many families living in fear. While acknowledging that the Tinubu administration inherited significant economic and security challenges, Atiku maintained that the President was elected to address those problems rather than continue attributing them to previous administrations. “The Constitution did n…

…polls, rather than building a united, formidable front to challenge the incumbent administration. Reacting to the recent Court of Appeal judgment in Abuja, which nullified an earlier High Court order instructing the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the ADC and four other political parties, Lukman…

…stepping away to gather some items, she returned to find that the man had completely vanished, fleeing with the children to Cameroon. Lister said at the time of the alleged abduction, the eldest child, a girl, was six years old, the second was four, and the youngest was just two or three. Since that day, the mother has…

…Nigeria had intensified efforts to implement the agreement under the leadership of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, including the development of simplified AfCFTA guides in six languages to help businesses understand and take advantage of opportunities under the trade pact. Okala call…

UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have said that scaling up breastfeeding worldwide could save nearly 540,000 lives every year, urging governments to invest more in proven interventions that support mothers and babies. In a joint statement released ahead of World Breastfeeding Week, the agencies said impro…

A non-governmental organisation, identified as Femi Olutoye Foundation (FOF), has commemorated World Hepatitis Day 2026 by conducting free Hepatitis B screening for 150 students and staff of Best Legacy College of Education, Ogbomoso, in Oyo State. The outreach, which was organised under the Foundation’s Pause for the…

…silver in the men’s 200m final. Onwuzurike powered to a season’s best of 20.09s to fiinish second behind South Africa’s Sinesipho Dambile who took the gold in 19.96s. lasgow 2026: Nathaniel secures Team Nigeria’s ninth gold as Onwuzurike wins 200m silver

…Yahaya, on Friday suspended the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions in the state Ministry of Justice, Abubakar Jungudo, pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of misconduct levelled against him. The suspension followed the governor’s approval of the constitution of a high-powered investigative pane…

…the Hajj and Umrah Tour Operators Association of Nigeria (HUTOUN) and other recognised industry groups from the conversation.NAHCON Accused of Bias for Consulting Only One Hajj Operators' AssociationAllegedly Listed as Inactive on CAC PortalThe controversy has deepened following checks on the Corporate Affairs Commissi…

…and Osun.Of the six southwest provinces, only Ondo and Ekiti do not officially recognise and declare August 20 as 'Isese Day' holiday in their respective states yet.Legit.ng highlights the states expected to declare public holidays in August 2026 below:1) OyoIn 2022, Oyo state traditionalists renewed their call for a p…