Burial guests in Enugu scamper for safety as cow loses its grip from where it was tied Guests at a funeral in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State scampered for safety last week after a giant cow broke loose and started chasing everyone at the reception venue. The incident caused panic as frightened guests scattere…

…water change - Reality TV star, Uriel Oputa, laments Reality TV star Uriel Oputa has decried the level of toxicity in the dating pool at the moment. In a post shared online, Uriel said many people scream at women above 30 to get married but have no idea how difficult it is to be in a relationship. She mentioned that no…

…the underlying causes of poverty rather than merely managing its consequences. He identified security as a major priority, arguing that economic activities, farming, education and infrastructure development could not thrive without safety. “First of all, security. You cannot farm, you cannot trade, you cannot go to sch…

…since 2007 and had announced his retirement just three days prior, was also notified he was being terminated, according to CBS. Stars and Stripes reporter Lara Korte said she too was sacked, posting on X: “Today, I was informed that the Department of Defense is firing me for insubordination after I told a CBS reporter…

…bans include Afghanistan, Iran, Haiti, Somalia, Venezuela and Syria, with the policies tied to a 2025 shootingPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A United States federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully blocked people from 39 countries from receiving decisions on…

…before deciding who should govern the country. The former Anambra governor identified poverty, unemployment, insecurity, weak infrastructure and the rising cost of living among the major challenges facing the country. He, however, maintained that Nigeria had the human and natural resources required to overcome its diff…

…evidence of criminal offences must be released. On Friday, the Commonwealth decried the post-election situation in Zambia and urged full respect for the rights of the people and the rule of law, in accordance with its Charter and values. Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey expressed dismay over the Lusaka raid, which re…

…is going through." "I want out!" the 62-year-old said, as she entered a building accompanied by a male companion. Williams, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023, was placed under a conservatorship in May 2022 after Wells Fargo voiced their concerns for her in a letter to a New York Supreme Court judge…

…clung to walls. Election notices hung where they had been pasted. Roads that had carried convoys, party agents and anxious voters were returning to ordinary traffic. Somewhere, tired election officials were heading home after a night that had stretched beyond the closing of the polls. But beneath the celebration and di…

…Four other agents of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, New Nigeria Peoples Party, Allied Peoples Movement and All Progressives Grand Alliance enlisted by Accord were paid N20,000 each. That means Accord also expended N100,000 on party agents in each unit. Osun has a total of 3,763 polling units, 332 political wards and…

…while expanding electricity access and improving the reliability of power supplied to businesses and households. “Over 80 per cent access, ATC&C losses below 17 per cent, the capacity gap closed – Nigerian industry gets the reliable, affordable power it needs to compete for AfCFTA’s 1.4 billion consumers,” he stated. H…

…The statement comes after conflicting comments across social media suggested Thomas had died. Variety reports the CEO is under care at a hospital in Las Vegas, where he's being held in the ICU. Thomas co-founded Quality Control Music with Kevin "Coach K" Lee in 2013. Yung Miami, Offset, and Stefflon Don are among the l…

…following intelligence linking the area to the kidnapping of a medical doctor, identified as Dr Abraham Owoicho, who was abducted on August 19, 2026 Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops moved into Kisayi and Dogon Daji settlements after receiving actionable intelligence on the activities of suspected crimi…

…racing to his mother's home in Beallsville, Pennsylvania, looking for help. "They tried to clean clothes, tried to clean the car up, tried to get rid of any blood stains possible and then proceeded to take that vehicle with the mother tailing all the way down to California Borough," Gagliardi said. Heintz's family cal…

…oxygen." Lexington cops responded to an off-campus home Aug. 27, 2025, after her horrified college roommates discovered the dead baby boy wrapped in a towel in a black plastic bag stuffed in a closet. In her room, they also found a "blood-soaked towel on the floor and a plastic bag containing evidence of childbirth," t…

…people to abide by it." Peter Obi, who resigned from the ADC on May 2, 2026, was ratified as the presidential candidate of the NDC on May 29, 2026. Atiku Abubakar remains the ADC's flagbearer for the 2027 elections.Atiku, Makinde absent as candidates sign Peace PactEarlier, Legit.ng reported that political parties and…

…in the area, following intelligence on their activities. The suspects were identified as Falmata Jibrin, 53; Hajja Zaragon, 50; Falmata Ali, 50; Inagana Modu, 30; and Falmata Abubakar, 13. Troops recovered various items from the suspects, including 65 packs of sweet candies, 117 packs of biscuits and 167 sachets of Dan…

…presidential and National Assembly elections. The attackers, who are yet to be identified, allegedly arrived at the family compound in large numbers, armed with guns, and set some buildings on fire. Thomas’ mother, Uchechi Thomas, alleged that household property was also destroyed during the attack. She said the attack…

…beverage products despite persistent pressure on household purchasing power.9. NASCON Allied Industries Plc — N81 billionNASCON Allied Industries generated N81 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026, ranking ninth.The company recorded profit after tax of N19.60 billion and a net profit margin of 24.15%, makin…

…businesswoman Blessing Orji, known as Bebe JewelryBebe Jewelry reportedly slumped and died while shopping at a store in China, with a video of the incident circulating onlineNigerians online are questioning why the fundraiser was not organised by the deceased's family or an official traders' associationPAY ATTENTION: F…

…beloved veteran actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo on Friday, August 21, 2026, as the industry rallied around one of its own in a time of serious illness.Speaking at the gathering, actor Jide Kosoko conveyed gratitude to fans and well-wishers both in Nigeria and abroad who have shown an outpouring of love and prayers for his col…

…administrative capability. Every district in Ogun State possesses an abundance of qualified, visionary and high-performing leaders ready to serve. To reduce state leadership to a regional birthright is an insult to this shared pedigree of excellence. The emergence of Senator Adeola as the APC’s consensus candidate repr…

…an image on his Instagram story featuring the words "I AM OK" in bold lettering, accompanied by the message "Vote Obi/Kwankwaso for a new Nigeria" and the rallying cry "NIGERIA WILL BE OK!"Peter Akah shares his focus for 2027 election after dramatic moment with Peter Obi. caption read: "Hope you are OK? 😁😅🔒✂️🇳🇬"Peter A…

…stakeholders to stop treating the party's internal leadership dispute as though it is tied to the Osun State governorship election.Imumolen insisted that the two are entirely separate matters.Imumolen backs Tinubu while fighting for Accord leadership. Photo Imumolen>He said the leadership question within Accord is a na…

…notices to its chapters in Gombe, Bauchi, Delta, and Kano states for primary elections tied to upcoming legislative by-elections.The affected constituencies are:Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in Gombe state Disina State Constituency and Sakwa State Constituency in Bauchi state Udu State Constituency in Delta…