…government revenue and cleaner air. The economic consequences are enormous. Analysis of data from the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) Gas Flare Tracker shows that Nigeria lost an estimated $5.5 billion (about ₦8.7 trillion) worth of natural gas through routine gas flaring between 2021 and 2025…
An Islamic prayer was held on Thursday for the late Lagos State Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Toba Ijaya, at his residence in Fadeyi, Lagos. Dozens of men and women gathered for the prayer session as Islamic clerics led prayers in honour of the la…
Newcastle United and Liverpool are set to honour club legend Kevin Keegan with a special tribute before their Premier League opening fixture at St James’ Park following his death at the age of 75. According to BBC Sport on Thursday, the two clubs are in discussions over plans to mark Keegan’s remarkable contribution to…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has completed a landmark $2.5bn private equity placement after the offer attracted demand more than three times the initial size. The company said the transaction, which achieved a 3.7 times subscription rate, resulted in the issuance and allotment of approximately $2.5bn i…
…the naira on both the official and parallel markets. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data showed the dollar fell to N1,375.31 at the NFEM on Tuesday, a N4.80 improvement from N1,380.11 on Monday, representing a 0.35 per cent gain.FX turnover hits $1.5 billion in one day as naira appreciates ImagesIn the parallel market,…
Marie Temara is an American model, influencer, and content creator. She is known primarily for posting content about being over six feet tall but has since ventured into diverse content, including dance, lip-syncs, and challenges. Her love life features men shorter than her, demonstrating that true romantic compatibili…
Fish farmers under the Ijebuland Fish Farmers’ Association have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for emergency support and compensation after flash floods destroyed farms and assets worth over N700m across parts of Ijebu-Ife and Ijebu-Igbo. The association said the disaster, caus…
The National Human Rights Commission in Borno has received over 600 cases of domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking and other human rights violations between January and July 2026. The State Coordinator of the NHRC, Ms Jummai Mshelia, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday…
The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has disowned a letter circulating on social media and purportedly signed by the African Democratic Congress chieftain. In a statement issued on Thursday by his son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, on behalf of the family, the document, titled “Urgent Message” and dat…
"You claim to be done but you frustrate the process for me to erase you completely" MC Fish throws shade at someone while asking for his "freedom" Fisayo Olagunju, popularly known as MC Fish, has gone online to throw shade at a person he claims is impeding his freedom. The hype man wrote on Instagram: "U cannot keep ca…
…Rico. These included a map drawn by air force pilots who had seen the crash and weather data, allowing teams to focus their search on a 10 square nautical mile area. The drone detected the plane's fuselage and tail first, leading to the discovery of the rest of the aircraft, which had broken in two, on June 2, 2026. Th…
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed a fire incident at the electronics section of the Justrite Superstore in the Egbeda-Akowonjo area of Lagos State. The Controller General of the LSFRS, Margaret Adeseye, stated on Thursday that the fire, which broke out at No. 116, Akowonjo Road, near Jimoh Bus Stop,…
Bear climbs utility pole and walks along power lines in shocking video A hulking bear was seen stranded at the top of a utility pole in New Mexico. A traveller who witnessed the unusual sight filmed it and shared online, with the video going viral. The jaw-dropping video posted on X was reshared by the US Department of…
Lagos Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, vows to take action against man caught on camera throwing thrash into a canal The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has vowed to prosecute an unidentified man caught on camera dumping refuse into a canal in Lekki. The incident…
Activist calls for arrest of man who allegedly impregnated underage girlfriend and gave her drugged drink to induce abortion without her knowledge A man allegedly impregnated a minor then gave her a drugged drink to induce abortion, which almost caused her to lose her life. Activist Israel Joe shared a video of the pre…
Ubi Franklin reveals he almost committed su!cide after failed marriage to actress Lilian Esoro (video) Music executive Ubi Franklin has candidly shared how he narrowly survived a su!cide attempt following the collapse of his marriage to Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro. The former couple, who wed in November 2015 and sep…
…a higher-level investigation. Reports from US media suggest outdated intelligence data may have led to the school being misidentified as part of a military site.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Video evidence shows the IRGC compound was struck by a Tomahawk missile — a weapon type assoc…
…“The scorecard helps assess each state’s level of preparedness and provides the data needed for informed decision-making on priority actions and improvements,” he said. Also speaking, the Executive Director of Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria, Dr Nanlop Ogburuke, said the scorecard would strengthen disease preparedness, p…
Arsenal have confirmed that defender, William Saliba, will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a back injury while on international duty with France at the FIFA World Cup. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, the 25-year-old centre-back had been managing the problem for several weeks before the tournam…
A truck accident around the Kara Bridge area on Wednesday triggered a massive gridlock along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving hundreds of motorists travelling from Lagos towards Ogun State stranded for several hours. PUNCH Metro reports that travellers heading out of Lagos towards Ogun State were stranded for sever…
…trillion budget deficit. According to the CBN’s latest Money and Credit Statistics data, these shifting dynamics culminated in a 1.5 percent increase in net domestic credit, which climbed to N123.3 trillion in June 2026 from N121.42 trillion the previous month. This domestic credit expansion directly fueled the country…
…growth of renewable energy, according to a report by the Pew Research Centre based on data from energy think tank Ember. The report said electricity generated from coal, natural gas and oil fell as a share of global generation from 65 per cent in 2000 to 57 per cent last year. It added that the Energy Institute’s Stati…
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has warned his Coventry City teammates against complacency ahead of their Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 21, urging them to be tactically disciplined against a side he described as difficult to contain, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Coventry return to the top flight f…
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Lekki Gardens Group, Dr Richard Nyong, has promised to construct a 200-room hostel at the University of Port Harcourt. He disclosed this while delivering a keynote lecture at the ‘Close-Out Ceremony/Public Lecture and Book Launch’ in honour of the outgoing 9th Vice-Chanc…
Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed October 27-28, 2026, to rule on the admissibility of documents sought to be tendered by the prosecution in the ongoing trial of property developer Olukayode Olusanya and his company, Oak Homes Ltd, over an alleged N152m property fraud.J The judge fixed th…