…woman has sparked intense debate across social media platforms after issuing an emotional public apology to her ex-boyfriend, Ayomide Akinsulire, openly declaring her continued love for him despite his recent engagement to another woman. In a video interview that has since gone viral, the young woman openly reflected o…

A male guest at Zlatan Ibile's traditional wedding singled out Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo for a striking cash gestureVideo of the moment circulated widely on X, with viewers buzzing over the identity of the generous strangerThe clip has ignited a wave of reactions online, with some questioning what prompted such lavis…

…Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) member in Borno. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Abuja. The report said the operations, conducted by troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), targeted terrorist fighters and…

…there also had a hand hurt, but did not suffer the loss of any fingers. A French regional daily, La Nouvelle Republique, reported that a man in Poitiers was hurt in his left eye, showing a photo of a man holding his face. The newspaper’s photographer told AFP he was a 19-year-old who was wounded during a charge by riot…

…on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson in Abuja, Josephine Adeh, the Utako Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress report from the hotel in the early hours of Tuesday, October 20, 2026. After its operatives went to the hotel, they found Net, who worked as a tiler and was hired by the hotel, with marks of vi…

…the school’s 80th anniversary, Yinka Akinola, disclosed this on Saturday at the grand finale of the anniversary celebration held at the school. Akinola said the old students had spent about N11m this year to engage ad hoc teachers, noting that the money could have been used for infrastructural development if there had…

…command allegedly fatally shot his girlfriend, Grace, also a police corporal, before unaliving himself with an AK-47 rifle following reported relationship troubles. The incident occurred around 9 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026. Amos, who was assigned to night-duty station guard, reportedly resumed duty at about 6 pm be…

…demonstrated the Unit's determination to protect Nigeria's biodiversity and disrupt criminal networks exploiting the country's borders and waterways. "Pangolins are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which regulates international trade in endange…

…pastor published multiple Facebook posts between October 20 and 24, making serious criminal accusations against the singerTope Alabi's lawyers warned that residing outside Nigeria would not shield the pastor from legal consequencesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Gospel singer and ev…

…side, the Joint Investigation Visit, JIV, of February 20-21, 2026, conducted by the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, officials and community representatives, gave a technical verdict: Corrosion and equipment failure. No sabotage. On the other side, voices from inside the Niger Delta say the tru…

…could prove crucial to locating the fleeing suspects and preventing further criminal activities.” The Police further urged medical practitioners, hospital administrators, and other healthcare workers to promptly notify the Police of anyone seeking treatment for gunshot injuries suspected to be connected with this incid…

…career was marked by contributions to education, public administration and national service.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “Dr. Osunyikanmi’s life was marked by dedication to education, public administration, and national service,” the statement read. He added that the dece…

…pregnant women in selected hospitals across the country were benefiting from free maternal healthcare services, including delivery, Caesarean sections and medications. According to her, other interventions include subsidies for renal dialysis and cancer care, aimed at reducing the financial burden of accessing essentia…

…transmission. The COVID-19 pandemic later exposed the importance of hand hygiene, personal protective equipment and infection prevention and control in health facilities. Emergency measures were introduced. Isolation facilities were established, surveillance was strengthened and health workers were trained to respond t…

…among retired civil servants? Immediately after her retirement, she went to the National Pension Commission administrator in Abeokuta to update her account. There, it was confirmed that she had about N4m. We learnt that her benefits had been under-calculated. It was not only her; some of her colleagues were also affect…

…a graduate of Benue State University, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO how his journey to the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Akure, Ondo State, turned into a nightmare after he was abducted alongside 11 other travellers in Edo State, and recounts the brutal torture and trauma he endured What happened on the day y…

…days stipulated, they don’t appeal, I will execute,” he said. An Edo State Special Criminal Court on September 29 2026 sentenced four defendants to death for the abduction of a woman at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road, Benin City. The governor said that before he began the campaign against kidnapping and cultis…

…Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, said on Friday that genomic analysis showed a high degree of similarity between the virus detected in Nigeria's patient and that identified in Kenya's first imported case. Pate stressed that the finding did not establish infection in Kenya, as there was no evidence…

…was killed, while two others sustained injuries.” Also confirming the incident, the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders, BYM, Rwang Tengwong, condemned the attacks and urged security operatives to go after the attackers. Also in a related development, the Coalition of Plateau State Indigenous Youth…

The United States maintains full entry bans on nationals from four West African countries as of 2026Seven additional West African nations face partial visa restrictions, including Nigeria, Senegal and Côte d'IvoireTravellers from fully banned countries cannot secure US visas, while those under partial restrictions face…

…a virtue. "As a former Governor, you cannot be stingy to the point of not having a Personal Assistant who will carry your bag. You want to show you carry your bag. We don't want such a stingy person as a president."The minister urged Nigerians to assess Obi's tenure as Anambra governor by examining the administration o…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!At the ceremony, Pastor Adubi personally handed her daughter over in marriage to her new husband, David, in what was described as a deeply emotional and culturally rich celebration.The moment that captured the most attention online was when "Daddy G.O." himself steppe…

…court of competent jurisdiction upon the completion of investigations at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Dutse. The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, reiterated the command's commitment to protecting public infrastructure and combating vandalism and theft across the…

…in a live presidential debate ahead of the 2027 general election.Speaking on national affairs and accountability, Utomi said Nigerians deserved to hear directly from the President about the economy, insecurity and governance."Defend your record in a live presidential debate," he said. Utomi argued that direct engagemen…

…of Operation Udo Ka arrested five suspects over the kidnapping of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo. The operation, according to him, was conducted around Irete and Orogwe in Owerri West Local Government Area, leading to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, one English pistol and 81 round…