The governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo, says supporting President Bola Tinubu's second-term bid could pave the way for an Igbo presidency in the future. While speaking at a function recently, Soludo, who spoke in Igbo, said backing Tinubu in the 2027 election could encourage other regions to support an Igbo pres…
A 2024 Toyota Hilux belonging to Rollins Offia Nwali, the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, candidate for Ezza South State Constituency in Ebonyi State, has been burnt in an alleged attack by suspected political thugs.A video released on Saturday showed the burnt vehicle engulfed in flames following the incident, whic…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, has taken custody of five tankers seized by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, over the alleged diversion of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, commonly known as diesel.The spokesperson for the NCS’s Operation Whirlwind, Hussaini Abdullahi disclosed thi…
…80 near the Interstate 780 interchange in Vallejo, California. According to the newspaper, the vehicle was travelling at about 70 miles per hour when the man entered the freeway from the right shoulder and began crossing towards the central divider. The driver, a 26-year-old man from San Francisco, told the California…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a male suspect, Chima Ofoeke, in connection with the suspected murder of 23-year-old Mmesoma Umeorini in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The arrest followed a report by the victim's mother to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Umuchu Division, that her…
…degree.The young graduate made waves on LinkedIn in October 2026 after sharing the news of her graduation with a BSc in Accounting from Redeemer's University, finishing with a Second Class Upper division and a CGPA of 4.21. Redeemer's University student celebrates as she bags degree at 18. Photo: LinkedIn/ Ifeoluwa Osa…
Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Sallau Inuwa, popularly known as Liman Katagum, for allegedly stabbing his colleague, Ibrahim, 45, to death following an argument over money generated from a car wash business.The incident occurred on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at a car wash in Bauchi metropo…
…collapse in Fadeyi that killed one person and injured three others. Here is the morning news recap, bringing you the latest and most important stories across politics, metro, entertainment, business and sports. 1. Ebola: NSA sounds fresh alarm on screening The Federal Government has raised concerns over reported breach…
PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A social media user called out Officer Woos for staying silent about Broda Shaggi's months-long absence following a stray bullet injuryBroda Shaggi had been off the radar since March 2026 after reportedly being st…
…who lives in Lagos with their mother and other siblings, said she received the shocking news on the evening of Tuesday, October 20, that the young man has died. “Yesterday evening (Tuesday, October 20), around 7 or 8 o’clock, I got a call from someone in Ogun State close to my brother saying that my brother had died,”…
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A Kenyan woman has shared how her house help took care of her when her marriage failed and the discovery she made later. Kiumbe Kipya explained that the house help helped her move out to a new place and nursed her back to life as she suffered a heartbreak. Later, she discovered her house help has married her ex-husband…
…to the abduction of a businessman, John Ali, in Kuje on September 24. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the commander said investigation had revealed that then victim was murdered after resisting an attempt to sexually assault her. The father of the murdered victim, who expressed appreciation to the Inspect…
American rapper Boosie Badazz's 18-year-old son has been arrested on armed robbery and battery charges following an investigation. Ivy Hatch, 18, of Denham Springs, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 22, along with a juvenile, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office.Deputies were called to Buffwood Street in Denha…
A 29-year-old registered s*x offender was caught trying to enroll in high school as a homeless teenage girl a year after he was sentenced to prison for attempting the same thing. Makayla Craig allegedly claimed to be a 17-year-old girl named Molly from Oregon on his enrollment application for Maple Grove High School ou…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old housewife, Safiya Tukur, for cutting her husband's manhood during a fight. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on October 23, 2026 said the suspect was arrested for alleged criminal assault and causing grievous h…
Lekki Gardens spent its money on something it couldn't sell. Fifteen years later, it is still doing it. That is exactly why the houses keep selling. It is about fifteen years ago. A young developer has land in Ajah, plans for a couple of hundred homes, and almost no track record. Nobody has heard of Lekki Gardens. The …
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…Campus Journalists at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He said the ambition to finish with a perfect score took shape early. "I began to imagine graduating with a 5.00 CGPA after seeing my 100-level results. That was when the thought…
…One boy dey shout, say, 'My brother dey inside,'" he said.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!A witness at the scene told the BBC the timing made the situation particularly severe, as the collapse occurred while people were heading out for Friday prayers, a typically busy pe…
…first ₦800,000 of earnings attracts a zero per cent rate.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"Senator Ireti Kingibe is playing dangerous scare-mongering politics with the livelihood of ordinary Nigerians," Agbese declared. "She knows there is no fuel tax in the tax reform la…
An Ibadan truck driver and father of nine, Moruf Olalekan Balogun, is seeking an educated woman to marry. In a post shared on a Facebook group on Friday, Moruf emphasized that the woman must be good in bed. "I need wife to married. Am a single father of 9 chidrens with different mother. Am an educated person nd d woman…
At least six people have lost their lives, with 28 injured after gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in southern Jordan. The attack took place at the busy Hammoud Church in Karak Governorate on Friday, October 23. A spokesperson for the Public Security Directorate confirmed the number of casualties and s…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State says he will sign the death warrants of the four kidnappers recently sentenced to death by the state’s Special Criminal Court.The governor, however, said the death warrant would be signed if the kidnappers fail to appeal within 30 days.Okpebholo stated this while recounting his ad…