…his rented shop in the Okaka area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, in circumstances residents suspect may be suicide. The incident was discovered on Sunday morning after neighbours reportedly found Oke’s lifeless body inside the shop where he operated his dry-cleaning business. Oke was said to have lived in the area for some…

…updates to the victim’s family and the public on the progress of the investigation. “Justice must not only be done; it must be seen to be done,” the group said, insisting that those responsible for the murder must be prosecuted and made to face the full wrath of the law. TIB further called on the Bauchi State Governmen…

…operative reportedly shot dead a man identified as Aliyu during an operation to arrest suspected miscreants in the Kpakungu area. The incident, which occurred around 10pm along the Minna-Bida Road in Chanchaga Local Government Area, triggered protests by youths in the community. According to findings, the youths mobili…

…from TCNThe worst-performing feeder recorded zero hours of supply on September 30 and just 4.52 hours on October 1, 2026PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, te…

…opportunity means a lot to me, and I look forward to learning, growing, and continuously improving while contributing positively to my team and the organisation as a whole," she wrote.She also spoke to the broader significance of the milestone, framing it as a moment of new beginnings rather than just a job offer. Her…

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to engage with organised labour, describing the government as aloof and disconnected from the congress. Ajaero made the allegation on Saturday during the latest episode of the Mic On Podcast, wh…

…and warned that counterfeit and contaminated food, drinks, medicines, cosmetics, and household products pose a serious threat to human lives. “Dear Nigerians, I’m speaking to you today with a heavy heart and deep concern about the circulation of fake products in our country. “Every day, people buy food, drinks, medicin…

Afrobeats singer Austine Kelechi, popularly known as Tekno Miles, has defended the controversial “brain-rot content” trend, otherwise called Olodo Uprising, claiming it is more entertaining than intellectual content. Speaking in a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, the ‘Pana’ crooner claimed that intellectual conten…

…Prof Segun Aina, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a short ruling on Friday, October 2, 2026, held that Nwogba would be in custody pending the ruling on his bail application, which was moved by his lawyer, Christian Ejike. Ibrahim fixed October 7 at noon for a r…

…The ECI has rejected allegations of wrongdoing. Kumar himself has not commented. Thousands marched in Mumbai on Sunday, waving Indian flags, demanding Kumar step down. Protesters have included supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party — which began in May as a satirical online movement, and succeeded in its campaign to o…

A US Marine stationed on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of the murder of a Japanese woman, police said on Sunday. The suspect “killed the 39-year-old woman at a hotel in Naha and stole her wallet on Saturday”, a local police spokesman told AFP. Crimes including rapes, assaults, hit-and-run…

…our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering education in Nigeria and Africa.Elele, Rivers State - The management of Madonna University in Rivers State has expelled a group of nursing students following the circulation of a video th…

…our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering global affairs.Washington, USA - United States President Donald Trump has threatened lengthy prison sentences for anyone caught defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security, while also…

Naira Marley invited music promoter Sam Larry onto the stage during his performance at the 10th Supremacy Concert in LagosSam Larry's energetic dance moves quickly went viral, with fans dubbing his signature moves 'legwork' onlineThe stage appearance marked one of Sam Larry's first major public outings since surviving…

…statement, YouTube said its recommendation systems assess billions of signals, including users’ watch history, interests and engagement, to determine which videos are most relevant to them. “To improve the Shorts experience for everyone, we’re updating our recommendation systems to further prioritize original content a…

…Working Committee NWC, demanding sanctions against a former Benue State Chairman, Mr Austin Agada, over his alleged role in the Nyesom Wike-backed Rainbow Coalition and his open support for candidates of other parties in the state. The petition, signed by the National Organising Secretary of the APC Solidarity Group, A…

One person has been confirmed dead while another sustained serious injuries in a petroleum tanker inferno opposite the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat, Odukpani, Cross River State. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 4, 2026, when a tanker conveying petroleum product was involved in a road traffic accident…

…back. We will organise when we will celebrate all the contingents that have represented us well in one form of competition or the other.”

Bandits have reportedly used a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) to turn semolina into a meal, according to a video shared on social media. The video was shared on Sunday by conflict reporter and advocate for a safe society, D English Alhaji, via Facebook. The footage purportedly shows the bandits preparing semolina with…

…more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google According to him, all legitimate means must be deployed to protect the lives of the abducted youths and prevent a recurrence of such incidents. Oyewale said, “This incident should serve as a wake-up call to all relevant authorities that the security of our highways can n…

…of heavy bombardment failed to bring a decisive close to the war launched by the US and Israel in late February, and Washington in recent weeks has dialled back military operations in favour of economic pressure. “If our enemies again choose the path of military confrontation, our response will be stronger than before,…

…clergyman reacted to remarks by Apostle Arome about Nigerians and productivity, pushing back on how pastors frame the nation's purposeOdumeje urged young Nigerians to pursue their talents and demand accountability from government rather than being steered solely toward prayerPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred…

FCCPC proposes requiring businesses to register AI marketing tools and clearly label automated promotional contentCompanies would remain liable for misleading AI-generated claims, while consumers could opt out of automated marketingDraft rules propose corporate penalties up to ₦100 million or 1% of annual turnover as N…

…controversy over Osayi's sermon at the International Eagles Conference 2026VDM also pushed back against Osayi's message by pointing to the apostle's decision to relocate his family to the United StatesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Online criti…

…to the parade. “I said, ‘I don’t want any wahala, I have to be here!” he told the enthusiastic crowd. Mamdani praised and paid tribute to Nigeria’s extraordinary cultural influence across Africa and internationally. The Uganda-born mayor recalled growing up listening to Nigerian music and said he was excited to see som…