…area after a night out with friends, police have disclosed. Contrary to earlier social media reports suggesting that the 25-year-old woman was beaten to d3ath by her boyfriend, police said no physical injuries have been observed on her body as investigations into her sudden d3ath continue. Her sudden d3ath was reported…

…opportunities. “Each of these trees has the potential to create value beyond its immediate agricultural benefit. Through appropriate partnerships and verification mechanisms, we are looking at how the trees can contribute to carbon-credit opportunities while supporting Nigeria’s broader climate commitments,” Ibrahim sa…

…the chain carries strain. When it is secure, the entire system gains coherence.” The immediate impact has been operational. Sustained monitoring and rapid response systems have sharply reduced pipeline breaches and illegal tapping. Receipt rates have climbed towards full recovery, with national output rising to levels…

…a video showing some youths harassing motorists in the state circulated widely on social media. In a statement posted on its official X account on Thursday, the command said it was aware of the trending footage showing “some miscreants harassing motorists and creating distress along the road.” The video, shared on Wedn…

…security risks do not necessarily end when polling closes, and that the immediate post-election period requires continued monitoring,” KDI said. It called on security and law enforcement authorities to promptly investigate the reported incidents, identify perpetrators and prosecute those found culpable. KDI also urged…

…who spoke without giving a name said local divers and emergency responders moved in immediately after the accident. "Only a few people were initially reported rescued, while several bodies were recovered from the water. Rescue efforts are ongoing as local divers and emergency responders continue searching for those sti…

…seeing his uncle’s reaction, the man disclosed that the request was part of a social media prank. “It was a Twitter prank. I’m sorry sir,” he said. However, the uncle did not appear amused by the prank and responded bluntly. “You must be very stupid for telling me that,” he replied. The exchange has since attracted att…

…to have told agents. Bowie was due to appear in court Thursday. Her attorney did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment. AFP

…described Adeleke as occupying a unique position to shape a broader legacy beyond the immediate electoral win. “You are in a very, very unique position to make history, promote unity, peace and stability,” said Tinubu. “Use it. It started as a progressive, all you are doing now is progressive instinct. And you did a ve…

…candidate Peter Obi. Legit.ng reports that Theo Abu Agada, the party's director of new media and strategic communications, made the call in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

…to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The clip quickly spread across social media, with viewers reacting to both his lively dancing and the religious setting of the ceremony.Watch the church

…were on board the boat at the time of the incident.” The cause of the accident was not immediately known, while rescue operations continued as of the time of filing this report. The development has thrown Gorau community into mourning, with families anxiously waiting for information about their loved ones. A resident o…

…today, Atiku Abubakar, ADC Presidential Candidate was on Facebook live with Northern media outlets Whether I win or lose, 2027 will be my last time contesting for the presidency.” "I will consider the possibility of restoring fuel subsidy if elected." “I initially did not oppose the removal of fuel subsidy. But now tha…

"Some women don't love their husbands, they just love the provision" - Media personality, Diaryof9jagirl Media personality, Diaryof9jagirl, has called out women who, according to her, only value their husbands because of what they provide for them. She argued that some women stop loving, respecting or showing patience…

…stance, with room for gradual rate cuts if disinflation is sustained. PwC said the immediate policy priority should be to move beyond macroeconomic stabilisation towards inclusive growth by protecting household purchasing power, expanding affordable credit, improving infrastructure and security, accelerating investment…

…with one of the youngest and most entrepreneurial populations in the world, it is an immediate leapfrog opportunity,” Balogun said. He added: “By offering 12 months of free Google AI Plus for the second consecutive year, we are removing financial barriers so that Nigerian students can master complex subjects, build in-…

…disrupt academic activities and create fear among students and staff. It called for an immediate review and strengthening of security measures around tertiary institutions across the state. The Service said relevant security and response agencies had been alerted to the threat and urged them to deploy measures to preve…

GistReel A US criminal judge has warned smartphone users that deleting messages, social media posts and other information from their phones does not necessarily mean the data is permanently gone. Judge Kelly, a criminal judge in Dallas County, Texas, shared the warning in a video while educating viewers about the crimi…

…the use of cybercrime provisions to target journalists during remarks at the Pan-African Media Forum in Bamako. The institute also reported that Abdrahamane Keita of Le Témoin was detained on June 9 over comments he made during a live media programme concerning the security situation in northern Mali. IPI said Keita wa…

…is now over,” he said. He advised the Edo governor to communicate more through his media aides and reduce what he described as the activities of “two overzealous cheerleaders” around him. Olajengbesi also noted that several prominent Nigerians and APC members participated in the Osun election campaign without publicly…

…as Akah stayed close to him during the encounterThe unusual moment has given social media users fresh material for jokes about the relationship between Obi and his outspoken supporterPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Peter Obi has become the subje…

…the public were urged to disregard the reports completely and to treat unverified social media claims with caution before sharing them. The institution said it remains committed to transparency and will continue to issue accurate updates on matters that concern its leadership."Critical administrative matters": FUOYE cl…

…Ogun, Osun and Plateau. The agency has urged communities living on floodplains to move immediately to higher ground and called on state and local governments to activate early-warning systems and emergency response plans. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 2:02 PM | Share this Story

…elections. According to Obiaku, a video of the statement was circulated on social media even as he pointed out that the language used by the Council Chairman is not only disturbing but borders on political intimidation and incitement. The PDP spokesperson asserted that the remarks have raised serious concerns about pub…

…move on,” he said. The police boss also raised concerns over the growing use of social media for what he described as digital thuggery, including cyber harassment, coordinated hate speech, targeted blackmail, misinformation and manipulation of political narratives. “We will not allow your smartphones and social media h…