…holding a two-year Green Card.US: Relatives to get Green CardMeanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the US government has outlined specific eligibility conditions that immediate relatives of American citizens must meet to obtain a Green Card Only spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of US citizens aged 21 or ol…

…about the opposition’s preparedness to govern Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the statement was issued by Yilwatda’s Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Mr Abimbola Tooki. He said Nigerians deserved more than election-season declarations, adding that any proposal to restore a costl…

…the President did not condemn governors for building the infrastructure. It was earlier reported that Tinubu urged state governors to stop building flyovers in areas with low traffic and instead channel their significantly increased federal allocations into road networks that would improve living standards and give sec…

…and supports Nigerians involved in legal matters in the UK. “I can confirm that the reports are true. Poco Lee is currently on remand in a UK prison. His next court date is scheduled for the second week of September, when he is expected to have a plea hearing,” he said. He explained that a plea hearing would ordinarily…

…The plane was operated by Sekani Air and it could take months for the final crash report to be completed. by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 3:15 PM | Share this Story

…the students described Hunye’s continued claim to the APC governorship ticket and his reported resort to legal action as attempts to create confusion within the ruling party.The statement was signed by the National President of NAOSS, Comrade Olubodun Olalekan, and Chairman of NANS JCC Ogun, Comrade Habeeblahi Adekunle…

…effect from the 2027/2028 academic session. The Council said the decisions followed reports from its Facilities Verification and Accreditation Panel after visits to the affected universities.

…deputies in California over the weekend after authorities responded to an emergency call reporting severe violence, according to TMZ.The rapper was inside a restaurant in Santa Clarita on Sunday night when deputies arrived at the scene. Several people, including Blueface, were detained while officers investigated the r…

…reacts as court bars him from 2028 governorship raceEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has reacted to the judgment of the Federal High Court in Akure, the state capital, on Thursday, March 12, barring him from contesting for a second term in office.The governor described the decisio…

…portfolio ahead of a major election cycle.Defence HQ's X page hackedEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the official Twitter account of the Defence Headquarters of Nigeria, @DHQNigeria, was hacked on on Saturday, August 15, with the breach going unaddressed for several hours before any intervention was reported. Bashir Ahm…

…and punched him repeatedly until he was unconscious. Following the initial slam, Jackson reportedly threw at least 20 punches to the head of the apparently unconscious wrestler. He was eventually pulled off Smith by several other wrestlers and fled.The disturbing incident was captured on streaming platform Kick, which…

…them in Ijoka community, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, August 13, 2026, while members of the family were in the bush harvesting palm kernels. A presenter with Ankpa Radio-Television confirmed the arrest in a video posted on Sunday, August 23. Speaking in an…

…immediately and a further 45,000 placed on standby to do the same.The fire was first reported at 11:15 local time (18:15 GMT) on Saturday and has since been confirmed by local officials to have been caused by humans.Wildfire emergency grips Reno as flames spread rapidly and residents face mass evacuations. Photo Images

…her family. Another incident followed the tragedy in Ikoyi, Ihima, where four children reportedly di£d after eating a meal prepared from cassava flour. Residents said nine people from two families ate the meal last Thursday evening, with some of them eating the leftovers the following morning. A resident, Al-Hassan Idr…

…signed by its spokesperson, Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi. The crash reportedly occurred at about 12:03 am and involved a white HOWO CNG/CIMC ENRIC truck, a white MACK trailer, and a Mitsubishi Canter with registration number JJJ920YA. According to the statement, the nine victims involved in the crash w…

…make his first courtroom appearance over the matter in early September. The date had reportedly been postponed a number of times amid prosecutors continuing the investigation process in South Florida. The 15-time major winner will be represented by attorney Douglas Duncan. Woods had waived his arraignment and requested…

…her to take hormonal supplements at a young age. The couple believed it all. It was also reported that she convinced the couple to pay for a course of weight-loss drugs. She was later exposed when a relative of the couple raised an alarm that she was convinced that Oliveira was older than she claimed. Through research…

…Province, has launched a manhunt for a woman over the d3ath of her boyfriend's wife. LIB reported that 26-year-old Vainess Kanyama, d!ed after she was allegedly beaten by her husband's side chick in Kitwe. read here It was gathered that the incident happened when Vainess went to confront the suspect, Christin Ntundwe,…

…residence in Ilorin, was organised for women, youths and widows, with cash support reportedly distributed to 200 beneficiaries. The PUNCH gathered that trouble reportedly started when a group of persons alleged to be PDP supporters arrived at the venue and began chanting and verbally confronting Agaka and some APC supp…

…of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71, deployed at Raga General Duty location, responded to a report of the abduction of Dr. Ezekiel Audu and the wife of the local Hakimi. Preliminary information indicated that the kidnappers opened fire after two local residents confronted them while they were fleeing with the abducted victims.…

…with his parents over a payment for a new cell phone he purchased, The Indian Expres reported, citing a police report. His father, Murlidhar, 48, and mother Sangita followed him as he threatened to jump while standing on the edge of a cliff, according to the outlet. Police and fire personnel arrived at the scene and tr…

…wishes to inform the general public that on 22nd August, 2026 at about 2300hrs, a report of culpable homicide was received from Bayan Bata area of Bauchi metropolis," the statement read. "Preliminary investigation revealed that a fight ensued between one Abubakar Abdullahi aka "DAN IYA" and Moh'd Musa, male, 25-years-o…

…known as Ogogo. He expressed grief over the loss on August 23. Photo >Legit.ng earlier reported that Ogogo died after a battle with stage four cancer. This was confirmed by his daughter Kira in a live-streamed video on Sunday, August 23. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"…

…candidate for the Lagos Mainland federal constituency ahead of the 2027 elections.As reported by The Nation on Monday, August 24, Pratt claimed he won the NDC primary held on May 29, 2026, an exercise he said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) monitored and certified. He alleged that the NDC leadershi…

…conducted by an electoral committee constituted pursuant to a timetable approved by and reporting to the (Turaki-led) National Working Committee,” the appellate court said. That is the part Turaki’s camp is likely to put to political use. Although the judgment did not declare Turaki the authentic national chairman of t…