The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a second suspect allegedly involved in the vandalism of the newly commissioned Angiama–Oporoma Bridge in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state. The command said the arrest followed intelligence-led operations by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Depa…
…said the participants were selected from thousands of applicants drawn from the NCDMB database after a rigorous screening process. Omole said the objective of the programme was to produce industry-ready professionals capable of making immediate contributions in operational environments. He said, “We are building compet…
Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! An old video of Annie Macaulay resurfaced on Instagram on Saturday, where she shared a pointed message about self-worth and knowing one's valueThe old post came amid swirling rumours that she had reconciled with her estranged husband, 2BabaAnnie held up a book while…
The UK Home Office has warned young travellers not to jeopardise their futures by accepting offers of free holidays or luxury trips from criminal gangs seeking to recruit drug couriers. The warning released on July 17, 2026 on its website, issued by Border Force ahead of the peak summer holiday season, comes amid a sha…
3 d£ad, 4 injured as truck crashes and traps occupants before exploding in Adazi-Ani (Gr@phic photos/video) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed a fatal lone road traffic crash that claimed the lives of three persons on Friday, July 17, 2026. The incident occurred at about 1…
…eligible BDCs are required to register on the platform and submit real-time or same-day data on foreign exchange purchases.The CBN said the tracker is designed to improve monitoring and strengthen transparency across the sector. The bank stressed that violations of the circular or the accompanying regulatory guidance w…
Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A new lady has come forward with allegations against content creator Odogwu Asaba, claiming he lured her to Asaba with a promise of N100kThe woman alleged that after she arrived and left, Odogwu Asaba blocked her on all platforms, and she had to borrow money from a …
Singer Timi Dakolo has denied allegations that he owes Revolve Entertainment £4,106 in expenses tied to a proposed United Kingdom tour, with his lawyers threatening legal action against the promoter and its representative, Otis Ayodele Kubeyinje, popularly known as “Baddest DJ Timmy.” In a letter dated July 18, 2026, s…
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed a viral audio message and accompanying photograph purportedly showing four female kidnappers disguised as traders, describing the image as Artificial Intelligence-generated. The photograph, which circulated widely on social media and was seen by our correspondent, shows thr…
GistReel Former Big Brother Naija 10/10 housemate Sabrina Idukpaye has said that financial compatibility will play a major role in her choice of a life partner. Speaking in a recent episode of The LOO Podcast, Sabrina stated that she would not marry a man who earns less than she does. According to the reality TV star, …
An explosion at the Gariki Injection Substation on Friday night disrupted electricity supply to several parts of Enugu metropolis, leaving communities served by the Army and Gariki 11kV feeders without power. The Head of Communications at MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this in a state…
…Middle East.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Industry data indicates that freight rates have climbed by about 25%, significantly raising the cost of importing refined petroleum products. The higher logistics expenses have added to the financial burden on marketers, many of whom are alre…
…as domestic Premium Motor Spirit supply fell by 22 per cent, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The development marked a sharp reversal from the pattern recorded at the beginning of the year when domestic refining was supplying the bulk of the…
A Ukrainian drone attack on a logistics centre in western Russia killed seven people and wounded 24, the regional governor said Saturday, as the Moscow region was again targeted by a wave of drones. Ukraine has been striking a range of targets in Russia, which Kyiv says is fair retribution for Moscow’s more than four-y…
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the final forfeiture of seven landed properties, $2.045 million and share certificates linked to a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a five-member panel led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, the…
The Nigerian Center in partnership with Guinness Baltimore, has announced plans to organise an event which will display the richness and diversity of Nigerian culture in the United States. A statement on the website of the centre on Thursday said the inaugural Nigerian-American Festival is a three-day cultural celebrat…
A Nigerian lady shared a TikTok video urging fellow Nigerians planning to japa to stock up on jeans before leaving the countryShe compared jeans prices at Primark, one of the UK's cheapest clothing retailers, to what the same item cost in Nigeria and thrift markets The lady also warned against getting 'rugged' jeans in…
A Nigerian identified as Kenneth has been arrested by the Indian police in Panchkula area, Bahadurgarh over an alleged involvement in a cyber fraud. Kenneth and his Zimbabwean accomplice, Tapvia, reportedly defrauded a retired government official of ₹13.10 lakh (approximately N250m) on the promise of high investment re…
The Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has handed over 18 bags of cannabis sativa weighing about 756 kilogrammes to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The handover took place on Friday at the NNS Beecroft parade ground, Apapa, Lagos State. The Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, while addressing journalists at…
…foreign exchange market to end the week on a good note. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened further on Friday to N1,380.19 per dollar from N1,381.53 exchanged on Thursday. This means that the Naira gained N1.30 on a day-to-day basis, the third appreciation in the week under review. Mea…
…records, communications, cryptocurrency exchange records and internet service provider data, linking what initially appeared to be separate offences to a coordinated criminal network operating across multiple platforms and jurisdictions. The convicts were identified as Anthony Ikenwe, 29; Kevin Nwamma, 25, both Nigeria…
The Bashar Chiefdom Community Development Association has said the reinstatement of Abdullahi Idris, as the Rekna of Bashar by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang will strengthen peace and promote unity in Wase Local Government Area. The association described the governor’s decision as a significant step towards reso…
Burna Boy and Shakira have reunited once again ahead of the first FIFA World Cup final halftime showThe highlight was the heartwarming moment when the Nigerian singer lifted his female counterpartThe chemistry between the two singers has captured attention as Nigerians shared different comments Find it fast with our ne…
GistReel A lady has gone viral on social media after sharing how she believes she unintentionally ruined her first date of the year by accurately guessing a man’s birthday during their conversation. According to her, she had decided to give dating another chance after spending weeks feeling lonely while grieving the lo…
Former governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel on Friday said that only God knows the next governor of the state between the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Solomon Adeola fondly called Yayi and his Peoples Democratic Party counterpart, Oladipupo …