Ibrahim Kwande, brother of Nasarawa APC chairman Aliyu Bello, died on Friday, July 24, 2026A Nasarawa-based journalist confirmed the death via Facebook, sharing photos of condolence visitsKwande is set to be buried on Saturday morning, July 25, following Islamic ritesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng…
The United Nations Children’s Fund has unveiled plans to sharpen its child protection interventions in Nigeria, placing child abuse, child marriage and poor birth registration at the centre of its new country strategy as it seeks to reach millions of vulnerable children still excluded from essential services. The organ…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has announced plans to stage a peaceful protest in Delta State over what it described as attempts to divide the union and undermine an agreement reached with the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools in 2018. The union said the protest is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, and has …
The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has hailed the Supreme Court judgment affirming Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the valid APC candidate for the June 20 governorship election. The party, describing the apex court verdict as a victory for internal democracy, the rule of law and the collective will of APC members…
African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has unveiled part of his 2027 presidential manifesto, proposing the deployment of artificial intelligence to manage Nigeria’s public finances and drone technology to strengthen national defence. In separate posts shared on his verified X handle on Friday, …
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to encourage more of their colleagues abroad to return home and contribute to national development. The President made the appeal on Friday while receiving members of the Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations, led by the Director-Gene…
The 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is set to provide several opportunities for records to be broken as the tournament returns to Morocco with a historic expansion to 16 teams. According to the Confederation of African Football, CAF, the 14th edition could see new milestones established in areas ra…
Nigeria's para powerlifting team has earned $18,000 (about ₦27.5 million) in performance rewards after an impressive medal-winning start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The National Sports Commission had announced cash rewards for medallists before the team's strong outing, led by Esther Nworgu, who won Nige…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that their votes will count in the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (ret…
A member of the House of Representatives, Chinedu Obika, has revealed that contractors handling constituency projects under the scheme are being owed on jobs dating back to 2024. He said this had made contractors increasingly reluctant to take on new projects tied to the National Assembly. The lawmaker, who represents …
Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Filmmaker Biodun Stephen and actress Ronke Odusanya found themselves trapped in an elevator at Michigan State UniversityOdusanya was seen panicking as the elevator door refused to open, while Stephen made light of the situationOfficials reportedly called the police …
The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, has condemned the killing of Mexican journalist Josué Martínez Contreras. Martínez Contreras, founder and director of the digital news outlet Noticias San Martín Texmelucan, was shot dead in front of h…
The Nigerian Army has raided a suspected criminal hideout in Rivers State, recovering arms and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation carried out by troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA. The operation, conducted on July 23, 2026, targeted a forest enclave at Awara Community Watersi…
American R&B star Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray, a public order offence, over a 2023 nightclub altercation in London, bringing an end to the possibility of a trial on more serious charges. The 37-year-old singer entered the plea on Friday at Southwark Crown Court in London after the charge was read to him. “…
Military troops of Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during an intelligence-led operation in Jegalari Village, Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State. The operation, conducted on July 23 2026, by troops of the 233 Battalion deplo…
Jurgen Klopp has warned that he could walk away from his role as Germany head coach if the media fails to respect his family’s privacy. The former Liverpool manager made the comments during his first press conference after being appointed Germany’s new head coach on a four-year contract. Klopp, who replaced Julian Nage…
Chess in Slums Africa founder, Tunde Onakoya, has partnered with Jobs59 founder, Sam Otigba, and ALT school Founder, HackSultan to launch a ₦250 million scholarship fund aimed at helping corps members and recent graduates acquire in-demand technology skills. The initiative will provide ₦160,000 scholarships to successf…
Australian footballer Cristian Volpato allegedly tests positive for Coc@ine Socceroos World Cup star, Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for coc@ine after police twice stopped him for speeding in Sydney on the same night. Volpato was one of Australia's breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup but is now back in…
The National Emergency Management Agency and the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency have conducted a joint damage and needs assessment in flood-hit riverine communities in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State to facilitate humanitarian intervention for affected residents. The assessment, carried …
A Swiss man died after losing consciousness hiking up Mount Fuji, authorities said on Friday, taking fatalities this climbing season on the scenic but potentially dangerous mountain to two. Rescuers separately managed to save a 99-year-old woman, however, after she was injured on the mountain and sheltered in a hut ove…
Manchester City complete £116m signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest Manchester City have completed the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest; the club have confirmed. The midfielder moves to the Etihad Stadium on a five-year deal until 2031 for a fee of £116 million ($154m). The transfer was a …
Australian football star Cristian Volpato is under investigation after allegedly returning a positive roadside test for cocaine following two speeding incidents in Sydney. The New South Wales Police said the 22-year-old midfielder was first stopped on the Anzac Bridge at about 11:05 p.m. on Thursday after he was allege…
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line. A record 16-nation line-up — up from 12 at the previous edition — will compete, with 10-time title-holders and defending champions Nigeria the team to beat.…
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has unveiled plans to develop Renewable Energy Service Companies that will compete directly with electricity distribution companies over the next 10 to 15 years, in a major shift aimed at tackling persistent blackouts and expanding electricity access acr…
Meridianbet has become the official sports betting sponsor of UFC Fight Night Belgrade, securing exclusive betting rights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first event in Serbia. According to a statement on Thursday, the event, scheduled for August 1 at the Belgrade Arena, marks UFC’s debut in the Balkan nation …