…which occurred while a government-imposed curfew was in effectCommunity leaders condemned the killings and warned residents against conducting mining activities during restricted hoursPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Two people have been killed a…
Social media personality Mandy Kiss publicly apologised to singer Naira Marley over past actions against himMandy Kiss admitted she was intimidated by pressure at the time and joined the wave of criticism against the singer on social mediaFans have since reacted to the apology, with opinions sharply divided over whethe…
Nigeria’s Sand Eagles will use a two-legged friendly series against defending African champions Senegal to sharpen their preparations for their Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Ghana, the Nigeria Football Federation said on Friday. Sand Eagles head coach, Abdullahi Isa, described the matche…
The abductors reportedly demanded N50m for each victim, amounting to N1bn. The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, had confirmed the ransom demand to The PUNCH on Friday.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Speaking on behalf of the affected families, Alhaja Akande an…
…Blaqbonez had initially claimed he was falsely accused but later wrote an apology and undertaking at the police station. “He put up a statement saying that he has been falsely accused. When he went to the police station and was detained, he put in his apology and undertaking, which he wrote handwritten, that he would d…
…to deepen the pressure on British households and businesses, particularly those dependent on diesel vehicles for commuting, deliveries and commercial operations.Dangote cuts diesel price in NigeriaIn Nigeria, Dangote Refinery reduced its diesel gantry price by ₦70, from ₦1,850 to ₦1,780 per litre, effective October 1.T…
…country qualifies for its Approved Destination Status Agreement visitor routeApplicants under the route must meet two specific conditions set out in official UK immigration rulesTravellers under the scheme are required to enter and move through the UK under a structured tourist group arrangementPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legi…
…to orientation camps in the South East and South South from Ibadan.Joint operation underwayThe Defence Headquarters had earlier confirmed that 20 passengers were abducted from the two buses, including several prospective corps members. Ten passengers, among them eight identified prospective corps members, were rescued…
…security agencies to commence a search of the area. The abductors have reportedly demanded N50m for each of the 19 victims, amounting to N950m, with some families contacted through the phones of their abducted relatives. One of the victims’ mothers, Mrs Oladosu, had told Saturday PUNCH that the abductors contacted her…
…President Bola Tinubu alongside his son, Isyaku Abdulsamad Khalifa, to mark Nigeria’s Independence Day. Rabiu shared pictures from the visit on his X account on Friday, saying he was honoured to once again meet the President and extend his wishes to him on the occasion. “Honoured to once again visit His Excellency, the…
…Designating specific industrial and commercial corridors for 24/7 power is intended to bridge the gap between generation capacity and actual distribution uptake, ensuring steady cash flow for power firms anchored around major economic arteries. The energy zones initiative is a big gamble, no doubt. If it succeeds, it c…
…fall sharply even as businesses struggle with high operating costs and consumers remain under financial pressure.Dangote’s pricing power intensifies competitionDangote Refinery’s direct gantry-loading operations are reshaping competition across the downstream sector.Market participants estimate the refinery attracts be…
…and shared public appearances, the apparent silence between them felt loud.A friendship under the microscopeThe two artistes built a visible connection over the years, making their perceived coldness in the video all the more striking to onlookers. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fake website claiming that the online voter registration exercise is currently ongoing. The commission, in a public notice on Saturday, said the website, pvc-inecnigeria-org.blogspot.com, falsely announced a nationwide registration wind…
…killings in the state. PUNCH had reported that he alleged that nine members of his extended family were killed during an attack on communities in Riyom Local Government Area in July 2026. He had also alleged receiving threats to his life after speaking publicly about attacks in Plateau. In his latest post, Dachomo did…
…the immense pain of being abandoned by the industry he helped build, the comedian handed his grievances over to a higher power, praying against those behind his travails and stating that he leaves them to God ''Musicomedy, I formed it. That's to tell you how my brain works. That is why...everythung (he burst into tears…
…immediately after collecting the phone, he allegedly drove off with it, leaving her stranded and in tears. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)
A panel session at the 2026 Independence Day edition of The Platform sparked a stir after African Democratic Congress (ADC) Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour opted to answer a question regarding the preservation of the Yoruba language and culture in English. During the question-and-answer segmen…
…and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has demanded the arrest and prosecution of a primary school headmaster after a viral video surfaced showing pupils being led through an intense deliverance service during school hours. In the trending footage shared by Olayinka on his social media…
…appreciation for their continued support and sacrifices. Noting that residents depended on security operatives for their safety and wellbeing, he called for sustained cooperation among security agencies, government institutions, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to address emerging security threats. Follow…
…Otuo, recovered a six-month-old baby allegedly stolen and taken to Imo State, and apprehended suspects linked to the alleged sexual abuse and online exposure of a young girl in Ekiadolor. The Police Public Relations Officer, Edo State Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the operationa…
…wife, Lucy Muteke, died alongside other occupants when their helicopter crashed in Marondera, Zimbabwe, on September 30, 2026. Authorities have opened an investigation into the crash.Days before the tragedy, Chivayo took to Instagram to celebrate an encounter with Selman at a House of Treasures Church Conference.Wickne…
…search feature at Legit.ng! The Super Eagles have lost the race to convince AC Milan defender Zachary Athekame to play for Nigeria after the 21-year-old became permanently tied to Switzerland following his senior international debut.Athekame, currently on loan at French club Lyon, played for Switzerland in their 3-0 UE…
…Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, expressed sadness over the loss of lives. He extended his condolences to the families, friends and associates of the deceased and prayed for the repose of their souls. Mohammed also wished the injured victims a speedy recovery and directed the crash investigation team to conduct a t…
…reports came as the first flight carrying Israelis home from the United Arab Emirates landed in Tel Aviv after services were suspended following the attack, according to Israel’s airport authority website. “The co-pilot had attempted to carry out a terrorist act” and had “attacked the captain in the cockpit with the em…