…community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State has been rescued after two suspected kidnappers were apprehended by youths in Ogberia Ochoro community in the Mbube area of Ogoja Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Suahnen Lorlumun, 17, and Sekeghshie Silas, 17, were taken to the Okubuchi Pol…

…option is available at $235 (N315,466.35), with approval issued within 36 hours on business days.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The visa is issued electronically, meaning applicants receive their travel document digitally without the need to collect anything in person.U…

The US Department of State has published the conditions that determine whether an American passport holder can renew their travel document onlineThe requirements cover the age of the applicant, the passport's validity window, and the holder's location at the time of applicationAmericans who meet all six conditions can…

…aimed at addressing the country’s structural challenges and laying the foundation for sustainable growth. Adegbonmire, who is the APC candidate for Ondo Central in the 2027 senatorial election, stated this while speaking on a radio programme in Akure, the state capital. He said Nigerians needed to be patient with the r…

…Thought and History, I decided to pick this responsibility that was brought to me because it was even not part of the agenda before.” According to him, he had previously been known for his empowerment programmes, particularly initiatives targeted at low-income market women and young Nigerians. He also recalled his gras…

…organised by the IPCR for members of the National Youth Service Corps, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme participants, interns and volunteers under the Renewed Hope Agenda for Young Peacebuilders. He said the programme was designed to equip more than 80 young Nigerians with conflict management, leadership and…

…in Kebbi State, Abubakar Malami, has insisted that no political ambition is worth causing disagreement and splitting up the party. Malami, a former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, urged members of the opposition party to be united ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during th…

…ability to provide reliable water supply, sanitation services and productive water use. “Water is at the centre of sustainable development. It underpins public health, food security, economic growth, environmental sustainability, energy production and national security,” the minister said. The development of the compac…

…by up to fivefold. The highest incidence rates were recorded in countries including Australia and Denmark, whereas some of the lowest rates were observed in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Conversely, mortality rates peaked in Eastern Europe and Melanesia. Specific high-burden regions include liver cancer in Mongolia and…

…dreaded Boko Haram terrorist group collected 90% of this ransom. “Nigeria’s kidnap industry has undergone a fundamental shift. Between July 2025 and June 2026, no fewer than 7,825 people were abducted across 1,713 kidnap and kidnap-related incidents, a 66% increase in victims from the previous cycle, with at least 1,14…

…as Liverpool look to replace Mohamed Salah after his move to Trabzonspor. They previously targeted - and had a bid rejected for - Yan Diomande, who ended up at Real Madrid. Negotiations have been led by sporting director Richard Hughes and Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon. Barcola joined PSG from Lyon in 2023…

…that she had inappropriate relationships with students. Holly Adams, who previously taught at Angleton High School near Houston, was arrested on Tuesday, August 25, and charged with one count of tampering with evidence and two counts of purchasing or furnishing alcohol to a minor, according to the Brazoria County Sheri…

The presidential candidate of the Democratic Leadership Alliance, Moses Adebisi, has declared that he is the right person to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Adebisi made the declaration while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday. He said Nigerians were curren…

…The military spokesman assured residents that Operation FANSAN YAMMA would continue to sustain pressure on terrorists and bandits operating in Kebbi State and other parts of the country. “We will keep the fire on everywhere the terrorists are. We will dismantle them to secure Kebbi State and Nigeria,” Osoba said. He ur…

…won his maiden world title in his 16th pro bout.Fury has lost twice - both to Oleksandr Usyk - while Joshua has lost four times in 34 pro fights. "I think Tyson Fury was amazing for British boxing and what he achieved, what he did and brought to the game and how colourful he was as a personality," Hamed, 52, said."I th…

Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants to stand trial in 2028 Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man accused of masterminding the September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States, and three alleged co-conspirators are set to stand trial before a military tribunal in June 2028. A U.S. Air Force…

…from malaria following a rare outbreak that has infected six employees at Germany's busiest airport.The outbreak was first detected in July, with German public health officials believing the mosquitoes responsible may have arrived at the airport aboard a plane. A spokesperson for airport operator Fraport confirmed that…

…would be free, fair, and credible. The Electoral Reform Committee, inaugurated on August 28, 2007, was headed by no less a personality than a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Uwais. Members of the committee included prominent figures such as Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, Justice Godwin U. Ononiba, Alhaj…

…popularly known as Eleniyan, and other aggrieved members against actions that could cause confusion within the party. The party also reaffirmed that Olooye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke is its recognised governorship candidate for Oyo State in the 2027 general elections. The Deputy National Financial Secretary of the ADC,…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspects for alleged illegal mining of sharp sand at Obia­ja River along the Nnobi-Ideani Junction, Uke Road in Idemili South Local Govern­ment Area of the state. Speaking during a media briefing late on Wednesday at the State Comma…

…Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to heal divisions in the state and pursue an inclusive administration after the recent governorship election, promising to uphold equity and fairness in the next phase of his tenure. Adeleke made the pledge in a state broadcast on Thursday to mark the 35th anniversary of the creat…

…miles west of Cleveland, over the weekend. "We were dancing, and four brothers jumped on us," an alleged victim told cops, according to video obtained by Fox8 Cleveland and KHOU. The celebration took a violent turn when one of the men, identified as Raed Mahmoud Sulaiman, armed himself with a butter knife and began att…

…Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, VeryDarkMan accused checkpoint officers of monitoring motorists, identifying wealthy travellers, and leaking their movements to criminals for ransom. Reacting to the allegations on August 27, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, dismiss…

Notorious British serial k!ller who called himself Scalp Hunter 'd!es but doesn't reveal where victims' heads are' "Canal killer" John Sweeney has died in prison without ever revealing what he did with the heads of his two murder victims.Sweeney, 69, was one of Britain's most notorious serial killers. He was jailed for…

…in the autumn. But Netflix, which will broadcast the contest, and Saudi organisers are pushing for a move to the United States. The organisers want to stage the bout on November 20, a Friday, at Madison Square Garden. However, Joshua, 36, and his promoter Eddie Hearn want the fight at Wembley. Fury is already in Miami…