Help find this missing person, Olumola Ajegunmo Mr. Olumola Ajegunmo, 54, has been missing since Monday, July 20, 2026, after he was separated from his companion on a BRT bus travelling from Lagos to Ikorodu. He was supposed to alight at Ogolonto Bus Stop, but the bus reportedly left before he could get down. The drive…
…a grandmother Salma Hayek, 59, has become a grandmother for the first time after her stepson, François Pinault Jr., welcomed a baby boy with Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck. The couple surprised followers on Wednesday, August 12, by revealing that they have quietly spent the past month as parents. Lara announced t…
…of holding on to a good man simply because he was good to me. I knew he wasn't my person, even though he treated me like everything I could've asked for. 'To this day, I have no regrets about walking away because now he is happily married and his wife is pregnant.' by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 1:06 PM | Share this Stor…
Ibadan court sentences woman to one-year imprisonment for forging marriage certificate A Mapo Grade 'A' Customary Court in Ibadan on Friday sentenced one Bolanle Adeyemo, 50, to one year in the correctional centre for possessing and forging a marriage certificate in Court. Delivering judgment, the President of the cour…
…during a routine patrol along the Isuaniocha Bridge on Thursday. The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to him, the officers had sighted two young men riding a black Sanyang motorcycle without a registration number when the riders suddenly made a reckless turn…
…the keynote address at the 2026 Economic Confidential Lecture and National Spokespersons Award organised by Image Merchants Promotions Limited. Aliyu said the commission’s investigation into ghost workers had exposed how individuals manipulated government payroll systems to receive multiple salaries. “We discovered tha…
…crashes, protecting lives and property, and ensuring the free and orderly movement of persons and vehicles across the state. According to the statement, particular attention would be paid to offences including driving against traffic, driving without valid vehicle particulars or a driver’s licence, and the use of cover…
…he conspired with others to attack Chinaza, made away with her body and stole her personal belongings. The police said the alleged crime occurred at the Shoreline axis of Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. Obateru was described as a 33-year-old Yoruba man, about 5.9 feet tall, thin, fair-skinned and with an oval face. His la…
19-year-old housewife arrested for poisoning her husband 40 days after wedding in Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old housewife, Aisha Musa, for attempting to m8rder her husband by poisoning his food 40 days after their wedding. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclos…
…vehicles, a Toyota Highlander vehicle with registration number GS- 1434-18, a Hyundai Tucson vehicle with registration number GS 7915-17 and a blow pistol were recovered. It added that the Nigerian man is in custody assisting the investigation while the bodies of the deceased suspects have been deposited at the morgue…
…period after transformers serving the areas were damaged during the rainy season. The outage, according to residents, disrupted business activities and heightened concerns over security, particularly during the night. Following the development, the senator representing Jigawa Northeast Senatorial District, Ahmed Abdulh…
…to Mujeeb, he joined Enyimba FC during the second half of the 2023/2024 season and was part of the squad that finished third in the NPFL and secured a continental ticket.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The player, whose contract with Enyimba runs until July 2027, said he…
Alleged Tupac Shakur k!ller isn't nervous about going to prison for life Alleged Tupac Shakur killer Duane "Keefe D" Davis is reportedly doing "pretty good" in jail as his murder trial begins in Las Vegas, and sources say he is not particularly nervous about potentially receiving a life sentence if convicted.Davis' tri…
…with some transported to local hospitals for further treatment and care,' a spokesperson for the ambulance service said. 'A number of passengers who did not require hospital treatment have been taken to a local community centre, where they are being supported by partner agencies. This remains a complex and ongoing mult…
…viewers after joining All That in 1997. She was a main cast member for three seasons between 1997 and 2001, joining the programme alongside Leon Frierson and Danny Tamborelli for its fourth season.Knowings had previously been discovered through the pilot of And Now This, a sketch comedy project produced by Rosie O'Donn…
…from 1997 to 1999, passed away at age 46The actress shared the screen with Kenan Thompson and Amanda Bynes during her three seasons on the beloved kids' showKenan Thompson broke his silence with an emotional tribute to his late co-star on InstagramPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Chr…
Iniside Nigeria’s correction centres: Feeding crisis rocks prisons
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…life, morality, tradition, justice and social responsibility. Their performances resonated deeply with audiences because they reflected everyday realities while drawing from the richness of Yoruba language and folklore. As the theatre company expanded, so did its influence. The Oyin Adejobi Theatre Company became one o…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested three men for alleged impersonation, forgery and possession of fake identification cards and uniforms of the corps in Gombe State. The suspects are: Auwal Umar, 26, of Tukulma in Akko Local Government Area; Hamza Usman, 23, of Herwagana, Gombe; and Yakubu Muhamm…
…leads into the circumstances surrounding the attempted acquisition, identify other persons connected with the illicit arms transaction, establish the full extent of the network, and unravel the broader criminal activities associated with the gang,” Ejire-Adeyemi noted. The development comes amid heightened security ope…
…Ehi's name while publicly addressing her fallout with her former close friend, Dabota Lawson. According to Diiadem's initial account, Dabota had attempted to introduce Ehi to Churchill""whom Diiadem allegedly dated. Listen to the voice note below... by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 12:53 AM | Share this Story
…alternative in the 2027 general election,” he said. Makinde said the coming campaign season would inevitably feature political slogans, promises and declarations by candidates but argued that Nigerians should demand more from those seeking to lead them. According to him, the 2027 election should be about measurable out…
…being a member of his political party. “Now the gloves are off. He is the same person that we heard in an audio saying he had taken someone to court,” Abiodun added. The governor equally expressed concern over the recent relaunch of Daniel Foundation, where the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Ladi Adeb…
…violence can quickly turn an ordinary voting exercise into a contest of force. That lesson must be taken seriously this time. Many see Saturday’s election as a dress rehearsal for the January 2027 general elections. If it is peaceful, credible and transparent, it will give Nigerians hope ahead of the national elections…