…the realities confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku questioned whether the President was referring to a different country, insisting that the prevailing economic and security conditions paint a starkly different p…

…a meeting before police operatives arrived and arrested him. His assistant, Kareem, denied any knowledge of the alleged diversion. He stated that he had only recently resumed working with Monday after his restaurant business failed and was unaware of any plans to sell the goods illegally. The owner of the consignment,…

…form of leadership, be accountable to citizens who elect them, and have some kind of listening ear, I will support that.” On electoral administration, Lukman observed that credibility cannot be declared by executive fiat but must be demonstrated through the actions of the electoral umpire on election day. He also calle…

…ways to safeguard a child’s health, providing infants with optimal nutrition, strengthening immunity, protecting against serious illnesses, and supporting healthy brain development. For mothers, they said breastfeeding also reduces the risk of non-communicable diseases, including breast and ovarian cancers and type 2 d…

…(FOF), has commemorated World Hepatitis Day 2026 by conducting free Hepatitis B screening for 150 students and staff of Best Legacy College of Education, Ogbomoso, in Oyo State. The outreach, which was organised under the Foundation’s Pause for the Cause Campaign, combined health education with free screening […] The p…

…reason. The man also threw himself from the same building after allegedly threatening his wife. The innocent children, who were thrown from the top floor, miraculously survived but sustained varying degrees of injuries. Neighbours, who were attracted by the children’s loud cries, rushed to the scene, rescued the childr…

…the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Wikki Tourists are currently undergoing screening exercise to select new players for the new campaign. NNL: Wikki Tourists tackle Crown FC in friendly

…of a high-powered investigative panel to examine the complaints against the senior legal officer. The decision was conveyed in a statement issued on Friday by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli. According to the statement, the Head of Civil Service, Prof. Mu’azu Shehu, said the…

…University of Ibadan (UI) officially released the results of its 2025/2026 post-UTME screening exercise for candidates who applied to the institutionLegit.ng confirmed the development on Friday, July 31, 2026, from two separate sources with knowledge of the releaseAdmission seekers who sat the CBT screening between Jul…

…ensure that residents of Abraka, Ughelli South II and Isoko North II were no longer denied their constitutional right to elect representatives into the Delta State House of Assembly. Umoren urged political parties, traditional institutions, community leaders and residents to cooperate with the commission to ensure a pe…

Rapper Chrisean Rock denies involvement in ex-boyfriend Ronny Doe's murd3r Reality TV personality and rapper Chrisean Rock has denied any involvement in the 2025 killing of her former boyfriend, Karon "Ronny Doe" Cann, claiming police have ruled her out as a suspect.Speaking during a livestream, Chrisean said investiga…

…axis of the state. Adekimi said the suspects have been remanded at the appropriate juvenile correctional centre pending further proceedings. The police commissioner further revealed that one Aliyu Mohammed was also arrested for alleged conspiracy, kidnapping, aiding and abetting kidnapping, and attempted murder. Accord…

…a significant Christian majority, and excluding this bloc from the ticket would risk deepening existing grievances over representation.He stated this during an exclusive interview with Legit.ng on Thursday, July 30, 2026.Breaking from El-Rufai's templateOkwuosa said the decision draws a clear contrast with the approach…

…some individuals had accused him of orchestrating the abduction, a claim he strongly denied. “They said I orchestrated the kidnap,” the governor stated. According to him, the controversy surrounding the incident made it necessary to establish an independent inquiry capable of uncovering the facts and restoring public c…

But reacting on Friday, LOAN said threatening workers would not address the issues that prompted the industrial action, urging the government to engage the aggrieved law officers instead. The position was contained in a statement jointly signed by the association’s National President, Ernest Edomwonyi, and National Sec…

…he pleaded guilty to the charge of assault. The magistrate said that the court was lenient with the convict because he did not waste the court's time by his admission of guilt. He warned the convict to desist from such acts as the court would not take it lightly with him subsequently. Emmanuel also ordered the convict…

…youth leaders to support their activities. According to a statement released by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady encouraged the youths to embrace diligence, patience, integrity and hard work as essential virtues for success. “God always know our needs and that is what the young peopl…

…Obligation held in Abuja. The workshop, organised by the commission, was aimed at deepening stakeholders’ understanding of the proposed Gas Swap Framework as a practical mechanism to improve compliance with the Domestic Gas Delivery Obligation and obtain industry input before implementation. This was contained in a sta…

…long-standing practice that strengthens national security by promoting more uniform screening, vetting and adjudication standards. It reiterated that the realignment was also aimed at improving efficiency and adjusting to shifting US immigration policy priorities and objectives. “Citizens and residents of Nigeria who w…

…crimes were possible. She said: "We all deserve dignity in de@th and this was totally denied to our loved ones." Bush was sentenced for 67 offences spanning 12 years and affecting hundreds of victims at his business, Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, in Hull. His victims included the mum of a stillborn baby boy who…

…$4,145, significantly lower than the amount requested by Santiago. He also denied allegations regarding his personal life and alcohol consumption. "I live a quiet and stable life with my girlfriend. I do not drink to excess," Pierce said in the filing. by Linda Ikeji at 31/07/2026 1:08 PM | Share this Story

…that its 2026/2027 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) screening exercise will take place from Thursday, August 13, to Saturday, August 15, 2026. The institution disclosed the schedule in a statement issued on Friday by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun. According to the statement,…

…Berta revealed that while improving the squad technically remained important, strengthening its character came first. "During the summer transfer window, a focus we both had, Mikel and I, was to improve the team technically. But first we wanted to improve it humanly, because for us, the group, its integrity and its mat…

…of the PDPThe committee warned INEC against publishing a different list, threatening fresh legal action over the deepening party leadership crisisPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Kabiru Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) sai…

…my younger ones expressly that Ebonyi Governor wants alive or dead. That's what's happening currently." This morning, July 31, he said in an updated post: "Up till this moment, they're still holding my wife to hostage. They refused telling me their location. They told me over the phone that if I don't appear, I should…