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, …
…Standard Oil Building in Chicago and my first week there. But since I came back from Mobil to now, it has been a very good challenge to commit and endure the possibility of turning Nigeria around. “So many of you have seen the hazards of the other side of the world. You’ve experienced the tribulation and challenges, an…
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…
…investigation, leading to the arrest of Gbemisola Ariyo, Babatunde Eniola, Adams Tobiloba and Fasusi Bunmi, who were alleged to have participated in the assault. The command condemned the growing trend of individuals taking the law into their own hands by assaulting, humiliating or publicly parading persons suspected o…
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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…
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…
…detained pending disciplinary action.Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, wrote on X, "Good Morning Esteemed, The Ondo State Police Command @OndoPoliceNg has identified the team and necessary action is ongoing. We say #notoimpunity #citizensaretheboss." The police have not released further details on…
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. “…
…in the areaThe joint operation led to the recovery of rifles, a pistol, ammunition, and mobile phones linked to the suspectsFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Five suspected kidnappers are now in military custody after troops of Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), working alongside the Yobe State Hu…
…locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition, and four mobile phones suspected to be linked to the criminal activities of the arrested suspects. In a statement issued on Friday, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Capt…
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…
…of any arrests so far, although Portugal's Policia Judiciaria police force have been mobilised to take charge of the investigation. by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 9:57 AM | Share this Story
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…
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 …
A major disaster was averted in Lagos on Thursday after emergency responders successfully contained separate fire incidents involving a gas-laden tanker in the Ikotun area and the electronics section of a Justrite Superstore in Egbeda, with no casualties recorded in either incident. The spokesperson for the Lagos State…