…out of a deal to sell Lamine Camara to Chelsea, when they were banking on Balogun finalising his move. Balogun, who was at the centre of controversy at the World Cup after US President Donald Trump successfully intervened to force FIFA to suspend a red card so he could play against Belgium in the last 16, was left out…

…time in office. “These issues went through the EFCC, an administrative panel, the National Assembly and the courts. No court convicted me on these allegations. That is the record,” he said. He added that anyone with credible evidence should present it through lawful channels. “Anyone with credible evidence should bring…

…have been confirmed dead and more than 5,300 remain missing. Hundreds of foreign nationals from at least 34 countries are also believed to be among those unaccounted for. Rescuers are searching seven hydropower tunnels in Nepal where more than 150 people are feared trapped, as well as 19 other locations affected by the…

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the National Community Food Bank Programme in Cross River State as part of efforts to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable Nigerians. Tinubu, who flagged off the programme in Calabar on Friday, said three food banks were being launched simultaneou…

…City’s 1-0 home defeat to Hull City last weekend due to injury. The Nigeria international is now in contention to face the former champions. “Frank Onyeka is available for tomorrow,” Lampard told a press conference. Coventry City will be looking to record their first win of the campaign against the Citizens. EPL: Lampa…

…while speaking as a guest during the monthly congress of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Abia State Council. The PDP governorship candidate, who alleged that the administration of Governor Alex Otti was not practising a system that favoured citizens’ welfare, said it was wrong to sack workers or retire them befo…

…at the Command Headquarters in Katsina, where he presented the Command’s operational achievements for the month under review. Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage, the PPRO said the Command intensified intelligence-led operations, inter-agency collaboration and sustained patrols to tackle…

…urged Nigerians to rally behind the beauty queen as the voting window entered its final hoursPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind Miss World Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, calling on Nigeri…

…receive between AED 18,000 and AED 200,000 (N6,483,038 to N72,033,764), though the final figure depends on the extent of the disability.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Death from a workplace injury also coveredIn situations where a worker loses their life due to a work-r…

…taken legal action against the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and four others over the result of the party's governorship primary election.Hon. Ejaife Omizu Odebala filed the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1636/2026, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking the court…

A video showing the finished grave of late actor Ogogo at his family home in Ilaro, Ogun State, surfaced online on Friday, September 4, 2026The grave was built with black marble and white gravel stones, bearing an inscription that honours him as a father and grandfatherFans who viewed the footage raised questions about…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed its readiness to support the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board with biometric verification technology as part of efforts to deepen collaboration between the two federal agencies. The offer was made on Friday, when the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, l…

…continued his impressive run of form for the Turkish champions. The Nigeria international had also registered three assists this season before the latest setback. The timing of the injury could raise concerns for the Super Eagles, with Nigeria preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month. Ni…

The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has conducted a flood disaster simulation exercise to strengthen emergency response in the state. The exercise, which marked the third and closing day of the simulation, was aimed at improving the preparedness and response…

…University, Abraka, Prince Daniel Afamefune Chukwujindu, has become the new traditional ruler of the Ekwuoma Kingdom in the Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State. Daniel, who succeeded his late father, King Chinedu Samuel Chukwujindu, was formally installed as the 11th Ajeh of Ekwuoma on Thursday. He assu…

…on Friday at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 International Literacy Day, with the theme, “Literacy for People, Planet and Prosperity.” She noted that the theme underscores the role of literacy in promoting human development, environmental sustainability and economic prosperity. Ahmad said…

…access and development,” he said. Atiku also rejected the suggestion that AUN was a personal or family asset, stating that he had taken steps to transfer ownership of the institution to the community. “I have already signed a deed of gift transferring it to the community. AUN belongs to the community it was established…

…his broader criticism of corruption within the security services. He said his original intent was to highlight personnel who allegedly leak intelligence to criminals and supply arms to terrorists, not to tar every officer with the same brush. "My speech was entirely to talk about the bad eggs in our security operative,…

…Xabi Alonso addressed Moises Caicedo's fitness ahead of the London derby against ArsenalCaicedo returned as a substitute against Brighton but lasted only 13 minutes before asking to come offChelsea sold Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125 million and failed to sign Lamine CamaraPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with o…

…BBNaija stars should simply carry the "celebrity" title and wait for brand deals. "Finally someone said it. I thought they said we are stars and them dey build brand, and that you have to just carry celebrity on your head and wait for one brand deal," she wrote. Phyna also criticised the pressure to measure a BBNaija s…

…familiar with the incident suspected that the farmer may have been attacked by criminals believed to be operating within the area, per DailyTrust. However, some of his harvested produce were reportedly found at the scene, raising uncertainty over the motive behind the attack and whether any items were stolen. Police of…

…into the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK) following its final forfeiture to the Federal Government. “A university seized from crime is now a federal university. The recovered campus in Kaduna State became the Federal University of Applied Sciences, and in December 2025, 1,909 students matriculated…

…a conqueror,' moved many onlinePraise Pal posted the messages on X with a deeply emotional caption, and the post quickly drew widespread reactions from NigeriansPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Praise Pal, a Nigerian medical student preparing for…

…suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1569/2026, naming the APC, Ndubueze, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as respondents. Through his counsel, George Ibrahim, SAN, he asked the court to order INEC to recognise his name as the valid APC candidate for the district. He also sought an injunction preventing Ndub…

…into a nearby bush.” SP Edafe explained that, “Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Sapele Division, immediately mobilised patrol and surveillance teams to the scene, where expended AK-47 ammunition shells were recovered. “Operatives, supported by local vigilantes, thereafter commenced an intensiv…