…on Thursday handed over illicit drugs worth N3.9bn alongside three suspects to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Lagos State, and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). Speaking during the handing over, the Comptroller of the Unit, Aliyu Gambo […] The post Custo…
…“deep reflection and a careful assessment of the current realities,” adding that personal considerations also contributed to his decision. He said he was stepping aside to remain faithful to his personal convictions, principles and integrity. In a separate letter dated September 2 and addressed to the APC Ward Chairman…
…insisting that Nigeria remains opposed to military takeovers and other unconstitutional changes of government. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, described the claims circulating on social media as “baseless” and “irresponsible,” saying they were a deliberate attempt to misinform t…
Crooked police call handlers jailed after leaking secret info to their criminal boyfriends and tipping one off about raid Two former Derbyshire Police call handlers have been jailed after accessing confidential police information involving their partners, with one of them also passing sensitive details to her boyfriend…
…over decades, requiring difficult decisions to address them.He said the task of national renewal "requires the courage to understand where we have come from and confront what we have laid back and made difficult, necessary choices, but where we must go." The President said the reforms undertaken by his administration g…
…late veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has shared an emotional tribute expressing her grief following the passing of her father. Taking to her Instagram page on Thursday, Kira shared how difficult it has been to cope with the loss and expressed sadness over his absence. “My daddy. THE BEST…
…following her arrival in Europe, with a caption that expressed the excitement of finally making her move.Writing on X, she announced her departure with unmistakable joy. Adedoyin celebrates as she finally relocates to Europe. Photo Overjoyed after Leaving NigeriaAdedoyin's caption read: PAY ATTENTION: From breaking new…
…and euro in the official FX market on Wednesday, September 2, 2026Bloomberg-cited analysts project the naira could achieve its strongest annual performance since 2018Nigeria's external reserves climbed to $53.9 billion, their highest level in 18 yearsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content w…
…reportPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Gbagada, Lagos State - An Ikeja Electric Plc technician was rescued after sustaining an electric shock mid-operation on…
…of marriage.Stella was getting ready at the venue with her bridesmaids.Doyle had finally helped me with my dress. I now sat behind my daughter, fixing a stray curl while she cried a little and laughed a lot. She looked at me in the mirror."Mom, are you okay?" Stella dabbed away her tears. "You keep going somewhere in y…
…yet to be recovered, while several others remained missing. Fyneface called on the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) to conduct a Joint Investigation Visit (JIV) to the site to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. He also urged companies whose facilities were allegedly vandalise…
…resolve the issues and reopen the university for academic activities. Speaking with journalists during the protest, the SUG President, Comrade Folagbade Ayoola, said the students had reached their limit after weeks of remaining at home without any clear indication of when academic activities would resume. Ayoola said t…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command, has arrested 68 suspected drug traffickers and seized 7,531.51kg of narcotic drugs in August 2026. The Commander of the Edo State NDLEA Command, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday. He described the command’s August scorecard…
…of the United States. Teachers and parents have warned against the use of AI instructional software in schools over concerns about harming children's mental health and cognitive development, in particular an abdication of reasoning to software, a phenomenon researchers have dubbed "cognitive surrender", as well as envi…
…icon Gloria Steinem di£s at 92 Gloria Steinem, the American feminist activist and journalist, has di£d at the age of 92. Steinem "passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her", a statement shared to her Instagram page said. "Gloria's near-century on earth were years…
…to Manchester City. The Blues have contacted former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum as they urgently assess options to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s midfield, according to French outlet Foot Mercato. Chelsea had reached an agreement with Monaco for Camara on deadline day, but the deal collapsed at the final stage a…
…on the river but have not yet been recovered,” he said. Dumnamene called on the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency to immediately conduct a Joint Investigation Visit to the site. He also urged the company whose facilities were allegedly vandalised to strengthen security around its pipelines to prevent a r…
Landon Emenalo, son of former Super Eagles defender and ex-Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, has joined Scottish giants Celtic on loan from Chelsea. The 18-year-old, who is comfortable playing in both defence and midfield, will spend the season in Scotland as he looks to gain valuable first-team experience. E…
…Adaraniwon, the union said Uber’s exit was due to its alleged “exploitative foundational business model.” The union also slammed Uber for its alleged disregard for the plight of workers who helped build the platform over the years. “There was no consultation or transition plan for the thousands of Nigerian drivers who…
…is also being conducted to allow tenants, landlords, property owners, estate professionals, developers, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to make contributions to the proposed law. The initiative is in line with the policies of Governor Uba Sani’s administration, which has prioritised measures aimed at…
…did not fault the selection and appointment process, but the failure to perform traditional rites. “The State Government’s cross-appeal was that he has been appointed. The Court of Appeal is not arguing that his appointment was not properly done. He was well appointed, but he did not perform traditional rites in line w…
…climbPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigerian motorists are bracing for further increases at the pump after Bre…
…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed holding a mock presidential election befo…
…have booked the brothers for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, and criminal intimidation. See the video below. Two sons allegedly assaulted their elderly parents with wooden sticks in Indapur, Pune district, over a land dispute. A video of the shoc…
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) 100% Compliance Team has suspended its planned strike, following an agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Maritime Police Command to end the controversial blockage of containers at Nigerian ports. National Coordinator of the…