One of the pilots of the Israel-bound flydubai flight that was diverted on Wednesday attacked his co-pilot and tried to crash the plane to kill everyone, a passenger said. Passenger Miryam Shira Ohayon said the plane was “pretty much out of control” when the stabbing took place over Jordan on the flight’s path from Dub…

…Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023, driven by increased borrowing from multilateral lenders, international bond markets and commercial creditors.Figures published by the Debt Management Office (DMO) show that Nigeria's external debt reached $54.52 billion as of June 30, 2026, up from $43.16 billion recorded in June 20…

…the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), its presidential candidate, Donald Duke, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed in a statement signed by Abdulhakeem Ago Abdullahi, Assistant National Legal Adviser of the PRP. The court, in its judgment delivered on Wednesday, September 30, 2026…

…development sector have charged journalists in Kwara State to expose rights abuses, gender-based violence, discrimination and stigma against vulnerable people, while ensuring that reports protect the dignity and privacy of victims. The stakeholders made the call during a sensitisation meeting on Stigma, Rights Abuse, G…

…conduct.RMD said Nigerians should see themselves as ambassadors of the country and understand that their actions can influence how others perceive Nigeria.Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, RMD, speaks about Nigeria’s reputation at the 2026 Pivot Nigeria conference in Lagos.>He spoke at the 2026 Pivot Nigeria conferenc…

…there that make LPG that is cheaper. It's not the right specification, but it can be blended to make the right specification, which will help us drop down the price of cooking gas."He added that the blending capability would give the company greater flexibility in sourcing and pricing LPG, which he said was one of the…

…disruptions after accumulating debts to aviation fuel marketers, leaving passengers stranded at airportsJet A1 is reportedly selling for about N2,130 per litre in Lagos and Abuja, while prices elsewhere range from N2,180 to N2,230 per litreAirlines say rising fuel and foreign exchange-linked costs are squeezing their f…

…represented by the Director, the Institute of African Culture and International Understanding, OOPL, Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, urged the students to always face their studies and ensure they imbibe values capable of enhancing their growth and development. He further urged them to develop what he described as…

…figure at Celtic into someone defences in Turkey now actually prepare for. Paul Onuachu ended an eight-match run without a goal in some style, scoring twice as Trabzonspor put five past Gençlerbirliği, though things turned sour fast when he picked up a knock and had to be helped off. Wilfred Ndidi has kept his head dow…

…commuters, pedestrians and waterway users, particularly where they were left unattended for extended period of time. ‎ ‎‎He said, “The government has already carried out a comprehensive survey of abandoned heavy-duty vehicles, equipment and other related obstructions across the 18 local government areas of Ondo S…

…political office holders to spend their holidays within the country so they can better understand the challenges faced by vulnerable Nigerians. He attributed the difficult conditions in the camps to what he described as the failure of government to prioritise critical areas of development. Obi urged the government and…

Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande launched the National Youth Data Bank project on Tuesday in AbujaThe registration targets youths in both formal and informal sectors, from agriculture and sports to creative and technology industriesEnumerators will be deployed across all 774 local government areas, includ…

…2027 AFCON qualifiersIkpeba cleared goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali of blame, arguing the defenders failed to track attackers throughout the matchNigeria sit second in Group L with three points and face Tanzania in a home-and-away fixture in NovemberPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will ap…

…fan," she added.Gbemi's message to Anita JosephGbemi maintained that she never intended her words as an attack on Anita Joseph, but expressed a wish that the actress had stepped in sooner to calm her supporters."I did not come for her; I wish when all of these things were going on, she had spoken out to calm her fans d…

…rates.British pound falls against nairaLegit.ng earlier reported that the naira has extended its gains against the British pound, pushing sterling below the ₦1,800 mark as improved foreign exchange liquidity and stronger autonomous inflows continue to support the Nigerian currency.The pound traded around ₦1,786, a sign…

…new debt figures released by the DMO indicated that Nigeria’s debt rose by 90.9 percent under Tinubu’s administration, increasing by N87.4 trillion to N166.79 trillion in June from N79.39 trillion in May 2023. According to a further breakdown by the DMO, Nigeria’s external debt rose by 28.4 percent to $54.52 billion as…

…about Arome Osayi, issues warning. @apostlearomeand Solomon Buchi push backVDM responded by accusing Osayi of conditioning Nigerian youths to abandon ambition in favour of prayer, while simultaneously relocating his own family to the United States, a country he described as having been built on intellect and innovation…

…ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Nwabali under fire after Guinea-Bissau defeatThe focus of much of the post-match anger has fallen on Stanley Nwabali, the Chippa United goalkeeper, who started both of Nigeria's opening qualifiers. Against Guinea-Bissau, Nwabali was criticised…

…a call and putting them on mute, though it appears the mute function did not work as intended. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The caption overlaid on the video read: "Emeka Ugwuonye is the Mastermind of Judy's court case."Judy Austin's Abuja court battlesThe accidental…

…at the court without her husband, Yul Edochie, or other visible supporters, Rita attended the proceeding alongside supporters, including fans who reportedly travelled from abroad to show solidarity with her. The courtroom appearance has since generated reactions online, with attention focused on the contrasting support…

…The apex bank said, three years after, it has grown back the figure to $40 billion under the current Governor, MrOlayemiCardosos. The Deputy Governor of the bank in charge of Corporate Services, Dr. Muhammad Abdullahi, disclosed this at the opening of the 38th Seminar of the Finance Correspondents and Business Editors,…

…no longer exists,” her attorneys said. “Christa is a 50-year-old remorseful woman who understands her actions, receives proper treatment for her mental illness, and provides for and guides fellow incarcerated women.” Pike was reportedly the youngest person on Tennessee’s death row when she entered prison at 21, accordi…

…The residents also recounted the aftermath, including the demolition of structures under the power line where some Hausa residents lived. They alleged that the demolition extended beyond what they expected, destroying homes and properties and leaving some residents homeless and stranded.

A former American Idol contestant and Ohio pastor, Caleb Flynn, has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, after a trial that featured evidence from his former lover, thousands of text messages and a song prosecutors said he wrote about their affair. Flynn, 40, was convicted on Tuesday of murder and eig…

…one terrible second, I saw the 12-year-old boy who used to crawl into my bed when thunder shook the windows.Then he turned back to Valerie and said, "I do."The words landed exactly where his father's had, 19 years earlier.I've found true love.>Gabriel had said it at our kitchen table while Caleb sat upstairs doing math…