…billion Photo: BloombergImagesDangote Cement Leads on Scale and ProfitLegit.ng analysis showed that Dangote Cement remained the sector's largest earner, with profit attributable to shareholders rising 24.3% to N640.2 billion, up from N520.5 billion in the same period of 2025. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral…

…our society," he stated. The recovered weapons being burnt. Photo: NCCSALW Ribadu emphasised that recovering weapons alone was insufficient, warning that arms kept in storage without proper accountability could return to criminal circulation. "Arms that are seized but poorly tracked, improperly stored or inadequately a…

…has assured Nigerians that it will conduct free, fair and credible elections in 2027, insisting that every valid vote will count. The commission also said it would ensure that the outcome of the 2027 general elections reflects the wishes of the people. The Head of Voter Education and Publicity, INEC, Kwara State, Dr Ad…

…her money before they finally agreed to meet in person. According to him, the woman insisted they meet at a public place and chose a popular restaurant for their date. In his words, he said: “See me, see wahala. Look at this woman I met online. We met on Facebook and kept chatting. I invited her to my house, but she sa…

…the man argued that Nigerians should not support the event by purchasing tickets, insisting that doing so would send the wrong message while concerns over xenophobic violence remain unresolved. “No right-thinking Nigerian should buy a ticket in regards to the upcoming event of this South African girl coming to perform…

…a TikTok user sent to her about her husband. The digital creator, who is also the elder sister of dancer Korra Obidi, revealed that she stays off TikTok because of messages like the one she received from the TikTok user. The message from the stranger to Nancy read: "Aunty Nancy l like u so much, but I don't like d pers…

…Isuwa of Ung. Waziri (Akungbo) village was shot in the stomach while trying to resist abduction. Isuwa survived for a few hours, gave an account of the incident before he passed away on Wednesday. by Linda Ikeji at 30/07/2026 10:20 AM | Share this Story

"Please help me, I'm tired of this marriage and have nowhere to go" - Lady cries out A young Nigerian woman, Stella Okeme, has cried out for help, alleging that she has been subjected to mistreatment and intimidation by her husband. In a video shared online, Stella said her husband treated her well before their traditi…

"There are still millions of Nigerians in South Africa. Telling Tyla not to perform in Nigeria is risky for Nigerians there" - Internet personality, Oyemkke, weighs in on proposed boycott An internet personality, Oyemkke, has cautioned Nigerians against demanding that South African singer Tyla cancel her planned perfor…

…Nwosu, who is currently battling an undisclosed ailment. The Governor's Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Dr Justice Okey Martins, popularly known as JMartins, disclosed this in a statement released on social media via his X handle on Thursday, July 30. According to JMartins, the payment was made d…

Dancer Korra Obidi reacts in shock as daughter, Athena, calls her father a 'bad person' Popular dancer Korra Obidi has reacted in shock after her daughter, Athena, referred to her father, Justin Dean, as a "bad person." Korra questioned her daughter, asking if she had ever told her that her father was a bad person and …

…also be deported. Authorities said public safety concerns can form part of the legal basis for removing a foreign national from the country.3. Violating the terms of a visaThe U.S. government warned that failing to comply with the conditions of a visa could result in deportation proceedings. This includes breaches of i…

…until deadline day, Bayern’s hierarchy has made its position clear, with Eberl insisting that the club’s transfer business is complete unless unforeseen circumstances arise.

…Dass. According to the PPRO, the complainant alleged that the suspect lured his younger sister into his room, brought out a knife, and warned that he would k!ll her if she shouted or told anyone then proceeded to r@pe her. Upon receipt of the complaint, detectives from the Dass Division immediately mobilized to the sce…

…them as false myths that have been passed down for years without any legal or factual basis. In a Facebook post that has attracted widespread attention, the legal practitioner explained that there is no Nigerian law, legal tradition, or rule of the Nigerian Bar Association requiring lawyers to be buried in a special ma…

…nationals residing in South Africa. Many online commentators and public figures insist that allowing a high-profile South African artist to host a major event in Nigeria would be insensitive, advocating instead for a firm retaliatory stance. Pere also disagreed with activist Omoyele Sowore who opposed the boycott, argu…

Police nab Umuahia barber for allegedly using customers' hairs for ritual A barber in Umuahia, Abia State, has been arrested after being accused of using the hair of his customers for rituals. The man, identified only as Emeka, was nabbed after a clay pot stuffed with shaved human hair was allegedly found inside his on…

…Technical Colleges in Agidingbi, Ikotun and Ikorodu.He said the sessions would emphasise practical, hands-on learning, with participants receiving training tailored to their various trades and areas of specialisation.Ajigbotafe added that the ministry was also exploring ways to expand access to business opportunities f…

…and m8rder after a legal battle that lasted about nine years. A third defendant, Nwosisi Benedict Uche, was discharged and acquitted, while a fourth defendant, native doctor Robinson Obajero Ojokojo, d!ed during the trial. Ogege was lured under the pretense of meeting an agent to secure off-campus accommodation before…

A 32-year-old dispatch rider, Emmanuel Jegede, has lost his life after suspected hoodlums allegedly pushed him off his motorcycle while attempting to extort him along the Ikotun-Idimu Road in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred on Wednesday around 10am after …

…administration’s failures. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former Vice President described Tinubu as “a drowning man” attempting to distract Nigerians from what he called an abysmal record in office. “Mr President, you are a drowning man. Wr…

…Secretary, the fraud would have been unraveled immediately,” he said. Luka, however, insisted that the failure resulted from the actions of a single official rather than an institutional breakdown. “The problem here was not an office lapse; it was an individual lapse. Somebody was supposed to deliver that letter to the…

…governor said the apex bank has focused on improving transparency, ensuring policy consistency and reinforcing institutional accountability as part of efforts to rebuild investor confidence and entrench macroeconomic stability. According to him, the increasing interest from investors suggests that the government’s refo…

…Focusing on the practical impact for small and medium-scale enterprises, the bank emphasised that peer-to-peer learning remains a critical driver for navigating operational hurdles in African markets. The Head of SMEs, Partnerships and Collaborations at Ecobank Nigeria, Omoboye Odu, noted, “Entrepreneurs learn best fro…

…Federal Government to place industrialisation at the centre of its economic strategy, insisting that no nation has attained prosperity without a strong manufacturing base. “There is no way to create jobs and prosperity without industrialisation,” Dangote said. “The greatest attraction for foreign investors is the succe…