…suspended the operations of the school in April following the death of the toddler, who reportedly died on March 17 after a bookshelf collapsed on her while she was asleep in one of the classrooms. The incident raised concerns among stakeholders in the education sector and parents over safety standards in schools acros…

…it was "deeply saddened" by the allegations and acted immediately after receiving the report. "After being tipped off about potential inappropriate behaviour taking place involving an employee, OSSD immediately notified OSPD and Mississippi Child Protective Services." School officials also assured parents and the wider…

…I am going to say that you actually do well for each other," she said. PUNCH Online had reported that Temi and Mr Eazi announced in May that they were expecting their first child, about nine months after their private wedding in Reykjavík, Iceland. The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post featuring photos o…

…her child.” He said that when the boy turned 15, he visited him again, prompting him to report the matter to the police. According to the man, when his son turned 17, the teenager insisted on living with him, leading both parents to take the matter to court. “We took ourselves to court. All the evidence proved I was hi…

…during a domestic dispute and caused extensive damage to property.According to a police report, the incident began after an argument between the rapper and the woman at their shared residence. She told investigators the confrontation started after Desiigner removed televisions mounted on the walls inside the home. The…

…on a very serious national assignment. “I’m happy you went and made us proud. I received reports from the operation commander on the roles you played. I cannot thank you enough for your service to the nation,” the IGP said. Disu disclosed that officers injured during the operation were responding well to treatment and…

…greatest asset. He commended journalists for their professionalism and responsible reportage, noting that constructive engagement with the media remained vital to strategic communication and national security. The outgoing commander also thanked the governments and people of Plateau and other states within the Joint Op…

…wrote in a letter released via an Instagram video. “Don’t be afraid of tomorrow.” Media reports have indicated that Neymar is considering continuing his career with US Major League Soccer (MLS), and that negotiations had taken place with FC Cincinnati but fell through. The MLS is home to veteran stars such as Lionel Me…

…into a rock on a dangerous road, with 60 others believed to be injured. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle upon impact and appeared to have suffered a mechanical fault at around 8pm local time on Thursday, July 16, which left the bus veering off Chekwatit Village road. The students were on their way home…

…of the kidnap of school children and teachers of Oriire LGA of Oyo State but failed to report same to the relevant security operatives. You thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 16(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishable under the same section of the Act.'' COUNT 5''That you…

Award-winning filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has responded to a viral report claiming he is facing legal action over an alleged N5 billion loanThe report linked the alleged debt to the production of his acclaimed movie ‘Anikulapo’ and claimed that First Bank had summoned him to courtAfolayan has now given a brief response to…

…African countries eligible for visa-free entry Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that Georgia released the official list of four African countries whose citizens can travel to the country without a visa in 2026.According to the Georgian government, citizens of Botswana, Mauritius, South Africa, and Seychelles can e…

…that Dangote Refinery has effectively set the price ceiling for petrol in Nigeria, Punch reports.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Traders told the commodity intelligence firm that premiums for Ghanaian-specification petrol have climbed above Nigerian-specification cargoes precisely beca…

…be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of information sharing, applications and reporting among the agencies, supported by an integrated supervisory technology platform that provides shared visibility while preserving each agency’s ownership and control of its data. According to the Presidency, the order does n…

…overwhelming wave of direct messages flooding his social media platforms since public reports of their marital issues emerged two weeks ago. While thanking fans for their prayers and solidarity, he explicitly stated that he will not reveal his side of the story online. According to Maris, the decision to remain silent…

…and 365 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 365 prescribes a three-year jail term for forgery, while Section 168(d) prescribes a two-year jail term for conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. The Magistrate, Miss F.R. Ogunkoyode, granted the defendant bail…

…added. The president's comments contradict previous US intelligence assessments. A 2021 report by the US National Intelligence Council said it had "high confidence" that China did not interfere in the 2020 presidential election. "We assess that China did not deploy interference efforts and considered but did not deploy…

…will also talk about some of the issues that have been raised.” PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the Lagos State chapter of the APC announced Sonayon-James, the party’s Deputy Woman Leader, as Hamzat’s running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The party said the Badagry-born politician emerged after what i…

…32 cows in a ritual to secure victory in the country’s 2024 presidential election, BBC reports on Friday. Alhassan, 43, was convicted of offensive conduct and publication of false news over a series of videos she posted on TikTok last month and earlier this month. In the videos, she alleged, without evidence, that the…

…permit.Germany: African countries approved for free-visa entryEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the Federal Republic of Germany, through its Federal Foreign Office, has updated its visa requirements and exemption list.Only two African nations have been cleared for visa-free entry, allowing their citizens to enter Germany…

…lips, found hiding in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo.First reported by locals back in 2008, scientists have now officially confirmed it... pic.twitter.com/u4wVssKblH"" Skint Eastwood (@Skint_Eastwood1) July 16, 2026 The discovery of this primate is reshaping our understanding of African monkey evolutio…

…leading to Odogwu Asaba's arrest, released fresh screenshots of a conversation that reportedly occurred after the alleged assault. In the exchange, Odogwu Asaba dismissed the 20-year-old victim's grievances, accusing her of "blackmail." He further claimed he was unfazed by her threats, explicitly stating he would withh…

…man had been unfaithful in the past, his wife eventually filed for divorce years later, reportedly demanding child support, taking two houses and seeking alimony. In his words, he said: “He cheated multiple times, but the last time was about 15 years ago. She brought it up, divorced him, took child support, took his tw…

…in Shanghai, aims to ensure the “healthy and orderly” development of AI, state media reported. “I can understand Western countries are absent from this initiative, because Europe already has its own AI act and the United States is already defining their regulations,” Lu said. New York University business and technology…

…deserved far greater recognition,” he noted. “As journalists, we are often quick to report failures, but when Nigerian institutions receive global recognition, we should celebrate those successes because they do not happen every day,” he said. Aigbogun observed that nearly three years after the commencement of major ec…