…been paid to the "devoted husband and loving father," who was also a diehard Brigham Young University Cougars football fan. "His family was his greatest joy, and he cherished every moment he was able to spend with them," his friend, April Beck, said. "He was the kind of husband and father who loved deeply, showed up fu…

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday debunked reports of images circulating on social media about the use of tear gas on pensioners during a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, August 31, 2026. The command further stated that a specific photograph allegedly depicting what happened at the protes…

…gas prices are swinging nationwide, with prices fluctuating in several parts of the country despite improved suppliesWhile some dealers have reduced cooking gas prices by as much as 39%, depot prices are rising in Lagos and other parts of the countryChecks show that cooking gas prices fell from a high of N2,000 in Apri…

…Wike, died on Monday, August 31, 2026The Orbih family released a formal statement announcing his passing and asking for prayers during the mourning periodOrbih is survived by his wife, two daughters, and other members of his extended familyPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear…

…rescuing the Corps members are deeply appreciated. The Scheme said it acknowledges the unwavering support and commitment of President Tinubu to the safety and welfare of Corps members nationwide. “The security agencies were indeed animated by His Excellency’s concern and commitment to urgently and successfully rescuing…

…the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, said rescue teams had recovered four bodies from the rubble and rescued four survivors. “Based on the situation report, now we’ve recovered four people dead and rescued four people alive”. Adekunle said. He added that rescue ef…

…Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has given the management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) a seven-day ultimatum to review the expulsion of 18 300-level Theatre Arts students over an alleged examination question leakage. NANS threatened to commence peaceful and lawful mass action if the univ…

An unspecified number of people are reportedly trapped after two-story building collapsed in Ilorin metropolis, the capital of Kwara State, Tuesday morning. Tribune Online gathered that the incident occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. in the Popo Giwa area, Masalasi Zhogoro, off Ajikobi Road, within the Ilorin West Loc…

…with international conventions to which Nigeria is a signatory, including agreements under the United Nations, African Union and ECOWAS. “And of course, another reason for destroying them is to also ensure that the weapons so recovered do not find their ways back into the hands of non-state actors for use on innocent c…

…as "demonic," appearing to push back against the criticism and the negativity she encounters on social media. She described the internet as a "breeding ground for f***ing projecting," warning against giving too much attention or energy to online trolls and bullies.While discussing her past cocaine use, Doja made clear…

…that I would be left to face the pregnancy and everything that came with it alone. I was under immense emotional stress and did not handle the situation in the right way. While l understand that my circumstances do not excuse what I did, I want to sincerely acknowledge that l allowed fear; confusion, and emotional dist…

…X, shared photos in her sign-out outfit celebrating her graduation from Obafemi Awolowo UniversityShe revealed that her journey to graduating included writing JAMB three times and sitting three post-UTME examinationsHer path also included a one-year pre-degree programme before she was finally admitted and spent seven y…

…breakThe post, published on August 30, 2026, urged OPay customers to withdraw their funds — a claim OPay called false and defamatoryOPay's Chief Legal Counsel demanded a takedown, retraction, and apology before 11:59 PM WAT on August 31, 2026PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng…

…it on any media platform for now. “While I stand firmly by the truth of my claims, I now understand why I cannot make public commentary on matters under active investigation, nor use my artistic expression to address them as I did a few weeks ago. I will trust the investigation process and the law. “Everything I have w…

'I'm too old to be pregnant' - Granny breaks down in tears after discovering she is expecting a baby An elderly woman broke down in tears after discovering that she is pregnant. In the video, the visibly distressed woman repeatedly screamed, "What am I going to do?" as she struggled to process the pregnancy test result…

…Martins argued that the administration of Nigerian football requires a capable young leader who understands the system and the aspirations of fans."We just need someone that can help-a young person that understands the game and the system," Martins said. "I think Seyi Tinubu can do that too. He's young and understands…

…Abuja doctors in kidney controversy An Abuja-based kidney procedure involving several young men was a case of voluntary organ donation rather than illegal trafficking or forced harvesting, a Nigerian medical expert has stated. Speaking on Channels TV, consultant surgeon Dr. Torngee Malu revealed that the young men's ow…

…from over 30 nationalities. The missing in China includes 261 foreigners from 23 countries. Among the missing foreigners, Indians make up one of largest proportions, with 275 citizens and another 128 people of Indian origin missing in Nepal, according to New Delhi. There are 85 US citizens missing, according to the Sta…

…Secretary, Rabi Yusuf, the First Lady extended her sympathies to the Zurmi Emirate Council, the late monarch’s family and the people of the emirate. She described the late emir as a respected traditional ruler whose wise counsel, steadfast leadership and commitment to peace had contributed significantly to the developm…

…his residence to seek financial assistance. Faith, who was dressed in an aviation uniform at the time, had secured admission for aviation training but could not raise the funds required to complete her registration and continue the programme. Her father presented the admission letter and other relevant documents to Bel…

…proud mother could not hide her excitement, joking that Imade had become the group's unofficial translatorFans and followers flooded the comments with admiration for the young girl's impressive language skillsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Soph…

…on a hideout near Kogo VillageThe terror kingpin Muhammadu Filani fled the scene with gunshot wounds as the military launched a manhunt across the areaPAY 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,…

…Square on Monday, before she was shot and killed by police. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the deaths in a press conference, saying that the second victim was in a stable condition in a hospital. The attacker, identified as 49-year-old Queens resident Pamela Cisneros, who was known to have mental health issues, pulled…

Nigerians have questioned the impact of Nigeria’s economic growth after the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, grew by 4.43 percent in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS. The NBS, in its GDP report released on Monday, said Africa’s most populous economy gre…

African woman slams Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani over advice to her country Senator Shehu Sani has been blasted by a woman from an African country over a tweet he made. Sani, a Nigerian Senator, took to X to share photos of the leaders of the three countries in the AES (Alliance des États du Sahel). AES, or The Alliance…