…around schools to protect students, teachers and school facilities. The principals, under the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, Ondo State branch, identified inadequate security personnel as one of the major challenges confronting public schools in the state. The President of ANCOPSS in the…

…to people who need it most.”See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Under the amendments, councils will also be given new powers to “refer homeless households to private registered providers” of social housing. The government said the measure would strengthen collaboration between housing associations and…

…aircraft worth about ₦46.3 billion, based on Customs’ five per cent rate, not an independent valuationFederal High Court hearing is scheduled to continue on October 22, 2026; no forfeiture order has been issuedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit…

Fidelity Bank promoted 433 employees under its 2026 Promotion and Notch Award Exercise, up from 376 in 2025The exercise came as Nigerian banks face rising competition for skilled professionals from fintech companiesAn analysis of four major banks showed their combined wages rose by 27.49% to N1.05 trillion in 2025PAY A…

…about Apostle Arome Osayi, accusing the activist of crossing a lineThe clergyman defended Arome's background in Nigeria's petrochemical industry and his comments about Nigeria's role in end-time Christian revivalBishop Zion listed several Nigerian ministers with global impact while arguing that churches contribute more…

…previously waited up to two months for visa approval before booking flights to Tanzania under the old categoryNigerian travellers will now apply through Tanzania's standard online portal, with processing times cut to around 10 daysPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Tanzania has removed…

…Oyo state while 500 devices are being provided, bringing the total direct beneficiaries under the current intervention to 700. The 10-day training runs from Monday, September 28 to Friday, October 9, 2026.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!AI Skills at the Centre of the Pro…

…a criminal homicide arising from gross abuse of office,” he said. Anukwu called for an independent investigation and urged authorities to question all persons who may have relevant information about the incident. He said the deceased’s family deserved justice and that the investigation should be guided by evidence. The…

…but poor finishing denied them the chance to claim all three points. The result extended Rivers United’s unbeaten run in the NPFL this season. Finidi George’s men have now recorded three wins and two draws from their five matches, with a game in hand. The Port Harcourt-based club moved into second place on the NPFL tab…

…of the national budget should go beyond identifying controversial provisions to understanding the constitutional process, the rationale for budgetary choices and the development needs such provisions were intended to address. The former Kebbi governor linked the issue to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and…

…who had deposited various sums to buy cheaper food items rued their losses. Our correspondent, who observed the situation from close range, reports that many residents who had paid for the cheap food items offered by the operators of the initiative loitered around the Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, office of the organisation, expe…

…the finish line. “While these studies have provided valuable insights, we have come to understand that episodic research can’t build the enduring policy foundation that is needed in Nigeria to sustain and inform long-term reforms and policies,” he said. According to him, research sovereignty did not mean cutting Nigeri…

Suspected armed robbers k!ll warehouse security guard, cart away motorcycles in Taraba A gateman was reportedly k!lled by suspected robbers who gained access to a warehouse and made away with motorcycles in Zangon Noma, Jalingo, Taraba State. The incident occurred behind Alhaji Yaro's Office (AYA), close to FastTrack H…

…God she was quick to make an audio recording to our family group, we would have been wondering where a mother with her 3 year old daughter and 3 months old son plus our mom were. There was a country. The rascality in our police force is getting too much." by Linda Ikeji at 28/09/2026 4:05 PM | Share this Story

…reach $94.68.Nigeria’s depot fuel market faces fresh uncertainty after Brent crude rebounded to $107.20 per barrel. Photo: BloombergImagesThe jump came after Iran rejected a proposal for a seven-day ceasefire tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global crude oil and petroleum-product shipments.PAY AT…

…Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos on Saturday night to watch the crime thrillerFunke Akindele joined the celebration with a message for the cast after the historic milestone was confirmedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nollywood has achieved a landmark the industry will not forget in a…

…new rules to tackle price fixing, abuse of market dominance and other practices that undermine competition in Nigeria’s petroleum industry.The draft regulations would prohibit agreements among competing operators to coordinate fuel prices, restrict supplies or divide customers and territories, while opening critical in…

…only in ESL or FSL programmes, general interest courses, or preparatory classes fall under the restrictionsThe Canadian government has also outlined alternative legal work options available to international students beyond off-campus employmentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Canada'…

By the time the officiant handed me the envelope, every guest in the ballroom was staring. My ex-wife was crying at the altar, my fake wife was beside me, and my name was written across the front. What had Elizabeth hidden for ten years?PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear hig…

…domestic ATK receipts, compared with 21.30ml/d exported during the month.The facility ended August with stocks of 360.4 million litres of PMS, 137.2 million litres of AGO and 133.3 million litres of ATK.The latest figures indicate that the Dangote Refinery supplied a larger share of petrol to the domestic market in Aug…

…on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Osikoya and Awolowo for their creativity and enterprise. The President described the achievement as evidence of the talent within Nigeria’s creative industry, noting that the sector contributes to job creation and opens opportu…

…had been paid, with only the August salary outstanding because the month had not ended. The alleged plan was reportedly uncovered after a farmer returning from the farm spotted the suspects with the child and became suspicious of their movement. "The farmer questioned them, after which one of the suspects allegedly cla…

…Bashir Adeniyi, is being conducted in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation under its Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion Programme. The exercise, which commenced on Monday, September 28, will run until October 9, 2026. According to the Service, the survey is aimed at obtaining candid feedback from offi…

Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda finished second in the Men’s Open division at the 2026 Mr Olympia in Las Vegas, United States, as Nick Walker claimed his first title in the competition. Dauda, who won the Mr Olympia title in 2024, finished on 20 points, two behind Walker’s 18, while Derek Lunsford placed third w…

…after his death because people were sharing his past messages. Rika said she had wondered why people were describing him as an anointed person and initially questioned whether such anointing meant he was spiritually secure. She claimed that during the revelation, she received an answer. According to Rika, God told her:…