US Vice-President JD Vance has said he would not watch the proposed livestream of the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood military base in Texas in 2009. Reuters reported on Friday, October 9, 2026, that Vance questioned whether the livestream would go ahead, despite…

…on a prolonged health struggle, choosing her 25th birthday to address fans who had noticed her extended absence from social media.In a birthday video posted to her Instagram page on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Regina Daniels appeared seated in a wheelchair as she marked what she called her "Silver Jubilee." Nollywood a…

INEC's Imo State office wrote separate letters to the DSS and the Nigeria Police Force over a disputed APC senatorial primary result circulating on social mediaThe alleged fake document named Senator Rochas Okorocha as the winner of the Imo West Senatorial District APC primaryThe commission attached both the authentic…

…admission offers in response to a doubling in study visa refusals by the UK Home Office in the first six months of 2026 compared with the corresponding period last year. Although visa applications can be withdrawn for other reasons, universities told the newspaper that the increase was largely driven by institutions re…

…Chinese nationals accused of selling mobile phones directly to customers, allegedly at prices lower than those offered by local retailers.In a viral video circulating on social media, the traders said they operate under an association and argued that the Chinese nationals had no right to sell directly to consumers at p…

…said.The platform is intended to integrate agencies, including the Nigeria Customs Service, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, into a single digital workflow. The initiative aims to reduce cargo dwell times to fewer than seven days and eliminate…

…in Pennsylvania has been arrested by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following his guilty plea to a disorderly conduct charge linked to a public exposure incident. The US Department of Homeland Security disclosed this in a statement issued on October 7, 2026, identifying the man as Chimaobim Ade…

…could lead to a ban on recruiting overseas students. According to an analysis of Home Office data by the Financial Times, 22.7 per cent of study visa applications from Nigerians were withdrawn in the first half of 2026, up from 4.5 per cent in the same period of 2025. For Pakistani applicants, the proportion rose from…

…The call was made at the University of Ibadan Alumni Association Annual Public Service Lecture held on Friday in Ibadan. The lecture was themed: “First and Best But Whose Capital Built It? Rethinking How Nigeria Funds Its Own Future”. Delivering the lecture, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commissio…

…the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces with the respect due to his office. He said such would show good judgment on Atiku’s part and demonstrate the temperament required of a good leader. The former presidential aide lamented that repeatedly referring to the President as ‘Bola’ sets a poor precedent,…

…Yahya Saidu, has died in a hospital in Kaduna, less than three months after assuming office. The Adamawa State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria expressed grief over his death in a statement on Saturday. The state ALGON chairman, Titus Obadiah, described Saidu as a dedicated leader whose servic…

…six hospitals and ongoing efforts to integrate digital solutions into healthcare service delivery,” the statement said.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The electronic medical records system is expected to reduce hospitals’ reliance on paper documentation, improve access to pa…

…their social media accounts to public or open before applying. This means consular officers will have full visibility into an applicant's online activity as part of the assessment.The State Department stated plainly that receiving a US visa is not a guaranteed right, noting that "receiving a U.S. visa remains a privile…

…losses exceeding R9 billion, with some content shifting to DStv StreamNigerian DStv prices remain distinct: subscribers should verify local bouquets, channel access and renewal costs before payingPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering…

…its grip on Congress as voters express frustration over the mounting cost of living. Prices at US gasoline and diesel pumps have surged since late February, when US-Israel strikes targeting Iran triggered Tehran’s blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for energy transit. “Russia will immediately supply…

…the city where he lived. He was also a taxi driver. “We demand that the (prosecutor’s office) treat his journalistic work as a priority in its investigation,” Article 19 wrote on X. Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries in the world to practice journalism, with more than 150 media professionals killed since 199…

…on a mix of American federal holidays and Nigerian public holidays, meaning consular services will be unavailable on those datesThe US Embassy said that emergency assistance for American citizens will still be available during all holiday periodsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will a…

…Nigerian buyers, running costs matter—but global sales data does not confirm local price cutsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over…

…We are grateful for the solidarity, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to social justice demonstrated by the Joint Action Front (JAF), Education Rights Concern (ERC), Campaign for Democratic Workers Rights (CDWR), and other pro-worker organisations. Your defense of quality public tertiary education provided valuable s…

…hours of Friday, October 9. He becomes the second Fufore council chairman to die in office in less than two years, following the death of Alhaji Shuaibu Babas on April 23, 2025. Saidu’s death has come as a shock to the people of Fufore, who regarded him as a philanthropist and grassroots mobiliser with development prom…

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…in Imo State on their way to Akwa Ibom where they were posted for their national service year. All of them have now been offered the opportunity to choose their preferred states in the South-West for the service. In politics, the Court of Appeal has rejected the bail application of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir E…

…as a sensitive portrayal of religious and political violence in Nigeria through the voice of an imagined victim. She also praised the three shortlisted collections for their technical skill, confidence and mature use of language, noting that they explored issues extending beyond Nigeria’s borders. “Equally compelling i…

…to Zulum, Tinubu assured him that the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Office of the National Security Adviser would take the necessary measures to secure the children’s release. Recall that gunmen abducted between 42 and 44 children from a primary and junior secondary school, as well as ne…

…requirements include adequate accommodation, nutrition and other essential services.” Eluwole dismissed allegations that the government was deliberately neglecting the students, insisting that the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke remained committed to providing quality education despite the financial difficul…