…along the Gombe-Billiri road, leaving several other people injured. The FRSC incident report attributed the crash to brake failure, which allegedly caused the driver of a DAF trailer travelling from Gombe towards Yola to lose control and ram into two Volkswagen Golf cars and five motorcycles.The collision involved eigh…

…by the monetary authorities.International Bank predicts naira gainsIn an earlier report, Legit.ng revealed that Deutsche Bank had identified the naira as a currency attracting foreign investor interest, projecting further gains against the United States dollar as Nigeria’s external position strengthens.The German banki…

…as they mark five years together. GCFRicon James Handy dies at 81 Legit.ng earlier reported that renowned actor James Handy was announced dead after a frightening incident in his home. Handy was known for his iconic appearances on Top Gun: Maverick, Logan, Jumanji, The Rocketeer, and Arachnophobia. Details surrounding…

…41 days after their abduction.The development was disclosed by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria, in a post on X on Friday.“UPDATE: The Islamic scholars are still in the hands of bandits. Let us continue to remember them in our prayers and hope for their safe return,” he wrote.Bakatsine appea…

…into the bush around 4 a.m., I met a farmer, who rescued me and took me to the police to report the incident," she said.

…immediate investigation by appropriate authorities into the incident, which has been reportedly happening in the last seven years. The traditional ruler has denied allegation, but admitted conducting roll calls to identify students who are still virgin and sensitizing them to maintain their virginity until they complet…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at President Tinubu following reports of security agents protecting his campaign banners in Kaduna.Photos of a patrol van parked beside one of the banners surfaced online on Thursday, sparking mixed reactions.Reacting to the photos via his social media handle, Atik…

…According to court documents, the arrangement was never put in writing, and Efferson reportedly paid a monthly rent of $0 for nearly four decades. The lawsuit, according to TMZ, says Wonder's team tried several times over the summer to access the property for an insurance inspection, but Efferson allegedly refused to l…

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…Nwaulu, described as a media guru closely involved in Nollywood activities, who reportedly passed on a Saturday and was buried the following Tuesday.Echendu, identified in the tribute as a key contributor to OJs Production, was remembered warmly as one of the industry's dedicated hands during Nollywood's formative year…

…to his enduring legacy. Getty Imagesicon James Handy dies at 81 Legit.ng earlier reported that renowned actor James Handy was announced dead after a frightening incident in his home. Handy was known for his iconic appearances on Top Gun: Maverick, Logan, Jumanji, The Rocketeer, and Arachnophobia. Details surrounding th…

…Central Command area, should the security situation require reinforcement.Daily Post had reported that the shooting occurred at the Judea Junction along Route 35 in the southern West Bank, near Hebron.Israeli forces subsequently imposed closures on several Palestinian towns in the area, including Hebron, as part of the…

…name to justify their activities, sometimes accompanied by armed police officers reportedly deployed from Alausa. The officials have allegedly continued to interfere with sand mining operations despite a Supreme Court judgment which, according to its interpretation, affirms federal regulatory authority over mineral res…

…him to death for the 2023 murder of Alana Sims, 22, according to court documents, reports FOX 13 Bay.Sims was five months pregnant when she was shot by Ace Nh. Photo: @fox30/IG.>The rapper communicated his wishes in a handwritten letter filed on October 12, 2026, addressed to Hillsborough County Court Judge Mark R. Wol…

…kanayo.o.kanayo/francis.durusparks reactions with keys to success postEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Kanayo O. Kanayo ignited reactions online after sharing what he described as the three keys to success.The actor posted photos with fellow Nollywood legends Patience Ozokwor and Pete Edochie at an event, labelling the…

…to the General Hospital, Ogoja, where doctors pronounced Christiana dead.DAILY POST reports that several others were receiving treatment at the hospital as of last night.The state police command confirmed the woman's death.According to eyewitnesses, the crowd reportedly continued to swell as residents scrambled to obta…

…Frank's statement in evidence. Justice Yilwa admitted it as Exhibit A. The investigation report filed by the witness's team was tendered and admitted as Exhibit B. Citing the confession and the exhibits, the AGF urged the court to convict Frank on count 4. He described the offence as very serious, noting that the law p…

…Funmilayo Bamidele, have regained their freedom after spending 21 days in captivity. LIB reported that the couple were returning from their engagement ceremony when gunmen abducted them and four other persons along the border area of the Iyemero and Eruku Road, between Kwara and Kogi State on September 26, 2026. A loca…

…region, left at least two people dead and dozens injured. In Russia, Moscow's mayor reported that air defenses intercepted most of the 630 drones flying toward the region overnight, though two people were injured in the rural Voronovo area.Despite the proposed talks, which Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov indicated could take…

…What NBS says Data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics’ Consumer Price Index report for September 2026 show that, on a year-on-year basis, food inflation stood at 19.59 per cent in September 2026, slightly higher than the 19.57 per cent recorded in August but below the 20.16 per cent recorded in September 2…

…what they described as indefinite delays in addressing workers’ concerns. “We will report back to our organs, and if no meaningful progress is made on Tuesday, the relevant organs of the NLC will decide the next line of action,” the statement added. Labour also urged its affiliates, state councils and civil society all…

…micro businesses five per cent, according to the bank’s 2025 Annual Development Impact Report. The bank is midway through its 2025–2027 Corporate Strategy, which Olusi described as a plan to double its loan book, disbursements and impact instruments within three years. The strategy rests on six thematic areas: MSME fin…

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…her last social media post below:Hollywood icon James Handy dies at 81 Legit.ng earlier reported that renowned actor James Handy was announced dead after a frightening incident in his home. Handy was known for his iconic appearances on Top Gun: Maverick, Logan, Jumanji, The Rocketeer, and Arachnophobia. Details surroun…

…as a panellist on Owass FM's morning show in TarkwaThe livestream of the programme reportedly captured his final moments before the broadcast abruptly cut offDzokoto, best known for his role as Judge Koboo in the TV series Efiewura, was pronounced dead at hospitalPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and…