…Index rose 1.72%, and the NGX Sovereign Bond Index added 0.27%, while every other sectoral index closed in the red.Market breadth reflected the cautious mood, with 56 stocks closing lower against just 33 that advanced. A further 58 equities ended the week unchanged. The previous week had seen 57 gainers against only 38…

…issued on Sunday and signed by its spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council urged security agencies to ensure a peaceful, free, fair, and credible election. The campaign council said reports from communities across the state indicated growing concerns among residents over alleged acts of intimidation and violence lin…

…emerged as the female Gambit after polling 29.38 per cent of the votes, while Aikou secured the male Gambit position with 9.10 per cent. Ricky finished with 7.30 per cent of the votes, while Abi polled 6.07 per cent. Voting poll. Photo credit: BBNaija With their selection, Aikou and Flora are now guaranteed to remain i…

A joint security team in Enugu State has rescued one of three persons abducted by suspected armed men from a church in Affa Community, Udi Local Government Area, while security agencies have intensified efforts to secure the release of the remaining two victims. The Enugu State Police Command disclosed this in a statem…

…for Migration and Refugees has outlined the conditions foreign nationals must meet to secure permanent residency in the countryMost applicants must hold a valid residence title for at least five years before they can qualify for either of Germany's two main permanent residence permitsEU Blue Card holders face a shorter…

…has also been ruled out after picking up a yellow card against Zambia. It was her second booking of the tournament, triggering an automatic one-match suspension under CAF’s disciplinary regulations. Vanguard News The post WAFCON 2026: 2 Super Falcons players ruled out of Egypt clash appeared first on Vanguard News.

…from Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday and brought back French striker Randal Kolo Muani for a second spell at the club. The 18-year-old Alajbegovic played in all four of Bosnia and Herzegovina's matches at this summer's World Cup, after a breakout season with Red Bull Salzburg. Leverkusen activated a buy-back clause in the d…

…to decent accommodation while stimulating economic activities through the construction sector. The Special Adviser added that the 28 duplexes at Ibara GRA Scheme II would further enhance the value of the estate, encourage private investment and strengthen Ogun State’s position as a preferred destination for residential…

…foreign capital for Nigerian businesses and strengthen the country’s organised private sector. The statement read, “The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, under the leadership of Jani Ibrahim, has officially commenced applications for its $150m Offshore Expansion Facility, a…

…Sunday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba. According to the statement, the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the Forward Operating Base at Kasuwan Daji at about 1:40 a.m. on Saturday but were repelled by troops. "Troop…

The Anambra State security outfit, Agunechemba Security Squad, says it has dismantled suspected gunmen's camps in Orumba North and Orumba South Local Government Areas, recovering a cache of arms, including two General Purpose Machine Guns and locally made rocket launchers. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Publicity…

…Ray’s nightclub on February 2, 2025, where 26-year-old Dayla Swain was fatally shot. Prosecutors said Swain was not the intended target but was killed during a failed plot to murder a witness connected to another homicide. Larry, a member of the Mickey Cobra Nation (MCN) gang, was one of four people charged in connecti…

…Board’s Director of Special Duties, Mustapha Badawi Yahya, on behalf of the Executive Secretary. According to the circular, the previous tax assessment, which covered the period from September 2003 to September 2026, expired at the end of the Third Term of the 2025/2026 academic session on July 31, 2026, alongside the…

…digitising the origination of foreign direct investment for Nigeria’s organised private sector. The operational framework and application portal were jointly presented by the Chairman of the Joint NACCIMA–ODDO BHF Working Group Committee and former Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Dr Waheed Olagunju, alongsid…

…ImagesWhile Nigeria’s naira recorded a modest recovery during the month, it failed to secure a place among the continent’s strongest currencies.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The ranking comes as several African economies continue to battle exchange rate volatility driv…

…in the event's final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) after Canada, which finished second, was disqualified over an alleged lane infringement. Canada clocked 38.11 seconds behind only the Australian team that took the gold medal for the event and were already jubilating in the mixed zone when their initial disquali…

…the scene despite the heavy rain. Residents are urging the Rivers State Government and security agencies to improve security in the state and do more to protect people's lives and property.See photos below... posted for family and friends to identify him. by Linda Ikeji at 02/08/2026 1:58 PM | Share this Story

…Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), reaffirming Nigeria's commitment to regional peace, security and peacekeeping operations across West Africa.In a statement released on Saturday, August 1, the army said the troops, deployed as Nigerian Company 5 (NIGCOY 5 ESSMGB), departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in A…

…underwent a mandatory anti-doping test after Nigeria's 1-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group C match at the ongoing 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday, August 1.The 29-year-old confirmed after the match that she was selected for the routine random drug test, which delayed her departure from…

…boost professionalism, accountability and consumer protection across the real estate sector. According to the monarch, developers remain largely unregulated despite nearly every other professional in the construction industry operating under statutory oversight. He said the regulatory gap had encouraged fraudulent prac…

…of the TikToker below:Fans react to Cubana Chief Priest's postFans flooded the comments section with admiration for the socialite's gesture:@gerrardmgba wrote: "Cpnosmall ❤️ Billionaire With Goodheart God Bless U And Your Family Forever @cubana_chiefpriest Lolo CP Nwayi Ọma @_deangels"@babycandy24 commented: "The CP hi…

…up the PDP ticket for Gombe North Senatorial District, while Senator Anthony Siyako secured the PDP candidacy for Gombe South.Bauchi lawmakers also left outTwo sitting federal lawmakers from Bauchi state also did not feature on INEC's final list. Senator Shehu Buba, who represented Bauchi South on the APC platform, def…

…that the Monetary Policy Rate had climbed sharply under Tinubu, crowding out the private sector and making borrowing too expensive for manufacturers.Atiku said food prices, unemployment, naira depreciation, and business closures represented the true economic scorecard of the administration, adding that no official pres…

…Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience covering security issues and counterinsurgency in Nigeria and across Africa.Kaduna, Kaduna state - The United States on Saturday, August 1, condemned an attack on a village in Kaduna state that left at least 30 people dead, among them children.Wa…

…a shortage of medical personnel, brain drain, inadequate health infrastructure, security concerns and rising expectations from the public as major issues facing the medical profession, noting that addressing the challenges would require purposeful, courageous and inclusive leadership. “The increasing workload on doctor…