The remains of veteran journalist, public relations expert and Ibadan high chief, Lekan Alabi, were laid to rest on Sunday at Eternal Homes, Fiditi, in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State. The final rites began in Ibadan with a Janazah prayer at his Akobo residence. The atmosphere was solemn as family members, pr…
The South-West Zonal Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adesuyi Daramola, has expressed appreciation to Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her support and commitment to youth empowerment following the presentation of a brand-new Toyota VIP Hiace bus to the party’s youth leadership struc…
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of learners across Nigeria while unveiling measures to strengthen the Safe Schools Initiative through improved coordination, accountability and institutional reforms. Alausa gave the assurance …
The Nigerian Exchange closed the trading week in the red, with the All-Share Index dropping 0.84% to 245,283.68 pointsMarket breadth turned negative as 56 stocks recorded losses against only 33 that posted gains during the weekTrading activity surged to over N404 billion worth of shares changing hands, well above the p…
Senator Shehu Sani commented on the long-running feud between Olusegun Obasanjo and Atiku Abubakar on Saturday, August 1, 2026Sani said the rivalry began when Gen Zs were in nursery school and has continued even as that generation now has children of their ownThe senator's post drew widespread reactions from Nigerians …
Big Brother Naija Season 11 has unveiled Aikou and Flora as the first recipients of the season's "The Gambit" twist, guaranteeing them places in the house until the grand finale but ruling them out of the race for the ₦160 million grand prize. The announcement was made during Sunday's live show after viewers voted to d…
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…
NNPC has released new petrol pump prices across its filling stations nationwide, with Lagos and Abuja recording fresh reductionsMotorists in Lagos now pay N1,265 per litre after a N35 cut, while Abuja's pump price falls by N15 to N1,335Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom have the cheapest NNPC petrol price at N1,235 per litre, while…
Germany's Federal Office 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 Ca…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be without defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini for their final Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after both players were suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The suspensions come after Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 vi…
Juventus signed Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegovic on a five-year deal 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 …
…Pretty Mike over his trending entrance at Peller and Jarvis’ wedding yesterday. https://t.co/sCFwSDg6BA pic.twitter.com/hwIOwcANzH — CHUKS (@ChuksEricE) August 2, 2026
GistReel TikTok streamer and content creator Peller has shown off the cash gifts he and his wife, Jarvis, received during their wedding, jokingly encouraging others to get married. In a video shared on social media, several women were seen sorting and counting bundles of cash presented to the couple, including both nai…
The Swedish Parliament has passed new citizenship rules taking effect on June 6, 2026, with no transitional arrangements for pending applicationsApplicants must now live in Sweden for at least 8 years under the general rule, up from the previous 5-year requirementSweden introduced 4 new conditions covering residence du…
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One Nigerian Army officer and a police officer were killed when troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The troops also rescued nine abducted civilians during a pursuit of the fleeing attackers. The Army disclosed t…
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…
A 15-year-old Indiana boy, Jo’Majze Larry, has been sentenced to 100 years in prison after he was convicted over a gang-related shooting that killed one woman and injured two others in Anderson, Indiana. Larry received the sentence on Wednesday during a hearing before Judge David Happe of the Circuit Court of Madison C…
The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (KSPVIB) has directed all private and voluntary educational institutions in the state to suspend payment of the statutory 10 per cent tax for the First Term of the 2026/2027 academic session pending the issuance of fresh assessment notices. The directive was conta…
Nigeria's naira recorded a modest gain but missed Forbes' list of Africa's strongest currenciesKenya's shilling and Zambia's kwacha show resilience amid global economic uncertaintyCurrency stability attracts foreign investment and helps control inflation for consumersPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, …
2026 Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria's silver medal downgraded to bronze Team Nigeria's men's 4x100m relay team has been stripped of its silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Canada's successful appeal against its disqualification, resulting in the Nigerian quartet being downgraded to bronze. The Nigerian …
Man found d3ad in Rivers after he was reportedly kidnapped and drugged by unknown assailants A yet-to-be identified man was reportedly found d3ad along the Obiri-Ikwerre Flyover axis of the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, River State on Saturday. According to an eyewitness, unknown persons allegedly dropped the victim…
Comedian Klinton Cod shares disappointment as he reveals how his mother 'defrauded' him Klinton Cod has gone on X to share how his mother confessed to "defrauding" him. The comedian shared this while weighing in on singer Peter Okoye's revelations about his relationship issues with his brothers. Klinton Cod stated that…
Nigeria deploys 86 troops to ECOWAS peace mission in Guinea-Bissau The Nigerian Army has deployed 86 personnel to the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), reaffirming Nigeria's commitment to regional peace, security and peacekeeping operations across West Africa.In a statement released on Sat…
Shocking footage of men dressed like police officers locking suspect in the boot of their car A video showing men dressed as police officers forcing a suspect into the boot of their vehicle has made the rounds on social media.Activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who shared the video online, described the footage as '''insane''…