…years as one of Nigeria's most quietly watched celebrity partners. As the partner of comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, known as Oga Sabinus, she kept a famously low profile even as her husband's skit-making fame exploded online. Their relationship, which began gaining public attention around their 2023 introduction…
…imported Ebola index patient's medical evacuation from Nigeria today, 26 October, our immediate priorities remain active monitoring of all identified contacts, prompt investigation of alerts and strengthened readiness across our health facilities," he said.The minister stressed that December 7 was a conditional target…
…the security agencies. I urge the DSS and all sister security apparatuses to launch an immediate, aggressive manhunt for the criminals. “To the good people of Enugu State, I urge them to remain calm, vigilant, and resilient and not be intimidated by the desperate rants of cowards while also reporting any suspicious mov…
Rise Networks, in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Meta, Google, Microsoft and other partners, has launched the #AI4Elections Hackathon to develop artificial intelligence solutions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The nationa…
…"empathetic," "creative" and "animal lover." The anecdote prompted criticism on social media, with some users questioning why she needed AI assistance for such a personal task.Others questioned whether the account had been exaggerated to attract attention. The reactions reflected users' interpretations of the anecdote…
…received about the incident at 1:44 pm on Monday, October 26, 2026. The agency said it immediately deployed its Beta Team from Igando Base to the scene.On arrival, responders discovered that one worker was trapped beneath the debris, while another worker who sustained a hand injury had been taken to a hospital before t…
…all three after wounding them, the directorate said in a statement published on state media. "The perpetrators of the attack on the church were two brothers and the third was their relative by marriage," Director of Public Security Major General Abdullah Al-Maaytah said at a press conference. He named the three as Hazz…
An Uncle of late gospel artist Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji aka Toluwanisings, has appealed to the government, Nigerians, religious leaders and traditional rulers to help investigate the circumstances surrounding his sudden demise. The singer, who was popular for his soul-lifting worship, suddenly slumped and died in Ibadan…
…to identify those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice, called for the immediate establishment of a Forward Operating Base and intensified intelligence-led security operations in the council.Leader of the forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, made the call in a condolence message issued on Monday, in wh…
Nigerian social media commentator Solomon Buchi has criticised Prophet Israel after a video surfaced showing the cleric's second wife being introduced to his congregation. In the viral video, the prophet's first wife announced that they were living in a polygynous marriage before introducing his second wife, Minister S…
…Verifying information in Ethiopia is highly challenging due to heavy restrictions on media access. The state-run Ethiopia Human Rights Commission said only that it was “following the situation”.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “My sister and uncle were killed, and several of…
…medical bills and business expenses. Photo: donjazzy>The announcement triggered an immediate flood of responses, with fans sharing account details, stating how much they needed and why, from unpaid rent and school fees to medical emergencies and business tools.Don Jazzy's 'El Niño' cash transfersDon Jazzy asked fans to…
Operatives of the Cross River Police Command have apprehended two siblings over the alleged murder of their stepbrother, Bassey Ibiang, in Yakurr Local Government Area.The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Calabar.Eitokpah said the command received a …
A woman has been arrested for setting a man on fire, causing third-degree burns over nearly his entire body after an argument. Tanisha Shelton, 45, had been in a heated dispute with Nathaniel Devon Mathis, 33, hours before the alleged immolation, according to a police report obtained by CBS. The arguing came to an abru…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect, James Gambo for the murder of one Faisal Usman. The spokesperson for the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 17, 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspect allegedly had an altercation with the deceased during which…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has demanded the release of his supporter, Rilwan Olawale, allegedly arrested while campaigning for him. Olawale, an NDC and Peter Obi mobiliser, was allegedly arrested by security agents who stormed his residence in Lagos at about 1am on S…
…Pastor Edidiong Sylvester, has sparked a debate online after he took to social media to thank God for helping him ''arrest'' a strange bird that flew close to him. Posting photos of the bird on social media, Sylvester said the bird in question is one that ''cries at midnight and is commonly used by the forces of darkne…
…confirmed the death was sudden, with a medical cause later revealed by entertainment mediaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Eric Bauza, the celebrated voice actor who breathed life into iconic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, has died at the age of…
By Golok Nanmwa A motorcycle rider has been killed by unknown assailants, with his mutilated body reportedly discovered along Longvel Road in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victim’s motorcycle was also reportedly stolen, while the circumstances surrounding the killing remained unclear as of the tim…
Two siblings abducted in Bonny, Rivers State have been released and reunited with their parents. LIB reported that the victims were abducted from their home along Abalamabie Road on October 14, 2026. Their release was confirmed in a video that has gone viral on Facebook on Sunday, October 25. In the video, their father…
Media personality Sokoyokoto served as the MC at Pastor EA Adeboye's granddaughter's wedding in the USFans couldn't stop talking about the moment the RCCG General Overseer and his wife exchanged glances during the ceremonyPastor Adeboye's uncontrollable smile and his tambourine appearance had Nigerians flooding the com…
…preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has once again put a church miracle under the microscope, this time targeting a clip that showed flames and smoke erupting from a congregation member's pocket during a service.In the original church foota…
Media aide to FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate a viral video allegedly showing elements of an Islamic security group inciting violence against Christians. The footage reportedly captures members of the First Aid Group (F.A.G.)…
By Esther Ihejirika Electricity sector experts have called for increased local meter manufacturing, sustainable financing and wider adoption of smart technology to accelerate meter deployment and close Nigeria’s metering gap. They made the call during a webinar on rapid meter rollout, stressing the need for a coordinat…
Bandits have abducted two farmers after invading Assako village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.The incident was reported in a post shared on X by security analyst, Bakatsine, on Sunday.According to the analyst, the attackers reportedly arrived on motorcycles and opened fire, forcing residents to flee f…