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Suspected thugs block Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue
MAKURDI — The convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, was reportedly blocked by suspected thugs in Benue State on Tuesday. The incident occurred along Boko Road as Obi’s…
Al-Hilal’s 47-game unbeaten run ends on Martinelli’s debut
Al-Hilal’s remarkable 47-game unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League has come to an end after a 2-0 home defeat to Neom on Monday. The post Al-Hilal’s 47-game unbeaten run ends on Martinelli’s debut appeared first on…
Lagos housing now landlord’s market; we’ll provide 20,000 homes yearly – ADC
“About 40 years ago, Alhaji Lateef Jakande was able to roll out 20,000 housing units in just four years. Low-cost housing. And accessible as well,” Olalere said. The post Lagos housing now landlord’s market; we’ll…
When is the next national public holiday in Nigeria?
Nigeria’s next national public holiday has been confirmed, with the date and occasion set to give workers and families a day off. Legit.ng has the details.
Oyo trafficking suspect admits selling two sets of her babies, stealing 19 children
A suspected member of a child-stealing and trafficking syndicate in Oyo State, Adejoke Popoola, has admitted selling two sets of children she gave birth to and stealing 19 other children for onward sale. Popoola made…
Ortom accuses Gov Alia of running Benue with lies, hypocrisy
Ortom said he took the matter to court and won, adding that court ordered the return of the vehicles and awarded him ₦5 million in damages. The post Ortom accuses Gov Alia of running Benue with lies, hypocrisy appeared…
SPECIAL REPORT: Two school abductions 45 days apart. What happened to Borno’s Safe Schools measures?
Ten days after the abduction of schoolchildren in Mussa, Borno State, Government officials visited Lassa to reassess school security and ordered the implementation of Safe Schools measures in the affected schools.…
‘Totally unacceptable’ — Obi reacts to obstruction of convoy in Benue
Obi, who was in the state to commiserate with communities affected by recent killings, said that his team was stopped from gaining access to the area where he intended to pay a condolence visit. The post ‘Totally…
Remembering Albert Alos, First Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University
Femi Odugbemi I met Prof. Albert Alos in 2003 when I served as President of the Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria (ITPAN). What began as a random friendship became
See the names, photos of most wanted fugitives on the US Secret Service list
The US Secret Service has unveiled its Most Wanted Fugitives list, featuring 32 individuals tied to financial crimes and cyber fraud, with rewards up to $10 million.
NAFDAC: Expert Supports Life Jail For Drug Counterfeiters
A frontline industry expert has stressed the need for stakeholders to throw their weights behind the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over the activities of Chinese counterfeiters…
New Zealand lists who cannot work on a student visa
New Zealand outlines categories of international students who are not permitted to undertake employment while holding a student visa under current immigration rules.
UNILORIN graduate receives money after sharing third-class result online, posts screenshot
A UNILORIN graduate has shared his final-year result and received a financial reward after revealing his academic achievement, later posting a screenshot as proof.
NIS resolves technical glitch, processes 230 applicants on Day 1 of UK exercise
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS on Tuesday said it resolved a technical downtime that briefly disrupted biometric capturing at its Manchester Centre, allowing the Special Intervention Exercise…
Nepal flood death toll rises over 1,300 as rescuers scour tunnels
The death toll from Nepal's devastating flood rose on Tuesday to 1,357, with 5,326 people still missing, the country's disaster authority said nearly two weeks after the August 26 disaster. The post Nepal flood death…
AbdulRazaq Does Not Make Noise, He Acts
By Tajudeen Habeeb History proves again and again that deep thinkers, strategists, and battle-tested generals are hardly found chirping like birds. On the other hand, the shallowest people in the
BREAKING: National Open University Bursar Nasiru Marafa Shot Dead In Zamfara
BREAKING: National Open University Bursar Nasiru Marafa Shot Dead In Zamfara Marafa died on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in what the university described as a sudden and untimely death.
211 Enugu kidnap victims rescued in 17 months – Police
Enugu State Police Command rescued 211 kidnap victims and arrested 6,240 suspects in 17 months, recovering 156 firearms. Learn more about their operations. Read More:…
Building collapses in Abuja hours after FCTA sealing
A building has collapsed in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, barely hours after the Development Control Department in the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA sealed the structure and directed occupants to vacate the…
Four arrested over mob killing of groom-to-be in Lagos
By Esther Onyegbula LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged mob killing of Basit Kolade, who was beaten to death by a group of men on Lagos Island, weeks before…
3 Siblings Including 11-Year-Old Twins Found Dead On Ondo Farm
A family in Akure, Ondo State, has been thrown into mourning after three siblings, including 11-year-old twins, were found dead near the bank of a small river on a farm around the Owena Army Barracks. The victims were…
Why petrol imports are rising despite Dangote Refinery's presence
Nigeria's petrol imports surged nearly 1,000% in Q2 2026, intensifying competition with local refineries like Dangote as the market faces contradictions.
2026: Eiffel Tower closes after staff strike over removal of female workers for Hindu group visit
The Eiffel Tower closed after workers struck over female staff removal during a Hindu delegation visit, sparking outrage and political condemnation.
Harry And Meghan ‘Surprised’ By Palace Move Over Their Royal Status
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, were reportedly “surprised” by the timing of a letter issued by Buckingham Palace clarifying their status as non-working members of the British Royal Family. The guidance,…
Customs officer dies in Cross River auto crash
A 54-year-old Customs officer, Prince Etteng Ise, died in a lone auto crash on the Ikom-Calabar Highway in Cross River State while avoiding a pothole. Read More:…
US Embassy stops routine visa processing in Abuja, moves services to Lagos
The US Embassy in Abuja has stopped routine visa processing, directing all applicants to the US Consulate General in Lagos. Learn about the new changes. Read More:…
One feared dead as rainstorm destroys roofs, walls in Anambra
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — A commercial tricycle operator was feared dead while roofs and walls of several buildings were destroyed after a rainstorm wreaked havoc across parts of Anambra State on Monday night. The heavy…
Lecturers shut federal university, gives reason
The lecturers stressed that the “sole reason” for their industrial action at the university was the “non-payment of the complete salary of August 2026.” The post Lecturers shut federal university, gives reason appeared…
Oyo police uncover child-stealing syndicate, rescue 17 children as six die in captivity
The commissioner of police said seven suspects have been arrested in a coordinated operations across Oyo, Ogun, and Delta States. The post Oyo police uncover child-stealing syndicate, rescue 17 children as six die in…
