…father, the man Dad had blamed for every bad year we'd ever had. Mom wore her bright church smile. Across from her, Tom's mother, Mary, stared into her cup.I stood ten yards away in my grandmother's white lace dress, mud on the hem, boots hidden underneath, and my new husband, Tom, beside me like a punishment in a rent…

…other following a reported domestic dispute. The house, built beside the Celestial Church of Christ, Iri Orun Parish owned by the couple, was deserted when our correspondent visited the community on Thursday. The church was also quiet and the stillness of the air in the environment was a pointer to the tragedy that has…

…her dedication and called her hands blessedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A Nigerian nurse identified as Becky Okegbemi has warmed hearts on social media after sharing a personal milestone that captured the quiet heroism at the heart of healthc…

…manager Okan Buruk to speak after the matchPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Victor Osimhen faces an uncertain road back to full fitness after picking up a groin injury during Galatasaray's 3-2 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir.The Nigerian striker…

…finger, sparking a wave of reactions onlinePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Actress Judy Austin got her followers buzzing on Friday, September 4, 2026, when she appeared on Instagram to share what she called an "awesome news" announcement, but it…

…of citizens. “You cannot address hunger with old allegations. You cannot restore purchasing power or make life more affordable by revisiting past political disputes. Nigerians deserve answers on the economy and on policies that affect their daily lives,” he said. Atiku said the 2027 elections would provide an opportuni…

…the voting window entered its final hoursPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind Miss World Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, calling on Nigerians to cast their votes for the 26-year-old as she c…

…believed to belong to the actor's motherPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A video showing the completed grave of late Nollywood actor Ogogo at his family home in Ilaro, Ogun State, has circulated on social media, drawing attention and mixed reacti…

…and stressed the need for government institutions to leverage their expertise and resources to advance national development. He assured the delegation that “INEC remained willing to explore further areas of cooperation” that could strengthen the capacity of both institutions to deliver on their respective mandates. In…

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen was forced off with a suspected muscle injury during Galatasaray’s Turkish Super Lig clash against Istanbul Basaksehir on Friday night. Osimhen, who started the match at the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium, opened the scoring for Galatasaray in the 16th minute before being substituted in t…

…for him. His lifeless body was later discovered along a road leading to the farm. Sources familiar with the incident suspected that the farmer may have been attacked by criminals believed to be operating within the area, per DailyTrust. However, some of his harvested produce were reportedly found at the scene, raising…

…drew widespread reactions from NigeriansPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Praise Pal, a Nigerian medical student preparing for his second MBBS mock examination, received something far beyond a study tip from his father on the morning of the big da…

…a border town that is about 190km from Maiduguri, the state capital. A security source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed that the insurgents had planted landmines along the Gubio-Kareto-Damasak highway. He said the police armoured vehicle leading the convoy unfortunately ran over one of the explosive devic…

…revealed. The mission is preparing for another evacuation after the Redeemed Christian Church of God offered to sponsor the return of 500 Nigerians, Alexander said. He appealed to other religious organisations and private individuals to help fund further evacuations. The move comes as anti-immigrant groups in South Afr…

…Bull and others have released fresh pricesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Rice prices in Nigeria are showing signs o…

…was unfair to dedicated security personnelPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has walked back a portion of his controversial remarks at the Nigerian Bar Association Annual Gen…

…of Argentina not to look the other way when our sovereignty is violated and our resources are taken," he said."As a nation, we have two paths ahead of us: either we become a great nation capable of truly defending our sovereignty, or we persist on a path of decay that will inevitably lead us to subjugation. I invite yo…

…qualifying fixtures later in SeptemberPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Kelechi Iheanacho is putting Nigerian coach Eric Chelle on notice, scoring a brace to help Bursaspor to a commanding 4-0 win over Istanbulspor on Thursday, September 3, at the…

…prices toward the $100 per barrel markPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of business journalism experience with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigeria…

…the continuing rivalry between Boko Haram and ISWAP over territory, access routes, resources and control of fighters operating in the Sambisa Forest and surrounding areas. The security expert further noted that the latest fighting around Chingolo reportedly began after ISWAP elements moved into the area, prompting Boko…

Video captures moment bulldozer nearly crushes woman and baby during Nnewi demolition A video showing a bulldozer nearly crushing a woman and her baby during a demolition at the Building Materials Market in Nnewi, Anambra State, has sparked heavy outrage online. The incident happened on Wednesday, September 2, during a…

…the gift. Businessman Obi Cubana gifts Rita Edochie Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. Photo source; Instagram. The businessman described Rita Edochie as a legendary actress and celebrated her as one of the first owners of the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. The gesture comes after the veteran actress attracted attention online…

…for the family. I already have three other children and now a triplet. “My only source of income is farming, which I do on a small scale to provide for my family. My source of income is not strong enough to cater for such a large family.” The father said although the birth attracted people to the healthcare facility to…

…to do our part and advocate to the government so that the government can put more resources,” she said. Rafique further urged journalists to maintain neutrality while engaging political candidates, saying their questions should be centred on issues and public interest rather than partisan politics. She said the media h…

…financing and prevent the country from circumventing sanctions. Three senior Iranian sources reportedly told Reuters that the latest measures were proving increasingly difficult for Tehran to withstand, with the country facing dwindling channels for securing foreign currency and importing essential goods. The pressure…