I k!lled her after she informed me the baby was mine and not her husband's - Man sentenced to d3ath for m8rder of newly married pregnant woman tells Kano court Sha'aibu Abdulkadir, who was sentenced to d3ath for the m8rder of a newly married pregnant woman in Kano State claimed he k!lled her after she informed him that…

…2024 and 2025Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has published fresh data showing that the average maximum lending rate charged by commercial and merchant banks hs droppd to 33.16% in June 2026, down from 34.78% in May 2026.The figures come from the CBN's Money Market…

Nigeria requires an estimated $228 billion in electricity investments between now and 2045, to stabilise the grid and meet energy demands. This represents an estimated $12 billion in annual electricity investments through 2045, a period of 19 years. Speaking at Asharami Square 3.0 in Lagos, the Special Adviser to the P…

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), which includes key associations such as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) The post OPSN expresses concern over PenCom proposed 3% additional increase of pension contribution appeared first on Tribune…

…those who claim he made them lose their relationships with his teachings. He said: "Nigerians, abeg, make una forgive me. I be hypocrite. I know say I no dey practice wetin I dey preach. Abeg, make una find somewhere for una heart take forgive me. "Now, to those of you wey my advice don spoil your relationship, abeg, g…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Lagos Division, has ordered the immediate reinstatement of 70 Nigerian Army personnel who were convicted by courts-martial in 2014 but later granted an unconditional presidential pardon by former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a judgment delivered on July 20, 2026, Justi…

THE Nigerian Bar Association recently elected Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, as its 33rd President, making her only the second woman to lead the Association and the first elected to the office. The post NBA election: Can Nigerian lawyers guard Nigerian democracy? appeared first on Tribune Online.

…United Nations Industrial Development Organisation has designated Ogun State as one of Nigeria’s core states to drive the country’s transition to a circular economy, citing its environmental sustainability initiatives and climate change programmes. The recognition places Ogun among the states implementing Project 22014…

…by the United States of America (USA) to introduce a 12.5 percent tariff on imports from Nigeria, the Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) The post Why 12.5% US tariff may be of little economic impact to Nigeria — CPPE appeared first on Tribune Online.

By MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA How can Nigerian public officials defend the indefensible without being ashamed? It requires a careful blend of statistical obfuscation, semantics, former senator Patrick Obahiagbon-style linguistic gymnastics, and an unwavering belief that the Nigerian people are either too gullible or too preoc…

…has made some progress since 2023; but, overall, the impact on the lives of majority of Nigerians – mine included — has been undeniably devastating. The President and all his well-paid spokesmen cannot convince me that my family and I are better off today than in May 29, 2023 – when my bank account tells a different st…

…into nursing schools from about 20,000 to 50,000 students as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s shortage of healthcare professionals and strengthen the country’s health workforce, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said. Alausa disclosed this during an interview with journalists on Sunday, saying the exp…

NIGERIA’S ongoing fiscal reforms face mounting risks as persistent budget overlaps, chronic deficits, soaring public debt, weak revenue generation and heavy expenditure pressures threaten to undermine recent economic stabilisation gains The post Current fiscal status threat to reform gains — Experts appeared first on T…

Nigeria’s domestic refineries have completely displaced imported Aviation Turbine Kerosene, commonly known as aviation fuel or Jet A-1, with official industry data showing that local producers solely supplied the country’s aviation fuel market over the past 13 months. An analysis of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstrea…

By Efe Onodjae Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s political parties lack ideology, adding that politicians accused of corruption appear to be absolved once they defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Obi dismissed suggestions that the endorseme…

…crusader weighs in on the deregistration of the National Democratic Coalition, state of Nigeria’s democracy, role of the judiciary, governance, insecurity, the economy, preparations for the 2027 general elections and more What implications does the deregistration of the NDC hold for Nigeria’s democracy, political plura…

…of Police. It is the latest judicial reminder of an issue that has repeatedly confronted Nigeria’s criminal justice system, namely the use of the coercive powers of the police in disputes that properly belong before the civil courts. The case raises difficult but necessary questions. At what point does an employment di…

By the time many Nigerians begin to understand the full implications of artificial intelligence, the most consequential decisions about its future may already have been made. That is why Nigeria must ask itself a difficult question: Where are we in the global AI conversation? Not where are we in the conversation about…

…have called on the Federal Government to enforce the mandatory patronisation of the Nigerian French Language Village (NFLV) in Badagry, Lagos. They argue that strengthening local French immersion programmes is critical to boosting Nigeria’s economy, enhancing regional trade, and curbing capital flight to unaccredited f…

…a first-of-its-kind repository dedicated to preserving the history of physiotherapy in Nigeria and Africa. The institution described the facility as a lasting tribute to one of the continent’s foremost healthcare pioneers. Commissioning the museum at the Department of Physiotherapy, College of […] The post UI inaugurat…

…Yourself.” The reality show organisers introduced contestants from different parts of Nigeria and beyond, each promising drama, strategy, and entertainment as they prepare to spend the next few weeks in Biggie’s house. Among the contestants is Tram, a 24-year-old Lagos-based streamer who made it clear he is entering th…

…“It is painful that accomplished indigenous Egba sons and daughters who have served Nigeria with distinction could be subtly pushed aside through a process that many believe did not provide a level playing field. Democracy is about competition, not coronation or imposition.” The Chairman of the MAO Movement for Change…

…who preaches in commercial buses Clergyman, David Ibiyeomie, has slammed members of the Nigerian Senate for passing a law penalizing anyone who preaches in commercial buses Recall that earlier this week, the Senate passed the redrafted Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing heavy penal…

…as a newly issued passport will carry a different number to the one it replaces.Nigerian lady becomes UK citizen Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady based in the United Kingdom shared her excitement after she became a certified citizen of Great Britain.The United Kingdom-based lady showed off h…

The Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has advised young Nigerians to steer clear of sports betting, saying it is not a reliable path to wealth or lasting success. Delivering a sermon on Sunday, the cleric warned that gambling could rob young people of their future. The clergy stressed that genuin…