A Nigerian lady identified as TspicesKitchen shared an update about refilling her 12.5kg cooking gas cylinder that got people talkingHer post on X triggered a wave of reactions from Nigerians who compared what they paid in different locations While some confirmed they had also noticed a drop, others warned the relief m…

…administration to deliver development and democratic dividends to residents of Wase.Nigerian gov suddenly makes U-turn after sacking all traditional rulersEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reversed an earlier decision to remove the chairman of the state Traditional Rulers Coun…

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited on Thursday announced a net surplus of N181.22 million for the 2025 financial year, representing an increase of N24.81 million over the N156.41 million recorded in 2024. The outgoing President of the Society, Mr Adeyemi Olaolu, disclose…

Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina appears in South African court to fight deportation (video) Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidinma Adetshina, returned to the Cape Town Regional Court on Thursday, July 16, 2026 as she continued her legal fight against deportation after her arrest for allegedly being in S…

…the alarm over the movement of illicit arms from conflict-ridden parts of Northern Nigeria to the South-West, warning that the trend poses a growing security threat. Disu disclosed this on Thursday during a visit by the Director-General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons to the Force…

…on Thursday, the minister described the deceased as “like a daughter” and appealed to Nigerians not to politicise the incident while investigations continue. “Habila was “like a daughter” – Umahi says Umahi said Habila had worked closely with him for about three years and enjoyed a close relationship with his family. H…

…was filmed swaying to Earth, Wind & Fire's Let's Groove alongside friends at the eventNigerians flooded the comments with praise, comparing Margaret Obi to Michelle Obama and calling her First Lady materialFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Margaret Obi, wife of Labour Party presidential candidate Pe…

…by the Cross River State chapter of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) is themed, “Preeclampsia: The Unforeseen Enemy at the Door.” Speaking on Thursday at the launch of the programme, the Chairman of the Cross River State Task Force on Health Quality and Anti-Quackery, Dr Dan Abubakar, charge…

…that no African country is left behind in digital development,” he added. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the African Telecommunications Union, saying the country would continue to support initiatives that promote digital inclusion, innovation, spectrum management, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and policy…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has unveiled a biometric facial recognition system, known as V-Pass, which it says will allow passengers travelling through domestic airports to verify their identities without presenting physical identification documents. The authority announced the initiative in a post on its…

…application for an interim order forfeiting the properties to the Federal Government of Nigeria in line with Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act. Today, the court delivered judgment and granted a final order forfeiting the assets to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The court found that…

The Chinese Visa Application Centre outlined the official step-by-step process Nigerians must follow to apply for a Chinese visa onlineApplicants were instructed to submit their application online first, undergo a document review, and later visit the visa centre for biometric enrolment and paymentThe centre stated that…

…to guarantee such an investigation constitutes the scandal before him and other Nigerians. Atiku called on President Tinubu to direct Umahi to step aside until the investigation is concluded. He also asked the Inspector-General of Police to immediately transfer the investigation from the Ebonyi State Command to Force H…

…to touch or massage them. The footage sparked widespread backlash and mockery amid Nigeria's economic challenges, with critics questioning the optics for a serving public official. Some also linked the controversy to Oshiomhole's comments on food prices at the time. Responding to the viral clip, Senator Adams Oshiomhol…

…a part of me, I can't live without her" - Davido opens up about his love for Chioma Nigerian music star Davido has melted hearts after speaking about the close bond he shares with his wife, Chioma. During a recent interview, the singer revealed that they talk every day, no matter where he is in the world, describing he…

"Nigerians have destroyed our reputation abroad" - Skitmaker, Carter Efe laments amid visa frustration Popular Nigerian streamer and skitmaker Carter Efe has expressed frustration over his recent visa issues, saying the country's reputation abroad has made things even more difficult. In a viral video, Carter Efe questi…

By Gift ChapiOdekina, ABUJA The House of Representatives has urged Nigerian youths to take an active role in shaping the country’s democratic future by participating fully in the 2027 general elections. The lawmakers said the future of Nigeria’s democracy depends largely on the choices, conduct and engagement of young…

…the new Technical Adviser of Bayelsa United, charging him to guide the club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League next season following its relegation. The unveiling was performed by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr Peter Akpe, who said Governor Douye Diri had directed the newly inaugurated Interim Manage…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Thursday urged the Nigerian Army to treat the wave of killings in Plateau and other troubled parts of the country as a threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty rather than a routine peacekeeping assignment. Mutfwang made the call while receiving the outgoing General Officer Commanding…

.Say Nigeria still chasing wrong cure By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Forty years after the Federal Government embraced the International Monetary Fund IMF induced Structural Adjustment Programme SAP, leading economists, civil society leaders and development experts have faulted the continued wholesale privatisation of governme…

…family close to his own. He concluded by stating that his desire is to see a better Nigeria, adding that politics should not destroy personal relationships or friendships. Watch the video below… View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prince Isaac Fayose (@isaacfayoseoriginal_) View this post on Instagram A post s…

…for appointment as a Non-Career Ambassador/High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He said, “That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the confirmation of the nomination of Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina for appointment as Non-Career Ambassador/High Commiss…

…sponsored by United States Congressman Gregory Steube to withhold all US assistance to Nigeria until the country meets specific conditions to tackle violence has been adopted by the House of Representatives. The amendment, approved by a voice vote on Wednesday, was added to the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bil…

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has facilitated the disbursement of $710,000 (about N979.8m) in grants to 128 women-owned export-oriented Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, strengthening efforts to boost non-oil exports and expand the participation of Nigerian women in international digital trade. The grants we…

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and his Social Democratic Party counterpart, Adewole Adebayo, have mourned the death of the founder of All Christians Fellowship Mission, Rev. Dr. William Okoye. The presidential candidates described Okoye as a devoted servant of God whose life w…