…the federally approved N70,000 minimum wage. The APC attributed part of the strain on households to rising costs of food, housing and transportation.The party urged the Abia government to enter into a formal agreement with organised labour on wage implementation and ensure that pay for state workers reflects current ec…

…broke her silence with two cryptic meme videos on Instagram StoriesVeryDarkMan had accused Wunmi of forging identity documents to access her late husband's estate in a video released on August 16, 2026Wunmi did not name or tag VDM in her posts, but fans quickly interpreted the timing and message as a subtle response to…

…appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigeria's food inflation climbed to 20.31% in July 2026, the sixth straight monthly increase, according to data released by the Nat…

…the organisation operates like a cult. Explaining why he believes the label has been used against the church, he pointed to what he described as the unity and financial success of its young members. “People will say we are a cult because we are so unified. If you see all my young men, they also drive the kind of cars I…

…Government to certify Nigerian artisans and make them worldwide recognised, the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has revealed that N587 million has been spent to enrol 7,795 artisans in its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme for international examination. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of ITF, Dr Afiz O…

…future elections. Oyintiloye also urged APC members to remain united, disciplined and focused, saying the experience should be used to strengthen internal cohesion and grassroots mobilisation. He commended President Bola Tinubu for his intervention and support before and during the election, describing the gesture as a…

South African music star, Tyla, has prayed for a unified Africa. This came a few weeks after she was heavily criticised for not speaking against xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. DAILY POST reports that several Nigerians, including celebrities, had campaigned against Tyla’s planned show in Nigeria after…

…Ajala came barely a day before the poll, which put him at a disadvantage during the just-concluded Osun State election. According to him, the party’s abysmal performance in Osun does not indicate that it lacks a support base. Gombe further said that one of the lessons learned from the Osun poll is that there is no smal…

…Minister, Osita Chidoka. The Osun State governorship election was held on Saturday, August 15, with Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party emerging as the winner with 511,067 votes, defeating the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who scored 444,815 votes. The observatory, in its preliminary assessment of the election release…

…actress Iyabo Ojo, has sparked reactions online after sharing loved up photos with her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. The couple, who are currently in London, attended a concert at the OVO Arena, with Priscilla later posting photos from their outing on social media. In the caption accompanying the pictures, Prisci…

…Saturday of the coronation anniversary celebration week to promote unity among the various ethnic groups in Warri. The monarch made this known in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Monday, where he addressed guests, students and stakeholders at the Federal Government College, Warri. “Our beloved people, our hon…

Nigerian businesswoman narrates how she spent millions of naira securing and setting up walk-in store only to find out the building was up for sale A Nigerian woman, Morenikeji Adekunle Igwe, has narrated how she spent millions of Naira to secure a walk-in store and additional N5m setting it up, excluding the goods, on…

…endorsing President Tinubu's second term. While delivering his acceptance speech on August 16 after he was declared the winner of the Osun State governorship election, Adeleke reaffirmed his endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, describing him as a son of the state. Adelek…

"How can I spend so much money on business class only to be in an aircraft that is uncomfortable? Not even a television" - Nigerian Actress, Sarah Martins rants Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins has expressed frustration over her business class flight to Canada, describing the aircraft as uncomfortable and disappointing…

…good poker players, but they're dying. I have no time schedule. I'm not in a hurry." The US President also spoke about Oman, which has been involved in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He told reporters: "If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb the s*** out of them." The 60-day ceasefire between the US and Iran…

Actress Jemima Osunde confronts road user for allegedly driving against traffic in Lagos Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has called out a road user after allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road in Lagos. In a video shared online, the actress said the driver had left his lane to avoid traffic and entered the lan…

…and honour the commitments made in his victory speechOba Oyelude called for greater focus on rural development and security as Adeleke begins his second termPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr. Hammed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, CON, has congratu…

…has confessed to police that she is dead.In a video posted to her page on Saturday, August 15, 2026, Mummy's Gyal disclosed that she was directly contacted with information about Chinaza's whereabouts.Reactions as Naija Dubai Influencer Chinaza Chukwuyere allegedly killed by lover and friends. Photo credit@mummysgyal>…

Android 17 update is rolling out, but many users remain in the waiting game for installationGoogle's Pixel phones lead the charge, with select Samsung and Motorola models joining the early rolloutAI feature requirements create a divide, limiting the functionality of Android 17 for some powerful devicesPAY ATTENTION: Ma…

…our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Wema Bank has opened applications for its Hackaholics 2026 programme, giving African entrepreneurs, developers, designers, studen…

…in his brother’s victory before results were called came from prayer. “I don’t discuss with anybody. I do it in the corner of my room. I do this every day. So, I was not worried. I had no doubt in my mind that Ademola will win. Ademola will overcome,” he said. “I fortify myself with the power of the Almighty God every…

— Community leaders hand suspects to police— Bomadi DPO confirms incident, says case transferred to Ughelli South By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BURUTU – The leadership of Oboro community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has denied allegations that its members abducted youths from neighbouring Alagbabiri commun…

…not afraid of anything. You know the reason why I am not bothered about anything. “Because I believe my belief in God Almighty is very strong.” The businessman added that his faith had made him less interested in seeking the attention or support of influential people. He said, “That’s why you don’t see me running after…

The Osun State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, has commended corps members deployed as ad-hoc election personnel for demonstrating professionalism, discipline and commitment throughout the poll held across the state on Saturday. Kubiangha also commended stakeholders for their…

…on Sunday at about 5pm in the Powerline area of the community. It was gathered that the suspect allegedly attacked his mother with a machete, inflicting deep injuries that resulted in her death. Confirming the incident on Monday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, said the suspect was in police c…