…disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index and inflation report released on Monday, August 17.This means the country's headline inflation rate in July was 15.43 percent.Similarly, food inflation was 5.56 percent on a month-on-month basis."In July 2026, the Headline inflation rate stood at 15.43 percent."On a month-on-m…
…to d!e down. Come out, let's talk face to face" - Singer Shallipopi resumes dragging music executive Dapper Damm Singer Shallipopi has resumed his public criticism of music executive Dapper Damm amid the ongoing allegations surrounding money owed to former artistes. In a series of posts on X, Shallipopi challenged Dapp…
…'overdose American actress Hayden Panettiere suffered a cardiac arrest following a suspected overdose at a South Carolina apartment, according to chilling 911 dispatch audio. Panettiere's unidentified pal called 911 at 1:51 p.m. Sunday, August 16, from a Greenville, SC, apartment to report an "unresponsive female" in "…
…Big Brother Naija star revealed that men are sending her messages, offering her luxurious lifestyle and gifts. She said some are younger men offering her love. She concluded that the heightened interest in her must be because of a backless dress she wore that accentuated her curves. She wrote: "MY DMS ARE ACTUALLY CRAZ…
…street value of Three Hundred and One Billion, Fifty-Eight Million and Seventy-Six Thousand Naira (N301,058,076,000) in a court-ordered exercise carried out in Lagos. The exercise, conducted pursuant to orders of the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, disposed of uncontested concluded cases and abandoned seiz…
…the world does not stop when one d!es. He stated this in a Facebook post on Monday, August 17, 2026 following the swift succession process after the d3ath of Archbishop Akubueze of the Archdiocese of Benin. According to Rev. Ugwu, Archbishop Akubueze's position was occupied by another person less than 24 hours after hi…
…students raise concerns over Lord's Chosen church as they recruit members on campus Some York University students have raised concerns online over the presence of the Lord's Chosen church on campus, alleging that members have been actively approaching students and promoting the church. One student claimed that the grou…
…for allegedly st@bbing only son of family to d3ath over palm fruit in Abia community A suspect identified as Solomon Friday has been declared wanted by the police in connection with the m8rder of a young man in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. It was gathered that the young man identified as Chibunna, an on…
…reminder that the Adeleke family's influence and connections extend far beyond the music and entertainment world that Davido has made famous.The combination of a Nigerian labour leader meeting with a senior American agricultural official in 1967 struck many as both historically significant and unexpected.The image has…
…at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.MTN Nigeria has brought back its Lucky Jackpot campaign, offering subscribers the chance to win cash prizes through an automated draw s…
CBN revises ATM withdrawal rules, introducing new fees for using other banks' machinesPoS transaction volumes drop by nearly 20% amid tightening regulations and increased ATM patronage Rising ATM usage signals shift in cash access preferences for Nigerians as PoS agents lamentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new se…
Popular Nigerian businessman Wale Jana made a bold prediction about the Adeleke family following Ademola Adeleke's Osun gubernatorial victoryWale Jana praised the family's unity across different mothers, tracing their political structure back to Senator Raji AdelekeThe businessman specifically named Davido as a possibl…
…Iranian women who carried out such an action would receive twice the amount. “Courageous Iranian women who carry out such an action will receive double the reward,” he said. Hatami, however, did not disclose where or when Iranian forces or civilians were expected to capture or kill American personnel. The reward fu…
…Court in Lagos to recover ₦1.34 billion allegedly transferred from the accounts of four customers through an unauthorised transaction on its Access SME internet banking platform. The incident, according to court documents, was discovered on August 12, 2026, after the bank noticed suspicious transactions involving MIB T…
…to Suleiman Dawawu, who is facing charges of alleged defamation of character and injurious falsehood against the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamil Gwamna. Dawawu, a resident of Manawachi Quarters, Gombe, was arraigned before Magistrate Musa Kilawa over an alleged publication made…
…performed at Stonebwoy's historic OVO Arena Wembley concert in London on Saturday, August 15, 2026Saida Boj pointed out that Peter Okoye appeared visibly upset and even declined to hug Stonebwoy after the moment on stagePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nigerian influencer Saida Boj h…
Spain's government confirmed how long the CCSE certificate remains valid for foreigners applying for Spanish nationalityThe certification covers two groups of applicants, including Sephardic Jews and foreign residents living in SpainMany applicants pursuing Spanish citizenship may be unaware of the time limit attached …
…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…