Respect Augustine, a UNILAG graduate with a Master's degree in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, has gotten a job with Dangote PetroleumAugustine joined Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals as an HR Business Partner in Technical Support, marking a major milestone in his HR careerHe shared his excitement on…

…Team after the recovery of the vehicle. He said operatives traced the suspects to their respective hideouts in the Babaode area along Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State, and the Command area of Lagos State. “Preliminary investigations revealed that the two arrested suspects, alongside other members of their gang, mastermind…

…Security must be governed by law, professional conduct, political neutrality and respect for human dignity. An election protected through partisanship is not truly protected; it is compromised under official cover. “Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general elections must consequently begin before the campaign poster…

…to supporters or members of the campaign council but was intended to cover victims irrespective of their political affiliation. “This exercise is not party-based. It covers every victim, irrespective of political affiliation, party membership or voting preference,” Olajengbesi said. According to him, “anyone who lost a…

…addressed his recent exchange with Wande Coal, insisting that he did not say anything disrespectful to warrant the older singer's reaction. Speaking during a recent interview, Davido described Wande's response as childish and claimed the singer had been trying to get his phone number. According to Davido, he had instru…

…Tuesday, August 18, 2026, convicted and sentenced two women to six months imprisonment respectively for offences bordering on unlawful trading of naira notes. The convicts; Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa and Faith Chukwujeku were separately arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissi…

…singer Davido and Wande Coal, with some arguing that Davido did not say anything disrespectful to warrant the backlash. Media personality Do2dtun first questioned the controversy, saying he did not see anything wrong with Davido's comments during the interview. Ubi Franklin also defended Davido, explaining that the sin…

…candidates of the African Democratic Congress and the Nigeria Democratic Congress respectively. President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, was represented at the ceremony by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. The Chairman of…

…he said. He urged political leaders supporting the initiative to work with their respective parties towards negotiating a political arrangement capable of producing a united opposition front. Lukman also disclosed that a technical committee had been constituted to develop the framework and modalities for the proposed c…

…goods and oil and gas sectors also closed lower by 0.03 per cent and 0.01 per cent respectively. The insurance sector, however, gained marginally by 0.04 per cent, while the industrial goods and commodities sectors closed flat. Despite the decline in the benchmark index, transaction value increased significantly by 19.…

…his own social media statements. Despite facing backlash from critics who felt he disrespected an elder and public official, Davido doubled down during a recent interview, firmly refusing to issue an apology. In his words'''I am not going to apologise. I didn't do anything wrong. I was only letting the people of the st…

…educate students on the proper handling of the national currency and encourage greater respect for the naira.

…rivalry. “The constitutional roles of all security agencies must continue to be respected, while strengthening coordination, interoperability and joint planning; experience has shown that seamless collaboration, not institutional competition, delivers the best outcomes during national emergencies and major public event…

…Nigeria's most recognised businessmen, Dr Adeleke opted for a display of old-fashioned respect rather than the sort of casual familiarity that often accompanies power and wealth. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The moment has since fuelled a broader conversation about in…

…Monday, August 17, 2026, was N1,405 and N1,413 per dollar for buying and selling rates, respectively.

…allowed to anyway. There was a man who stayed the night with the mother of his child irrespective of whatever anyone thought. I remember wishing my husband had cared enough to do the same. But mine was in a hurry to leave almost as soon as he arrived. "He'd go meet his friends, the same crowd that regularly kept him ou…

…and Wema Bank recorded market capitalisations of N1.27 trillion and N1.16 trillion respectively. The strong showing of the banks reflects the substantial repricing of banking stocks following the sector’s recapitalisation exercise and improved investor sentiment towards the financial sector. Top capitalised consumer go…

…and political participation were guaranteed to all Nigerians and should be protected irrespective of political affiliation. The organisations further urged political parties, security agencies, civil society groups and other stakeholders to work towards ensuring a peaceful electoral environment ahead of the 2027 genera…

…spent an estimated N252.26bn to fight criminality and eliminate insecurity in their respective states in the first six months of 2026, with Kogi, Plateau and Bauchi accounting for the largest share, despite the continued killings, kidnappings and banditry recorded across the country. An analysis of the fiscal performan…

…BASIEC, hereby declare that all 20 APM candidates emerged victorious as Chairmen of the respective Local Government Areas.” According to the commission, Bappah Aliyu won Alkaleri Local Government Area with 107,482 votes; Umar Mohammed won Bauchi LGA with 125,170 votes, while Zakka Luka emerged winner in Bogoro LGA with…

…ultimate arbiter of every democracy.” Bamidele urged all the contestants to accept and respect the decision of the majority, stressing that the conclusion of the election should pave the way for reconciliation and inclusive governance in the state. He congratulated Adeleke but said the victory came with the responsibil…

…on the homes and properties of citizens. “Democracy is built on tolerance, dialogue, respect for differing opinions, and the freedom of every citizen to support the political party or candidate of their choice,” Oyewumi added. He commended the affected leaders for what he described as their courage, resilience and comm…

…Odo Otin, and Ila Orangun.Beyond his political contributions, Chief Raji was also deeply respected within his community. In 1976, he received the traditional title of Balogun of Ede, an honour that recognised his leadership and years of service to the town.Adeleke Family Back in the SpotlightThe image resurfaced at a p…

…online after calling out Ghanaian singer Stonebwoy for what she described as disrespectful behaviour towards Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, during a live concert performance.The incident took place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Stonebwoy's headline show at OVO Arena Wembley in London, where Mr P of Psquare was one of the fe…

…Calcio's thoughts are with Yael and his family. The club also requests the utmost respect for their privacy and will provide any updates when available." Cagliari players had the weekend off after they beat Arezzo 1-0 in the Coppa Italia on Friday, in which Trepy played 54 minutes. Trepy was born in France and began hi…