2027: "The Grave is not a witness box" - Atiku accuses Obasanjo of using late Speaker Na'Abba for Politics Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo over allegations that he bribed the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na'Abba, to orchestrate moves…
"I am in the era of overcoming my fear" - Nigerian acid attack survivor writes as she reveals her amazing transformation after getting a beauty makeover Nigerian acid attack survivor, Obanye Francess Chizoba, has revealed her amazing transformation after getting a beauty makeover Chizoba was bathed with acid by her unc…
Police arrest 6 Liberians for alleged abduction, human trafficking, and visa scam in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has detained six Liberians over alleged human trafficking, abduction, and an international visa scam. The suspects, comprising one woman and five men aged between 21 and 40, were apprehended at Gber…
The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, have distanced themselves from a protest over the appointment of the hospital’s substantive Medical Director, describing the action as premature. In a statement issued on Friday in Ca…
Team Nigeria kicked off their men’s 3×3 basketball campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a 21-17 victory over the Cayman Islands, boosting their hopes of a strong outing in the competition. Nigeria delivered an impressive display in the fast-paced contest, controlling key moments of the game to claim the win in …
US President Donald Trump warned China and Russia on Friday against selling weapons to Iran — while saying he believed assurances from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin that they were not yet doing so. “Therefore, two major Countries that people speak of often in terms of Iran are, in my opinion, not participating,” Trump …
Nigeria's para powerlifting team has earned $18,000 (about ₦27.5 million) in performance rewards after an impressive medal-winning start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The National Sports Commission had announced cash rewards for medallists before the team's strong outing, led by Esther Nworgu, who won Nige…
Chess in Slums Africa founder Tunde Onakoya joined forces with Jobs59 and AltSchool Africa to launch a N250m scholarship fund for corps membersEach successful applicant will receive N160,000 covering application and tuition fees, plus access to career support and internship opportunitiesSelected beneficiaries who do no…
Europe fines Google $1 Billion for 'Harming' Rivals in first Penalty under sweeping online law The European Union has fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for breaching rules designed to promote competition in digital services, marking the first time the company has been penalized under the bloc's landmark Digital Ma…
Police arrest four over alleged assault, public humiliation and cyberbullying of man accused of PoS fraud in Ondo The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four persons over the alleged assault, public humiliation and cyberbullying of a resident, Temidayo Boluwaji. The assault, which occurred on Tuesday, July 21, 2026…
"Anti-abortion campaigners are not pro-life, they are pro-control" - Singer, Olivia Rodrigo shares her views on reproductive rights American singer Olivia Rodrigo has weighed in on the debate over reproductive rights, arguing that people who oppose abortion are motivated more by control than protecting lives. Speaking …
"I'm grateful for life" - R&B singer Nivea reveals leukemia diagnosis R&B singer Nivea has revealed that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. Speaking during a recent interview, the mother of four said she has been undergoing treatment and is responding well. She expressed gratitude to God and said the d…
Airline flight attendant arrested at work for allegedly overstaying US visa since 2021 A Southwest Airlines flight attendant who allegedly overstayed his visa was arrested by federal immigration authorities earlier this month while at work, officials said. Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican citizen, was arrested July 14 in N…
Former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola turns down Italy job, prioritises family time Former Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has reportedly turned down the opportunity to become Italy's head coach due to family reasons. Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed earlier this week that talks…
US President Donald Trump will return to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid heightened security on Friday, three months after an alleged assassination attempt forced his chaotic evacuation from the event. Defying threats from what he called “lunatics,” Trump is set to give the speech he was prevented from deli…
The latest generation of phones is closing the gap with professional cameras, offering improved sensors, advanced image processing and stronger low-light performance for photography enthusiasts and content creators. Photography accessories brand Moment has released its list of the top six camera phones of 2026, ranking…
Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Filmmaker Biodun Stephen and actress Ronke Odusanya found themselves trapped in an elevator at Michigan State UniversityOdusanya was seen panicking as the elevator door refused to open, while Stephen made light of the situationOfficials reportedly called the police …
A candid video captured the moment a woman addressed Davido by his real name, David, at a Lagos airportThe clip went viral, with fans shocked that someone bypassed the singer's famous alias and stage personaSocial media users flooded the comments with hilarious reactions about the fan's bold approach to the superstarFi…
GistReel A third-class degree holder has gone viral online after sharing details of his monthly pay alongside his acquisitions. In a now-viral post on the microblogging platform X, (formerly Twitter), the man disclosed that he earns ₦532,000 monthly. Man’s Monthly Salary Sparks Buzz According to the X user, @aki…
Controversial Nigerian self acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO, has been granted N20 million bail after the initial N10 million bail. This came six weeks after she was remanded in Kirikiri prison. The Lagos State Special Offences Court granted Blessing CEO bail in the N69.15 million property fraud trial on Thu…
Catholic Priest, Fada Angelo Chidi Unegbu, has claimed that Igbos deny their identity in Nigeria due to hatred and intimidation from other tribes. The clergyman made the assertion while reacting to a viral video where an officer of the Nigeria Police Force was captured threatening a motorist that he would have slapped …
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Conservator of the Cross River National Park, Mr. Joseph Ntui, has raised alarm over the rapid depletion of Cross River’s rainforest, disclosing that about 14,000 hectares of tropical rainforest were lost in 2025 alone, resulting in the emission of an estimated eight million tonnes of car…
Everyone acts as if I am holding her hostage - Nigerian woman seeks opinions after her 16-year-old sister received multiple marriage proposals A Nigerian woman, Nzubechi Ojukwu, has taken to Facebook to seek opinions regarding early marriage after her 16-year-old sister received multiple marriage proposals. According t…
Rapper Jay-Z fighting grandma of man claiming to be his son over 6-figure debt Jay-Z is asking a court to prevent the grandmother of a man who claims to be his son from using bankruptcy proceedings to erase a $119,000 judgment she owes him.According to court documents, the rapper filed legal papers in connection with t…
Oprah Winfrey, 72, reveals her real name after unknowingly going by the wrong one for years Billionaire media personality, Oprah Winfrey has revealed that the name the world has known her by for decades wasn't actually the one she was given at birth. Oprah made the revelation while appearing as a guest on Keke Palmer's…