A fresh political controversy has again erupted in Taraba State following allegations that civil servants and teachers were directed to submit photocopies of their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) or risk having their salaries withheld. The claim has drawn sharp condemnation from the camp of Senator Emmanuel Bwacha and an …
The Nigeria Police, Imo State Command, has held a crucial security meeting with stakeholders from three local government areas of the State, with the aim of putting to an end the incessant farmers-herdsmen clashes and other violent crime within the areas. The meeting was mainly focused on addressing security concerns i…
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed a significant expansion in the country’s financial system, with credit to the private sector rising by 2.8 percent month-on-month to N83.3 trillion in June 2026, up from the N81 trillion recorded in May 2026. However, the apex bank disclosed that cre…
By Emeka Anaeto The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is set to refine its investment frameworks to direct pension capital into critical national assets, including infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and agriculture, while maintaining competitive returns for contributors. These are some of the disclosures made by th…
Veteran Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah has said talent alone is not enough to build a successful and lasting career, stressing that discipline and consistency are the qualities that sustain long-term success. Speaking in an interview which was shared on Instagram on Tuesday, the 55-year-old actor reflected on his more th…
CAF president hails Africa's outstanding performances at 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has hailed the performances of Africa's national teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the continent's campaign as a landmark achievement that reflects the continued rise and growing competitiveness of …
Special Adviser on Tourism Idris Aregbe launched the Renewed Hope Creative and Innovative Hub to equip young Nigerians with digital, creative and entrepreneurial skillsThe hub will provide skills training, mentorship, leadership development and enterprise support to help youths secure employment, start businesses and b…
Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma explained that south-east governors reviewed the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration's record and reached a unanimous decisionThe governors cited key federal projects in the region, including the South East Development Commission and the Eastern Rail Corridor, as reasons for their stan…
Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Music executive Soso Soberekon announced his traditional marriage by sharing a prewedding photo on social mediaThe couple stepped out in matching pink and orange lace outfits as guests cheered them on at the ceremonyFans and followers flooded the comments section wi…
Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala was caught on camera punching Spain star Dani Olmo during the 2026 World Cup finalThe incident sparked widespread attention after footage of the altercation circulated online following the high-stakes matchAyala has since released a statement addressing what happened between him …
Woman paraded in Enugu community for allegedly force-feeding human faeces to child in her care Residents of Ugwuoba community in Enugu State have paraded a woman accused of force feeding human faeces to a child under her care. A viral video shows the woman being paraded through the community while angry women loudly co…
Actress Cossy Ojiakor finds catfishes in her house two months after it was overrun by flood water (video) Nollywood actress Cossy Ojiakor has left social media users stunned after sharing a bizarre discovery upon returning to her home in Lagos. The actress had abandoned her residence for two months after devastating fl…
Edo Govt seeks public assistance to locate family of 12-year-old girl abducted by three men in Lagos The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development is appealing to the public for information that will help reunite a 12-year-old girl, Amarachi Amos, with her family in Lagos State. According to a statemen…
Comedian/actor, MC Lively set to wed his woman, Dumebi James; shares their pre-wedding photos Comedian and actor, Michael Amanesi, popularly known as MC Lively, is off the market. He is set to marry the love of his life, Dumebi James and shared photos from their pre-wedding shoot this evening. Congrats to them! See mor…
Woman sentenced to 6-years in prison after reporting r@pe by a banker who then accused her of blackmail A British woman has been sentenced to six years in prison in Hong Kong for blackmailing a compatriot for £100,000 (US$134,060) over r@pe allegations.Isabel Anonia Barbra Eudora Rose, 26, was sentenced at the District…
Nyesom Wike's daughter, Jazmyne bags Bachelor of Law degree from University of Southampton FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike's daughter, Jazmyne, graduated from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom today, July 22 with a Bachelor of Law degree, Upper Division. The graduation ceremony was attended by the Minister, his w…
Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb delivered the formal request in a letter to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on TuesdayThe $10 billion facility would have a maturity of up to five years and is aimed at shoring up Pakistan's foreign exchange reservesThe request comes as Pakistan seeks to leverage its ro…
…says crisis triggered by OSOPADEC budget dispute The Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday dismissed allegations that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was behind the move to remove the Speaker, Hon. Olamide Oladiji, insisting that the leadership crisis rocking the legislature was purely an internal affair. The Assembly s…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), led by Prof. Abubakar Umar Sadiq Gombe, on Wednesday assured Nigerians that the party had resolved all its internal leadership crises, declaring that it was united and ready to offer credible leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addre…
US indicts Nigerian national for using romance scams to defraud government agency of more than $300,000 A 45-year-old Nigerian national, Okeoghene Patrick Udugba, has been indicted on federal charges accusing him of helping orchestrate a romance scam and business email fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded the U.S. Fis…
Men leave vulgar messages as skit actress Emmanuella turns 18 Emmanuella was inundated with vulgar messages from men after she announced she has turned 18. The skit actress, who began her career at a very young age, took to Facebook to share stunning new photos. In the caption, she wrote that she is now officially 18. …
Married man admits striking his girlfriend to d3ath with iron bar after discovering explicit messages on her phone A 33-year-old married Zambian accountant on trial for the m8rder of his girlfriend Rhoda Munkombwe, 25, has admitted in court that he struck her with an iron bar after discovering s3xually explicit message…
Anthony Joshua opens up on returning to boxing after tragic crash k!lled two of his close friends British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has opened up about returning to the ring following the tragic car cr@sh that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends, Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele. Speaking ahead of hi…
NSCDC secures life imprisonment for s8x offender in Kwara The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command has secured a life imprisonment against a convicted s3xual offender. The spokesperson for the command, Ayoola Michael Shola, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Accord…
Trump attends dignified transfer of four US soldiers k!lled by Iran (photos) USA President Donald Trump on Wednesday, July 22, attended the dignified transfer of four US soldiers killed in the Iran war, appearing at the solemn event at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday after meeting privately with their fam…