…Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Food costs rise 11.7% as regional gap widensBudgIT said the national average co…
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, yesterday witnessed a historic leadership transition as outgoing Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, formally handed over to his successor, Prof. Segun Aina, after a decade of far-reaching reforms that transformed Nigeria’s tertiary admissions sys…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a N5 billion copyright suit filed against acclaimed Nigerian gospel singer, Osinachi Joseph Egbu, popularly known as Sinach, affirming her as the sole author and copyright owner of the globally celebrated song, Way Maker. Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa, who delivered the judgment o…
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have thwarted an attempt by a truck driver to divert and sell 670 bags of guinea corn valued at about N33 million. The suspects, identified as Monday, 46, and his assistant, Kareem, 40, were arrested by operatives of the Command’s Monitoring Unit in the Irepo area of Oyo Town,…
By Omeiza Ajayi & Juliet Umeh, ABUJA A former National Vice Chairman (Northwest) of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Salihu Moh. Lukman, has warned that the unchecked personal ambitions of key opposition political figures would ultimately guarantee an easy victory for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party in …
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested 16 suspects for various alleged crimes ranging from conspiracy, kidnapping, aiding and abetting kidnapping, and attempted murder. Among the suspects are three minors identified as Ali Umaru, 16; Alhaji Mosu, 17; and Abacha Babagana, 14, who were arrested for un…
GistReel A viral video of popular cleric Evangelist Ebuka Obi has stirred widespread reactions on social media after he shared his views on the difference between investing in men and women. In the video, the evangelist claimed that men are more likely to remember people who supported them during difficult times, while…
ABUJA— THE National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, yesterday, reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to mopping up illegal weapons across the country as part of efforts to secure lives and property. He said this during the public destruction of 2,819 illicit, decommissioned and unserviceable …
GistReel A Nigerian man has sparked debate online after urging Nigerians to boycott the upcoming concert of South African singer Tyla, citing ongoing xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. Speaking in a viral video, the man argued that Nigerians should not support the event by…
By Ediri Ejoh The Federal Government’s (FG) crude oil export earnings fell 14.41 percent to $31.54 billion in 2025 from $36.85 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The drop was attributed to lower international crude oil prices arising from a global supply glut in the review period. The Central Bank of…
GistReel A heartbreaking photo of UNIJOS model, Ibrahim Mbaya, has resurfaced online, detailing his ordeal before death. It would be recalled that Ibrahim Mbaya, a 25-year-old UNIJOS graduate popularly known as ‘Ibee’, passed away. UNIJOS Model Passes Away According to the Plateau State Police Command, he w…
The Israeli military on Wednesday said it had struck a mosque in the Gaza Strip which it said had been used by Hamas as a weapons storage facility. AFP photos from Gaza City on Tuesday showed fire and a huge plume of smoke rising above tents housing displaced Gazans during a strike on the Al-Muttaqin Mosque. Palestinia…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has denied reports that its Osun State chapter has collapsed its structure to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the Aug. 15, governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a factional Osun SDP Chairman,…
•Urges more predictable regulatory environment By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has warned that Nigeria risks losing its position as Africa’s leading technology hub unless the government accelerates policy reforms, expands digital infrastructure and creates a more predictable regulato…
“In old age the consolation of hope is reserved for the tenderness of parents, who commence a new life in their children; the faith of enthusiasts, who sing hallelujahs above the clouds; and the vanity of authors, who presume the immortality of their name and writings,” Edward Gibbon Edward Gibbon’s profound meditation…
Spain brought the curtain down on an epic World Cup when they held their nerve to beat a physical Argentina side 1-0 at MetLife Stadium on July 19th, and truth be told, the best team won. La Roja didn’t concede a single shot on target throughout the two-hour affair, eventually grabbing the deciding goal deep into extra…
By Peter Egwuatu Pension assets invested in the Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, debt securities rose 17.5% Year-on-Year, YoY, to N17.479 trillion in May 2026 from N14.468 trillion in the corresponding period 2025, according to data from the National Pension Commission, PenCom. Financial analysts said the developmen…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it cannot further extend the continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise, saying it needs sufficient time to prepare the voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC’s Deputy Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Wilfred Ifogah, …
By Cynthia Alo Former Nigerian Air Force spokesman Group Captain Sadeeq Shehu (Retd.) has faulted the Federal Government’s timeline for starting up four new army divisions, saying it is unrealistic to expect any of them to be combat-ready within the stipulated months. This is even as he pointed out that the proposed 28…
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has assured that between eight and 10 major road projects across the territory will be completed and delivered before the end of the year, stressing that the FCT Administration will not relent in its promises to residents. The minister g…
President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed concerns that US ammunition stockpiles are running low after five months of bombing Iran, telling reporters: “We have a lot.” Asked aboard Air Force One if he was concerned about munitions being depleted, Trump said: “We have a lot of ammunition. We have a lot of the mid-level…
By MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA How can Nigerian public officials defend the indefensible without being ashamed? It requires a careful blend of statistical obfuscation, semantics, former senator Patrick Obahiagbon-style linguistic gymnastics, and an unwavering belief that the Nigerian people are either too gullible or too preoc…
“Economic policies should be assessed based on their impact on the welfare of citizens. Any economic policy that does not improve on the welfare of the people is inherently ineffective.” Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, July 16, 2026. Tinubunomics, based on HRH Sanusi’s measure of economic policy effectiveness…
Big Brother Naija reality show, BBNaija, has officially unveiled the first set of Season 11 housemates. DAILY POST reports that the 2026 edition of the reality show premiered on Sunday evening. The first set of contestants competing for this year’s record-breaking N160 million grand prize was introduced during the show…
The 11th season of Big Brother Naija officially premiered on Saturday, with 24 housemates unveiled to compete for the show’s grand prize of N160 million under the theme “Show Yourself.” The reality show organisers introduced contestants from different parts of Nigeria and beyond, each promising drama, strategy, and ent…