Moment Asherkine drove off with a tout clinging to his car while begging him for money A video showing the moment content creator Asherkine driving off with a street urchin clinging to his car while begging him for money, has made the rounds on social media. The street urchin had spotted Asherkine in his car and decide…

…identified his late brother as Monday Maiye and claimed that the DSS uniform and other items found in his possession belonged to him. “Investigators are also trying to establish how long the suspect has been involved in similar acts of impersonation and extortion,” the source said. The suspect remains in DSS custody an…

Moment gold mine collapses on artisanal miners in Central African Republic leaving 100 de@d More than 100 people have been k!lled after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic (CAR) near the border with Cameroon. The collapse occurred on Tuesday, August 18, in the village of Zamboye, about …

Moment Governor Adeleke prostrates before Davido's dad, Dr Adedeji Adeleke for prayers after his reelection In an emotional display of gratitude, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke last night prostrated before his elder brother, billionaire mogul Dr. Deji Adeleke, following his victory in the August 15 governorship el…

I have been unfairly treated and targeted - Chidimma Adetshina decries unfair treatment in deportation bid (video) Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner, Chidimma Adetshina, said she has been treated unfairly and targeted in South Africa, following the postponement of her legal case …

…published details of Tinubu's court filing and the judge's swift responseThe case stems from 12 FOIA requests filed in 2022 and 2023 seeking records from a Chicago her0in ring investigation in the 1990sPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng jo…

…and low-income families. “This intervention is not simply about distributing food items; it is about ensuring that government support reaches communities in an organised, transparent and inclusive manner,” Kabir said. The Chairman, Kaita LGA, Bello Lawal, described the intervention as timely and beneficial to residents…

…delays in case management, limited access to diversion opportunities, weak referral systems, and inadequate support services. “These challenges underscore the urgent need for coordinated action and stronger investment in child-friendly justice systems. “At UNICEF, we firmly believe that access to justice is not simply…

…major expenditure could be monitored through existing financial and technological systems. He advocated lower spending limits and tougher sanctions, including possible deregistration of parties and disqualification of candidates who violate the rules. “It will give a level playing field if the limit of how far you can…

'They Can't Embarrass Me. I Spoke For My Fellow Bishops' - Cardinal Onaiyekan Fires Back At Presidency Catholic Cardinal John Onaiyekan has responded to criticism from the Presidency following his comments after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, saying he has no reason to feel embarrassed by what he said. Speaking …

…what went wrong, how it can be prevented, and going forward, how we can make our systems stronger. Systems are built when you find problems, you deal with them decisively, and that’s exactly what Mr President and council have directed today.” The former tax reform tsar said the Attorney-General of the Federation and hi…

…builders to organise professional consortia, establish auditable quality-management systems, train and certify artisans and compete for opportunities in housing, transportation infrastructure, public facilities and local-content projects. He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to making construction and housing…

…end at the end of this week, where we will be making some recommendations forward on items we have seen from both off-cycle elections as well as our meetings here with a variety of stakeholders here in Abuja,” Cox said. Mark said independent assessments by organisations such as IRI could help identify weaknesses in the…

"Chidimma, go home" South Africans take to the streets chanting for beauty queen to leave country (video) Supporters of the March and March movement gathered outside the Cape Town Regional Court today, Wednesday, August 19, to insist that beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina leave the country. The march held as the court pr…

…specialising in older adults in prison settings, told the BBC that many prison systems now have inmates facing similar age-related challenges. “We’re not the only jurisdiction that’s facing that ageing-related crisis, because similar issues are percolating in Australia and England,” she said. A 2025 study found that th…

States that fail to establish strong data protection and privacy systems risk weakening investor confidence and losing investment opportunities as economic activities become increasingly digital, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission has warned. The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Vincen…

…improve inter-agency communication, enhance access to government information systems and further advance the administration’s e-governance agenda for faster, more efficient and technology-driven public service delivery”.

MC Oluomo is the only married man I have dated. I do not snatch peoples' husband - Interior Designer, Ehi Ogbebor (video) Interior designer Ehi Ogbebor has stated that contrary to popular opinion, she doesn't date married men and is not in the habit of 'snatching' other women's husbands. According to Ehi, the only marr…

Poco Lee's r@pe case, I can tell you 100% he didn't do anything. Such allegation has happened to me - Singer, Mr Real Nigerian singer Mr Real has strongly defended his colleague, popular dancer Poco Lee, following unconfirmed online reports claiming the entertainer was arrested in the United Kingdom over a rape allegat…

"Two years ago, Pocolee tried to r+pe my friend and me" - Rapper Ms Jorji makes allegation following reports of the dancer's arrest in the UK (video) Rapper Ms Jorji has alleged that Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee attempted to s3xually ass@ult her and her friend during a 2024 encounter in Dallas, Texas. Accor…

"I'm taking him to court and he must prove that I s3xually abused someone" - Rapper, Blaqbonez speaks on feud with colleague Odumodublvck Nigeria rapper Blaqbonez has revealed that he plans to take fellow rapper Odumodublvck to court over allegations of s3xual abuse made against him. Speaking during an interview, Blaqb…

"I'm so tired. We will not di£ young," Nigerian businesswoman Bebe Jewelry says in last video posted before she slumped and di£d in China market Bebe Jewelry, a popular businesswoman who operates out of Trade Fair Lagos, prayed for long life in the final video she shared before she passed. The businesswoman had travell…

Actor, Justin Ben speaks on the efforts that went into the making of The Night of June 7th and why you should see this film (video) Justin Ben played the role of Chika in The Night of June 7th, which will begin showing in cinemas nationwide on August 28. "One of my favourite things as an actor is depicting real life," …

Police end 48-hour standoff after suspected falls asleep on roof (video) Greater Manchester Police brought a 48-hour rooftop standoff in Salford, England to an end after the suspect fell asleep on top of a small rooftop structure, allowing officers to climb up and bring him down while he was unconscious. The 37-year-ol…

…pre-election spending. “Most governors often like to increase salaries, distribute items to the people and share gifts in pre-election years. It is quite common among them. Rather than build more roads, they would share bags of rice and beans. It is the way politicians think,” he argued. He, however, pointed out that 6…