…hard I have worked all my life! "I made money, I made crazy money to afford me some landed properties, but this woman drained my every dime. But she is a 'prayer warrior'." Two weeks ago, Dior cried out that caring for her brother, who is battling a drug addiction, has fallen squarely on her and she is tired. She added…

…public, including the identities of those who held him captive and the circumstances under which his freedom was secured. Rideout had spent about 19 years working in Niger and served as a pilot for SIM International, a Christian organisation with operations in more than 70 countries. by Linda Ikeji at 17/08/2026 9:46 A…

…from working within 200 metres of any police station. He acknowledged the directive was indeed new when asked directly.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The police spokesperson said bail forms already contain clear provisions stating that no payment is required, and he urg…

…tighter routines covering chores, discipline, tasks, and general house responsibilities.Under her leadership, the house bounced back from a previous Wager loss to claim victory that week. She followed that up by winning the Friday Arena Games, defeating Kievo in the process and becoming emotional after the win. Fans de…

…of N4.41 trillion against the N700 billion offered by the Debt Management Office, underscoring robust appetite for short-term government securities. The 364-day instrument was particularly sought after, recording 8.38 times coverage. Average Treasury bill yields rose by 50 basis points to 18.73 percent following the au…

…transformation and competitive value chains in agriculture, manufacturing and services. Under “Invest Nigeria,” participants will discuss investments in human capital and systems to reduce poverty, improve access to essential services, strengthen social protection and increase the resilience of vulnerable populations.…

…election. He disclosed this in a statement at the weekend. DAILY POST reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Adeleke the winner of the Osun governorship election. He defeated the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. Adeleke’s victory has continued t…

…for ritual purposes in Adamawa A 27-year-old man identified as Muktar Shehu has been remanded at a correctional facility in Yola, Adamawa State for stealing 22 pieces of a woman's pants for ritual purposes. The Chief Magistrate Court 3 presided by Uwani Danladi issued the remand order when the defendant was arrangined…

…Osun State governorship election. Following the August 15 election, in which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the incumbent, Governor Ademola Adeleke, the winner, Israel issued a statement on X urging his party to learn from the opposition's strategy. Israel argued that the APC lacked a mat…

Man conspires with former stepmother to assassinate his father in Kano A man has been arraigned before a Kano Magistrate's Court for allegedly conspiring with others to k!ll his father. The suspect, Nura Usman, alongside his father's former wife, Izzatu Aliyu, was brought before Magistrate's Court No. 26, sitting at No…

…country, to come home as soon as possible so he could give the singer a hug. Davido responded, saying he would bd back by today, Monday, August 17. Watch the emotional video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 17/08/2026 8:19 AM | Share this Stor…

The General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgba Koughna, has visited Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State to assess the security situation following renewed threats allegedly posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group. The visit was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acti…

…marriage to The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby. The businessman is the founder and principal of Monument Realty and has an estimated net worth of $50 million.Michael Darby appears on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. Photo: Charles Sykes/Bravo (modified by author)ImagesTABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeaway…

…search feature at Legit.ng! Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has taken the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to court for the second time this year, filing a N10 billion fundamental rights suit over the alleged blocking of his wife and son from visiting him in custody.The su…

…stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja. Nwabueze said the Bill would give taxpayers a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities while setting out the standards of fairness, transparency and accountability they should expect from tax and revenue authorities. According to him, the document would be made availab…

Nigeria’s petrol subsidy could have cost the Federal Government as much as N53 trillion under current market conditions and pushed the naira to about N3,500 to the dollar, chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has said. The post Fuel subsidy could have cost Nigeria N53trn, pushed naira to N3,500…

Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for her roles in popular TV series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died aged 36, according to media reports. Her father confirmed the actress’ death in a statement to ABC News. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible li…

…on the proximity of a customer's property to a Tizeti base station. The company has expanded its broadband network into various states of Nigeria, including:LagosOgunRiversEdoAbujaDeltaAkwa IbomCross RiverAbiaAnambraImoEnuguKanoKadunaCoverage continues to grow as the company installs new wireless towers across Nigeria.…

…that he is with the NNPC boss, Bayo Ojulari, who recently announced a memorandum of understanding with two Chinese companies to fix the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The challenge before the administration will, therefore, be to demonstrate that the facilities can move beyond periodic restart announcements to sus…

…on August 20, 2026, to enable pensioners to enjoy free access to quality healthcare under the Enugu State Universal Health Coverage Scheme (ESUHCS). Oluedo urged pensioners who are yet to submit their current data for the programme to do so immediately through their respective Local Government Staff Pensions Desk Offic…

…line with the applicable minimum capital requirement for non-life insurance companies under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025. The completion of the capital-raising exercise has also secured Guinea Insurance’s place among insurers recognised by the National Insurance Commission as having satisfied the app…

…change. He explained that his experience from the 2023 election had helped him understand Obi better, adding that he was convinced that both of them could work together in the interest of the country. Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, said the decision was also influenced by the need to allow the South to retain…

Trading activity on the nations bourse recorded a sharp increase in the week ended August 14, 2026, as investors exchanged 12.153 billion shares valued at N176.058 billion across 224,146 deals. The post NGX trading volume surges 127 percent as investors exchange N176.06bn in one week appeared first on Tribune Online.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has identified six categories of virtual assets under Nigeria’s new tax framework, with the classification determining the taxes applicable to cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, security tokens, utility tokens, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and sovereign digital currencies. The post PwC identifies…

…has disrupted businesses and driven up transportation costs. PUNCH Metro correspondents, who visited the area on Thursday, observed that vehicles avoided the affected section because of its deplorable condition, forcing motorists to use one side of the dual carriageway as a one-way route. Our correspondents learnt that…