Music executive, DapperDam has responded to allegations made by Nigerian artistes, Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi and T.I Blaze over their dealings with him, including disputes involving contracts and payments. DapperDam responded in a series of posts on his official X handle on Saturday, August 15, 2026, denying the allegatio…
…of credible media reports from different parts of Osun. According to the CDD-EAC, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, recorded a generally successful deployment, with officials arriving at 89.1 per cent of the polling units observed before 8:30 a.m. The remaining 10.9 per cent of polling units monitore…
…singer Davido has celebrated the victory of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the Osun State governorship election. In a video shared on his page, Davido was seen falling to the ground in celebration shortly after Adeleke was declared the e…
…p.m. on August 14, 2026 when troops of Sector 4, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), responded to a distress report of an attack in the community. The troops arrived at the location and found that the assailants had shot dead Miss Asamau Saleh, 19. Two other victims, identified as Aminu Saleh, 26, and Stephen Monday, 28,…
…the choice of the people of Osun as expressed at the ballot box,” Atiku said. He commended residents of the state for their peaceful conduct during the exercise, and wished the governor a successful second term. “I commend the people for their passion and peaceful participation. I wish Governor Adeleke continued succes…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, on Sunday, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate alleged vote-buying, financial inducement, violence and other electoral of…
…named by the Sanctions CommitteeThe six individuals were designated in June 2025 under Nigeria's Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act over alleged links to ISWAP financing networksOperators who fail to comply with the SEC directive face fines, suspension or licence revocation under the Investments and Securities Ac…
…a 28.32% year-on-year riseThe CBN rolled out new financial market reforms, including expanded access to OMO securities for non-bank investorsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of business journalism experience with in-depth knowledge o…
…had been declared the winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The Afrobeats superstar took to his Twitter/X account to share the celebratory moment, posting a video alongside the caption: "WE DID IT UNC !!! @aadeleke_01." Davido celebrates as his uncle…
…refinery woes and instead account for the trillions of naira sunk into the facilities under his own watch. Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the combined obligations of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries to the Nigerian Natio…
…eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election today when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will officially announce the winner. The keenly contested election witnessed a remarkable turnout of voters despite the pockets of pre-election violence and threats by gladiators of th…
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has lost his Ilesa East local government to the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji. According to the results announced from the local government area, Oyebamiji’s APC emerged victorious in Ilesa East w…
Ex- Big Brother Naija housemate and Reality TV star and actress Erica Nlewedim has revealed that she endured three years of persistent insults and online criticism after participating in the Big Brother Naija reality show. According to a post shared on Cablelifestyle on Sunday, Erica made the disclosure during an inter…
…on Saturday, August 15, across all 30 local government areas in Osun state, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) uploading polling-unit results to its IReV portal as collation continued.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Results from the remaining local…
…the plans in its 2025 Annual Development Impact Report, analysed by our correspondent, describing 2026 as a “strategic inflection point” in its three-year transformation agenda. According to the report, 35 per cent of its total funding will be channelled to micro, small and medium enterprises, while 80 per cent of fina…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun the collation and announcement of results for the Osun State governorship election held on Saturday. INEC’s move came hours after the election concluded across the state’s 30 local government areas. State Retuning Officer: Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, VC Federal Univers…
…traditions for younger generations. Theatre provides an avenue for them to appreciate, understand and connect with their cultural heritage. Theatre is also a breeding ground for discovering and developing talent. Many respected Nigerian actors, directors, playwrights and producers began their careers on stage before tr…
…turnout at Saturday's governorship election, while calling on security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to stay alert as the collation of results gets under way.Adeleke, who is also the Accord Party's governorship candidate in the election, shared his message via his official X account…
…4 collation centre in the Fakunle area of Osogbo, causing residents […] The post #OsunDecides2026: Sporadic gunshots heard around collation centres in Osogbo appeared first on Tribune Online.
…and former Managing Director of TVC Entertainment. In this interview with Yetunde Ajanaku, she reflects on her 21-year journey in the media industry, The post Women should stop waiting for opportunities — Morayo Brown appeared first on Tribune Online.
…the nation’s premier film training institution affiliated to the University of Jos, attended the ceremony. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Tanko Ishaya, advised the students to behave well and shun activities that could ruin their studies. Managing Director and Chairman of…
…documents to aid his alleged unlawful conduct. In a separate investigation, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission cleared the Presidency of wrongdoing in the controversy and recommended Adeyemi’s prosecution. Although Gagdi had, about two weeks ago, indicated that the committee would a…
…in Osogbo, Osun state, on Saturday night, August 15, 2026, sending residents and bystanders fleeing the area.As reported by The Punch, the incident took place at Union Baptist Primary School, the designated Ataoja D Ward 4 collation centre, between 9.15 pm and 9.30 pm. Security personnel were responsible for the shooti…
…Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Sarah Agha, said the installation was intended to create a lasting symbol of cultural pride. She said, “This is more than an installation; it is a celebration of our heritage, our cultural pride and the power of community. We believe it is a monument that will remain part of…
Gospel music stars and industry stakeholders gathered for the 2026 edition of the Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards, NIGMA, with Timothy Ogboruche, Kunle Ajayi, Frank Edwards and others among the night’s notable honourees. Organised by the Academy of Gospel Music Nigeria, the awards celebrated gospel ministers,…