The Imole Campaign Council, the group leading the re-election campaign for the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday accused the state police command of drawing up a list of 46 people, including a commissioner in the state cabinet, that will be arrested before the August 15 governorship poll. Addressing journ…
Victor Osimhen scored Galatasaray's opening goal in a six-goal pre-season thriller against Rennes on FridayEsteban Lepaul completed a hat-trick to put Rennes ahead before Galatasaray rescued a draw in the dying minutesGalatasaray head coach Okan Buruk spoke to GS TV after the match, addressing his side's performancePAY…
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, Kehinde Bamigbetan, has dismissed claims that the minister is handing over Nigeria’s mineral resources to Chinese interests. Bamigbetan, in a statement issued at the weekend, described the a…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wants the United States to be compelled to remain committed to the Memorandum of Understanding it signed. Pezeshkian recalled that the MoU was fully endorsed by Iran’s Parliament, saying the agreement will be “the center of gravity” of Iran’s foreign relations in the future. “The sec…
The Ebonyi State Police Command has reaffirmed the directives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), charging officers and men to uphold professionalism, discipline, accountability, and respect for the fundamental rights of citizens. The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Hope Urunwa-Okafor, gave the c…
Daniel Daga scored for the second consecutive game as Molde were forced to a 3-3 draw by Sarpsborg 08 in their Eliteserien clash at the Aker Stadion on Sunday. Daga scored Molde’s third goal of the game before Sarpsborg rallied to earn a share of the spoils. The 19-year-old reacted quickest at the back post to head hom…
The Group B final standings of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship have been confirmed. This follows Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso on Sunday as both teams booked their places in the semi-finals. Burkina Faso finished top of the group with 7 points, after two wins and one draw. Their impressive 2-0 win against Nige…
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP informant attempting to flee Adamawa community Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested a suspected ISWAP informant who allegedly attempted to flee after residents became suspicious of his activities in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Intel…
Music executive, Jude Okoye responds to brother PeterFinancial Misconduct Allegations Music executive and former P-Square manager Jude Okoye has strongly refuted claims made by his younger brother Peter Okoye (Mr P), denying any diversion of $1.2 million in royalties or financial misconduct. In a lengthy video titled "…
Southern Kaduna massacre: 27 victims buried amidst tears An atmosphere of profound grief descended on Naridon village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State as 27 victims of a recent d3adly attack were laid to rest during a mass burial attended by grieving families, friends, and members of the community. The vi…
The Nigerian Exchange closed the trading week in the red, with the All-Share Index dropping 0.84% to 245,283.68 pointsMarket breadth turned negative as 56 stocks recorded losses against only 33 that posted gains during the weekTrading activity surged to over N404 billion worth of shares changing hands, well above the p…
Senator Shehu Sani commented on the long-running feud between Olusegun Obasanjo and Atiku Abubakar on Saturday, August 1, 2026Sani said the rivalry began when Gen Zs were in nursery school and has continued even as that generation now has children of their ownThe senator's post drew widespread reactions from Nigerians …
Big Brother Naija Season 11 has unveiled Aikou and Flora as the first recipients of the season's "The Gambit" twist, guaranteeing them places in the house until the grand finale but ruling them out of the race for the ₦160 million grand prize. The announcement was made during Sunday's live show after viewers voted to d…
NNPC has released new petrol pump prices across its filling stations nationwide, with Lagos and Abuja recording fresh reductionsMotorists in Lagos now pay N1,265 per litre after a N35 cut, while Abuja's pump price falls by N15 to N1,335Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom have the cheapest NNPC petrol price at N1,235 per litre, while…
Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has outlined the conditions foreign nationals must meet to secure permanent residency in the countryMost applicants must hold a valid residence title for at least five years before they can qualify for either of Germany's two main permanent residence permitsEU Blue Ca…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be without defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini for their final Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after both players were suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The suspensions come after Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 vi…
Juventus signed Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegovic on a five-year deal from Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday and brought back French striker Randal Kolo Muani for a second spell at the club. The 18-year-old Alajbegovic played in all four of Bosnia and Herzegovina's matches at this summer's World Cup, after a breakout season …
GistReel A Canada-based Nigerian doctor, Zo, has criticised socialite Pretty Mike over his dramatic entrance at the wedding of TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis. Pretty Mike drew attention after arriving at the ceremony with a convoy of about 20 people dressed as medical practitioners, a display that quickly went viral on…
GistReel TikTok streamer and content creator Peller has shown off the cash gifts he and his wife, Jarvis, received during their wedding, jokingly encouraging others to get married. In a video shared on social media, several women were seen sorting and counting bundles of cash presented to the couple, including both nai…
The Swedish Parliament has passed new citizenship rules taking effect on June 6, 2026, with no transitional arrangements for pending applicationsApplicants must now live in Sweden for at least 8 years under the general rule, up from the previous 5-year requirementSweden introduced 4 new conditions covering residence du…
One Nigerian Army officer and a police officer were killed when troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The troops also rescued nine abducted civilians during a pursuit of the fleeing attackers. The Army disclosed t…
Nigeria's naira recorded a modest gain but missed Forbes' list of Africa's strongest currenciesKenya's shilling and Zambia's kwacha show resilience amid global economic uncertaintyCurrency stability attracts foreign investment and helps control inflation for consumersPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, …
2026 Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria's silver medal downgraded to bronze Team Nigeria's men's 4x100m relay team has been stripped of its silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Canada's successful appeal against its disqualification, resulting in the Nigerian quartet being downgraded to bronze. The Nigerian …
Man found d3ad in Rivers after he was reportedly kidnapped and drugged by unknown assailants A yet-to-be identified man was reportedly found d3ad along the Obiri-Ikwerre Flyover axis of the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, River State on Saturday. According to an eyewitness, unknown persons allegedly dropped the victim…
Comedian Klinton Cod shares disappointment as he reveals how his mother 'defrauded' him Klinton Cod has gone on X to share how his mother confessed to "defrauding" him. The comedian shared this while weighing in on singer Peter Okoye's revelations about his relationship issues with his brothers. Klinton Cod stated that…