Governors of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory have become the biggest winners of President Bola Tinubu’s petrol subsidy removal, with unprecedented federation account allocations swelling state coffers and ushering in an era of multi-billion-naira monthly revenues. Allocation reached a record N3.007tn in…
Edo governor's aide, Kassy Chukwu apologises to Davido, retracts performance ban Kassy Chukwu, a digital media aide to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has publicly apologized after releasing a video threatening to ban singer Davido from performing in the state. The retraction follows intense public backlash over h…
"Is there anything wrong with my dressing?"- Lady cr!es out as she accuses a man of har@ssing and be@ting her last night in Abeokuta, Ogun State. A Nigerian lady has recounted an encounter with a man who she alleged harassed, bullied and threatened her while she was returning from a market in the Abeokuta area. Accordi…
Zelensky vows response after Russian strike on shopping mall in his village kills 16 A devastating Russian drone attack targeted a crowded shopping mall in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 130 others, according to reports from CBS News and local Uk…
"My 15-years-younger Ghanaian husband used me to get to the US" - Woman seeks advice after claiming husband married her for immigration A woman has sought relationship advice after alleging that her Ghanaian husband, who is 15 years younger than her, may have married her to gain access to the United States. Speaking du…
A new era began for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria on Saturday as Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro emerged as the new President of the association, succeeding Festus Osifo after six years at the helm. But Olabiyi-Agoro, in his first major address after assuming office, signalled that the battle ag…
Former Gombe State Governor and Senator representing Gombe Central, Danjuma Goje, has denied defecting from the All Progressives Congress, despite the omission of his name from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. Goje, who has represented Gombe Centra…
Social media personality Hellen Ati has criticised businessman and socialite Cubana Chief Priest over his comments describing marriage as a blessing. Hellen questioned Cubana Chief Priest’s remarks, alleging that he approached her while she was single, got her pregnant and subsequently distanced himself from her. 🔎 Sta…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he could not have served as Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, saying he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress and does not want to risk losing his states. Wike spoke on Saturday after i…
Jeffrey and Chidinma of the feral throuple announce breakup with their third romantic partner Precious Jeffrey and Chidinma, members of the Feral Throuple, have announced that they are no longer in a three-person relationship with their third partner, Precious.The couple made the announcement in a video shared on their…
…while state governors receive ₦7,782,968 annually, or ₦648,581 monthly, according to data available on RMAFC, a government agency.These figures were disclosed by Muhammed Shehu, Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), in an interview.
The Benue State Government has approved N294.53m as counterpart funding for the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign across the state. The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ogwuche, disclosed this to journalists in Makurdi on Saturday. Ogwuche said the approval was given at the State E…
Workers of Ero-Arike herbal balm have appealed to Nigerians to continue patronising the product despite backlash against its owner, Falilat Oyetunji, popularly known as Ero-Arike, over her involvement in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. In a video circulating on social media, a group of women ho…
Skilled Nigerian singer-songwriter Kidd Carder has delivered another compelling record with his new single, Anybody. Following a strong 2026 run that includes his Before I Blow EP and notable collaborative appearances, such as his feature on CKay's AFRICAN GIRLS, Kidd Carder uses this solo drop to further refine his di…
Burial guests in Enugu scamper for safety as cow loses its grip from where it was tied Guests at a funeral in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State scampered for safety last week after a giant cow broke loose and started chasing everyone at the reception venue. The incident caused panic as frightened guests scattere…
The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief and publisher of the Stars and Stripes newspaper, which has covered the US military since the Civil War, leadership at the publication told US media. The publication’s editor-in-chief Erik Slavin told CBS News he was being fired for “insubordination” following an intervi…
…highest weekly pay, while engineering production workers recorded the lowest figuresThe data, published on the Jobs and Skills Australia website, covers roles ranging from aircraft maintenance engineers to electronics engineersPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in you…
President Bola Tinubu has constituted the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. A former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, will serve as the council’s Director-General, while Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State was named Secretary. This is conta…
The All Progressives Congress and Governor Ademola Adeleke-led Accord party deployed over N100bn in the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, Saturday PUNCH can report. The funds were channelled into campaign materials, vote buying, payments of agents, canvassers, security personnel and electoral officers in t…
The Federal Government has pledged to raise electricity access above 80 per cent within five years and close the gap between installed and available power generation within three years as part of measures to address the energy crisis undermining Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The commitment was disclosed by the Minist…
…had placed the safety of millions of children in jeopardy by collecting their personal data without parental permission. They claimed that TikTok allowed children to use the app in addition to collecting and using personal data from young users without letting their parents know. Even accounts created in a “Kids Mode”…
GistReel Nigerian social media activist Verydarkman has challenged Afrobeats star Davido to maintain the same level of political activism during the 2027 general elections that he displayed while campaigning for his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. Verydarkman said Davido was previously vocal in criticising …
…10 companies generating more than N3.5 trillion during the period.This is according to data analysis of the companies' financial results obtained from the Nigerian Exchange.The figures showed continued growth despite persistent inflationary pressure, high energy costs and foreign exchange volatility.Nigerian Breweries…
A TikTok user called Amilord Fashion World solicited funds to help bring back the body of late businesswoman Blessing Orji, known as Bebe JewelryBebe Jewelry reportedly slumped and died while shopping at a store in China, with a video of the incident circulating onlineNigerians online are questioning why the fundraiser…
Nollywood stars gathered to pray for veteran actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo as concerns over his health grewJide Kosoko revealed that First Lady Oluremi Tinubu personally called to express concern over Ogogo's conditionSenator Olamilekan Yayi has been covering all of Ogogo's medical expenses and even explored flying him to I…