…Gbenga, confirmed that the union received an official invitation late on Tuesday, August 4, for a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele Gbenga said the national leadership of the council would attend the meeting with a firm commit…
…“Rest easy until we meet again.” Funk’s widow Marti told the Ocala Gazette that her husband died in hospice care. Dory was Dory Funk Sr.’s son and Terry Funk’s brother. The Funk brothers followed their father into pro wrestling and achieved great success as a tag team and as singles wrestlers. Both became NWA World Hea…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has called for stronger security cooperation between the Economic Community of West African States and the Alliance of Sahel States to combat terrorism, insurgency and transnational crimes across the region. Musa made the call on Tuesday during a three-day working visit…
A Lagos High Court convicted John Nwawuto Anoruo on August 4, 2026, after EFCC operatives arrested him in April over suspected impersonationAnoruo ran a legal and educational consultancy in Ikorodu and filed a petition to the EFCC on behalf of clients using a forged Nigerian Bar Association sealInvestigations revealed…
…you guys called me 'dumb' back then in school and even deselect me in group projects because I'm not brilliant in class, now you're famzing me on WhatsApp"It is not the first time the streamer has spoken about being sidelined by his school peers.He had previously recounted being left out of the class WhatsApp group dur…
…former personal lawyer Todd Blanche took a key step on Tuesday towards becoming the top US law enforcement officer after a Senate panel approved his nomination to head the Justice Department. The 12-10 vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee was along party lines and came after two Republican senators dropped their oppo…
…Our correspondent obtained this on Tuesday in a release on the FIFA website, noting that US Soccer announced on Monday. The Argentine tactician’s previous deal expired after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he guided the United States to the Round of 16 in the tournament they co-hosted. Announcing the extension, U.S. Soc…
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 12 suspects allegedly linked to a network marketing group, QNET/IGNITE, over suspected involvement in irregular migration and related offences. The Service said the operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to tackle cross-border crim…
Streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday that it had 777 million monthly active users at the end of June, 16 million more than in the previous quarter but a million fewer than forecast. The Swedish company also warned that it expected its growth to slow in the third quarter, saying it anticipated around 11 million new net…
…on Tuesday, emphasising that the growth was driven by renewed investor confidence and sustained capital inflows. Speaking at a CBN Fair in Gombe, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Department of the CBN, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, who delivered the opening remarks of the CBN Governor, Mr O…
…He wondered why the FCT minister, who claims that the opposition poses no threat, is busy expending time and resources attacking the people he alleged have no political value. The state ADC spokesman further said Wike’s repeated references to previous elections tend to forget that elections are determined by citizens u…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared that Nigeria can no longer afford to treat young people as “leaders of tomorrow,” insisting that they must be deliberately prepared to assume positions of leadership and influence the country’s future now. Speaking on Tuesday at the unveiling of…
…Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering workplace and job issues.FCT, Abuja - China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nigeria Limited has opened applications for 11 job openings, with a call for qualified p…
…entirely natural throughout the tournament."I supported Portugal at the World Cup because I'm a fan and he's my friend. Me and the legend chat back to back," the singer said.Watch
…election. Some aspirants who were earlier announced the winners of the senatorial and House of Representatives primaries sued the party for allegedly removing their names from the list of candidates submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission by the National Working Committee of the APC. As part of the e…
The House of Representatives Committee on Defence has pledged to push for the enforcement of the Federal Government’s local content policy to ensure the Armed Forces and other government agencies patronise indigenous manufacturers of military hardware. The Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, di…
…order in the state and warned that traders and transport operators who shut their businesses on Mondays without lawful justification could face sanctions. Speaking at the summit, Soludo said the improvement in commercial activities reflected the positive impact of his administration’s efforts to restore normal economic…
…bold cultural statement on Monday Night RAW, stepping into the arena in a white agbada just days after defeating wrestling icon Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. The traditional Yoruba attire drew cheers from fans as the reigning King of the Ring made his entrance, proudly showcasing his Nigerian heritage on one of WWE’s big…
…adopted daughter on her graduation from nursery school. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 3, 2026, Yakaka revealed she adopted and breastfed the child after she lost her parents to insurgency six years ago. According to her, the baby's father was k!lled in a terrorist attack. Her then pregnant mother survived the at…
…comments about brother Peter's solo career Serial entrepreneur Toyin Lawani has slammed music executive and former Psquare manager, Jude Okoye amidst his ongoing public dispute with his brother, Peter. In a recent video response to Peter, Jude had suggested that the singer was only speaking out now because his solo car…
…a fraudulent network marketing ring linked to the QNET/IGNITE group, arrested 12 suspects, including the alleged syndicate leader, and rescued two victims in coordinated operations across Lagos State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 4th August, the NIS Public Relations Officer, AS Akinlabi, said the arrests followed…
Nigerian woman accused of selling her child in Ghana A Nigerian woman living in Ghana has reportedly been arrested for allegedly selling her child for GH¢2,000 (N232,000). Residents claim they apprehended the woman and questioned her over the child's whereabouts after suspecting she had sold the child. Some also allege…
GistReel Thousands of mourners gathered in Milan on Tuesday as football greats joined family, friends and supporters to pay their final respects to AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi. The former defender, who died last week at the age of 66 following a period of ill health, was honoured at a funeral service held a…
…awaiting trial - and was running as a candidate for Besigye's party. But in August 2025 local media reported Mugumya had been taken by men linked to the security forces, and nothing was heard from him until late July when a video of him, visibly emaciated and seated next to a walker, circulated on social media. The vid…
Nigerian feminist says she would end pregnancy if she was carrying a boy A Nigerian feminist has drawn attention online after sharing her views on having a male child. In a video circulating on social media, the woman said that if she ever decided to overcome her fear of pregnancy and later discovered she was carrying …