…source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.A strong and stable currency remains one of the biggest indicators of an economy’s resilience, helping to curb inflation, lower…
…Onwuzurike had been awarded the silver medal despite finishing third in the event's final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) after Canada, which finished second, was disqualified over an alleged lane infringement. Canada clocked 38.11 seconds behind only the Australian team that took the gold medal for the event and…
…Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), reaffirming Nigeria's commitment to regional peace, security and peacekeeping operations across West Africa.In a statement released on Saturday, August 1, the army said the troops, deployed as Nigerian Company 5 (NIGCOY 5 ESSMGB), departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airp…
…of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara's biggest political mistake was attempting to build his own political structure too soon after assuming office.Speaking during a media chat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, August 1, Wike said Fubara should have strengthe…
…a team effort, and we really came out on top today."Nigeria will face Egypt in their final Group C fixture on August 5, with a victory guaranteeing a place in the WAFCON quarter-finals. by Linda Ikeji at 02/08/2026 12:43 PM | Share this Story
Nigerian broadcast journalist laments disappearance of title "Mrs" from official documents and business cards of married women Nigerian broadcast journalist, Aniekeme Finbarr, has lamented over the disappearance of the title "Mrs" from official documents and business cards of married women. The former Special Assistant…
…for telling female colleague they already met 'in his dreams' A UK employment tribunal has dismissed the appeal of an IT worker who claimed he was unfairly dismissed after telling a female colleague they had met "in his dreams" and sending her romantic messages.Elrich Daudet, a former senior computer analyst at Computa…
…skis, while another was intercepted while piloting a speedboat carrying 11 Moroccan nationals.The migrants had reportedly entered Ceuta from Morocco earlier in the week during a mass influx that saw about 60,000 people cross into the Spanish territory. The Spanish Civil Guard intercepted the speedboat before it reached…
…The President of REDAN, Oba Akintoye Adeoye, stated this at the recently concluded National Housing Data Programme Workshop organised by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Abuja. In the text of his presentation made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, Adeoye urged the Federal Govern…
…taken away by their Cameroonian father in Kaduna more than 30 years ago.In an emotional video shared on Instagram, Osas said her mother, a native of Cross River State, has lived with the pain of losing her children for three decades and has refused to leave Kaduna in the hope that they would one day return. Read here.I…
…family members, friends, community leaders, and sympathizers who gathered to pay their final respects and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family during this difficult moment. In a demonstration of compassion, solidarity, and leadership, Hon. Umar Abubakar Dan'AKano extended his heartfelt condolences to the family…
…Priest was seen walking up to the couple's seats, exchanging greetings, and then signalling to an aide who brought several bundles of cash, which he handed over to the newlyweds.Watch the video of how Cubana Chief Priest and his wife attended Peller's wedding and why he said he is proud of the TikToker below:Fans react…
INEC released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections on Saturday, leaving out several high-profile politiciansNed Nwoko, former governors Gbenga Daniel and Danjuma Goje, and others were missing from the list despite appeals processesThe APC had reinstated six serving senators after petition reviews…
…where he also took aim at the President for publicly defending the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against allegations of partiality.In his view, Tinubu had effectively appointed himself a spokesman for the electoral body rather than engaging with legitimate concerns about its credibility. He argued th…
…people deadAmong those killed in the Kaduna attack were children, prompting an international response from WashingtonThe US sent a message to the Nigerian government amid alleged rampant violence against Christians in the Middle Belt regionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng jo…
…Relations Officer of the association, Dr Bright Ekhibise, and made available to journalists. According to the statement, Daniel made the pledge shortly after emerging chairman during the association’s Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference held in Jalingo on Saturday, where he succeeded the outgoing chairman,…
…CP AT Abdullahi Shooting Range. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, in Dutse, the state capital, on Saturday. According to the PPRO, all arrangements have been concluded for the exercise, which will take pla…
…to 'rapidly' making deal The U.S. has agreed to pause attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump said Saturday, amid what he described as the "perimeters of a deal" being agreed upon, which would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. "We have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold of…
Suspected k!llers of soldier arrested as troops dismantle criminal syndicate, recover stolen weapons in interstate operation Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected members of a criminal gang linked to the ambush that k!lled a soldier and injured another, recovering stolen military weapons and additio…
…year.Peller (Habeeb Hamzat) and Jarvis (Amadou Elizabeth) had already completed traditional rites in Benin City and a civil wedding before the lavish white wedding capped off the celebrations.The guest list was a who's who of Nigerian entertainment: Fuji legends Kwam 1 and Sule Alao Malaika, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux,…
…Super Eagles future remains uncertain Away from club football, Sadiq’s international future remains unclear after he admitted he is considering retiring from the Super Eagles following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The striker has not featured for Nigeria since November 2024 despite earning…
…a fire evacuation shelter at the Spokane Convention Center. Earlier in the day, the National Weather Service declared a “particularly dangerous situation” Red Flag Alert, which called the weather risk “extreme” across Eastern Washington. The Washington National Guard said on X it was “rapidly mobilizing units” to assis…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed a fire incident at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. FAAN, in a statement on Sunday via its official X handle, said its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) was responding to the incident and working to contain th…
…the insecure storage of firearms, creating significant risks to public safety and national security.” According to SERAP, “The diversion of funds meant for policing, abandoned security projects, missing firearms and ammunition, and the misuse of police exhibits undermine the operational effectiveness of the Nigeria Pol…
…to prioritise youth empowerment through job creation, industrial development, vocational and technical education, improved road infrastructure, reliable electricity supply and effective flood control measures. They also called for the restoration of local government autonomy, the establishment of constituency offices t…