By Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), yesterday, said that the Nigerian economy expanded in real terms by 4.43 percent year-on-year, YoY, in the second quarter of 2026, Q2’26 from 4.2 percent in Q2’25. NBS disclosed this in its Gross Domestic Product, GDP, report for Q2’26 noting that both the…
…wanted proper home-style food for once.” Jeremiah Esan described the man as potential husband material, stating: “You see better potential husband u go dey cast am, i sorry for u. person wey you suppose dey hide the guy, to see husband material naaa connecting and God grace you see one you cast am.” Mozolhenry question…
A 34-year-old Nigerian is expected to appear before the Durban Magistrate’s Court in South Africa for allegedly dealing in drugs in Montclair, South Africa. The South African Police Service, in a statement on its Facebook page on Monday, said the suspect appeared before the court on Monday following his arrest by membe…
…persons were enrolled on government systems, as well as identity, biometric and bank-account controls. It will also establish a definitive inventory of Federal Government agencies, departments, commissions, councils, parastatals and other bodies and verify their legal basis and how they obtained official recognition, b…
…sandals that had no business near water, and sunglasses pushed into glossy hair. Her husband stood beside her in oversized dark glasses, holding two drinks like he wished his hands were busier.The woman looked at our chairs.Then at us."You're going to need to move."I blinked."I'm sorry?""We always sit here," she said.…
…passengers allege abandonment, demand urgent intervention Nigerian travellers stranded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday night staged a protest over prolonged flight delays and cancellations that have left scores of passengers unable to continue their journeys to Lagos for mo…
…vulnerable persons for whom he had previously been a carer for. Firstly, Essien stole a bank card from a vulnerable, blind man and used the card in multiple transactions nearby. Later, he gained access to another address and entered the bedroom of an elderly resident, although nothing is believed to have been stolen. T…
…warning that violence between spouses is, at its core, self-destruction, since a husband and wife are one flesh. "When you find a man hitting himself on the street, what happens? You and your wife are one flesh. It's insanity," he declared.Bishop Oyedepo addresses men beating their wives. Photo credit@davidoyedepominis…
…making recovery difficult. “At the press of a button, you can collapse the entire banking industry in Nigeria. Most of the data we are investigating now, you can’t trace tangible assets to them,” he said. To address this, Olukoyede said about 40 virtual asset platforms had been licensed in Nigeria and the Commission no…
Bobrisky marked his 35th birthday on August 31, 2026, by posting stunning photos on InstagramThe controversial crossdresser dismissed any fixation on his age with a bold, cryptic captionFans and celebrities flooded the comments section with birthday wishes and fiery reactionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new sea…
…reigned for five years after replacing his uncle, who was deposed over alleged ties to banditry in 2021In May 2024, bandits attacked Zurmi, ransacked the emir's palace, and abducted several residents including the emir's chief detailPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Emir of Zurmi…
…recorded offences increased by 24.1 per cent between 2024 and 2025. Procurement fraud, bank fraud, cybercrime and economic-governance offences, he added, recorded notable increases. “This tells us something important,” Olukoyede said. “The fight against economic and financial crime is not only about grand corruption. E…
I won't throw away my marriage simply because my husband cheated or impregnated another woman - Nigerian lawyer says A Nigerian lawyer, Stella Nnennaya, has laughed off the idea of divorcing her husband if he cheats or impregnates another woman. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 31, the mother of two stated that she…
…over the last decade, attracting investment and creating new alternatives to traditional banking and financial services. However, rapid growth has also brought increased scrutiny from customers and regulators. The Central Bank of Nigeria and other regulators have continued to strengthen oversight across different parts…
…out in May 2026, the same month he and Fleur jointly filed for divorce. Fleur and his bandmates publicly expressed their support for him following his announcement. Caleb said he still faces criticism but is focused on processing his experiences through his forthcoming music. by Linda Ikeji at 31/08/2026 2:55 PM | Shar…
…The Vintage's birthday celebration, shows the two stars meeting inside a chandelier-lit banquet hall, surrounded by elegantly dressed guests. Fans react as Zubby Michael shares a moment with football legend Nwankwo Kanu. @kanunwankwo>The candid clip captures the genuine warmth between the actor and the former Super Eag…
…Grade Level 7, salaries are split across 14 steps, with each step representing a higher band of pay within that grade. A civil servant at Step 1 earns N1,277,667 annually, while a colleague at Step 14 takes home N1,653,093 per year.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The ful…
…mama. A hungry, forgotten mama. "We need to do better for our parents and elders.Don't abandon them in the village. #Forgiveness #ElderCare #HumanityFirst #BeKind." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 31/08/2026 2:43 PM | Share this Story
…photos showing her appearance at 15 and 18, alongside a post in which she said she had abandoned Christianity and become an atheist.The woman, identified on X as Ogbanjésokawaii (@DUkauwa94288), shared the images in a post comparing her appearance at the two ages. She wrote: "Omo I suffer that year, Christianity really…
…Council National President expressed worry that the road had suffered years of neglect, abandonment, and heavy dilapidation, resulting in vehicle damage, long travel times, and untold hardship for students, school staff, and residents. He further raised concerns over rising insecurity around the area, saying the bad ro…
…governor, who described himself as a founding member of the APC, accused the party of abandoning its founding ideals. According to him, the decision was made after wide consultations with his family, associates, colleagues and sympathisers. “Having consulted widely with my family, associates, colleagues and sympathiser…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken steps to boost the naira's value by auctioning off about N4.73 trillion through its Open Market Operations (OMO) billsThe apex bank initially planned to sell half the amount, but investors' appetite led the CBN to more than double the instrumentOMO bills are short-term instru…
…Fauzia Muhammad shares voice note of friend allegedly admitting to sleeping with her husband after announcing their split Influencer Fauzia Muhammad has shared a voice note in which a woman, alleged to be her friend, admitted to sleeping with Fauzia's husband, Danilo. In the recording, the woman claimed the incident ha…
…country and data source. That problem is now forcing a rethink inside parts of Nigeria’s banking industry. Increasingly, banks are moving beyond traditional lending and into something closer to ecosystem development — combining finance, technology, climate intelligence and startup incubation to solve structural problem…
…Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July 2026, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The apex bank highlighted that the figure represents the highest monthly inflow ever recorded through formal channels, demonstrating clear progress toward the $1 billion monthly target established by CBN Governor Ol…