Cubana Chief Priest stormed Peller and Jarvis' white wedding on August 1 with his wife, arriving in grand styleThe celebrity barman publicly declared his pride in Peller hours after the event via an Instagram postCubana credited himself with mentoring the TikToker, saying Peller has grown into a husband and will soon b…
…our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published its final list of candidates for the 2027 elections…
…rejected claims by Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele that fuel subsidy savings are being used to reduce government debt and improve workers' welfareThe former Vice President cited alleged CBN figures showing the federal government's credit exposure rose by ₦17.39 trillion, or 77.6%, in just one yearAtiku also challenged t…
…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 journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has…
…newly elected Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, Taraba State Branch, Dr Bitrus-Atizwen Daniel, has pledged to prioritise members’ welfare, strengthen engagement with the government and improve healthcare delivery in the state, promising to lead the association with integrity, transparency and accountability.…
…Police Command has scheduled a routine shooting range exercise for Sunday (today), August 2, 2026, at the 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 S…
Trump agrees to pause attacks on Iran subject 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,…
…actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 80.Bob McGowan, who had managed Pastore since his run on "The Sopranos," stated that he learned of his death Saturday from another client and actor on the show, Vincent Cu…
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…
…mediaThe incident reignited long-running debates about Fela's legacy and his place in music history relative to modern Afrobeats starsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Seun Kuti made headlines for all the wrong reasons at the white wedding of TikT…
…and seven injuries reported in Twin Falls shooting at In-N-Out Burger restaurantSuspected gunman found dead; police investigating identity and motive behind the attackWitness accounts reveal chaotic scenes as families sought refuge during active shootingPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our conten…
…Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has missed Valencia’s pre-season tour of England after sustaining a hamstring injury, with the Spanish club opting not to risk the Nigerian ahead of the new La Liga season. The 29-year-old suffered the injury during Valencia’s pre-season friendly against Castellón, where medical tests la…
A fast-moving wildfire neared the US city of Spokane on Saturday, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as Washington state declared an emergency over one of its worst fire seasons on record. More than 200,000 acres (80,900 hectares) were burning across the northwestern state during a record fourth consecutive yea…
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…
…President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to thoroughly and effectively investigate allegations that over ₦6.79 billion of public funds are missin…
The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on OPIC, Housing and Special Projects, Prince Farooq Adenugba, has said sustained engagement with young people is critical to promoting inclusive governance and addressing challenges confronting communities across the state. Adenugba, according to a statement he issued on…
…Saira has taken a second wife. Saira tied the knot with his second wife on Friday, August 31, 2026 in a colourful ceremony in Azare, Bauchi State. The wedding Fatiha attracted colleagues, fans and industry stakeholders from across Northern Nigeria who flooded social media with warm wishes. Meanwhile, photos of the film…
Drama as man storms August meeting in Enugu, tries to drag his wife out (video) Drama unfolded at a Community August meeting held in Enugu on Saturday, August 1, after a man stormed the venue and tried to force his wife to leave. A viral video shows the man attempting to drag his wife out of the venue while she resists…
…recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu, insisting that the clerics are not the sole custodians of the truth about the state of the nation. Also, the Independent National Electoral Commission released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, bringing months of political uncertainty to an end. Seve…
…ImagesSpeaking during a media roundtable on the reset of Nigeria's electricity industry in Lagos on Friday, the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said the administration has no plans to increase electricity tariffs beyond current levels.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!No…
…area within two days, insisting that security operations should be intensified to flush out those responsible. Obi also called for greater transparency from security agencies, urging authorities to publicly parade suspects arrested during such operations rather than keeping their identities hidden. He said in part … “F…
…dating him, admitting that his honesty and deep Christian values initially made her suspicious. Speaking in a recent interview, she revealed that Shawn insisted they would not have sex before marriage and even refused to allow her visit his house alone, saying he had to seek the Holy Spirit’s direction before agreeing.…
…We recognise Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and support Morocco’s serious, credible, and realistic autonomy proposal as the only basis for a just and lasting solution. “Any other path prolongs the status quo and is unacceptable. This dispute must end now, and the United States will continue to push toward tha…
…public service delivery. The facility had stood as a reminder of the destruction caused during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, forcing traffic officers in the area to operate under difficult conditions for several years. Recognising the importance of adequate infrastructure to effective traffic management, LSDPC undertook…
…urged residents of the state to remain resolute and come out en masse to vote in the August 15 governorship election, assuring them that the outcome of the poll would be determined by the people’s votes. Speaking at a political rally in Ipetumodu after commissioning the 10.4-kilometre Edunabon–Tonkere Road, Adeleke urg…