The naira appreciated at the official foreign exchange market on Monday ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s, CBN Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, interest rate decision. CBN data showed that the naira gained slightly to N1,380.10 per dollar on Monday from N1,380.18 per dollar recorded last Friday. This means that at…

…newly employed doctors, and the withdrawal of call duty meals. The President of the Association of Resident Doctors, LUTH chapter, Dr Omogbolahan Adenuga, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with PUNCH Healthwise on Monday, stating that the industrial action began at 8am on July 20, 2026, after efforts to resolve…

…youth and women empowerment through agriculture.” Gital explained that the beneficiaries, who underwent training in 2025 at the International Skill Acquisition Centre, CSS Farms, along the Keffi-Abuja Expressway in Nasarawa State, would receive starter packs and grants to establish agribusiness ventures. According to h…

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…identity and citizenship documentation. The controversy also sparked widespread social media attacks directed at Adetshina because of her Nigerian heritage, despite the fact that she was born in South Africa and had met the eligibility requirements for the beauty pageant. In August 2024, the South African government st…

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…Candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, declaring his belief that the politician's ambitions will eventually lead him to Nigeria's highest office.Argungu made the comment while issuing a congratulatory message for his birthday on Monday, July 20, praising Ajadi's humanitarian record and what he described as an i…

The Office of the Minister of Defence released a statement on Monday addressing social media reports about General Christopher Musa's future in officeThe Federal Government described the resignation claims as malicious and entirely fabricated, calling them a threat to public trustOfficials urged Nigerians and media org…

…strategy and integrated marketing communications. Organised by the Content Marketing Association, the International Content Marketing Awards celebrate excellence in content strategy, creativity, storytelling and measurable business impact. The awards attract entries from leading brands, agencies and marketing professio…

…provision for the new duties — Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 — which allows officials to take action against countries said to engage in discriminatory trade practices. The latest duties will not apply to energy, potash and goods already impacted by sector-specific tariffs, the White House said. Crucially, howe…

…resounding applause from supporters, including his mother. Standing outside his new official residence at Number 10, he vowed to create “a new political model” and “build a new economy”. In his first call with Trump, Burnham underlined his “commitment to defence and security”, a UK government spokesperson said. To Zele…

…strategy for improving educational infrastructure. In a statement on Monday by the Special Assistant to the Minister on Media and Communication, Mr Ikharo Attah, Alausa said this during a strategic inspection of key Federal Government education projects and institutions in Kano State. The minister, accompanied by the M…

…by relevant agencies. He alleged that irregular approvals granted by some government officials should also be investigated, rather than placing blanket blame on developers. While acknowledging that some developers may have violated regulations, he insisted that those found culpable should face sanctions instead of whol…

…He said that the fundamental rights of Nigerians to free speech, movement and association must be protected by corporate bodies in the interest of justice and fairness to the citizenry. His plea on Monday against institutional bullying, harassment and unjust intimidation was against the backdrop of his experience at th…

…all in the APC. We know ourselves very well. Up to now, I communicate with them, especially Senator Ali Sheriff himself,” he said. He continued: “I have heard him when he was here, but I can tell you he was not serious about it. He just wanted to impress our brother in the Villa, to convince him that he’s working.” Kwa…

…Company Limited in Kaduna. Addressing the workers, the SSG described laxity toward official duties as unacceptable, stressing that public servants must justify the confidence reposed in them through productivity. “On no account should any member of staff in this liaison office display a nonchalant attitude towards gove…

FIFA officially recognised a World Cup 2026 squad as the most defensively disciplined side in the tournament's historyThe country conceded the fewest goals than any team in any previous World Cup edition, which made the defensive achievement even more remarkableA young man on X responded to FIFA's announcement, pointin…

…before Spain's historic winFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A social media post alleging that the 2026 FIFA World Cup final was rigged in favour of Argentina has gone viral after Spain lifted the trophy, with the claim centring on the colours of the post-match fireworks display.Zara Quinn, a Palest…

…General Overseer, Dr Daniel Olukoya, and his wife, Dr Mrs Shade Olukoya, has set social media alight after a video from her surprise 60th birthday celebration began circulating online.The footage posted to Instagram on Saturday, 19 July, captures scenes from a celebration that had taken place a few days earlier.Reactio…

…Army has raised an alarm over a fraudulent recruitment advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms, falsely inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027.In a statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, on Monda…

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…injured players came from a Nigerian witch doctor.Speaking in an video posted on his official Instagram account, Ndidi explained that the so-called "juju cream" was nothing more than natural shea butter he usually brought back from Nigeria.According to him, whenever teammates asked what it was, they jokingly told them…

…she was informed that she would have to return to Nigeria.According to her, airline officials questioned her about the amount of cash she was carrying, her luggage and what she did for a living before informing her that she could not continue her journey.She revealed that she had to pay for a hotel in Doha and also pur…

…visit to the state secretariat and met the absence of several top government officials during working hours. The offices of the Secretary to the State Government, Head of Service and Accountant General were reportedly locked when the governor arrived. During his visit, several commissioners and permanent secretaries we…

Reality TV star Zari responds to reactions over her new facial appearance, confirms she had a temporal lift Reality TV star Zari Hassan has addressed the online reactions to her recent appearance after her face became a hot topic on social media. In a video, Zari explained that while her makeup made the changes look mo…