The Australian Government has launched a visa ballot process for Work and Holiday subclass 462 applicants from China, India, and Vietnam due to high demandRegistrations for the 2026-2027 programme year ran for three weeks, with a non-refundable AUD 25 (N24k) ballot registration fee requiredApplicants must meet strict a…
MEMAN's latest Energy Bulletin put the spot landing cost of imported petrol at N1,218.54 per litre as of August 13Dangote Refinery's gantry price of N1,165 per litre sits N53.54 below what it costs to import the same productThe price gap also extends to diesel, where Dangote's AGO price undercuts the import-parity esti…
A fan has sent an emotional appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to intervene in the health crisis of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, OgogoOgogo's daughter Kira confirmed her father has been diagnosed with stage four cancer, raising alarm among his supportersThe actor's family secured an India visa for treatm…
The naira climbed to its strongest level since April 2026 on Monday, driven by a CBN policy shift on bank borrowing accessInterbank FX turnover surged by over 265% to $437.53 million, the highest single-day volume recorded since July 22, 2026Nigeria's external reserves reached $52.25 billion as of August 13, 2026, thei…
…despite Canal+ acquisitionCEO Kemi Omotosho emphasised focus on Nigerian consumer preferences amidst economic changesRecent removal of popular channels leaves DStv subscribers seeking alternative entertainment optionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist wit…
…executive team with a deep understanding of Nigeria’s economic conditions, consumer preferences and market dynamics. She said misconceptions about the company’s corporate structure sometimes arise from its membership of the international group, stressing that global ownership does not mean that key operational decision…
A rare 1967 photograph of Davido's grandfather Chief Raji Ayoola Adeleke surfaced online, sparking widespread buzz among fansThe photo shows Chief Raji Adeleke in conversation with Tony Dechant, then President of the U.S. Farmers Union, on December 18, 1967The image resurfaced amid Davido's uncle, Governor Ademola Adel…
…regulations and increased ATM patronage Rising ATM usage signals shift in cash access preferences for Nigerians as PoS agents lamentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over…
Popular Nigerian businessman Wale Jana made a bold prediction about the Adeleke family following Ademola Adeleke's Osun gubernatorial victoryWale Jana praised the family's unity across different mothers, tracing their political structure back to Senator Raji AdelekeThe businessman specifically named Davido as a possibl…
Osun governor Ademola Adeleke revealed he made a stop at his late brother's grave before heading to the pollsAdeleke said the visit was meant to seek prayers from his deceased brother for a psychological boostThe governor made the disclosure in relation to his voting activity on election dayPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng…
APC in Abia State called on the state government to clear pension and gratuity arrears estimated at over N70 billionThe party said some retirees were receiving as little as N4,000 monthly, far below the N32,000 pension thresholdAPC also flagged reports of workers in some state agencies earning between N23,000 and N40,0…
Wunmi Aloba, widow of late Afrobeats singer Mohbad, broke her silence with two cryptic meme videos on Instagram StoriesVeryDarkMan had accused Wunmi of forging identity documents to access her late husband's estate in a video released on August 16, 2026Wunmi did not name or tag VDM in her posts, but fans quickly interp…
The NBS recorded a 2.79 percentage point jump in Nigeria's food inflation between June and July 2026Adamawa, Katsina, and Zamfara posted the steepest annual food price increases among all Nigerian statesBorno was the only state to record a negative food inflation rate, while headline inflation eased slightly in JulyPAY…
Social media influencer Mummy's Gyal shared a video revealing new details about the disappearance of Dubai influencer Chinaza ChukwuyereChinaza was last seen at Shoreline with her boyfriend Hakeem and his friends after the two returned from DubaiHakeem reportedly told police that Chinaza is dead, claiming his friends w…
Android 17 update is rolling out, but many users remain in the waiting game for installationGoogle's Pixel phones lead the charge, with select Samsung and Motorola models joining the early rolloutAI feature requirements create a divide, limiting the functionality of Android 17 for some powerful devicesPAY ATTENTION: Ma…
Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie spoke on August 17, hinting that someone was begging her to back down from the ongoing legal disputeJudy Austin had filed a writ of summons against Rita Edochie, demanding N1 billion in damages, a retraction, an apology, and N50 million paymentRita made it clear that she has no in…
Nigerian Police Force PRO CSP Anietie Iniedu revealed new directives aimed at curbing extortion at police stations across the countryThe police spokesman disclosed contact lines Nigerians can use to report officers who demand payment for bailProminent lawyer Stan Alieke backed the police position and urged Nigerians to…
Neche stunned her fellow BBNaija Season 11 housemates by announcing she was leaving voluntarily, just days after her strongest week in the houseThe 25-year-old lawyer had won the Head of House title, the weekly Wager, and the Friday Arena Games before making her surprise decisionHousemates rushed to surround her as she…
Davido opened up about the political roots of the Adeleke family in a resurfaced interview shared on Sunday, August 16, 2026The singer revealed that his late uncle Isiaka Adeleke was the original politician in the family before Ademola stepped inFans pushed back hard at Davido's comments, with many questioning whether …
Airtel Africa and Starlink launch satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, transforming mobile connectivityCustomers can now connect directly to satellites without needing a dish, using compatible smartphonesThis landmark service aims to extend connectivity in Africa's challenging telecommunications landscapePAY ATTENTIO…
Cubana Chiefpriest took to Instagram to celebrate billionaire Adedeji Adeleke following Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke's return to officeThe socialite shared a video featuring himself and Adedeji Adeleke, describing the businessman as having 'superpower'Fans flooded the comments to react to Cubana Chiefpriest's glowing …
Popular APC woman leader Ero Arike has described Oyebamiji's defeat as part of the uncertainties that come with political contestsArike recalled supporting Ademola Adeleke during his earlier failed governorship bid before later moving to the APCShe assured Oyebamiji that she and other supporters remained firmly behind …
Governor Ademola Adeleke dropped to the ground to prostrate before his elder sister, Chief Dr. Modupeola Adeleke Sanni, after his election victoryThe moment, captured during a family celebration, quickly spread across social media and drew widespread attentionNigerians flooded the comments section with reactions to the…
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo mocked Governor Ademola Adeleke's dancing habit while campaigning for the APC candidate in OsunOkpebholo questioned whether Osun voters were tired of seeing their governor dance before signing documents and attending meetingsDavido responded directly to Okpebholo on Instagram, warnin…
Afrobeats star Davido took down a tweet announcing that his family would not back any presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 electionsHe also deleted a separate post appearing to criticise President Bola Tinubu amid tensions over the Osun electionFans online noticed the deletions and began questioning the singer's mo…