Nana Otedola has opened up about the struggles she encountered while trying to find her footing in businessThe businesswoman, who recently appeared on a podcast with her daughter, Temi, and Mr Eazi, answered questions about her entrepreneurial journey. She revealed the various ventures she tried before eventually findi…
Ijeoma Chinonyerem, a Nigerian hair vendor, has shared how she recharged her electricity meter with N30,000 and received a surprisingly large number of unitsShe explained that her area receives little to no power supply, which Nigerians satirically call 'Band Z', but her solar panels keep her home runningThe post spark…
The federal ministry of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction reacted to the alleged start of N50,000 National Support Allowance registrationIn a terse statement shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday, July 19, 2026, authorities sent a warning message to the Nigerian publicThe ministry of humanitarian a…
A professor of Political Science at Lagos State University (LASU), Sylvester Odion Akhaine, will deliver the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture scheduled to hold in Lagos on July 23, 2026. The lecture, organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, by 11am, with …
GistReel Former World Cup assistant referee Darren Cann has rejected allegations that FIFA officials favour certain teams and players like Argentina and Lionel Messi. He insists referees are completely independent and never instructed to influence match outcomes. Cann, who officiated at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup…
British Steel has been taken back into public ownership after years of financial turmoil, sparking a fierce compensation battle with its former Chinese owner Jingye GroupThe move, announced on Thursday, is aimed at safeguarding the UK’s ability to produce primary steel, but has already strained relations between London…
Retail cooking gas prices have declined nationwide, with dealers attributing the drop to improved domestic supply and lower depot pricesLPG depot prices now range between N1,005/kg and N1,030/kg, helping to ease wholesale costs for marketersDealers and consumers say the price decline has boosted demand, while calling f…
Tunmise, Ivana's lover, has reacted to the allegations made against him by the TikToker, sharing his side of the storyThe female TikToker had alleged that he verbally and physically abused her, sharing videos and voice notes to support her claimsIn a video making the rounds online, Tunmise was seen calling Ivana's fath…
Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya is the first female President of the Nigerian Bar AssociationShe won the 2026 national officers' election against two other senior lawyersElection results were announced after delays due to technical issues and a cyberattackFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng j…
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, a man, Amadu Raheem Komba Gbandeh, who gained internet fame for his football predicting skills, has shared his predictionIn a recent Facebook post, Gbandeh, who had accurately forecasted 36 football matches, gave his pre-match analysis and outcome pred…
Mbappe usurps Messi again and becomes World Cup all-time record goalscorer France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring twice in France's third-place play-off against England at the 2026 tournament.The two goals took Mbappé's overall World Cup tally to 22, surpa…
Nigerian man arrested for drug possession and international romance scam in India A 27-year-old Nigerian who entered India on a medical visa, overstayed illegally after its expiry in 2023, has been arrested in Delhi, India with 5.085 kg of methamphetamine worth over ₹10 crore. UP special task force (STF) also alleged…
Manosphere influencers, Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate arrested by U.S. Marshals, face additional r@pe charges in the U.K. Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal law enforcement officials in Miami the U.S. Marshals Service said, in arrests British authorities said were related to a…
Police arrest three civil servants for stealing government equipment worth N500,000 in Bayelsa The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three staff members of the State Ministry of Labour, Empowerment and Productivity, for stealing the ministry's equipment worth over N500,000,000. The spokesperson for the command,…
Court sentences two to d3ath by hanging for r@pe and m8rder of 17-year-old girl in Anambra The Anambra High Court in Ogidi Judicial Division has sentenced two men, Elochukwu Belonwu and Chukwuebuka Ofokwu, to d3ath by hanging for conspiracy, r@pe and the m8rder of a 17-year-old girl, Jennifer Anene. The presiding judge…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday arrived in Lungi, Sierra Leone to participate in the 69th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government Summit. On arrival at the Sierra Leone International Airport, Lungi, Shettima was received by the Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr Mohame…
Popular TikToker Ivana publicly called out her lover, Tunmise, over alleged domestic violence in a series of posts on Saturday, July 18Ivana shared evidence of physical wounds and claimed Tunmise pushed her down a staircase and choked her, causing a seizureShe also admitted to cheating on Tunmise, saying the trauma of …
Sao Tome and Principe heads to the polls on Sunday as President Carlos Vila Nova seeks a fresh five-year mandate in the cocoa-producing island nationThe vote comes after Vila Nova’s split from the powerful ADI party, leaving him to run as an independent against three challengersWith 142,298 registered voters, the elect…
The David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF) Scholarship awards full tuition to outstanding young Africans studying at Covenant University or Landmark University in Nigeria. This article covers everything you need to know — eligibility requirements, scholarship benefits, required documents, and how to apply via the DOF portal.DO…
Maverick entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, aka CharlyBoy, has sent glowing congratulatory messages to the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party(NDC),Peter Obi,as he marks his 65th birthday on Sunday. In a series of posts on his X page(formerly Twitter),the ‘Areafad’ sent heartfelt prayers and bes…
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Marshall Katung, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Miss Mary Habila, describing the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy and calling for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding he…
Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Miss Universe Jamaica announced the passing of 2024 contestant LaToya Malcolm, leaving fans and colleagues in mourningTributes poured in from people who worked alongside Malcolm during the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica competitionThose who knew her personally revealed …
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Saland area of Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran at a depth of approximately 12 kilometresKhuzestan governor Mohammad Reza Mowlaizadeh declared a high state of readiness and ordered full mobilisation of rescue and operational forcesThe Iranian Red Crescent Society dispatched …
Nigeria's LPG imports skyrocketed 1,400% to 1.5 KT/d in June 2026, addressing severe supply shortagesDaily LPG consumption increased by 24%, with imports providing nearly 30% of total supply to meet demand.Price reductions in LPG offer hope for families amid rising living costs, but long-term solutions are neededFind i…
Kuwait's electricity and water ministry confirmed a second consecutive day of Iranian attacks on a power and water distillation plantKuwait International Airport suspended air traffic due to rocket and drone strikes, forcing the national carrier to reschedule most flightsBahrain's army said its air defences intercepted…