The US Bureau of African Affairs condemned an attack in Nigeria's Plateau State that killed dozens of people while they slept in their homesThe statement came shortly after a CPC Working Group meeting, raising concerns about commitments made to protect Christian communitiesWashington urged the Nigerian government to ho…
The ICC condemned Washington's decision to sanction its president, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye SeyeThe Trump administration added both officials to its sanctions list as part of its campaign against what it calls a corrupt and politicised courtJapan, the ICC's biggest funder, and the European Union …
Standard Bank considers stake in OPay ahead of its US IPO plans in the near futureOPay targets a $4 billion valuation, with expert bank advisors saying it may be one of the biggest fintech IPOs in AfricaInvestment reflects shifting dynamics between traditional banks and fintech companiesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as …
Nigerian MSMEs can apply for N13 million in funding through the CREM's Endowment Trust Grant Programme15 selected businesses will receive grants and business training to enhance operations and growthApplication deadline for the GETGP is August 20, 2026, urging eligible entrepreneurs to act promptlyPAY ATTENTION: Mark L…
Nigerian dancer and singer Poco Lee has reportedly been arrested in the United Kingdom over assault allegations, according to circulating reportsA Texas-based rapper, Ms Jorji, separately accused Poco Lee of attempting to assault her and her girlfriend about two years agoPoco Lee has not issued any public statement add…
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan signed the First National Peace Accord on Issue-Based Campaigns in Abuja on TuesdayAmupitan pledged the commission would act as an impartial umpire, managing over 1.4 million ad hoc staff across 176,000 polling unitsThe INEC boss issued a strong warning against misinformation, identit…
Davido addressed his public clash with the Edo State governor during the Osun State election campaignThe singer insisted he did nothing wrong and accused the governor of crossing state lines to interfere in the electionDavido also made a pointed claim about the state of infrastructure in Edo State while aiming for the …
A video emerged showing Hajiya Maryam Wadada distributing bundles of naira notes to women at an empowerment event in Nasarawa StateThe event, held a week before the 2027 campaign period begins, saw ₦325 million shared among 6,500 women across 13 local government areasNigerians online are calling on the EFCC to investig…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar said Tinubu sent five elders, including Tom Ikimi and Bisi Akande, to lobby for the running mate slotAtiku disclosed he also made Buhari promise not to run a Muslim-Muslim ticket before he agreed to support his 2014 presidential campaignAtiku said Tinubu was upset after Buhari decli…
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…