PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A video of former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo jumping off a stage surfaced online from Charly Boy's memoir launch in LagosGuests reportedly held their breath as Obasanjo leapt from the stage at Alliance Française, Adenuga House, with a man st…
INEC published the credentials and personal details of ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his running mate Rotimi AmaechiAtiku's INEC profile lists a Masters degree in International Relations but shows no record of an undergraduate qualificationNigerians have begun reacting online to the gap in the ADC presi…
Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as the latest Premier League club monitoring Victor Osimhen, joining Manchester United and ChelseaGalatasaray are demanding a fee of between €130 million and €150 million for the Super Eagles striker and club captainOsimhen has spoken openly about his desire to play in the Premier League,…
USCIS has clarified valid marriage requirements for US immigration benefits for Nigerians and others wishing to emigratePolygamous and proxy marriages face scrutiny under US immigration law, with stiff penaltiesApplicants must prove genuine relationships to avoid immigration pitfalls and visa denialsPAY ATTENTION: Mark…
Germany amended its Citizenship Act on October 30, 2025, scrapping the three-year fast-track naturalisation option introduced in 2024All citizenship applicants must now live in Germany for at least five years before qualifying, with no exceptions for exceptional integrationChancellor Merz said Germany will make integra…
The US State Department announced it is making a visa bond programme permanent, requiring some visitors to pay a financial guarantee before entryThe policy targets nationals from 50 countries, 30 of which are in Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, and EthiopiaBonds under the new system range from $10,000 to $20,000 and a…
BudgIT says the average cost of eating a healthy diet in Nigeria rose by 11.7% to N1,541 per person daily in Q1 2026Ekiti, along with Imo and Abia, had the highest cost at N2,091 per day, while Adamawa was the cheapest at N1,004In Ekiti, a healthy diet could consume about 89.6% of the N70,000 minimum wage, leaving work…
The United Kingdom (UK) government has published guidance on what migrants must do if their visa is tied to a relationship that has endedAffected migrants are urged to apply for a new visa as soon as possible rather than waiting for their current leave to expireRoutes available include work visas, parent visas, private…
Portable walked out of his celebrity boxing rematch against Charles Okocha after just one round at a Balmoral Group event on FridayHis management, Zeh Nation/Dr Zeh, issued a formal apology on Saturday, August 1, to organisers, fans and everyone who attendedThe statement promised fans that Portable would "come back str…
Chioma, a Babcock University graduate, announced her first-class degree and revealed she finished with the second-highest CGPA in her entire departmentThe young economist shared her graduation photos and academic details on social media, disclosing her final GPA of 4.72Her loved ones organised a private celebration com…
GistReel Mykhailo Mudryk is set to rejoin Chelsea’s first-team squad after being cleared to return to competitive football, with the Ukrainian winger expected to link up with the Blues during their pre-season tour in Hong Kong. The 25-year-old has not played for Chelsea since November 2024 after being suspended followi…
INEC turned down the presidential nomination of former President Goodluck Jonathan, submitted manually by the Kabiru Turaki-led PDP factionThe Turaki camp said it chose manual submission after INEC refused to release electronic access codes needed for online filingThe PDP faction's spokesman accused INEC of bias and wa…
Leading the headlines on Saturday morning is former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who described his choice of Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in 1999 as the biggest mistake of his presidency. The South African government has also rejected claims that Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, and her team were denied visas, while …
Tanzanian singer Zuchu and Diamond Platnumz were spotted dancing together at her baby shower on Friday, July 31, 2026The couple revealed they are expecting a baby girl, just days after reports of a split circulated onlineFans and online commenters were divided over the reunion, with many questioning the earlier divorce…
Stakeholders have raised alarm over NAHCON's decision to hold consultations with only AHUON on the new N250 million bank guarantee rule for 2027 HajjCAC records reportedly show that AHUON, the association NAHCON engaged, is currently listed as inactive on the commission's portalA legal practitioner cited Section 40 of …
The University of Ibadan (UI) officially released the results of its 2025/2026 post-UTME screening exercise for candidates who applied to the institutionLegit.ng confirmed the development on Friday, July 31, 2026, from two separate sources with knowledge of the releaseAdmission seekers who sat the CBT screening between…
August is here, marking the eighth month of the Gregorian system, which is used by most countries around the worldThe month is marked by several notable observances, including Women's Equality Day, International Youth Day, and othersIn this report, Legit.ng highlights four Nigerian states that have the practice of decl…
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani named Jerry Adams, head of the state's Internal Revenue Service, as his deputy governorship candidate on July 28, 2026Donald Okwuosa said Governor Sani's Muslim/Christian ticket breaks the precedent set by former Governor El-Rufai, who ran a Muslim/Muslim ticket in Kaduna StateThe analyst said …
A Nigerian woman living in the UK shared the full story of how she transported her dog Feisty from Lagos to London, breaking down every cost involvedThe process took over six months, involved blood tests sent to an approved lab in the UK, and required two separate pet cargo companies across Nigeria and EnglandFeisty, w…
GistReel Mercedes, born Ijeoma Emi, is a Nigerian entrepreneur, concierge business owner, and reality TV personality. She rose to prominence after appearing on Season 11 of Big Brother Naija in 2026. Mercedes is recognized for her bold demeanor, business mindset, and colorful energy, which helped her become one of the …
PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Patoranking's two daughters filmed themselves calling out their father over his pronunciation in a car ride videoThe eldest daughter revealed a specific incident at a pizza place that exposed the singer's struggle…
FCCPC boss Tunji Bello warned DisCos against transferring the cost of obsolete meter replacement to consumersThe warning came during a stakeholder meeting in Abuja that brought together NERC, NEMSA, and State Electricity Regulatory CommissionsBello revealed that an earlier FCCPC intervention forced the suspension of a …
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has recovered vandalised public infrastructure from suspected vandals. The command also uncovered a network involved in the illegal production and use of fake diplomatic and official government number plates. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Friday…
The United Kingdom Royal Navy published a detailed pay breakdown for personnel, showing starting salaries and what each rank can earnThe Royal Navy is categorised into Ratings and Officers, with the highest-ranking Warrant Officers and Captains earning higher salaries than othersBeyond salary, the Royal Navy lists an e…
The Turaki-led PDP interim committee submitted Goodluck Jonathan's presidential nomination and other candidates' names to INEC manually on FridayINEC refused to provide electronic submission access codes, saying it does not recognise the Turaki-led interim leadership of the PDPThe committee warned INEC against publishi…