…search feature at Legit.ng! A viral video circulating on Facebook has falsely portrayed Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio as announcing his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the 2027 general elections.The 18-second clip, shared by a Facebook page called The Opposition, featured aud…
GistReel A Canada-based Nigerian doctor, Zo, has recalled how some of his friends mocked his decision to marry his school girlfriend 22 years ago, claiming he had made a mistake by settling down before moving abroad. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the doctor revealed that he had just gotten married and his…
Gay Nigerian man slams woman who preached Jesus to him after he came out A Nigerian man has slammed a woman who preached Jesus to him after he came out publicly to reveal he is gay. The man had shared a post making it clear that he is done hiding and he is now ready to live his truth. "Jesus lives you, bro," one of his…
…referred to an unnamed person who he said had been alleged to be involved in a coup in Nigeria, saying the person had also canvassed votes for a candidate. “I was watching, when Channels, when Sunrise, who came up to say, ‘Ah, how can somebody who’s being looked for as a coup plotter is now canvassing for votes for so-…
…in several communities ahead of the second phase of the 2026 rainy season, which the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) expects to begin in September.The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, said NiMet's Seasonal Climate Prediction shows the state could receive intense rainfall averaging around 360mm in Se…
…alone in his UK kitchen, showing off his culinary skills in a playful, boastful clipThe Nigerian music legend chopped vegetables and prepared a full meal, joking that he is a 'top chef' throughout the videoFans flooded the comments with mixed reactions, with some noting he 'looks stressed' and others cracking jokes abo…
…at Legit.ng! Mosimiloluwa Olu-Onifade, a Babcock University graduate from Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria, has opened up about the personal struggle she faced before allowing herself to celebrate one of the biggest milestones of her life.Writing on LinkedIn on 27 August 2025, she revealed that she had graduated with a Bachelor o…
David Hundeyin writes: The FBI is in Nigeria for purely political reasons stemming from the fact that your president works for them and Nigeria is not a sovereign country. It has nothing to do with cybercrime. No African country is even in the world's top 20 if we're talking about actual cybercrime. All these $2,000 iT…
…of my economic reforms - Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has asserted that Northern Nigeria stands as the primary beneficiary of his administration's economic reforms, maintaining that the removal of fuel subsidies rescued the nation from severe fiscal distress and redirected public funds toward critical infrastructure an…
…source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A generous gesture from Nigerian content creator Peller has taken a frightening turn for the groundnut seller he gifted N1 million, after the viral moment triggered unwanted attention from area boys at her home in Lagos.Peller made the donation during an In…
…investment to expand CNG infrastructure and promote cheaper, cleaner transportation in NigeriaMore than 120,000 vehicles have been converted to CNG, with over 400 conversion centres, and 7,700 trained technicians supporting the programmeThe government plans to add 500 more CNG stations, taking the national target to 1,…
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigerians may soon pay more for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, as depot prices across major petroleum hubs have climbed sharply to as high as N1,290 per litre, amid a renewed surge in international crude oil prices. The development threatens to worsen the financial burde…
…by the escalating conflict in the Gulf region, according to the Financial Times. In Nigeria, domestic fuel prices jumped by between N46 and N100 per litre to between N1,310 and N1,345 per litre, from N1,210 to N1,275, at MRS, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Ranoil and other filling stations in…
The Nigeria Police Force and the National Peace Committee led by General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.) have stepped up efforts to contain rising political tension and alleged inciting comments as campaigns for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected the latest petrol price hi…
…of channels simply to access a few programmes or sporting events they watch regularly.Nigerians and South Africans to get new DStv packages and channels ImagesDetails of the reported changes emerged after screenshots of the DStv website appeared online, showing possible new offerings called DStv Movies & Series and DSt…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. Proceedings in a suit filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar before a Federal High Court in Abuja ended abruptly on Tuesday after his lawyer refused to serve the suit’s originating documents on President Bola Tinubu’s lawyer. Atiku’s suit, marked…
The Niger Delta Progressive Alliance (NDPA) has commended Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) for what it described as effective pipeline surveillance and responsible community engagement during the recent flooding in parts of the Niger Delta. The post PINL efficiency has protected our environment — N’Delta…
Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-2 in their 9th-12th classification match at the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, with head coach Elishama Elam hailing the team’s never-say-die spirit, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. T…
…National Health Act 2014 and relevant guidelines of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN. Wellington said the donor presented several documents at the point of admission, including a court affidavit, digital National Identification Number, NIN, slip, birth certificate issued by the National Population Commis…
…practice, the Executive Director of CLEEN Foundation, Peter Maduoma, noted that Nigeria has established a substantial policy and institutional architecture for advancing gender equality and women’s participation in governance, peace and security, justice, economic development and public decision-making. “This includes…
…refining capacity – rather than debates over fuel subsidy – remains the key to ending Nigeria’s energy crisis. Speaking during an exclusive interview with our correspondent on Monday, Ndu condemned the persistent destruction of local modular setups tagged as illegal oil bunkering sites by security agencies, describing…
…him on Tuesday in Abuja, hailing Shettima’s life of service, commitment and sacrifice to Nigeria. “Today, I warmly congratulate Vice-President Kashim Shettima, my brother and partner in steering the ship of our state, on his 60th birthday on September 2.” “Kashim is not just a trusted ally or a valued colleague, but al…
By Henry Umoru ABUJA- AHEAD of January 16 presidential election, the Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC ahead of the election, Peter Obi has disclosed that he held talks with Canada’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Pasquale Salvaggio, as part of moves to deepen bilateral relations and strengthen Nigeri…
…as police defend alleged tear-gassing of protesting pensioners in Lagos The Nigeria Police Force has commenced discreet investigations into alleged inciting comments made by some political actors, including Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District; Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sp…
…YTD return rises to 58.14% as oil, insurance stocks rally The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish run on Tuesday, adding N1.22 trillion to investors’ wealth as strong buying interest across key sectors pushed the benchmark index higher.Contents…YTD return rises to 58.14% as oil, insurance stocks rally The N…