…N71m from single-day preview screenings ahead of its official release. According to Nigerian Box Office (@NGAboxoffice), a Nigerian box-office analysis and consultancy platform, the film generated N70m from 12,134 admissions during its preview period between September 25 and October 1. The performance was reported as t…
…(NAFDAC) has launched an investigation into the safety of disposable sanitary pads in Nigeria following concerns about potentially harmful chemicals in some products. The agency said it has begun assessing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in selected sanitary pads that have valid marketing authorisation.The investigat…
A Nigerian man, Miceldo Mark, has stated that his wife dare not refuse his conjugal rights, saying that he paid her bride price in full so he owns her. Mark also revealed that he once forcibly dragged his wife home from her shop because he was wanted a good time in bed. A Facebook user, Onyeka Chiemelie Michael shared…
Mount Zion Film Productions released Agbara Nla: The Return in Nigerian cinemas on Thursday, October 1, 2026Videos of viewers speaking in tongues and singing worship songs inside cinemas began circulating on social media after its debutOne social media user described the film's impact as 'an overflow of Heaven' and urg…
…Officer of the examination body. Dangut, who previously served as the Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, is set to assume his new role at the council’s international headquarters in Accra, Ghana, on October 2, 2026. Here are 10 things to know about the new WAEC Registrar: He is from Plateau State Dangut was b…
…Malta, Greece, others – Migration advisory firm By Nkiruka Nnorom Thousands of wealthy Nigerians who once turned to Caribbean golden passports as a backdoor route to Europe now face uncertainty after the European Union, EU, ordered five Caribbean nations to scrap their citizenship-by-investment, CBI, programmes by 2028…
…was brought under Section 355 of the Criminal Code, Cap. C38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, as applicable in Imo State. During the proceedings, prosecution counsel, Sampson Obodo, presented photographs showing the injuries sustained by the girl and tendered statements made to the police by the accused and the…
Nigeria is making progress despite prevailing economic difficulties, the Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said, pledging that the Federal Government will continue to pursue reforms and create investment opportunities to promote national development. Ikpeazu said the government was committed to economi…
…has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigerians have been given an opportunity to buy petrol at a N66 discount per litre as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) retail rolls out a special promotion to…
…that preventing corruption and fraud is the best approach to fighting corruption in Nigeria. He urged citizens not to hesitate to report suspected cases of corruption to the Commission. “I have discovered that when money has been stolen, the best you can recover is 60 percent,” he said. He added that the EFCC is in Ana…
A woman from Niger State, Fateema Keturah Daniel, has shared one of the mixed reactions she received after revealing that she married an Enugu man. In a Facebook post, Fateema explained that she was born, raised and educated in Niger State, noting that she never left the state until her marriage. Reacting to her post,…
A police officer told an FCT High Court that suspects allegedly confessed to their roles in the robbery that led to Somtochukwu Maduagwu’s deathThe witness said investigations indicated that Maduagwu was pushed from her third-floor apartment during the attackThe court heard that eight of the 11 defendants were allegedl…
Ask ten Nigerians which trading platform is best and you’ll get twelve answers, a few WhatsApp forwards and at least one cousin who “made money last year.” Trading has exploded in popularity from Lagos to Abuja to Port Harcourt, driven by smartphones, a young population and, frankly, the desire to protect savings from…
The Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery will conduct its annual training exercise, tagged Exercise Vulcan Glow XII, from Oct. 5 to Oct. 18 in Kachia, Kaduna State. The exercise will take place at the Nigerian Army Military Training Area, Kachia, according to a statement signed by Maj. G.A. Okupe, Acting Deputy Director, A…
GistReel Nigerian social commentator Oyemykke has sparked a debate online after comparing the cost of living in Lagos with that of the UK (London), claiming residents spend more on lifestyle expenses in Lagos. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Oyemykke made the comment while discussing his experience living in t…
Ecobank Nigeria announced a downward review of interest rates on its Naira Savings Products following a CBN decisionThe bank reduced rates across four savings accounts, with the All Savings Account dropping from 7.95% to 6.90% per annumThe revised rates took effect on September 24, 2026, with withdrawal limits applying…
Saudi Arabia approved an additional 10,000 Hajj slots for Nigeria, following high-level diplomatic engagement between both countriesNAHCON confirmed the slots were split between state Muslim pilgrims welfare boards and seven lead tour operator companiesNAHCON Chairman Amb Ismail Yusuf credited President Tinubu's admini…
…Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Commuters across at least 14 Nigerian states paid the same transport fares on October 1, 2024, the date President Bola Tinubu had set for measurable reductions in transport costs through the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses.Checks conducted across…
…to disrupt terrorist and criminal networks operating in the South-East. According to the Nigerian Army, the three victims were abducted around the Osakwa General Area of Ihiala Local Government Area before troops, working with the vigilantes, launched a rescue operation and recovered them. The Army said that on October…
…the fourth anniversary of her reality TV victory after making history as the winner of Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout. Phyna, whose real name is Ijeoma Otabor, won the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, Level Up, on October 2, 2022. Four years later, the reality star marked the anniversary after defeati…
Nigerian troops of Sector 7, Operation Enduring Peace, have foiled an attempted kidnapping along the Godogodo–Gidan Waya road in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The troops also rescued a man identified as Baba, who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident. The development was disclosed in a Friday pos…
GistReel Drama erupts as Nigerian AI content creator, Jarvis, threatens to sue Peller, just months after tying the knot. In a video that has gone viral on the internet, the couple’s dispute stems from Peller’s intention to marry a second wife. Jarvis Threatens To Sue Peller According to Jarvis, Peller cited h…
A Nigerian lady identified as @assiztpro has celebrated the return of electricity to her home after allegedly spending a year without public power supply. In a post shared on social media (X), she said the prolonged power outage meant she could not use a fridge or freezer during the period. 🔎 Stay updated: Set GistReel…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested a 24-year-old suspect for allegedly vandalising and stealing equipment from a telecommunication mast belonging to one of the service provider companies. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Head of Media and Tactical Operations…
…Kano, he makes it clear that whereas there are erring judicial officers in the country, Nigeria’s judiciary has not done as badly as is being perceived. Unfortunately for the justices, they cannot come out openly to forcefully defend their actions. No matter! The challenge, in his view, is that the National Judicial Co…