Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 19 for judgment in a suit challenging the emergence of former Governor Yahaya Bello as the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Kogi Central. The judge fixed the date on Monday after lawyers in the suit adopted the…
…with him, while a woman with a smaller number of past partners could face rejection because of her history. "A man can sleep with 30 to 40 women and still end up with the woman who is ready to settle down with him. A woman can sleep with 7 to 10 men and end up being rejected simply because of her past," he said. He arg…
…11th wedding anniversary A Nigerian woman, Chisom Chigbo, has stated that marrying her husband when he had nothing was one of the best decisions she ever made. The mother of three shared her story in a Facebook post on Monday, September 28, 2026 to celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary. She explained that she marrie…
…values.Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), pushed back strongly, arguing that religion centred on miracles has stunted Nigeria's capacity for innovation and development.He maintained that Nigerians possess the same intellectual ability as people in more technologically advance…
…perform the role of referee assessor.Super Eagles move up in FIFA rankingsLegit.ng previously reported that Super Eagles moved up one place in the live FIFA rankings after beating Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom tate.Nigeria are set to take on the Wild Dogs of Guinea-Bissau in the second game and will hope for an upwa…
…urged lenders to expand direct financing for manufacturers, agriculture and small businessesPAY 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 a decade.Five Nigerian lenders reported…
…chartered a private jet for the Lagos-Istanbul route. Reports suggest Osimhen typically uses a Cessna Citation Latitude for the roughly 4,600-kilometre journey, which takes about six and a half hours. According to Networth Area, charter costs for that route range between $45,000 and $60,000, equivalent to around ₦60.75…
Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian Obot, has called for systematic application of Artificial Intelligence in the administration of justice in Nigeria. She cautioned that technology must remain “the servant of justice, not its master.” Obot stated this while delivering an address entitled, “Justice in…
Fourteen inmates have been released from the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre by the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi. The release formed part of activities marking the opening of the 2026/2027 Legal Year of the Rivers State Judiciary. The inmates included those who had spent lo…
Lagos State representative, Danielle Adewusi, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 after defeating 19 other contestants at the pageant’s grand finale in Lagos. The finale was held on Sunday at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, following weeks of competition featuring camp activities, a…
…media. His Instagram following surged dramatically after the match, turning the previously little-known goalkeeper into an international football sensation. However, the attention has come at a personal cost, with Vozinha admitting that he misses the quieter life he enjoyed before his World Cup breakthrough. 'I've lost…
…A herder, identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, has been assaulted by a farmer, Mr Caleb Bulus, following an alleged dispute over the destruction of farm crops in Kwanga village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 4:45 p.m. on Septembe…
…from severe medical conditions, a review board in the Netherlands revealed. It was previously known that a child under 12 had been euthanised in the country, but a Dutch review board has now revealed that the child was just two years old and had been suffering from severe medical conditions. A report by the Committee f…
…against you" Actress Rita Edochie vows to a certain "Mrs Edochie" who engaged in "husband snatching" Rita Edochie has called out a certain Mrs Edochie whom she claims engaged in "husband snatching" and has now been left in a state of confusion as a result. The actress vowed to the woman that she will "constantly be sev…
…in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) owed a combined domestic debt of N4.59 trillion as of June 30, 2026,…
…on September 27, 2026, arguing it discourages Nigerians from pursuing innovationVDM accused the pastor of steering Nigerians toward prayer and offerings rather than creativity and practical problem-solvingRelationship coach Solomon Buchi also weighed in, questioning the impact of Nigeria's over 100,000 churches on citi…
By Nkiruka Nnorom & Marvellous Chukwunenye The planned upgrade of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is at the heart of a new economic partnership between Nigeria and China, the outgoing Consul General of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said. Yuqing disclosed this at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the found…
…Police Command says a gas plant fire at Liberty Junction, Byazhin, Kubwa in Abuja, was caused by a driver who allegedly drove against traffic and crashed into the facility. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, 27 September, 2026, by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh. The statement said the inci…
…including DUI and battery on an officer. The 32-year-old singer was taken into custody Sept. 27, 2026, according to Broward County booking information reviewed by AllHipHop. The Hollywood arrest landed Jacquees in Broward County's Main Jail under arrest number 132601563. All three charges list a bond amount of $0 and a…
…English wrestling star Benjamin Satterley, known by his ring name PAC, has died at 40, just hours after performing in a huge pay-per-view show. "A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to perform for wrestling organizations all over the world, captivating fans…
…Investigative Journalism, spoke during an interview on ARISE News on Sunday while discussing his 47-day undercover journey from Kano through Niger to Tripoli, where he documented the experiences of migrants travelling along the Sahara Route. He said some Nigerians facing economic deprivation may see migration as an esc…
Opera performer crushed to de@th in presence of horrified live audience on stage A performer met a tragic end when he was fatally crushed in front of a theatre full of horrified spectators after a piece of scenery fell on him. Yevgeny Kulesh, 38, di£d while appearing in Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's opera "Sadko". The inci…
…appeared to be a staff while chanting under cloudy skiesThe footage divided social media users between believers and sceptics who questioned why such powers were not used for bigger national problemsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A video from t…
…was well-received by some, the combination of her revealing outfit and the religious item proved to be a flashpoint for a significant portion of her audience.Several commenters felt the images amounted to mockery of Christianity, with some pointing out a past incident in which the actress was photographed dressed as a…
…Ejoh Crude oil receipts by Nigerian domestic refineries increased by 16.75 percent in August 2026, rising to 683,000 barrels per day (b/d) from 585,000b/d in July, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The Authority revealed this in its August 2…