…and reduce their prices.Imported petrol sells higher than Dangote’s rateLegit.ng earlier reported that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, has risen slightly above the price offered by the 700,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery, even as private depots across Nigeria sla…

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…

…been arrested in the UKWorried fans flooded Poco Lee's comment section asking whether reports of his arrest were truePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Dancer and singer Poco Lee's most recent Instagram post has stirred up more than the usual fan excitement, after rumours began circula…

…fatally beaten after a neighborhood football match descended into a brawl, with the teen reportedly stepping in to protect his brother. Tumusifu Bazirake, 19, from Arizona, was playing soccer against a group of strangers at Sueno Park in Phoenix on Aug. 6 at around 8 p.m. when several suspects attacked him after the ga…

…recently. In May, Sheggz posted Bella to celebrate her on her birthday. However, as reports began circulating that Sheggz and Bella have broken up. Now in August, Sandra took to Sheggz' birthday post in honour of her sister Bella and asked him to take it down. "Kindly take down Bella's pictures off your page," Sandra w…

…"The Command urges parents, guardians, and members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement or activity involving children to the nearest Police Station or through the Command's emergency lines.08089671313." by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 9:27 AM | Share this Story

…investigations to a logical conclusion. He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons, movements and activities to the police through the command’s emergency channels.

…period in the Schengen Area.Who qualifies for France visa-free visitMeanwhile, Legit.ng reported that France's official visa portal published the categories of foreign nationals permitted to remain in the country for more than 90 days without a long-stay visa.Citizens of a specific group of European nations are exempt…

…the process.INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun governorship electionLegit.ng earlier reported that Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun state, has been declared the winner of the 2026 Osun state governorship election.Adeleke, who won the election on the platform of the Accord Party, was followed by his rival in the…

…stressed that the committee would present strong evidence before the court. The victim reportedly told investigators he had spent more than N2 million on the injections over two years, a revelation Rimingado described as disturbing and indicative of the seriousness of drug abuse in the state. by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/20…

…in Kogi State, has pleaded for his pardon following the horrific domestic attack. LIB reported that the Kogi State Police Command arrested the suspect Jacob Irewa for alleged attempted culpable homicide. The incident occurred at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja on Friday, August 14, 2026. Preliminary investigation revealed…

…down those responsible.Boko Haram gunmen murder 8 in shocking Adamawa assault. Photo >As reported by The Punch, he stated this during a telephone interview on Tuesday, August 18, 2026PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"The attackers came on the night of Monday and launched…

…its largest market, where local currency devaluations have significantly impacted reported earnings and dollar-denominated revenue figures over the past year. Share buybacks are increasingly being leveraged by cross-listed telecommunication giants operating in emerging markets as a tool to support earnings per share, o…

…‘Nigeria has happened to the Akure–Ado-Ekiti Road’. He said, “The original contract, reportedly worth about N30bn, was awarded to Dantata & Sawoe in November 2019 and later cancelled. “On 29 March 2023, the Federal Executive Council approved its re-award as a 50-kilometre dualisation project for approximately N95.98bn.…

…mounting opposition to the process and calling for reforms before the polls, The PUNCH reports. NFF president Ibrahim Gusau, who was elected at the federation’s elective congress in Benin City in September 2022, is seeking a second term in office amid growing criticism of his administration. The Super Eagles failed to…

…present whatever amount is necessary for the transfer fee. However, I believe that the reports circulating in the English media are being utilised in negotiations with United." Galatasaray's pursuit of Fernandes aligns with the club's ongoing efforts to strengthen its squad, while the midfielder remains without a new c…

…tens of thousands had gathered to take part in a religious observance, according to reports. The incident occurred near Ashok Dham, a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Lakhisarai during the holy month of Shravan, when Mondays are considered particularly auspicious for worship. Preliminary information indicates t…

…a 12-year-old boy. "On 13 August 2026, at about 1620hrs, the command received a report of unnatural offense where a 12-year-old male apprentice was allegedly s3xually assaulted by one Orji Okoro at the suspect's residence on 12th August, 2020. The suspect have been arrested and investigation is currently ongoing," he s…

…and maintaining peace across Plateau State. He urged members of the public to promptly report credible information to security agencies as efforts continue to strengthen security in the affected community and its environs. The post Plateau killings: Police beef up security, vow to arrest perpetrators appeared first on…

…election had certain politicians based in Abuja not interfered with the process.Legit.ng reports that Sule, a chieftain of the APC, spoke on Tuesday, August 18, in Lafia during a ceremony where Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) acknowledgement slips were presented to APC gubernatorial and State House of…

…minister urged the media to maintain high standards of accuracy and responsibility in reporting the elections, while calling on civil society organisations to deepen civic education and promote peaceful participation. “The media must continue to report with courage, accuracy and restraint, while civil society deepens c…

…appropriate compensation regardless of political persuasion.” The council requested that reports submitted should contain the victim’s name, local government, ward and community, phone number or next-of-kin details, nature of the incident, date and location, and a brief account of what happened. It also asked members o…

…collapses while trying to stop fight between his wives Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan reportedly collapsed after his two wives got into a dramatic hair-pulling brawl in front of shocked holidaymakers. The football gaffer was enjoying a break on the country's glamorous north coast when paradise turned into pure chaos in…

…also linked the rising food prices to the wider problem of food insecurity, citing a report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which it said estimated that 35 million Nigerians were facing acute food insecurity. The ADC challenged the government to explain why Nigerians were finding it increasingly difficu…

…At the time of his arrival, the Minister of Information and National Orientation was reportedly meeting with the President. The agenda of the meeting has not been disclosed. Tuesday’s meeting comes hours before the official commencement of campaigns on August 19 ahead of the 2027 elections, as announced by the Independ…