…of suspected terrorists, accompanied by 24 children, have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State following violent clashes between rival terrorist factions. The group surrendered at about 4:30 p.m. on August 19, 2026 to troops of 112 Task Force Battalion deployed in Mafa…

…information about investigative records linked to allegations of drug trading against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.An ex parte in camera declaration is a written statement presented only to a judge, without being shared publicly.FBI Seeks Ex Parte In Camera Declaration in President Tinubu’s FOIA Case. Photo ImagesIn…

CFEAD commends NNPC and NUPRC for restoring confidence in Nigeria's oil and gas industryNNPC secures over $20 billion in gas agreements, boosting energy market trustReforms must directly benefit ordinary Nigerians through job creation and economic stabilityPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legi…

…Balami Foundation launched a tuition-free aviation scholarship programme covering 160 Nigerian youthsBalami also founded the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management in 2025, focusing on aviation education and engineeringPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher…

…shared on his Instagram page on Friday. He spoke in a mix of Pidgin English and Yoruba. “Nigeria is a bad country. Very bad. I’m now like an orphan. I’m now like a lonely voice in the wilderness,” he said. Fayose recalled his ordeal from 2018, when he stood by his brother during the latter’s face-off with the Economic…

…combined convocation. The Dangote Group currently employs more than 52,000 people across Nigeria and 11 other African countries, while the Dangote Academy provides practical training for graduates entering the industrial sector, according to information presented at the ceremony. The Aliko Dangote Foundation also runs…

The Federal Government has warned foreign diplomatic missions in Nigeria against bypassing established diplomatic channels, insisting that such conduct undermines mutual respect and effective bilateral relations. The warning came as the government commended member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (A…

National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has disclosed that the Nigerian vehicle market is dominated by pre-owned (popularly known as tokunbo) vehicles by 90 percent. Speaking at the weekend in Abuja, the Director of Media, Mrs Susan Taiwo, in a paper presentation said high cost of brand-new vehicles…

…longest serving members of the Oga Boys. The move marked Oyedokun’s first stint outside Nigeria after two seasons in the NPFL. Oyedokun scored 11 goals in 63 appearances for the Lagos-based club. He played an important role in Ikorodu City promotion to the NPFL in 2024. Oyedokun will team up with former Kwara United de…

…month, also used the occasion to unveil some life-changing products and services to help Nigerians strive for excellence and achieve their goals.Never Settle For Less, the exhortative brand campaign line, is a bold call on Nigerians to seek the best for themselves at all times and never to settle for less in the pursui…

Men who worked in Nigerian banks make case for Woman called out for calling Tony Elumelu by name A number of employees who worked in banks in Nigeria have made a case for the young woman who received heat for addressing Chairman of United Bank for Africa, UBA, Tony Elumelu, by his first name. During the induction of 5,…

An old video showing Nigerian rappers Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez in a heated confrontation resurfaced online in August 2026The clip captured the moment both artists clashed in public over a woman who was present at the sceneFans have been reacting to the footage as the rivalry between the two musicians heats up again o…

…but always "Oga Innocent," reflecting how deeply ingrained respectful address remains in Nigerian workplaces, regardless of official policy.Tony Elumelu: Why the moment backfiredMoses argued that the lady's real error was not the greeting itself but her failure to read the room. In his view, she likely wanted to stand…

…argued the subsidy plan conflicts with the Petroleum Industry Act and could undermine Nigeria's growing domestic refining capacityThe presidency questioned how the subsidy would be funded and whether Atiku would seek to amend existing petroleum legislationPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our cont…

The Anambra State Police Command uncovered the murder of Kelechi Madu, 56, whose body was found in a bush just hours after his wife reported him missingThe prime suspect, 32-year-old Ifeanyi Nwankwo, is a friend of the deceased who allegedly confessed to orchestrating the killingPolice say Nwankwo collected money from …

…Toyin Abraham, whom she described as the gold standard of respect and cultural values in Nigeria.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Fans praise Toyin Abraham amid viral video of lady disrespecting Tony Elumelu. Photo credit@toyinabraham> According to her, Abraham has spent…

Immigration officer k!lls self in accidental discharge in Abuja An officer with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Joseph Ali, has reportedly d!ed after a locally fabricated rifle he was handling accidentally discharged and struck him in the left eye in Abuja. Sahara Reporters reports that the incident occurred at…

The Nigerian Navy has vowed to sustain stronger operations against piracy, sea robbery, crude oil theft, illegal oil bunkering, smuggling and other forms of maritime criminality in Cross River State. The Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chiedozie Okehie, made this known on Thursday during th…

…unveiled an environmental initiative to tackle indiscriminate dumping and pollution on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The programme is designed to identify sources of pollution, deploy structured waste-removal and recycling systems, improve navigability, conserve aquatic biodiversity and create jobs for riverine communiti…

By Etop Ekanem Guinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its confidence in the strength and future of its business, as the Company enters a new phase of growth underpinned by improved profitability, a significantly stronger balance sheet and continued investment in its brands, manufacturing capabilities and route to market.…

Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to step aside from the 2027 presidential race and support the party’s candidate, Peter Obi. The call was made by the NDC Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada, in a pos…

Investors in the Nigerian stock market recorded a cumulative loss of N5.45 trillion as the equities market extended its bearish run to an eighth consecutive session on Thursday. DAILY POST reports that equities listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, have continued to experience significant declines since Tuesday…

…and the United States until Abacha’s death in 1998 paved the way for his return to Nigeria. Momodu also fled the country around the same period, crossing into the Benin Republic before making his way to Togo, Ghana and eventually the UK, where he spent time in exile. The two have occasionally clashed publicly since Tin…

Nigerian lady in the UK goes viral following her emotional reaction after finding out she passed her GCSE exam (video) A Nigerian lady in the UK has gone viral following her emotional reaction after finding out she passed her GCSE exams. The young lady sat for her GCSE examinations weeks ago and recently received her r…

…Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has described the Federal Executive Council’s adoption of Nigeria’s Revised National Migration Policy as a major milestone in efforts to strengthen migrant protection, support the reintegration of returning Nigerians and harness migration for national development. The policy was adopted at t…