"Marriage shouldn't take away your independence; married women should be allowed to go on girls' trips" - Media personality, Toni Tone Author and social media personality Toni Tone has argued that marriage should not mean giving up personal freedom, friendships or experiences outside the relationship. Speaking in a vid…

"Cut off some friends and family when you start earning well to protect your finances" - Skit maker Zicsaloma Skit maker Zicsaloma has advised people who begin earning well to distance themselves from friends and family members who are lazy, entitled or financially dependent on them. He said some people expect successf…

…of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly selling cannabis in Ilisan, Ogun State.The centenarian was apprehended on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 90 grammes of skunk, a form of cannabis, which was reportedly packaged in small quantities for sale.According to the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi,…

…of vital capital. “Restoring it would instantly sabotage the nascent renaissance of local refining, crush private sector confidence, and plunge the country back into chronic foreign exchange haemorrhage. Nigerians must reject this sordid narrative of regression. “True leadership requires the courage to defend difficult…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly procured by notorious terrorist leader Shehu Bagewaye to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas in Zamfara State. The interception, which took place on August 23, 2026, followe…

…return was witnessed by the Mubi APC Chairman, Alhaji Ahmadu Guruja, alongside thousands of supporters, political associates, friends, family members and well-wishers who gathered to receive him. Bindow, speaking after his registration, noted that his decision followed extensive consultations with political associates…

…popularly known as Yayi, has expressed sadness over the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died after battling cancer. In a condolence message to the family of the late actor, signed by the senator’s Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, and made available to journalists on Sunday, Adeola…

…Usman (retd.), has called on political leaders and other stakeholders to put aside partisan differences and unite in the fight against banditry in the state. Usman made the call on Sunday in a statement while reacting to recent comments by some opposition politicians on the security situation in Sokoto State, stressing…

…perceived as undemocratic and threats to our leaders, but that we wanted to maintain the sanctity, supremacy, and authority of the party. “So that second decision is what we will do because they have reached out to us, explained to us that these utterances were not made in good faith.” Moving the motion for the uncondi…

…Ahmed Usman (Rtd), has urged political leaders and other stakeholders to set aside partisan differences and unite against banditry and other security challenges confronting the state. Usman made the appeal while reacting to recent comments by some opposition politicians on the security […] The post Bandits have no poli…

…Benue State.Troops kill bandit leader’s son, other terroristsRecall that Operation Fansan Yanma troops killed several bandits, including Ado Alero’s son, during a major operation in Zamfara State Military spokesperson confirmed significant casualties among bandits during the operation on Saturday, April 4, 2026 The Nig…

…actors respect human life, the rule of law, peaceful political competition and the sanctity of the ballot. Okechukwu called for deep introspection ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging Nigerians to wean themselves of banditry in all its manifestations and place the interests of humanity, Nigeria and the respectiv…

Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has said the promise by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to restore fuel subsidy is a “political Trojan horse” aimed at winning the 2027 presidential election. Recounting that Atiku had supported the removal of fuel subsidy in the past, Sani sai…

…urged residents to acquire prepaid meters at a subsidised rate. He said, “Work on Erekesan Market is temporarily suspended but will soon resume, while the Alaaye Palace reconstruction has reached an advanced stage, courtesy of a take-off grant from Governor Oyebanji.”

Abuja has more campaign buses than Nigeria has ambulances - Rapper, Jesse Jagz Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Jesse Garba Abaga 'Jesse Jagz', has claimed that political campaign buses in Abuja outnumber ambulances in Nigeria. "Abuja has more campaign buses than Nigeria has ambulances. Let that sink in," he wrote via h…

Nigerian woman accuses man of k!lling her sister's four children with 'juju' (video) A Nigerian woman, Agbo Comfort, has accused a yet-to-be identified man of k!lling her sister's four children with evil charm. The in ident occurred in Amufu Edumoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State. According to her, the…

…or surrounded by floodwater following the downpour. One of the surviving victims, Sani Abubakar, whose house was destroyed, appealed to the Jigawa State Government for urgent assistance. by Linda Ikeji at 23/08/2026 2:59 PM | Share this Story

…to use Tinubu's credentials against him as meeting the 'classical definition of insanity'PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has spoken out on the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu's educational back…

…Yilwatda, on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, at the historic Rumfa Palace in Kano. Details of their discussions were not immediately made public. The meeting took place on August 22, 2026, amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Confirmi…

…non-compliance has been described as systemic, while the absence of clear and effective sanctions for default has weakened INEC’s ability to enforce compliance.” “Nigeria has long faced serious challenges in regulating political finance, including concerns about excessive campaign spending, opaque sources of political…

All Progressives Congress (APC ) chieftain and Zamfara senatorial aspirant, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has lauded the appointment of Senator Abdulaziz Yari as Director General APC Presidential Campaign, saying Senator Yari will deliver a historic victory. In a statement issued on saturday in Gusau, Dr sani Abdullahi Shin…

26-year-old woman allegedly b£aten to d3ath by her husband's side chick A 26-year-old woman has d!ed after she was allegedly beaten to d3ath by her husband's side chick in Kitwe, Zambia. It was gathered that the incident happened on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 when the deceased, Vainess Kanyama, of Kapoto Township, went t…

…21 Special Armoured Brigade operating under Operation HADIN KAI and Operation DESERT SANITY V in Borno State. The surrender followed an intense clash between rival JAS and ISWAP elements, coupled with sustained intelligence-driven operations by troops of the 21 Special Armoured Brigade. According to a military Special…

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actor Ebisan Arayi has opened up on the mental discipline required in acting, explaining how he selects roles and why actors must learn to separate themselves from the characters they portray. Speaking on the Conversations With Kenni podcast hosted by , Arayi said the character is the first thi…

Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director of Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), in this interview with PHILIP IBITOYE, speaks on CISLAC’s takeaways from the August 15 governorship election in Osun State and the lessons Nigerians can learn from it against the 2027 general election. WITHh the Osun electi…