Davido addressed the lyrics of his popular song 'Back When' featuring Naeto C during an appearance on the Uncut podcastThe Afrobeats star revealed that the 'broke' line was drawn from a real chapter of his life, not just a lyrical deviceDavido described wealthy friends living in Ikoyi mansions with police escorts who s…
Alyssa Lopez from Big Brother 23 is one of the few houseguests to outlast almost every competitor outside the dominant Cookout alliance. The Sarasota-born swimwear designer and co-founder of Molliebird Swimwear reached seventh place in the summer 2021 season, then went on to compete twice on The Challenge: USA. Now 29,…
A resurfaced video of billionaire Dr Adedeji Adeleke greeting fellow billionaire Razaq Okoya has gone viral on social mediaDavido's father was spotted bowing repeatedly while Baba Okoya stood up to receive him at what appeared to be a high-profile gatheringFans online have been drawing comparisons between Dr Adeleke's …
MEMAN's latest Energy Bulletin put the spot landing cost of imported petrol at N1,218.54 per litre as of August 13Dangote Refinery's gantry price of N1,165 per litre sits N53.54 below what it costs to import the same productThe price gap also extends to diesel, where Dangote's AGO price undercuts the import-parity esti…
A fan has sent an emotional appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to intervene in the health crisis of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, OgogoOgogo's daughter Kira confirmed her father has been diagnosed with stage four cancer, raising alarm among his supportersThe actor's family secured an India visa for treatm…
The naira climbed to its strongest level since April 2026 on Monday, driven by a CBN policy shift on bank borrowing accessInterbank FX turnover surged by over 265% to $437.53 million, the highest single-day volume recorded since July 22, 2026Nigeria's external reserves reached $52.25 billion as of August 13, 2026, thei…
MultiChoice Nigeria assures consumers that local leadership drives DStv and GOtv decisions despite Canal+ acquisitionCEO Kemi Omotosho emphasised focus on Nigerian consumer preferences amidst economic changesRecent removal of popular channels leaves DStv subscribers seeking alternative entertainment optionsPAY ATTENTIO…
Redmi 15C offers improvements in battery life and software support over the older Redmi 14CRedmi 14C features a higher-resolution selfie camera at a lower price pointBoth models share the same MediaTek Helio G81 chipset but differ in display and designPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng!…
Etinosa Idemudia publicly praised Mercy Johnson for nearly a decade of steadfast support and mentorshipThe actress revealed that Mercy Johnson had been mentioning her name at major industry tables since 2018Etinosa described the Nollywood star as selfless, saying there were things Mercy does that cannot even be made pu…
The Council of Legal Education has released the list of universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws programme in Nigeria as of August 2026. This is as it warned prospective students against enrolling in unaccredited institutions. The Council said only universities accredited by it are authorised t…
A rare 1967 photograph of Davido's grandfather Chief Raji Ayoola Adeleke surfaced online, sparking widespread buzz among fansThe photo shows Chief Raji Adeleke in conversation with Tony Dechant, then President of the U.S. Farmers Union, on December 18, 1967The image resurfaced amid Davido's uncle, Governor Ademola Adel…
MTN Nigeria relaunched its Lucky Jackpot campaign in partnership with Yellow Dots Africa, running for nine months The revamped campaign recorded over 1.4 million participants after MTN rewarded 10 subscribersMTN subscribers can enter the draw by sending 'WIN' to 4445, with winning numbers selected through an automated …
CBN revises ATM withdrawal rules, introducing new fees for using other banks' machinesPoS transaction volumes drop by nearly 20% amid tightening regulations and increased ATM patronage Rising ATM usage signals shift in cash access preferences for Nigerians as PoS agents lamentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new se…
Popular Nigerian businessman Wale Jana made a bold prediction about the Adeleke family following Ademola Adeleke's Osun gubernatorial victoryWale Jana praised the family's unity across different mothers, tracing their political structure back to Senator Raji AdelekeThe businessman specifically named Davido as a possibl…
Nigerian influencer Saida Boj publicly called out Stonebwoy after he removed Peter Okoye's cap during a live performance in LondonMr P of Psquare performed at Stonebwoy's historic OVO Arena Wembley concert in London on Saturday, August 15, 2026Saida Boj pointed out that Peter Okoye appeared visibly upset and even decli…
Spain's government confirmed how long the CCSE certificate remains valid for foreigners applying for Spanish nationalityThe certification covers two groups of applicants, including Sephardic Jews and foreign residents living in SpainMany applicants pursuing Spanish citizenship may be unaware of the time limit attached …
APC in Abia State called on the state government to clear pension and gratuity arrears estimated at over N70 billionThe party said some retirees were receiving as little as N4,000 monthly, far below the N32,000 pension thresholdAPC also flagged reports of workers in some state agencies earning between N23,000 and N40,0…
Wunmi Aloba, widow of late Afrobeats singer Mohbad, broke her silence with two cryptic meme videos on Instagram StoriesVeryDarkMan had accused Wunmi of forging identity documents to access her late husband's estate in a video released on August 16, 2026Wunmi did not name or tag VDM in her posts, but fans quickly interp…
The NBS recorded a 2.79 percentage point jump in Nigeria's food inflation between June and July 2026Adamawa, Katsina, and Zamfara posted the steepest annual food price increases among all Nigerian statesBorno was the only state to record a negative food inflation rate, while headline inflation eased slightly in JulyPAY…
The Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Oyelude Makama, congratulated Governor Adeleke on winning the Osun governorship electionThe traditional ruler urged Adeleke to govern with magnanimity and honour the commitments made in his victory speechOba Oyelude called for greater focus on rural development and security as Adeleke begi…
Social media influencer Mummy's Gyal shared a video revealing new details about the disappearance of Dubai influencer Chinaza ChukwuyereChinaza was last seen at Shoreline with her boyfriend Hakeem and his friends after the two returned from DubaiHakeem reportedly told police that Chinaza is dead, claiming his friends w…
Android 17 update is rolling out, but many users remain in the waiting game for installationGoogle's Pixel phones lead the charge, with select Samsung and Motorola models joining the early rolloutAI feature requirements create a divide, limiting the functionality of Android 17 for some powerful devicesPAY ATTENTION: Ma…
Wema Bank launched applications for Hackaholics 2026, its open-innovation programme open to startups and innovators across AfricaThe programme runs three participation tracks, a Hackathon, Startup Pitch Competition, and Social Impact TrackSelected participants can access funding, expert mentorship, and strategic partne…
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso declared three prominent Kano politicians politically finished after they broke from his campKwankwaso made the remarks during an interview on Sunday, August 16, 2026, targeting former allies turned rivalsThe NDC vice-presidential candidate also recalled a conversation with President Bola A…
Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie spoke on August 17, hinting that someone was begging her to back down from the ongoing legal disputeJudy Austin had filed a writ of summons against Rita Edochie, demanding N1 billion in damages, a retraction, an apology, and N50 million paymentRita made it clear that she has no in…