…brings together the governors of the 36 states, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and other public officials.
…on X on Wednesday. “Governor Ademola Adeleke receives Certificate of Return from @inecnigeria as the winner of August 15th, 2026 gubernatorial election in Osun,” Badmus posted. Governor Ademola Adeleke receives Certificate of Return from INEC. Credit: X| DukeOfOsun The presentation of the Certificate of Return by the e…
…Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this at a media conference on Nigeria’s reform scorecard titled, “The Benefits, Costs and Harm Prevented.” Oyedele said the savings from the reforms had provided additional resources for government to fund critical programmes and interventions across the country. “Betwe…
…the outcome of the Osun State governorship election has laid the foundation for what Nigerians should expect in the 2027 general elections. Dalung, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday. He argued that the Osun…
…was why I had the collar on my neck at the time. I wish I had that image for Nigerians to see. I had four surgeries, four procedures because of that incident alone," he said. by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 12:43 PM | Share this Story
…you 100% he didn't do anything. Such allegation has happened to me - Singer, Mr Real Nigerian singer Mr Real has strongly defended his colleague, popular dancer Poco Lee, following unconfirmed online reports claiming the entertainer was arrested in the United Kingdom over a rape allegation. The rumours, which began cir…
It's wrong to deny a lecturer s3x and expect him not to look at female students - Nigerian lecturer says as he praises wife who satisfies him "3 times daily" A Nigerian lecturer, Uche Ike, has suggested that some of his married colleagues run after students is because their are denied s3x at home. He stated this in a F…
…the end of his marriage. In a post published on her Substack: Memoirs of a Single Nigerian Twin Mum with ADHD, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, she revealed that her marriage ended in July 2024, when their sons were two. The mother of two shared that she fell in love with another man months after the divorce but it ended i…
Nigerian man, Foluso Omole charged over alleged $5m NDIS fraud after attempting to leave Australia A 38-year-old Nigerian-Australian citizen, Foluso Omole, has been charged in Australia over his alleged involvement in a $5 million fraud scheme targeting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Omole was arreste…
"Nigerians are the biggest hypocrites" - Bobrisky calls out KC Luxury's friends for denying him after his arrest Nigerian socialite Bobrisky has strongly criticized the associates and celebrity friends of luxury shopper, Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as "KayCee Luxury," following his recent arrest by the Nati…
…reports of the dancer's arrest in the UK (video) Rapper Ms Jorji has alleged that Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee attempted to s3xually ass@ult her and her friend during a 2024 encounter in Dallas, Texas. According to Ms Jorji, she and her friend visited Poco Lee at his apartment after he invited them over. Sh…
…not parties to the election. In all the candidates in this election, the President of Nigeria is the number one controller of violence, officially, because he is Commander-in-Chief for good and for bad. So, if he is not there, it shows that this is not a serious affair," he said The AAC candidate argued that Tinubu's p…
…has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has cancelled the operating licence of Universal Insurance Plc and named a receiver/provisional liquidator to manage the winding-up of the…
Ogun State Government declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday to mark the annual Isese Day celebrationThe declaration follows a 2023 resolution by the Ogun State House of Assembly and approval by Governor Dapo AbiodunThe government called on residents to celebrate peacefully and respect the beliefs and pra…
…fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! American rapper Ms Jorji has fired back at Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) after he cast doubt on her assault allegations against dancer Poco Lee.This followed reports that Poco Lee was arrested in the United Kingdom.In a separate account, Ms Jorji had claimed the dance…
…s3xually abused someone" - Rapper, Blaqbonez speaks on feud with colleague Odumodublvck Nigeria rapper Blaqbonez has revealed that he plans to take fellow rapper Odumodublvck to court over allegations of s3xual abuse made against him. Speaking during an interview, Blaqbonez said he initially chose not to respond becaus…
…d3ath in a condolence statement issued on Tuesday. "The Law Students' Association of Nigeria, Prince Abubakar Audu University Chapter, sadly announces the passing of Musa Amira Ojochegbe with Matric Number 26LA1026, a 200-Level Law student of the Faculty of Law, whose promising life was tragically cut short today in a…
…Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this at a media conference on Nigeria’s reform scorecard, titled, “The Benefits, Costs and Harm Prevented.” The disclosure provides a fresh government explanation to a question that has persisted since President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of petrol subsidy in May…
…NDC, that day Obi lost,” he said. Fayose, however, acknowledged Obi’s contributions to Nigeria, describing him as “a fantastic Nigerian who has made his marks, who has shown that things can get better.” He argued that Obi’s personal qualities would not be enough to overcome the consequences of opposition disunity. “But…
…Group, Africa’s biggest banking group by assets, is considering acquiring a stake in Nigerian fintech company OPay as the digital payments giant prepares for a potential listing in the United States.The proposed investment would give the South African banking group exposure to one of Nigeria’s leading digital financial…
Nigerian MSMEs can apply for N13 million in funding through the CREM's Endowment Trust Grant Programme15 selected businesses will receive grants and business training to enhance operations and growthApplication deadline for the GETGP is August 20, 2026, urging eligible entrepreneurs to act promptlyPAY ATTENTION: Mark L…
…capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day, making it a landmark project in Nigeria's energy sector.LinkedIn users celebrate Respect Augustine's appointmentThe announcement attracted warm responses from colleagues and professionals across the platform.Ahmed Gobir said: "Congratulations Respect. I am so very happy…
NNPC retail stations offer the cheapest petrol in Nigeria at N1,205 per litre, amid rising oil market volatilityDangote-affiliated stations sell petrol above N1,200, highlighting competition in Nigeria's deregulated fuel marketRising depot prices and crude oil tensions signal potential pump price increases for motorist…
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…
Poco Lee shared a video of Black Sherif performing his favourite song for him in what appeared to be a private setting on August 16, 2026The post, which racked up reactions, drew unexpected attention after rumours circulated that the dancer had been arrested in the UKWorried fans flooded Poco Lee's comment section aski…