…language by making the mother tongue the primary means of communication at home. Diri said, “The responsibility of teaching our children our language lies squarely with parents. So every family should strive to communicate always in their mother tongue.” The governor also directed the Commissioner for Education to orga…
Two BBNaija Show Ya Sef finalists, Tram and Keivo, were involved in a physical fight inside the Biggie house on Monday, September 28, 2026The altercation reportedly began over ownership of a shirt and quickly escalated despite housemates trying to interveneTram sustained injuries during the clash, and a video of the fi…
…together. We just got promoted to Premier League. It is called Inter Lagos," Asika said on the podcast. "It just got promoted to Premier League, yeah, he runs the sports department on the plug," he added.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Inter Lagos Targets Nigerian Top Fl…
…and moving forward.Together, the tattoo change and her latest declaration paint a picture of a woman stepping firmly into her own identity, separate from the shadow of her former marriage.See
The naira stayed outside Africa’s 10 highest nominal exchange rates per dollar in September 2026, despite years of volatilitySão Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Madagascar topped the ranking by local currency units per US dollarUganda’s shilling and Ghana’s cedi faced pressure, while depreciation risks rais…
…ruling party was beaten to death on Sunday after appearing on a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, according to a party representative. Marie-Celestin Karondwa, acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) federal executive committee in Butembo, a new hotspot of the o…
…“24 males, 10 females and seven children.” A statement by the operation on Tuesday said the vehicle, which was travelling from Senegal to Kano State, developed a mechanical fault along the highway, leaving the passengers stranded. According to the statement, the bandits took advantage of the situation and attempted to…
…refinery’s ₦25-per-litre gantry price reduction is beginning to reach retail pumpsPetrol still costs up to ₦1,450 across Abuja as motorists await possible price cuts from NNPC and other marketersPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, cove…
Chaos erupted in the Big Brother Naija ‘Show Ya Sef’ house on Monday night after an argument between housemates Keivo and Tram over a shirt escalated into a physical fight. The confrontation began after Tram accused Keivo of taking his black shirt. Keivo denied the allegation, insisting that he owned a similar shirt an…
…surrounding the child’s death. During the proceedings, it emerged that Nkanu’s remains had been cremated, raising questions about the availability of the body for forensic examination. The development was followed by Euracare’s decision to approach the Lagos State High Court, seeking a judicial review of the coroner’s…
…machinery to commence full-scale operations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Alli said the party was strategically positioned to win the presidential, National Assembly, governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state, urging members to intensify mobilisation across the 33 local government areas. He spoke…
…Stephen on Tuesday, as the world marked World Heart Day 2026, with a focus on raising awareness about heart disease and stroke. The theme of the 2026 edition is “Don’t Miss a Beat.” Adefarasin, in the statement, said greater awareness and preventive measures were essential to reducing the burden of cardiovascular disea…
Brentford defender, Michael Kayode can no longer represent Nigeria at the international level. This is as the defender made a cap-tying appearance for Italy in their win over Türkiye on Monday. Born in Borgomanero, Italy, Kayode was previously eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian parentage. Despi…
…on Tuesday (today). The playing surface has come under scrutiny following persistent rainfall in the Guinea-Bissau capital, with the heavy downpour leaving parts of the pitch saturated ahead of the Group L encounter. The Super Eagles trained at the stadium on Monday, giving the players an opportunity to assess the surf…
…issues. The Association of Resident Doctors, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, said its demands included the implementation of the Professional Allowance Table, payment of outstanding Medical Residency Training Fund and settlement of six months of Minimum Wage arrears. In a statement jointly signed by the associatio…
…unpeeled and unwashed eggs and rice together in the same pot. The food experts explained that bacteria, such as Salmonella and E. coli, may be present on eggshells and could contaminate the rice as the egg and rice cook together. They noted that although boiling can destroy bacteria, because the water goes from a warm…
…carrying cement, mixing mortar and sleeping on cardboard at an unfinished building—raising difficult questions about poverty, migration, informal apprenticeship and child labour. On a sunny morning in May 2026, he leans forward, gripping the shovel with both hands as he struggles to break through the heavy mixture on t…
…between the United States and Iran in a renewed effort to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, the proposed diplomatic engagement comes amid continued disruptions to oil shipments through the strategic waterway, raising concerns about global energy supplies and contributing to volatility i…
Former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has, again, asked the Independent National Electoral Commission and political actors to ensure that Nigerians are allowed to freely choose their leaders in a free, fair and credible 2027 election. Cardinal Onaiyekan stated this on Monday in Abuja when he rec…
…smartphone ownership, application penetration and digital consumption patterns. It said, “This is followed by banking and fintech applications with adoption levels reaching as high as 88 per cent among respondents. This reflects Nigeria’s rapid shift toward digital financial services as consumers increasingly rely on m…
…Association of Nigeria has directed its members to stop providing services to XEJET Airline over an outstanding debt estimated at N300m. The association announced the directive on Monday, accusing the airline of repeatedly failing to honour payment arrangements reached with ground handling companies despite several eff…
…of poverty and other vulnerabilities to guide public interventions.It was against this backdrop that Pastor Evelyn Joshua and the Emmanuel TV team took their message of Christian love beyond the pulpit, bringing practical assistance to members of the Colinas do Oeste community.The outreach was therefore directed at peo…
…while reacting to renewed discussions surrounding the long-running Mambilla project, said his interest had always been the successful development of the project and not political patronage. He described himself as a businessman who began his banking career with Citibank in the 1980s before building successful businesse…
…grassroots mobilisation efforts by pro-Tinubu groups in Ondo South Senatorial District, aimed at consolidating support for the President in the coastal communities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists during the walk, the Chairman of the Apoi Youths Congress, Comrade Arekete Joshua, commended…
…Dr. Hassan Mahmood, at the 3rd Nigeria Oil Refining Summit, NORS 2026, in Lagos, said the company’s 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Nigeria had been scaled up to 700,000 bpd. He said another Dangote refinery outside Nigeria, initially designed for 650,000 bpd, was also being upgraded to 700,000 bpd, while the group…