…reveals how Archbishop's office was occupied by another person 24 hours after his d3ath Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Kelvin Ugwu, has advised people not to overestimate their importance, noting that the world does not stop when one d!es. He stated this in a Facebook post on Monday, August 17, 2026 following the swift…
…patriarch.Who Was Chief Raji Ayoola Adeleke?Chief Raji Adeleke was no ordinary figure in Nigerian political and social history. He carved out a distinguished career as a labour leader before transitioning into politics during Nigeria's Second Republic, where he served as a senator from 1979 to 1983.PAY ATTENTION: From…
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…
…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 search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Nigeri…
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…
…Branch; AIICO General Insurance Company Limited; Apogee Engineering Limited; and SIMS Nigeria Limited. A total of ₦1,340,425,393 was reportedly moved from the four accounts and subsequently transferred to several accounts held with Access Bank and 71 other banks. The amounts allegedly taken from the affected accounts w…
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…
…delay.2 Pension Companies Merge, Announce New NameEarlier, Legit.ng reported that two of Nigeria's established pension fund managers, Premium Pension and Trustfund Pensions, have announced plans to merge into a single institution to be known as Premium Trustfund Pensions Limited, in a move that would create the country…
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…
Popular UK-based Nigerian pastor and SPAC Nation leader, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has revealed that he spends no less than £300,000 daily on bills and other financial obligations. Adegboyega made the disclosure during a livestream with streamer Davrel, who asked him how much he roughly spends on a daily and monthly basi…
As part of the efforts of the Federal Government to certify Nigerian artisans and make them worldwide recognised, the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has revealed that N587 million has been spent to enrol 7,795 artisans in its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme for international examination. The Director-General and Chi…
…weeks after she was heavily criticised for not speaking against xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. DAILY POST reports that several Nigerians, including celebrities, had campaigned against Tyla’s planned show in Nigeria after accusing her of not using her platform to speak against attacks on foreigners in…
…Congress, APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. He added that, just like Osun people, Nigerian voters have a significant role to play in rescuing the country from the hands of the APC. “SDP’s abysmal performance. It is as though SDP did not participate because until last Wednesday, SDP was not on the ballot. “What h…
…Warri had, at the time, been staging a carnival that captured the attention of all of Nigeria, well before the emergence of Cross River State’s Calabar Carnival under former Governor Donald Duke, lamenting that the city lost its pioneering place as a result of the crisis. The Olu, however, expressed confidence that War…
Nigerian businesswoman narrates how she spent millions of naira securing and setting up walk-in store only to find out the building was up for sale A Nigerian woman, Morenikeji Adekunle Igwe, has narrated how she spent millions of Naira to secure a walk-in store and additional N5m setting it up, excluding the goods, on…
…their political interests, get power and continue to have government resources keys if Nigerian masses push cars and smoke.Wicked people of people!'' by Linda Ikeji at 17/08/2026 2:04 PM | Share this Story
…business class only to be in an aircraft that is uncomfortable? Not even a television" - Nigerian Actress, Sarah Martins rants Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins has expressed frustration over her business class flight to Canada, describing the aircraft as uncomfortable and disappointing. In a post on Instagram, Sarah qu…
…trying to avoid congestion, arguing that such behaviour contributes to the problems on Nigerian roads. "I will not leave my lane for you when you are passing one way. I won't do it. I don't care if you have police in your car," she said. The actress added that she would rather remain in traffic or delay her plans than…
…appear higher in your Google feed!A disturbing update has emerged in the case of missing Nigerian Dubai-based influencer Chinaza Chukwuyere, with fellow social media personality Mummy's Gyal claiming that her boyfriend Hakeem has confessed to police that she is dead.In a video posted to her page on Saturday, August 15,…
…Dave Ibemere has experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Wema Bank has opened applications for its Hackaholics 2026 programme, giving African entrepreneurs, developers, designers, students and social innovators a platform to build solutions t…
Businesswoman Bebe Jewelry reportedly dies while on business trip to China Nigerian businesswoman popularly known as Bebe Jewelry has reportedly passed away while on a business trip in China. A CCTV video said to show the incident has surfaced online, sparking shock and an outpouring of condolences from social media us…
…nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Kano, Kano state - Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, has declared that former Kano governors, Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Gan…
…state. The former president, who has historically wielded considerable influence in Nigerian politics, made the trip without prior public notice.The Osun governorship election was closely watched as a test of the Accord Party's hold on the state against a strong challenge from the APC, which had hoped to reclaim the go…
Nigeria's economic recovery masks high living costs that still burden millions of households across the countryNew businesses are emerging as entrepreneurs capitalise on changing consumer habits in challenging timesSectors like digital lending and solar energy thrive by addressing immediate needs and market gapsPAY ATT…
Nigerian actress Dior Adiele has asked her mother to leave her house, weeks after raising concerns about her brother’s alleged drug addiction and its impact on her family. Adiele made the disclosure in a series of posts on social media, saying she wants to focus on her daughter, who lives in the same house. She alleged…