…of that. We totally avoid hate speech, and we don’t use bad language. We don’t use fake news. We don’t use false propaganda, and we try as much as possible to comply with the Electoral Act in terms of how to conduct rallies. We totally avoid violence. We don’t use thugs. We don’t pay thugs. We don’t buy votes, and we d…
Flooding: FCTA demolishes houses on waterways (photos) The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has continued the demolition of buildings and structures on waterways and erosion paths across the nation's capital. The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, last week ordered the demolition of houses built on waterw…
You have no business having four or five children. Two is enough - Speed Darlington advises parents Singer Speed Darlington, has cautioned people to have children they can properly cater to. In a viral video, Speed Darlington who spoke in Igbo, said a palmwine tapper has no business having seven or five children. Accor…
…well as peaceful rest for those who had departed.He wrote:PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram! "Following the recent passing of our beloved colleague, Ogogo, all State Chapters are hereby directed to include a special prayer session in their next State Meeting. The prayer sh…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent a congratulatory message to the Hausa community on Hausa Day, celebrated at the historic Daura Palace on August 26, 2026Tinubu described the Hausa people as 'great pillars' and praised the Hausa language as a major force for unity and commerce worldwideThe message drew mixed reactions o…
Troops foil armed robbery attack, rescue two locals in Plateau Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attempted armed robbery attack along the Apel-Jipun road in Pushit District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on August 23, 2026, when troops responded …
Tourist reveals exorbitant price charged for a ride at airport after e-hailing cabs were temporarily banned at Lagos and Abuja airports (video) A tourist has shared the exorbitant price he was charged at the Lagos airport after the services of e-hailing cabs like Uber and Bolt became unavailable at airports due to a Ne…
Dancer, Poco Lee's team releases official statement addressing r@pe allegations, says "drink spiking" is not part of allegations against him The management and legal team of Nigerian dancer Poco Lee have released an official statement addressing the allegations against him in the United Kingdom, urging the public to av…
"If you are an unattractive woman and you have a man, he's just using you" - woman claims A woman has sparked a debate after saying that men don't compromise on physical beauty and any man who is with an unattractive woman is simply using her. Achieng Njoroge shared her opinion on Facebook and this elicited divided opi…
Kenyan woman goes on rampage, st@bs her five children, k!lling two after husband took second wife A Kenyan woman allegedly st@bbed five of her children, k!lling two and seriously injuring three others, after her husband married a second wife. The tragic incident occurred at their home in Bunga, Ggaba, in Kampala's Maki…
Presidency reacts to criticism over adding FIRS boss and Minister of defense to campaign council The Presidency has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 election will be adjusted where necessary, but denied that the list has been withdrawn or subjected to a wholesale …
Two more days until The Night of June 7th begins showing in cinemas nationwide on August 28 The Night of June 7th is almost here! On Friday, August 28, cinemas nationwide will be showing this fantastic film inspired by the Apo Six extrajudicial k!llings. Whatever you do, by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 10:07 AM | Share th…
Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to the President, has again denied ever calling Bola Tinubu an illegitimate President. Bwala had on several occasions denied previous comments he reportedly made against the President when he was in the opposition. In an interview on KAA TRUTHS podcast, Daniel B…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed how he paid pregnant women N10,000 each for attending antenatal care while he was governor of Rivers State. Amaechi disclosed that the money was part of efforts to boost the health of pregnant women because Rivers State was r…
Reality TV star, Ike, continues to drag gospel artiste, Neon Adejo over his alleged messages to David Martins' wife Big Brother Naija star Ike Onyema has again called out gospel artiste Neon Adejo, warning the public to beware of individuals who use religion to mask inappropriate behavior. The backlash follows a public…
Man k!lls eight relatives, including four kids, at family dinner A man k!lled eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for dinner. Police responded to the home on Sunday, August 23, and heard gunshots coming from the back of the home, just before the house was completely engulfed in flames. Inv…
Ukraine needs to make a change to avoid losing war - Zelensky's sacked minister turned presidential rival says Ukraine appears to be slowly losing the war against Russia, ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told Reuters, warning that Kyiv has a window of several months to make key decisions needed to turn the tide…
Bundles of money found stuffed inside sacks at home of woman who di£d begging (video) Cash-filled sacks of cash have been found at the house of a woman in Karnataka who spent all of her life begging. 69-year-old Noorunnisa was found de@d on Sunday, August 23, at her home in Mandya, India. When locals inspected her home…
"I genuinely miss the era of me not having a child. Can't I just have peace and quiet?" - Woman cries out A woman has taken to social media to express her frustration over the responsibilities that come with motherhood, saying she sometimes misses the period when she did not have a child. In a video, she said she misse…
…speaking at a press conference on Friday, August 21, 2026.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"Every candidate must be willing to present their credentials, defend their records, and subject their vision to open scrutiny. "No candidate should hide behind the high walls of po…
…in police detention. Photos: Taye Currency/Rollex Dee.>PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Bail comes with hefty conditionsAccording to MC Bokujaka, the court fixed Rollex Dee’s bail at N100 million.The singer is also expected to provide two sureties, each standing for N50 m…
California Prosecutor Andrew Haden committed su!cide inside US federal office Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Haden has died by suicide inside the federal building where he worked in downtown San Diego, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.Haden's body was discovered last Wednesday after San Diego…
Hair thieves who stormed a vendor's store and made away with wigs worth millions are apprehended in Edo (video) Two suspects who are believed to be responsible for a robbery in Benin City, Edo State, have been nabbed by the Edo State Security Corps. The Edo State Security Corps linked the suspects to a robbery at Aimas…
…confirmed the tragic incident on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!What led Mukthar to open fireKiyawa said Mukthar allegedly told investigators that the wedding organisers had not informed him about the event before it took place. He further claim…
By Shola Ogunniyi FAROOQ Kperogi’s column of August 22, 2026 in this newspaper, “Why Atiku’s subsidy gambit rattles Tinubu,” is a well-crafted political opinion. Kayode Adebiyi’s rejoinder of 24 August, also in these pages, addressed most of the fiscal errors in Kperogi’s argument. What both pieces left mainly intact,…