…the APC. “Despite the federal might, despite the 30 governors, 45 members of the National Assembly, national chairman, Senate president, Speaker, all congregating in Osun, APC suffered a humiliating defeat,” he said. The ex-minister also criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his co…

…he "100% believes" Poco Lee is innocent. To support his stance, the singer shared a personal experience from a previous trip to the UK, recounting how he was nearly targeted by a similar false allegation. According to Mr Real, during a past UK tour, a show organiser brought a group of women to his accommodation after s…

…Australia over his alleged involvement in a $5 million fraud scheme targeting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Omole was arrested at Adelaide Airport on Friday, August 14, after authorities reportedly intercepted him while he was preparing to board a one-way flight to Nigeria. He appeared in court on Mo…

…candidates on Monday, August 17, 2026. Ogalagu, in a statement made available to journalists in Abakaliki on Wednesday, described the incident as “gruesome and dastardly”, urging the police and other relevant security agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and ensure that anyone found culpable…

…State governorship election. Fayose made the claim in a video interview with TVC journalist, Nifemi Oguntoye, posted on the journalist’s X handle on Wednesday. His comments followed claim by Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, who had alleged that the All Progressives Congress spent N110bn on vo…

…a similar incident in Saturday's friendly against RB Leipzig, but the Germany international says there is no long-term health risk. He posted on Instagram: "First things first, I am doing well. I am incredibly grateful for your messages and your support! "I understand that many of you are worried. I would like to put t…

…Micheal, popularly known as "KayCee Luxury," following his recent arrest by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The criticism follows the NDLEA's announcement that KayCee Luxury was detained in connection with a major international drug ring, involving the seizure of 184.5 kilograms of cocaine valued at a…

…Omoyele Sowore, has criticised President Tinubu's absence from the signing of the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. Presidential candidates, including Sowore, Peter Obi, Donald Duke and others, attended the peace accord signing ceremony which was held in Abuja on Tuesday, August 18. In a chat w…

…commission appointed Ogbonna Chukwumerije of Pinheiro LP as receiver/provisional liquidatorChukwumerije issued a public notice warning banks, policyholders and creditors not to act on any instructionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade…

…a public holiday in recognition of Isese Day, an annual event celebrating Yoruba traditional religion, culture, and heritage.The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the governor, Kayode Akinmade, announced the decision in an official statement, saying the move reflected the administration's dedication to pre…

…proof before taking sides in the growing controversyMs Jorji made clear who her original message was directed at, shifting the burden of response squarely onto Poco LeePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! American rapper Ms Jorji has fired back at Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) afte…

"Na who dem catch be criminal" - Influencer Yhemolee shares cryptic message amid socialite KC Luxury's scandal Media personality Yhemolee has shared a cryptic message amid the ongoing controversy surrounding socialite KC Luxury. In a post, Yhemolee noted that nobody is perfect, suggesting that people may simply differ…

…the police, seven tourists were on board the chopper before it went down. "Their nationality is yet to be known," police said. by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 12:42 PM | Share this Story

The signing ceremony was held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, a day before the official commencement of campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections. The initiative is also aimed at preventing political disagreements and competition from escalating into violence before, during and after…

…subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market generated N15.8tn in additional resources for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025, with states and local governments receiving the larger share of the amount. The government, however, acknowledged that the subsidy savings did not appear in the Fe…

…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 when opposition, when they don’t come together, they will continue to lose,” Fayose said. The former governor also suggested that it was no…

…the biggest fintech IPOs in AfricaInvestment reflects shifting dynamics between traditional banks and fintech companiesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment,…

…source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises have a fresh opportunity to access funding and business development support as the C…

…on LinkedIn, expressing gratitude to God and everyone who supported his professional journeyPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Respect Augustine, a University of Lagos graduate with a Master's degree in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, has announced that he joined Dangote…

…in Nigeria's deregulated fuel marketRising depot prices and crude oil tensions signal potential pump price increases for motorists in the coming daysPAY 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…

…post, shared on August 16, 2026, showed Ghanaian artist Black Sherif delivering a personal performance of his song Top of the Morning, apparently just for Poco Lee. The dancer captioned the video, writing that his "guy blackoooo" had "blessed me with a personal performance to one of my favorite songs!!"As of the time t…

…attackers then fled the park - about 10 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - when they noticed he was unresponsive, the Phoenix Police Department said. Fire officials found Bazirake unconscious and rushed him to a local hospital in "extremely critical condition," the Phoenix Police Department said. Baz…

…businesswoman who operates out of Trade Fair Lagos, prayed for long life in the final video she shared before she passed. The businesswoman had travelled to China on business. She documented her trip and spoke about how stressful it was sourcing for goods in China. Sadly, CCTV footage showed the moment she slumped and…

…for me because this is actually the story of someone who had lived, not fictional." He added that he also played the role "to be a voice" to the voiceless. He went on to challenge Nigerians to share their positive and negative police stories so everyone can learn from them. The Night of June 7th stars Femi Branch, Ali…

…following the prompt intervention of Police operatives attached to Mayo Belwa Divisional Headquarters," the statement read. "On 18th August, 2026, Police operatives at Mayo Belwa received credible information that one Abdullahi Sa'adu, 18 years old, of Anguwan Eti Salat, Mayo Belwa, had attempted to forcefully abduct N…