…further to 15.43 percent in July 2026, down from 15.91 percent recorded in June.The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index and inflation report released on Monday, August 17.This means the country's headline inflation rate in July was 15.43 percent.Similarly, food inflation was 5.56 pe…

…destroys N301 billion worth of cocaine, heroin, opioids and others in Lagos The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has publicly destroyed 329,865.585 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs with an estimated street value of Three Hundred and One Billion, Fifty-Eight Million and Seventy-Six Thousand Naira (N301,05…

…The photograph was taken on 18 December 1967, offering a rare window into the international connections of the Adeleke family 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 tra…

…processPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.MTN Nigeria has brought back its Lucky Jackpot campaign, offering subscr…

…nearly 20% amid tightening regulations and 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, investmen…

…his late brotherThe governor made clear that the visit was not a ritual act but a personal and emotional one, rooted in his desire to draw strength from the memory of his late sibling before participating in the election. He described it as something he did purely for the psychological lift it gave him.Adeleke's late b…

…allegations that Tehran has considered retaliatory action against US President Donald Trump. ‎ During a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, in July, US security officials reportedly used an elaborate deception to move Trump away from his publicly expected aircraft amid concerns about a possible Iranian attack. Reports said…

…particular request at the preliminary stage. In its affidavit, the bank said its internal investigation showed that the funds had been transferred without the customers’ authorisation and distributed among several accounts. The bank said it immediately contacted the affected financial institutions, notified them of the…

…told the court that the alleged offences contravened Sections 79, 391 and 393 of the Penal Code Law. When the charges were read and explained to him, Dawawu pleaded not guilty. Following his plea, his counsel, Barrister Emma Dilos Lasmadas, applied for his bail pursuant to Section 36(5) of the 1999 Constitution, as ame…

…Stonebwoy attempted to hug him. According to Saida Boj, the hug refusal was Peter signalling his displeasure in real time.In related news, Legit.ng reported that Stonebwoy declared his full support for Peter Okoye and shared that he had known the details of Psquare's feud long before the story went public.Nigerians sla…

…how long the CCSE certificate remains valid for foreigners applying for Spanish nationalityThe certification covers two groups of applicants, including Sephardic Jews and foreign residents living in SpainMany applicants pursuing Spanish citizenship may be unaware of the time limit attached to their CCSE qualificationPA…

…of workers in some state agencies earning between N23,000 and N40,000, below the national minimum wagePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has demanded that the state government settle outstanding pen…

…allegations against her.On August 17, 2026, Wunmi posted two short meme clips originally created by TikToker DJ Chicken.Wunmi Aloba, widow of late singer Mohbad, shares cryptic social media videos amid fresh allegations from VerydarkMan. Photo: _c33why/verydarkblackman>In the first clip, an unidentified person is calle…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigeria's food inflation climbed to 20.31% in July 2026, the sixth straight monthly increa…

…spent to enrol 7,795 artisans in its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme for international examination. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of ITF, Dr Afiz Oluwatoyin […] The post ITF spends N587m to enroll 7,795 artisans for international examinations — DG appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the appeal on Monday while speaking with journalists in Osogbo. He said the election result should not be viewed only as a victory or defeat, but as an opportunity for the APC to consolidate its gains and strengthen its structures across the state. According to him, the party should…

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National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Gombe, has explained why the party’s governorship candidate in Osun State, Mr Francis Ajala, could not defeat the incumbent, Ademola Adeleke, who emerged winner of Saturday’s election. Gombe, speaking to journalists on Monday, said Osun voters…

…political competition and technological upgrades deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission helped safeguard electoral integrity during the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. The Athena Election Observatory is an independent electoral integrity initiative established by the Athena Centr…

…the Unity Games now gave that pledge, in his words, a home on the calendar. The traditional ruler reflected on a painful chapter in the ancient kingdom’s history, recalling that a proposed land carnival marking the coronation anniversary of his father, the late Ogiame Atuwatse II, degenerated into violence in the early…

…Igwe, has narrated how she spent millions of Naira to secure a walk-in store and additional N5m setting it up, excluding the goods, only to discover that the building was up for sale. Morenikeji, who shared her story in a Facebook on Monday, August 17, said she was looking forward to opening the store in June. Then in…

…to 'bomb the s**t' out of Oman if the country gets involved in his war against Iran. Donald Trump has threatened to bomb another country if the nation gets involved in his war against Iran. Speaking to Fox News' Trey Yingst, Trump said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had established a back channel with his admini…

…congratulated Governor Adeleke on winning the Osun governorship electionThe traditional ruler urged Adeleke to govern with magnanimity and honour the commitments made in his victory speechOba Oyelude called for greater focus on rural development and security as Adeleke begins his second termPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast…

…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, 2026, Mummy's Gyal disclosed that she was directly contacted with information about Chin…

…joining the early rolloutAI feature requirements create a divide, limiting the functionality of Android 17 for some powerful devicesPAY 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…