…Nigeria’s Independence Day holiday. The US Mission disclosed this in a post on its official X handle on Friday. The post read, “The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will not be open for business on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in observance of Nigeria Independence Day holiday.” Recall that the Federal G…

The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian Obot, said the judiciary has generated a total of N437,451,035.35 in the 2025/2026 legal year as revenue, exceeding the N97.5m budgetary estimate. Justice Obot, who disclosed this in Uyo on Tuesday while declaring the 2026/2027 Legal Year open, reported that the…

…responded after an X user claimed he was expecting a baby with Ayra Starr’s motherThe social media user shared videos of Don Jazzy and the singer’s mother while making the claim about an alleged unborn childDon Jazzy appeared unimpressed by the allegation, directing the X user to his family in a brief but pointed respo…

…are more than policy announcements on government websites. They can mean higher financial requirements, fewer visa options, restrictions on bringing family members and greater competition for limited places. The bigger question, however, is what Nigeria can learn from countries that are now trying to manage migration m…

…Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The United Kingdom has officially set an annual limit of 8,000 applications for its High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, a route that allows recent graduates from leading global universities to live and work in the UK without needing a job offer or employer sponsor…

…extra time before penalties. The decision followed a protest by the Ghana Football Association on behalf of Ampem Darkoa. In its appeal, however, the NFF argued that even if the match officials erred by proceeding directly to penalties, Edo Queens should not bear the sporting consequences of an error they neither cause…

…State governorship election, saying he believed that attempts to influence voters financially would not determine the outcome of the Anambra South senatorial contest. He also dismissed the prospects of candidates of the APC, All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and NDC, saying his grassroots contacts and the PDP’s ex…

…increasing the flow of Nigerian products to neighbouring countries, Gary Clark, Associate Director, EMEA Clean Refined Products Pricing at S&P Global Platts, has said.Clark, lead speaker at the 2026 CORAN Summit in Lagos, said Nigeria’s expanding refining capacity, particularly Dangote’s ramp-up, and its proximity to m…

…Punch on Google In a video from inside the plane that was reposted by Israeli social media users, one passenger, blood dripping from an open wound on his head, pleaded for assistance and said they were descending into Saudi Arabia, with which Israel has no diplomatic relations. “We are here during an attack on the plan…

A Nigerian solar technician opened a customer's lithium battery pack brought in for an upgrade and made a deeply alarming discovery about its constructionThe battery had been assembled without a Battery Management System, with wires already melting inside and a dead cell left in the packThe technician shared the inspec…

…has returned to her family home in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, after her time in the Lagos social sceneThe social media personality said people are free to mock her over her past decisions, but urged them to learn from the mistakes she madeMandy also opened up about being welcomed back by her family and explained why she is…

…by increased borrowing from multilateral lenders, international bond markets and commercial creditors.Figures published by the Debt Management Office (DMO) show that Nigeria's external debt reached $54.52 billion as of June 30, 2026, up from $43.16 billion recorded in June 2023, representing a rise of roughly 26% over…

…ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Davido has taken to social media to celebrate his uncle, Osun state Governor Ademola Adeleke, after the state placed fifth nationally in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination rankings.The music star reshared A…

…of the statements, alleging that some of the accused officers were coerced by officials of the Defence Intelligence Agency into making or reproducing statements they disputed. The defence also argued that lawyers or witnesses selected by some of the accused officers were not present when the statements were taken and q…

…of the Hope for Family Development Initiative, Stephen Akinyele, said journalists and social media influencers must use their platforms to counter harmful misconceptions and promote accurate information about vulnerable populations. “The media must disseminate accurate and stigma-sensitive information, challenge harmfu…

…of identity continues through school, work and other institutions people become associated with.“We are constantly representatives or ambassadors of different people or institutions at different times in our lives,” he said.‘I am an ambassador of Nigeria’ - RMDRMD said his experiences as an actor, particularly when wor…

…have reportedly made it increasingly difficult for some local airlines to remain financially stable.N2,230/litre: Nigerian Airlines Under Pressure as Fuel Debts Trigger Delays, Flight Cancellations>The source said some operators have been forced to seek funds from other parts of their businesses to meet fuel obligation…

…a “habit of reading” and spend less time on smartphones as well as distractions from social media. Obasanjo also admonished the students not to be discouraged by challenges posed by difficult subjects, but to strive to study harder in order to overcome tough subjects. According to the former president, sound education…

…Ramin Kura IDP Camp in Sokoto. Obi raised the concerns in a statement posted on his social media page after visiting the camp on Tuesday, September 29, during his two-day stay in Sokoto State. He said he found it distressing to see displaced Nigerians living in makeshift shelters and thatched rooms, with some rooms acc…

…the announcement , the owners risked forfeiture of such equipment. ‎ ‎The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, Mr Wellington Adebawo, announced the directive while speaking with newsmen in Akure the state capital on Wednesday. ‎ ‎Adebawo said th…

…Daily Trust, Olawande made the call on Tuesday, September 30, 2026, in Abuja at the official launch of the NYDB project.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Olawande said the registration would capture young Nigerians across formal and informal sectors, covering those working…

Gbemi, girlfriend of entertainer MC Fish, addressed allegations that she was shading his ex-wife, Anita Joseph, during a live session with Daddy FreezeShe disclosed that fake accounts have been used to attack MC Fish and expressed concern about his emotional well-beingGbemi called on the public to forgive MC Fish, whil…

Naira has gained against the dollar in official and parallel markets as interbank FX turnover surged 226% to $80.58 millionStreet-market dollar rates fell to N1,375, narrowing the gap with the official rate to about N45Rising external reserves and oil prices support the naira, but traders will watch whether gains can c…

…I found out that my mom was sick.” She added. The woman explained that her family’s financial situation pushed her to travel abroad despite not wanting to. Her account highlights the difficult experiences she claims she encountered while working as a domestic worker abroad. Watch the video below… View this post on Inst…

Economists and financial experts have reacted as Nigeria’s debt profile surged to N166.79 trillion amid the country’s plan to secure a fresh $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank. DAILY POST reports that data released by Nigeria’s Debt Management Office, DMO, showed that the country’s debt profile had grown to N166.79…