…swift succession process after the d3ath of Archbishop Akubueze of the Archdiocese of Benin. According to Rev. Ugwu, Archbishop Akubueze's position was occupied by another person less than 24 hours after his d3ath. He noted that the world may pause to mourn when one passes away but life goes on. "Archbishop Akubeze of…

…that Davido has made famous.The combination of a Nigerian labour leader meeting with a senior American agricultural official in 1967 struck many as both historically significant and unexpected.The image has continued to circulate widely, with users expressing admiration for the Adeleke family's long-standing legacy in…

…in MTN’s Lucky Jackpot Photo: NurphotoImagesDespite the strong numbers, MTN's Senior Manager for Digital Services Partner Management, Eyitayo Amushan, said the campaign has significant room to grow.He said: "With over 40 million active data subscribers and over 90 million subscribers on the network, 1.4 million playing…

…fees for using other banks' machinesPoS transaction volumes drop by 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 jour…

…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, only to discover that the building was up for sale. Morenikeji, who shared her story in…

…military emailed staff and asked them to submit suggestions on how to "punish" Iran. A senior US military command sent out the email, seen by CNN, to high-ranking military analysts last week, asking for "new, creative, and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran". The email is the latest bid by Donald Trump's a…

…– The leadership of Oboro community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has denied allegations that its members abducted youths from neighbouring Alagbabiri community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, describing the claim as false and misleading. The community said the three persons allegedly taken to…

…verge. He continued the horrific attack for 20 minutes before a witness saw what was happening from her window and called the police, according to Mail Online. CCTV showed cars and a double-decker bus passing close to where Desalagne attacked the pensioner at around midnight on July 23 last year. The defendant, who use…

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…Bath having invited “Rose” onto his show on two previous occasions. Ras Bath’s lawyers denied these accusations. With the motto “shock to educate”, his direct and plain-speaking style earnt Ras Bath both a strong following, especially among Mali’s many younger people, and several run-ins with the law. In July 2023, he…

…of Osun State been re-elected for a second term, with his wife, Ambassador Erelu Ngozi Abeni Adeleke, publicly celebrating the outcome on Sunday, August 16. In a message shared via her official Instagram account, @officialerelungoziadeleke, the governor's wife congratulated her husband on what she described as a "well-…

…Data shows six thriving businesses that could turn pain into profit. >That gap is opening doors for a new generation of businesses. Entrepreneurs are increasingly building ventures around the practical problems Nigerians face, from the need for emergency cash and cheaper products to unreliable electricity and the growi…

…significant macroeconomic reforms aimed at restoring fiscal sustainability and strengthening the country’s economic fundamentals. However, the organisation said the next challenge was to ensure that economic growth produced tangible improvements in the welfare of citizens. NESG said the discussions would focus on movin…

…among various groups of voters across the state. He said the party was strengthening its grassroots structures and mobilising political stakeholders ahead of the 2027 polls. According to him, the ADC is targeting victory in all three senatorial districts, the 11 House of Representatives constituencies and the 31 State…

…The BBC is simply trying to distract away from their own obvious liability.' The BBC denied it had defamed the President. Its lawyers argue that his family 'without question have personal knowledge' of events surrounding the January 6 riots and could shed light on his intentions. The case will go to trial in February 2…

…food, clothing, medication and other personal items without difficulty. The alleged denial of access, he argued, cut off those supplies and caused him "humiliation, emotional trauma, anxiety and psychological distress."His Principal Secretary, Mohammed Shaba, filed a supporting affidavit saying the information was supp…

…“This is not simply about discussing taxation and revenue. It is about strengthening the relationship between the taxpayer and the institutions responsible for administering public revenue,” he said. Nwabueze said OTO had commenced a structured public awareness and stakeholder sensitisation programme to improve underst…

…shift its attention from raising additional capital to expanding its business, strengthening its market position and pursuing growth opportunities. According to the company, the recapitalisation has strengthened its capital base, financial capacity and regulatory standing. Guinea Insurance said that the enhanced capita…

Anambra State, a major commercial hub in the South-East of Nigeria, is deepening its digital transformation programme to bring more small and medium-sized businesses into the formal economy by 2030. The state’s ICT agency is moving into a second phase of its digital strategy, shifting from building basic technology inf…

…clarifying that the governor has no political deal with President Bola Tinubu. The denial was issued in a statement posted on X by the council's spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi. According to the council, Adeleke's support for Tinubu is driven by the President's performance and economic reforms that strengthen states,…

…of the House of Representatives, hundreds of federal and state legislators and other senior officials to Osun in an effort to secure victory for President Bola Tinubu’s party. “The people of Osun have shown Nigerians that no political machine is greater than a determined electorate,” Abdullahi said. The party alleged t…

…tolerate what he described as the “arrogance in failure, totalitarian proclivities, worsening insecurity and economic hardship” allegedly associated with the Tinubu administration. He said the APM’s presidential candidate had demonstrated the capacity to provide an alternative through his performance as governor of Oyo…

…observed improvements in election-day logistics, with 96 per cent of polling units opening for accreditation and voting by 9:30am, despite INEC reprinting ballots after a last-minute court order on the inclusion of the Social Democratic Party on the ballot. She said the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System worked in 80 p…

…shortly before the incident. Mmakgathi had been in custody since May 2024 after being denied bail. The State further argued that the accused's guilty plea should not be regarded as a mitigating factor due to the seriousness of the offense. The court agreed with the State's submissions and sentenced Mmakgathi to 25 year…

…harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development, and deepening strategic partnerships anchored on mutual respect and trust. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant, Media and Strategic Communications to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Richard…