…more than halfway up the country's tallest mountain-by a worker, according to Japanese media reports. The case was subsequently reported to the authorities. Police said the boy had gone hiking with his father and older brother and was told to wait when he became tired and reluctant to continue walking. He was instructe…

"Cut off some friends and family when you start earning well to protect your finances" - Skit maker Zicsaloma Skit maker Zicsaloma has advised people who begin earning well to distance themselves from friends and family members who are lazy, entitled or financially dependent on them. He said some people expect successf…

…According to a police source, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Maigatari Division, immediately led a team of police personnel to the scene following the distress call. The source said a search of the surrounding area was conducted, during which the severed head of the victim was recovered. The victim had no means o…

…who scored 444,815 votes in the keenly contested poll.Nigerians took to social media to share strong reactions to the result, with many linking the outcome to the 2027 general elections.

…government’s current reform programme. Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, said in a statement that Atiku had earlier called for the removal of the petrol subsidy, describing the regime as unsustainable, opaque and prone to corruption. Titled: “Atiku’s Subsidy U-Turn: The Ba…

…Area of Kebbi State and were being transported to Zamfara. In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Aliyu Danja on X on Sunday, the canoes were intended to help the terrorists overcome river obstacles restricting their movement and enhance their mobi…

…raised had been swept under the carpet. The party simply wants everybody to allow the mediation process to continue.” The source, however, noted that the intervention did not mean the lawmakers had abandoned their grievances. “The impeachment matter has not been withdrawn. What happened is that there is now a window fo…

…cancer. In a condolence message to the family of the late actor, signed by the senator’s Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, and made available to journalists on Sunday, Adeola described Hassan’s death as “a monumental loss to the creative and entertainment industry.” He stressed that the actor’s death was a loss to h…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada, has declared that the party would defeat the All Progressives Congres, APC, “silly” in 2027 even if it names billionaire, Elon Musk, as its campaign Director General. Agada made the remark while faulting the 2027 c…

Sunday Dare, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, has said the hypocrisy of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is an insult to the collective intelligence of Nigerians navigating global economic headwinds. Dare warned that Atiku’s desperati…

…carried out across Benue State on August 19, 2026.Lt Ahmad Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, said both missions were triggered by credible intelligence on criminal groups active along the Jortar–Atume axis and within Logo Local Government Area.As reported by Daily Trust, Zubairu confirmed the opera…

Nigerian woman accuses man of k!lling her sister's four children with 'juju' (video) A Nigerian woman, Agbo Comfort, has accused a yet-to-be identified man of k!lling her sister's four children with evil charm. The in ident occurred in Amufu Edumoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State. According to her, the…

…regained her freedom after N5m ransom payment. Reuben Buhari, a journalist and former media aide to late Kaduna State Governor, Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, disclosed this in a Facebook post on Saturday, August 22, 2026. According to Buhari, the minor was abducted along with her elder sister three months ago. He alleged tha…

…post here:Reactions trail Patrick Doyle's postLegit.ng compiled the comments of social media users below:Japheth Gapsiso shared:"Patrick Doyle Tinubu's position as the President of Nigeria is a Constitutional providence, so also is the basic constitutional requirement of anyone seeking to be elected into the office. So…

…Sanusi II, at the historic Rumfa Palace in Kano. Details of their discussions were not immediately made public. The meeting took place on August 22, 2026, amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Confirming the development to The PUNCH on Sunday, a close associate of the Emir, Muhammad…

…an outcome that involved many political and electoral factors. “We must start working immediately on how we can reposition the party to garner maximum votes for President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates in the 2027 general elections in the state. “We do not have much time left to do that. We must find a way to tur…

…for identifying and addressing cash and in-kind contributions, digital and social-media financing, third-party expenditure, and donations through intermediaries that could potentially circumvent statutory limits.” In a Freedom of Information request dated 22 August 2026 and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluw…

26-year-old woman allegedly b£aten to d3ath by her husband's side chick A 26-year-old woman has d!ed after she was allegedly beaten to d3ath by her husband's side chick in Kitwe, Zambia. It was gathered that the incident happened on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 when the deceased, Vainess Kanyama, of Kapoto Township, went t…

…final conversation before his death, while TikToker Mirabel has returned to social media months after undergoing rehabilitation in Ogun State. 1. ‘Fake agency’ boss fights back with appointment letter George Nwabueze, the National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria…

…character. The character is very important because an actor’s character is how social media shapes society or culture these days. Once I consider the character, I check if the character is strong enough and inclined with who I am or if I have to create a new personality for that character,” he said. Arayi added that th…

…won’t say. On the changing entertainment industry and the increasing influence of social media, Hunter said talent remains important but cannot guarantee visibility on its own. “Talent matters, but let’s be honest: talent alone is not enough anymore. You can be extremely talented and still be invisible if nobody knows…

…City Boys Movement in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The Deputy Director (Media Monitoring and Rapid Response) of the movement, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle. He said the APC National Chairman engaged with the leadership and volunteers of the movement. According to him, Yi…

…unemployment, education, healthcare and other issues affecting Nigerians. Social media may be weaponised — Odumakin Speaking on the matter, President, Centre for Change, Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, said though she remains worried about hate speech, ethnic and religious profiling, her greatest fears are the weaponisation of s…

…are aware of historical precedents which might be repeating themselves. “Back in 1973, immediately after the Yom Kippur War between Israel and the Arab countries contiguous to it… the oil producing Arab countries teamed up with Nigeria and other non-Arab nation to form the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries,…

…in Nigeria for over 25 years, working with government, civil society, academia and the media. He recalled a capacity-building workshop on procurement conducted with INEC in Lagos in March 2026 and reaffirmed KAS’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Commission. Amupitan used both meetings to reassure t…