Woman set on fire by her husband in Kogi pleads for him to be forgiven Mrs Berida Irawo, who was set on fire by her husband, Jacob Irawo, in Kogi State, has pleaded for his pardon following the horrific domestic attack. LIB reported that the Kogi State Police Command arrested the suspect Jacob Irewa for alleged attempt…

The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has called for war against terrorists masquerading as politicians. Dickson made the call in a post on his verified X handle late Tuesday after he received the joint team of the International Republican Institute, IRI, and the National Democra…

Nigerian businessman and social commentator, Prince Isaac Fayose, has expressed sadness over the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike’s comment on the outcome of the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. Wike, while speaking with journalists on Tuesday, claimed that the Federal Governme…

Mob beats man to d£ath over theft allegations in Minna A 30-year-old man, Sunday Pada, was beaten and stabbed to de@th by a mob in the Korokpan area of Minna, Niger State, following theft allegations. The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, August 18. Ab…

…during a telephone interview on Tuesday, August 18, 2026PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"The attackers came on the night of Monday and launched a bloody attack on two houses, burnt the houses and killed one police officer and seven civilians during the attack" Differing…

…states, the former presidential political adviser said, “We received with great joy the news that the contract for the reconstruction and dualisation of this critical road had been awarded. “Our excitement grew when the contractors mobilised to site, cleared the path for a second carriageway and began constructing brid…

Better start crying, you can't defeat Tinubu in 2027 - Wike to opposition The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, August 18, warned the opposition to dismiss the idea of defeating President Bola Tinubu in 2027, stressing that they should start crying ahead of the polls.Wike said the…

Footballer, Bruno Fernandes to receive same salary as Victor Osimhen if he dumps Manchester United for Galatasaray A top insider at Galatasaray football club of Turkey, Emre Kaplan, has disclosed that the Turkish champions are willing to offer Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes a salary equivalent to that of Sup…

…described the incident at the temple as "extremely tragic and heart-wrenching." "The news of the de@ths of devotees in the accident has left my heart deeply distressed," he said in a social media statement. "My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved families." A grant of about $4,184 is to be given to the immediate…

Police arrest six men for allegedly r@ping and s0domising minors in Edo The Edo State Police Command has arrested six men for s3xually assaulting minors. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Patrick Daaor, who disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 said one of the suspect allegedly r@ped his…

"There are no good roads. There's nothing besides stages for you guys to dance and mock the people" - Jesse Jagz slams Davido after his uncle's election win Nigerian rapper Jesse Jagz has criticised Davido following a press conference by the singer after his uncle's recent election victory in Osun State. In a post on X…

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Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has disclosed that he left the carcass of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State because he caused the problems of the party. Fayose disclosed that Makinde’s problems can be attributed to his inordinate ambition. Featuring on TVC’s Polit…

The Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarewaju, on Tuesday said the momentum of the opposition would die if the former vice president stepped down from the presidential race ahead of 2027. Olarewaju insisted that Atiku is the only candida…

…Osun governorship election 2026. Photo >Governor Sule said:PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"APC lost partly because of the Abuja politicians, you know, because if not for some of these Abuja politicians, there was no way for APC to lose in Osun."Sule warns about governor…

…all stakeholders. Musa spoke as guest speaker at the eighth edition of the Blueprint Newspaper Lecture, Impact Series and Awards, themed “Security Challenges and the Integrity of the 2027 Elections.” The minister, who was represented by his Senior Special Adviser on Policy and Strategy, Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Akinjobi (retd…

…Yilwatda made the appeal on Tuesday in his remarks shortly after receiving the Blueprint Newspaper’s Person of the Year Award in Abuja. The APC National Chairman, who declared that votes should be allowed to count, maintained that democracy becomes meaningful when the electorate feels the positive impact of governance.…

The Imole Campaign Council, TICC, has commenced the final stage of documenting victims of election-related violence recorded before, during and immediately after the Osun State Governorship Election. The council, in a statement issued in Osogbo on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, extended its sympathies…

Egypt Head coach Hassan collapses while trying to stop fight between his wives Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan reportedly collapsed after his two wives got into a dramatic hair-pulling brawl in front of shocked holidaymakers. The football gaffer was enjoying a break on the country's glamorous north coast when paradise t…

Davido addresses Wande Coal beef, shares screenshot allegedly showing singer asked for his number Singer, Davido has addressed his recent exchange with Wande Coal, insisting that he did not say anything disrespectful to warrant the older singer's reaction. Speaking during a recent interview, Davido described Wande's re…

Mum warns her children against bringing home an ugly spouse A young woman has shared her mum's message warning her children against bringing home an unattractive spouse. The daughter shared the chat on TikTok with the caption: "My mummy is my bestie". In the chat, the mother wrote: "If anybody bring any wiliwili home..…

Father collapses and d!es after his missing daughter was found in Minna A father collapsed and d!ed in Minna, Niger State after his missing daughter was found. Maryam Zubairu, a student of the School of Health Technology, Minna, was declared missing after she left work at the General Hospital, New Extension, around 6:0…

Court jails two women for illegal naira trading in Lagos Justice A. Aluko of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, convicted and sentenced two women to six months imprisonment respectively for offences bordering on unlawful trading of naira notes. The convicts; Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa and Fai…

Media personalities rally behind Davido amid Wande Coal exchange, say singer did nothing wrong Media personalities have weighed in on the ongoing exchange between singer Davido and Wande Coal, with some arguing that Davido did not say anything disrespectful to warrant the backlash. Media personality Do2dtun first quest…

…his uncle of "dancing and doing nothing" in the state.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Davido's sharp words for the Edo GovernorDavido refuses to apologise over clash with Edo State Governor. Photo credit@davido>The singer did not stop there. Davido claimed the road leadi…