The naira depreciated against the dollar on the official foreign exchange market on Thursday.Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the naira weakened further to N1,344.40 per dollar on Thursday, compared with N1,334.72 recorded on Wednesday.This means the naira depreciated by N9.68 against the dollar …
…ad by Vivek Ramaswamy on his Democratic rival Amy Acton was “so good” and accused the media of a coordinated attack to undermine the Republican’s chances. Ramaswamy has faced a firestorm of criticism over the ad featuring Acton’s mother, who remained married to the man who the candidate says sexually abused her for yea…
…went further to address a wave of speculation that had been circulating across social media platforms about how she died. The family firmly denied claims that she passed away during childbirth, suffered a cardiac arrest, or experienced complications following delivery. TikToker Mrs GCFR’s last celebration sparks emotio…
…industry was hit with grief on Thursday, 22 October, after beloved actor, comedian and broadcaster Seth Kwame Dzokoto died following a sudden collapse during a live radio programme.Dzokoto had joined a political panel discussion on Owass FM's morning show in Tarkwa, in the country's Western Region, when he fell ill on…
Media personality Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi has sparked an engaging online discussion after raising a question regarding friendship breakups and keeping gifts from former friends. In a post shared on X, Gbemi wrote:''A friend gifted you a lovely pricey bag a year or two ago.You are no longer friends and will probably neve…
…vulnerable, adding that exposure could cause serious health problems without showing immediate symptoms. "We cannot treat our way out of lead poisoning; we must prevent exposure wherever possible," he said. The minister also inaugurated Nigeria's Five-Year Strategic Plan on Lead Poisoning Elimination (2026-2030), aimed…
A Nigerian woman, Chiamaka Igbokwe, has stated that a man that can't provide basic household appliances like washing machine, blender, freezer, has no business asking her for marriage. According to Chiamaka, love is no longer enough and she will never sacrifice her comfort to struggle with a man. "I've said it before, …
Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Loven, has shared a lovely video showing the remarkable recovery and transformation of three children she rescued three months ago after they were accused of witchcraft, starved, abused and abandoned in Akwa Ibom. The video she posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 shows the kids, Elija…
The Sokoto State High Court has sentenced three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) to death by hanging after convicting them of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery and culpable homicide. The convicts are Gaji Hassan, Abdullahi Goni Gudusu and Modu Bukar. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, October 22, 2026…
…online prayer program led by Pastor Jerry Eze. The mother, who regularly uses social media to seek aid for her ailing son, addressed the issue in a video clip that has since gone viral. She clarified that her focus is entirely on securing conventional medical care, emphasizing that she prioritizes immediate treatment f…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has charged certification officers in the scheme to equip themselves with the necessary digital competencies to improve operational effectiveness and service delivery.The DG charged them to remain vigilant against threats such a…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, October 22, uncovered another illegal herbal products factory in Agege, Lagos, where three unregistered products were allegedly manufactured under unhygienic conditions, with one bearing a registration number belonging to a registere…
A man who quit his career as a PhD scientist to become a full-time stay-at-home dad has apologised to his wife and other mothers after experiencing the demands of raising children. The father of two toddlers revealed that he previously questioned why his wife couldn't keep the house tidy while caring for their children…
…and unwarranted. In a statement signed on Thursday by the Spokesman of his Campaign Media Office, POMR, Idris Zekeri, Obi said the office had become aware of the image depicting Cardinal John Onaiyekan and described in the statement as the NDC presidential candidate, and Sir Chinyeaka Oha, the party’s Enugu State gover…
The NGX All-Share Index declined by 0.07% to 244,956.94 points, while market capitalisation fell by N103.60 billionAccess Holdings, PZ Cussons Nigeria and Tantalizers led the gainers, while Thomas Wyatt Nigeria, Austin LazTrading volume rose by 1.87% to 360.75 million shares, valued at N20.32 billion across 31,401 deal…
A High Court in Adamawa State convicted three men for kidnapping two Catholic priests in February 2025The Adamawa ruling marks the seventh death sentence secured by the DSS in 2026 aloneFive earlier death sentences were handed down across Ekiti, Abuja, Katsina, Kogi, and Sokoto courts this yearPAY ATTENTION: Find it fa…
…by August 2027 under the new planJAMB shared the proposed timetable on its social media platforms on Thursday, noting that the dates are not yet finalPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Federal Government has proposed a coordinated examination timetable for 2027, designed to reduce…
A dispute over oil operations in Kula, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, has taken a tragic turn, with several people feared dead after a boat capsized amid tensions over alleged community entitlements.The incident occurred at the Robert-Kiri axis of Kula, where some youths reportedly tried to prevent t…
A High Court of Adamawa State has sentenced three men to death for kidnapping two Catholic priests in February 2025.The convicts, Taledo Demiel, Namomai Medan and Mikaila Yusuf, were sentenced on Thursday by Justice Christopher Mapeo after the court found them guilty of multiple offences linked to the abduction.The off…
…Kashim Shettima. According to a statement by Shettima’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, the plan has five priority areas: food affordability, tax harmonisation, completion of high-impact projects, resolution of investment bottlenecks and regulated household support. The council al…
…President Bola Tinubu had approved the establishment of the task force and ordered the immediate release of ₦10 billion as emergency intervention funding. He, however, questioned why the task force was domiciled in the Presidency and called for the health minister to assume its leadership with immediate effect. “Curiou…
…Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi. A statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister of Power, Adeola Labzy, on Thursday said the new infrastructure would ease pressure on overloaded substations, improve bulk electricity supply and provide capacity to serve previously unmet deman…
Paula Abdul is not married. The singer, dancer, and choreographer has been married twice — first to actor Emilio Estevez and then to businessman Brad Beckerman — but both marriages ended in divorce. Since her second split in 1998, Paula Abdul's husband search has yielded no third trip down the aisle, though her romanti…
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The trial of content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu Asaba, who is facing a two-count charge of unlawful carnal knowledge and ma@nslaughter, continued on Wednesday, October 21 at the Delta State High Court. Ogbonna pleaded not guilty to the charges when he entered his plea before Justice Michael Nduk…