…now has children of their ownThe senator's post drew widespread reactions from Nigerians reflecting on two decades of hostility between the two political figuresPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, governmen…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has urged Nigerians not to look down on petty traders, saying there is dignity in honest work regardless of the scale of the business. As reported by Vanguard on Sunday, speaking at a one-day training and financial empowerment workshop for widows and wives of service per…
…The passenger was said to have immediately reported the incident to officials of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) at the airport, where he filled a Baggage Irregularity Report, and was reportedly assured that efforts would be made to trace and recover the missing bag. But the law firm alleged that week…
…has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has released new pump prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, across its retail outlets nationwide,…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be without defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini for their final Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after both players were suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The suspensions come after Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 vi…
GistReel A Canada-based Nigerian doctor, Zo, has criticised socialite Pretty Mike over his dramatic entrance at the wedding of TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis. Pretty Mike drew attention after arriving at the ceremony with a convoy of about 20 people dressed as medical practitioners, a display that quickly went viral on…
The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered how a community leader in Anambra State, Emmanuel Nwanneniya, popularly known as "Chairman", was allegedly murdered after being injected with a restricted veterinary sedative. The post How Anambra community leader was injected to death with restricted veterinary sedative – Police…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has opened applications for a $150m offshore expansion facility designed to provide Nigerian businesses with long-term, single-digit interest financing for expansion and modernisation. The association disclosed this in a statement issued…
One Nigerian Army officer and a police officer were killed when troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The troops also rescued nine abducted civilians during a pursuit of the fleeing attackers. The Army disclosed t…
…Mr Nweke Nweke, said the locally made rocket launchers had been handed over to the Nigerian Army. Nweke said the operation followed intelligence gathering and undercover operations carried out by operatives of the outfit at major security flashpoints in Anambra South Senatorial District over the past few days, describi…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has commenced applications for its $150 million Offshore Expansion Facility, a financing initiative developed in partnership with Germany’s ODDO BHF SE to provide long-term capital for the expansion and modernisation of Nigerian…
…made this known during an interaction with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi State Council, in his office, where he outlined his administration’s commitment to repositioning the hospital through teamwork, professionalism, and patient-centred services. He said members…
Nigeria's naira recorded a modest gain but missed Forbes' list of Africa's strongest currenciesKenya's shilling and Zambia's kwacha show resilience amid global economic uncertaintyCurrency stability attracts foreign investment and helps control inflation for consumersPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source,…
2026 Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria's silver medal downgraded to bronze Team Nigeria's men's 4x100m relay team has been stripped of its silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Canada's successful appeal against its disqualification, resulting in the Nigerian quartet being downgraded to bronze. The Nigerian…
Nigeria deploys 86 troops to ECOWAS peace mission in Guinea-Bissau The Nigerian Army has deployed 86 personnel to the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), reaffirming Nigeria's commitment to regional peace, security and peacekeeping operations across West Africa.In a statement released on Sat…
…Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie underwent a mandatory anti-doping test after Nigeria's 1-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group C match at the ongoing 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday, August 1.The 29-year-old confirmed after the match that she was selected for the routine random drug…
Nigerian broadcast journalist laments disappearance of title "Mrs" from official documents and business cards of married women Nigerian broadcast journalist, Aniekeme Finbarr, has lamented over the disappearance of the title "Mrs" from official documents and business cards of married women. The former Special Assistant…
The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria has said the absence of a regulatory framework for real estate developers is fuelling fraud, multiple land sales and building collapses across the country. The President of REDAN, Oba Akintoye Adeoye, stated this at the recently concluded National Housing Data Programme…
…sought public help in finding her mum's missing three children gives heartwarming update Nigerian woman, Lister Mathew Osas, has shared a cheering update on her missing siblings. In a video she shared online this morning, Lister said her mum's three children who went missing over 30 years ago have been found and have r…
…Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published its final list of candidates for the 2027 elections on Saturday, August 1, and the names of several prominent Nigerian politicians were n…
…by the numbers. He pointed to an alleged recent disclosure by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Olayemi Cardoso, who reportedly said the CBN's credit to the federal Government jumped from ₦22.99 trillion in May 2025 to ₦40.38 trillion in May 2026, an increase of ₦17.39 trillion, or 77.6 per cent, within a single y…
…prompting an international response from WashingtonThe US sent a message to the Nigerian government amid alleged rampant violence against Christians in the Middle Belt regionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience cov…
The newly elected Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, Taraba State Branch, Dr Bitrus-Atizwen Daniel, has pledged to prioritise members’ welfare, strengthen engagement with the government and improve healthcare delivery in the state, promising to lead the association with integrity, transparency and accountabil…
…criminal syndicate, recover stolen weapons in interstate operation Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected members of a criminal gang linked to the ambush that k!lled a soldier and injured another, recovering stolen military weapons and additional firearms during a coordinated operation spanning River…
…the lavish white wedding capped off the celebrations.The guest list was a who's who of Nigerian entertainment: Fuji legends Kwam 1 and Sule Alao Malaika, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, Nollywood figures Iyabo Ojo, Eniola Badmus and Aunty Ramota, plus content creators Geh Geh and Cute Abiola, alongside socialites like Cuban…