Phone box-swapping gang nabbed and handed over to police (videos) A woman and two men were caught allegedly after almost succeeding in their attempt to steal a phone from a shop. CCTV footage has been going viral since last week showing how young men keep phone boxes in their bags and head over to phone stores then req…

Troops neutralise two ISWAP terrorists in ambush near University of Maiduguri Troops of the 73 Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI, in conjunction with local vigilantes, have neutralised two suspected ISWAP terrorists during a successful ambush operation along the Tamsukawu Road behind the University of Maiduguri (UNIM…

…and highlighting the connection between the two players beyond football. “Yes, those photos you’ve seen are real,” UNICEF wrote. “More than 18 years ago, a baby named Lamine Yamal and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot.” The organisation noted that both players have since become UNICEF G…

Nigerian Pension Funds Anchor Oversubscribed ₦20.69bn Series II Issuance of the FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund James Ilori, MD of FCMB Asset Management,Nigerian Pension Funds Anchor Oversubscribed ₦20.69bn Series II Issuance of the FCMB-TLG Private Debt FundNigeria's pioneer Naira-denominated Private Debt Fund, FCMB-TLG Pr…

Man arrested after dumping body of lady he allegedly k!lled in Ajah canal The Lagos state police command has commenced an investigation into an alleged m#rder case that occurred in the Ajah area of the state on July 14. According to the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, the command received…

Scientists discover Monkey with orange lips and roaring call as newfound species (video) A new species of monkey with distinctive orange lips and a deep roaring call has been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Colobus congoensis, known to local people as Likweli, is just the fifth new monkey species scienti…

NDLEA declares drug kingpin, 3 associates wanted, blocks N9.8billion in accounts The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an alleged drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna (a.k.a Odogwu) and three of his associates: Emmanuella Chinonso Iroka; Nnamuka Ifeanyi Kingsley and Ekechi Franklin Chijioke (a.k…

Favour Agbro: Purported Whatsapp chats shows 'Odogwu Asaba' dismissing victim's pleas as blackmail Activist Israel Joe has released new WhatsApp conversations allegedly between the late Favour Agbro and content creator Odogwu Asaba, following her tragic suicide. Joe, who spearheaded the public petition leading to Odogw…

Judge who freed plane hijacker d!es suddenly days after controversial ruling A federal judge in Florida has d!ed just days after he controversially released a Cuban plane hijacker who was awaiting deportation. Judge John E. Steele, 77, was facing impeachment proceedings over his controversial ruling before his sudden d…

…August 1.Peller issues a warning to entertainers ahead of his much-anticipated wedding. Photos: Peller.>According to Peller, who recently called out his groomsmen, musicians who fail to attend should not expect him to continue listening to their songs.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.He…

…opens up about the questions his children have asked about their different mothers. Photos: Davido.>But one particular question from Imade caught him off guard.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Davido recalled how his first daughter once confronted him after seeing him dancing with two w…

"Why are Lagos residents acting surprised? Victoria Island has been flooding for decades" - Actor Ikechukwu Onunaku reacts to Lagos flooding Nigerian actor and rapper Ikechukwu Onunaku has weighed in on the recent flooding across parts of Lagos, saying the situation is nothing new. In a video shared online, the actor s…

Iheanacho and Wilfed Ndidi used 'Juju Cream' to overcome injuries - Footballer, Jamie Vardy claims (video) Former Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy has claimed that Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi used a traditional ointment they referred to as "juju cream" to recover from physical setbacks during thei…

Police asked me to provide a vehicle for their investigation in Benin city - Father of 20-year-old lady who committed su!cide over alleged r2pe by Odogwu Asaaba claims (video) The parents of 20-year-old Favour Agbro, the young lady who committed su!cide after she was allegedly r@ped by popular content creator Odogwu As…

…video shows late NURTW chief Toba Ijaya in dramatic confrontation with colleagues. Photos: Toba Ijaya.Oluomo returns as NURTW chairman In other news, Legit.ng earlier reported that members of the NURTW re-elected Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, for a second term in office as Lagos State chairman. The…

Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina appears in South African court to fight deportation (video) Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidinma Adetshina, returned to the Cape Town Regional Court on Thursday, July 16, 2026 as she continued her legal fight against deportation after her arrest for allegedly being in S…

Sophia Momodu sends notice of intended legal proceedings to Caroline Hutchings; demands retraction, public apology and ₦10 Billion in damages Actress and reality television personality Caroline Hutchings, popularly known as Caroline Danjuma, has been served with a Notice of Intended Legal Proceedings by businesswoman S…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan's son, Ariwera, bags degree from Manchester Metropolitan University Former President Goodluck Jonathan's son, Ariwera, has bagged a degree from Manchester Metropolitan University Jonathan shared the good news on social media with the caption''Congratulations to our son, Ariwera, on yo…

Court grants final forfeiture of N4.6b Jewelries, N4.3b Exotic Cars, $50,000, N30, 000,000 linked to businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, to FG A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court in Abuja, has granted a final forfeiture order of properties linked to businesswoman, Ms Aisha Achimugu to the Federal Government. The pr…

Decomposing body of decapitated woman found at dump site in Plateau community Residents of Angwan Durun-Uwa in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State were thrown into panic on Thursday after the decomposing body of beheaded woman was discovered inside a sack at a refuse dump in the community. The identity o…

Ask Umahi to step aside pending the conclusion of investigation into de@th of young lady in his house - Atiku tells Tinubu The ADC Presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has asked President Tinubu to immediately order the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, to step aside from office until an independe…

Kano Govt arraigns man for allegedly k!lling his wife, setting house ablaze two months after their wedding The Kano State Government has arraigned one Ali Sulaiman Adam of Gadon Kaya before Kano State High Court No. 15 over the alleged m8rder of his wife, Maryam Nababa Badamasi. It was earlier reported that the inciden…

"Your looks won't pay your bills forever. A skill will" - Zicsaloma advises young people Skitmaker Zicsaloma has urged young people to focus on learning valuable skills instead of depending on others for financial support. In a video shared online, he said nobody will keep giving anyone money forever, stressing that ha…

"I talk to my wife every single day. She's a part of me, I can't live without her" - Davido opens up about his love for Chioma Nigerian music star Davido has melted hearts after speaking about the close bond he shares with his wife, Chioma. During a recent interview, the singer revealed that they talk every day, no mat…

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, speaks following de@th of his female staff in his Ebonyi apartment (video) The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding the recent de@th of his female staff, Mary Habila, at his Ebonyi residence. While speaking to newsmen during a road inspection, …