Singer Selena Gomez accused of using mental health for financial gain Selena Gomez and her mother, Mandy Teefey, are facing accusations from investors who claim Gomez's name, influence and expected involvement were used to attract funding for mental health company Wondermind.Attorney Jeffrey Neiman, who represents the…

…initially placed on life support after he was allegedly shaken by the babysitter on August 5, 2026 later identified by police as Christian Jones, from Youngstown, Ohio. Speaking to the outlet, the child's parents, Fred Dennis and Jessica Zanni, said Jones, a family friend, was asked to watch Elijah while they stepped o…

…widely known as St. Janet, was laid to rest in Abeokuta, her hometown, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in an emotional funeral ceremony that drew tributes from those who loved her.The singer passed away a few weeks ago after a brief illness. Her family later announced the burial arrangements, which began with a candleli…

Justice Abdullahi Mahmud Bayero of the Court of Appeal, Kaduna Judicial Division, passed away, and his family announced the news on Wednesday, August 26The family said Bayero was known for his integrity, fairness on the bench, and quiet generosity outside the courtroomJustice Bayero's family believed the late justice h…

…the state and local government levels. Speaking on behalf of the defectors, a former House of Assembly aspirant on the platform of the ADC, Hon. E.E. Justice, said their decision to join the LP was influenced by what they described as the party’s commitment to inclusive leadership, development and grassroots participat…

Thousands of residents and party supporters on Wednesday trooped into the streets of the three federal constituencies in Ogun Central Senatorial District as the Peoples Democratic Party officially flagged off its campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. In Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, w…

…Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN, on Wednesday met with the party’s House of Representatives aspirants as part of efforts to strengthen unity and cohesion ahead of the general elections. The meeting, led by the Chairperson of the group, Usman Gital, brought together aspirants who contested the APC primaries f…

…showed the event drawing a large crowd of supporters, with reports stating that thousands of volunteers joined. Speaking at the event, Igboho outlined plans for the outfit’s structure, training and collaboration with government authorities. He stressed the need for strict discipline among members. “You must have discip…

…between N3 trillion and N4 trillion on subsidies, calling the policy economically unsustainable for an oil-producing nationThe former senator also weighed in on the 2027 presidential race, declaring his support for a southern presidential candidatePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Leg…

…and other sections of the facility. He insisted that substandard materials were not used during construction. He also showed the school clinic and other facilities, saying only minor finishing touches remained before the project would be completed. The activist further displayed the football field and perimeter fence c…

Actress, Funke Akindele and ex-husband, entertainer JJC Skillz, take their twin boys on vacation to Paris (video) Actress Funke Akindele and her ex-hubby, entertainer Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz, are currently in Paris on vacation with their twin boys. The couple, who went their separate ways in June 2022 after s…

Meta to impose two-hour daily usage limit for kids across Facebook and Instagram as part of $17.1 billion settlement Meta has reached a $17 billion settlement agreement that will add mandatory daily use limits for under-18s to its apps, in a lawsuit that accused the social media giant of designing its app to be addicti…

"If I want to marry any man in Nigeria now, it won't take me more than two weeks for us to have our wedding because many are looking for opportunities to travel abroad" - UK-based Nigerian lady says A UK-based Nigerian woman has shared her opinion on marriage and the motivations of some Nigerians seeking partners abroa…

…have been k!lled by an Improvised Explosive device (IED) planted by bandits along the Gurusu-Gwashi road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, August 26, 2026 when the IED exploded, k!lling the victims instantly. Security analyst Bakatsine, who confirmed the inc…

…says there will be no automatic victory for any chairmanship candidate in Saturday, August 29, 2026, local government elections, even where only one candidate is contesting a chairmanship seat. Addressing journalists on Wednesday at a pre-election briefing at the commission’s secretariat in Awka, ANSIEC Commissioner fo…

…Tinubu’s earlier remark that all is fair in politics has become more significant because of recent comments by some APC members. “If that is not what the President meant, he should say so himself, and he should say so now,” the statement said. The ADC added that the clarification should come directly from the President…

…Show," has died. He was aged 80. TMZ was the first to report the news on Wednesday, August 26, while Variety also confirmed his death. Curry died at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager and friend, Marcia Hurwitz. Curry suffered a stroke in 2012 that put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his lif…

"Stop dating and enabling br%ke girls" - Internet user recounts his experience An internet user has advised men to stop dating and financially enabling women they consider broke, sharing his recent experience with a woman he met about 10 days ago. He said he initially approached her after seeing her about to take a bik…

Suspected thief nabbed after stealing motorcycle from dispatch rider in Plateau Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a suspected motorcycle thief and recovered a stolen motorcycle during a stop-and-search operation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspect, identified as…

…Reacting to Neon's recent explanation of his conversations with Alicia, Do2dtun accused him of trying to emasculate another man because he had an advantage in the situation. "My issue is simple, stop emasculating another man just because you are more capable or you have an edge to your prowess," he wrote. Do2dtun also…

…Port Harcourt The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr Chidi Julius Lloyd, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over the invitation of social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to speak at its ongoing 66th Annual General Conference in Port…

…strategy for the 2027 general elections, saying its grassroots presence would be used to provide early-warning information and support to conventional security agencies. The Commandant-General and National Chairman of VGN, Otunba James Udoma, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while briefing journalists on the group’…

…we have done here today will make it easy for our candidate that will be representing us in the forthcoming elections. “When he comes here to campaign, more especially in Emohua, he will tell them my party did this, and my party did that. So it will be easy for us to win election here,” Fubara said. The governor said t…

…Affairs issued a statement condemning a terrorist attack in Niger State, Nigeria, that caused deaths and kidnappingsThe UAE expressed condolences to Nigeria and called for the safe return of all those taken during the attackThe ministry said the UAE firmly rejects all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism targeti…

…served as governorThe strike, which ran from February 2011 to February 2012, raised serious questions about healthcare access in the stateObi made a striking observation about the strike's impact that has drawn fresh attention to his record as governorPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content…