…DMW for resisting his order [VIDEO] Published on August 11, 2026 By Racheal Ayodele Nigerian musician, Davido, has rebuked his logistic manager, Israel DMW, for resisting his directive. A trending video on social media, captured Davido rebuking Israel during a live stream in London. Davido who was seen in a tour bus ar…
…Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Lokoja, Kogi state - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi Central Senatorial District has inaugurated a campaign organisation to coordinate its preparations for the 2027 elections, with leadership calling fo…
…the existing facility as an airdrome that his predecessor had handed over to the Nigerian Air Force for training purposes. “It’s not my fault. When we’re about to build this airport, I said this is not acceptable. In the South-West, we are the only state without an airport. So I invited experts to go and look for a sui…
Metro Child Trafficking: Five rescued Kebbi children reunited with parents Published on August 11, 2026 By Kayode Lawal Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has reunited five underage children rescued from suspected human traffickers with their parents. The children were rescued while allegedly being trafficked from K…
…Christians as “infidels”, saying such language was unacceptable when addressing fellow Nigerians because of their faith. “If you respect me, you do not come out publicly and make such a derogatory statement against me, against my faith, just for politics. “It is no longer politics. It is the reality that has been going…
…But I am appealing to him that this development, if true, is illegal, and presents Nigeria as a lawless country. Arresting Accord Party leaders on the eve of an election amounts to police helping and assisting the APC to rig the election. I task the IGP to issue a statement to assure Nigerians that no order has been gi…
…and IgboHe asked a simple question alongside the screenshot that divided opinion among Nigerians onlinePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Elochukwu Prosper, a Nigerian student who sat the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, set…
…has distanced itself from the proposed N200 annual levy by the National Association of Nigerian Students, saying payment of the levy is not a requirement for students seeking mobilisation for national service. The NYSC stated this in a statement shared on its official X account on Tuesday, following reports that NANS w…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised the acceptance of unverified academic credentials in leadership, warning that it could undermine standards and accountability in society. Obi made the remarks on Tuesday in a statement titled “By making excuses for unverified certi…
…Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nigeria's entertainment industry is reeling from a devastating run of losses, with four well-known personalities dying within days of each other in early August 2026.Four popular Nigerian celebrities die in a week. Janet’s tragic pas…
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to preserve the unity of the country despite their differences, saying dialogue remains essential to sustaining Nigeria as a united nation. Tinubu, represented by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, stated this on Tuesday at the International Conference on Sec…
Nigeria to refine all crude locally by 2030 - NMDPRA The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says Nigeria plans to allocate all of its crude oil production to the domestic market by 2030 as local refining capacity expands.According to a report by S&P Global, Nigeria produced 1.74 m…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the sixth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers to craft a comprehensive security blueprint ahead of the upcoming 2027 General Elections. Disclosing this in an official statement on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, revealed th…
Nigeria’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises programme is targeting the shortage of capital available to creative businesses as the Federal Government seeks to build a financing system around the country’s growing creative economy. Speaking at the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0 in Lagos on Tuesday, Na…
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…a stable mental health" - Ruger reacts to netizen who wished him d€ath over his lyrics Nigerian singer Ruger has reacted after a female netizen said his death would improve her mental health, following criticism of his lyrics. The singer, who shared her comment, said he believed he deserved a "pass" for his response be…
…community in Dekina. Following the intelligence, troops of 21 Battalion and personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Lugard, in conjunction with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and Hybrid Forces, launched a search-and-rescue operation in the area. The security forces eventually made contact with the suspected kidnapp…
"My daughter has sickle cell because of a f00lish mistake I made due to religion" - Nigerian father regrets ignoring genotype compatibility A Nigerian father has shared his regret after his daughter was diagnosed with sickle cell disease, saying he ignored genotype compatibility before marriage because of his religiou…
…by the true events surrounding the Apo Six killings. The film answers the questions Nigerians have been asking for years: What really happened that night and how was justice served? Below is a list of cinemas where The Night of June 7th will be showing from August 28. Nile Cinemas Viva Cinemas Nigeria Banex Cinemas Ebo…
May we live long to protect our children - Nigerian doctor writes after treating 12-year-old girl subjected to 'hellfire punishment' over alleged N500 theft A Nigerian doctor, Tortiv Samuel Msen, has recalled treating a 12-old-old girl who was subjected to what he described as "hellfire treatment" after she was falsely…
…has disrupted flight operations across the country. PUNCH Online had reported that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority appealed to aviation unions to suspend the industrial action, saying a peace meeting convened by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, could not hold after airline operato…
…money for a Jeep - Mother who gifted son a goat to celebrate his graduation speaks A Nigerian mother who went viral after surprising her son with a goat during his sign-out ceremony at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State, has given her reasons for doing so. Chinyere presented the goat to her son, Promise Okoro,…
…she is mean, aggressive, difficult, bossy" - Real Warri Pikin speaks amid show crisis Nigerian comedian Real Warri Pikin has made a bold statement about how women are perceived when they stand their ground, amid the ongoing controversy surrounding her show. She noted that while a man who stands firm is often described…
Nigeria is set to export its home-grown customs modernisation model to the rest of Africa after the African Continental Free Trade Area adopted the country’s electronic customs system as the template for a $3.1bn continental project. The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission said the development marked a majo…
…offering cash prizes totaling $65,000 to startups from across the region, including Nigeria. ECOWAS Commission announced the award on its X handle on Monday, saying it aims to identify, celebrate and scale innovative startups while advancing digital entrepreneurship, innovation and economic integration in West Africa.…