…to have told agents. Bowie was due to appear in court Thursday. Her attorney did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment. AFP

…described Adeleke as occupying a unique position to shape a broader legacy beyond the immediate electoral win. “You are in a very, very unique position to make history, promote unity, peace and stability,” said Tinubu. “Use it. It started as a progressive, all you are doing now is progressive instinct. And you did a ve…

…candidate Peter Obi. Legit.ng reports that Theo Abu Agada, the party's director of new media and strategic communications, made the call in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

…to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The clip quickly spread across social media, with viewers reacting to both his lively dancing and the religious setting of the ceremony.Watch the church

…were on board the boat at the time of the incident.” The cause of the accident was not immediately known, while rescue operations continued as of the time of filing this report. The development has thrown Gorau community into mourning, with families anxiously waiting for information about their loved ones. A resident o…

…today, Atiku Abubakar, ADC Presidential Candidate was on Facebook live with Northern media outlets Whether I win or lose, 2027 will be my last time contesting for the presidency.” "I will consider the possibility of restoring fuel subsidy if elected." “I initially did not oppose the removal of fuel subsidy. But now tha…

"Some women don't love their husbands, they just love the provision" - Media personality, Diaryof9jagirl Media personality, Diaryof9jagirl, has called out women who, according to her, only value their husbands because of what they provide for them. She argued that some women stop loving, respecting or showing patience…

…stance, with room for gradual rate cuts if disinflation is sustained. PwC said the immediate policy priority should be to move beyond macroeconomic stabilisation towards inclusive growth by protecting household purchasing power, expanding affordable credit, improving infrastructure and security, accelerating investment…

…with one of the youngest and most entrepreneurial populations in the world, it is an immediate leapfrog opportunity,” Balogun said. He added: “By offering 12 months of free Google AI Plus for the second consecutive year, we are removing financial barriers so that Nigerian students can master complex subjects, build in-…

…disrupt academic activities and create fear among students and staff. It called for an immediate review and strengthening of security measures around tertiary institutions across the state. The Service said relevant security and response agencies had been alerted to the threat and urged them to deploy measures to preve…

GistReel A US criminal judge has warned smartphone users that deleting messages, social media posts and other information from their phones does not necessarily mean the data is permanently gone. Judge Kelly, a criminal judge in Dallas County, Texas, shared the warning in a video while educating viewers about the crimi…

…the use of cybercrime provisions to target journalists during remarks at the Pan-African Media Forum in Bamako. The institute also reported that Abdrahamane Keita of Le Témoin was detained on June 9 over comments he made during a live media programme concerning the security situation in northern Mali. IPI said Keita wa…

…is now over,” he said. He advised the Edo governor to communicate more through his media aides and reduce what he described as the activities of “two overzealous cheerleaders” around him. Olajengbesi also noted that several prominent Nigerians and APC members participated in the Osun election campaign without publicly…

…as Akah stayed close to him during the encounterThe unusual moment has given social media users fresh material for jokes about the relationship between Obi and his outspoken supporterPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Peter Obi has become the subje…

…the public were urged to disregard the reports completely and to treat unverified social media claims with caution before sharing them. The institution said it remains committed to transparency and will continue to issue accurate updates on matters that concern its leadership."Critical administrative matters": FUOYE cl…

…Ogun, Osun and Plateau. The agency has urged communities living on floodplains to move immediately to higher ground and called on state and local governments to activate early-warning systems and emergency response plans. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 2:02 PM | Share this Story

…elections. According to Obiaku, a video of the statement was circulated on social media even as he pointed out that the language used by the Council Chairman is not only disturbing but borders on political intimidation and incitement. The PDP spokesperson asserted that the remarks have raised serious concerns about pub…

…move on,” he said. The police boss also raised concerns over the growing use of social media for what he described as digital thuggery, including cyber harassment, coordinated hate speech, targeted blackmail, misinformation and manipulation of political narratives. “We will not allow your smartphones and social media h…

…became a talking point online after footage from the celebration surfaced on social media, with fans reacting to their presence at one of Lagos' most significant cultural occasions.Lagos celebrates Isese Day 2026 in style, Sotayo Gaga, Farulee present. ImagesPAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Le…

"If Poco Lee is truly involved in the r@pe case, his own don finish" - Speed Darlington reacts to reported allegation involving the dancer Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has reacted to the reported r@pe allegation involving dancer and entertainer Poco Lee. In a video shared online, Speed Darlington suggested that if…

…worth £100,000, police have said. The gang was said to have been motivated by a social media video promoting a false claim about the value of human testicles. The 17-year-old victim, named only as Rehan, was lured to a secluded area where he was stabbed to d£ath by the gang. Police in India said his testicles were kept…

…ended their 28-year marriage. The singer announced the crash of their marriage on social media this morning August 20. He disclosed that their marriage ended a year ago but he chose to announce it today after "allowing time to bring the perspective, clarity and quiet acceptance of their separation." His statement read…

…urchin clinging to his car while begging him for money, has made the rounds on social media. The street urchin had spotted Asherkine in his car and decided to beg him for money. In their characteristic manner, the tout hung on to the roof of the back seat where Asherkine sat and was pleading for some money. The content…

…"They agreed to cut open the python's stomach. As soon as they did, Farida's head was immediately visible." Sadly, the villagers found a bloated snake hiding amongst the undergrowth. On closer inspection it was clear there was a human sized shape in its stomach. The search team had to use a machete to open up the huge…

…community. The Army in a post shared on X on Thursday said, “Consequently, troops were immediately deployed to conduct a fighting patrol and raid suspected locations, with the dual objective of recovering the missing cattle and apprehending those responsible.” “Troops deployed drones and other surveillance capabilities…