The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 14 new confirmed lassa fever cases in week 33, bringing cumulative infections to 1,035. The latest cases were recorded between Aug. 10 and Aug. 16, in Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Benue states, according to the situation report made available in Abuja o…
A Nigerian-British taxi driver, Kolawole Erunkulu has been jailed for six years after falling asleep at the wheel and causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old man in Surrey, UK. Surrey Police said Erunkulu of Bexleyheath, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after his Audi crossed into a roadside layby…
…Governor, Uba Sani, on Tuesday donated brand-new buses to the state councils of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Nigerian Bar Association and Nigerian Medical Association, as well as Kaduna State University and the Nigerian Correctional Service. Sani, who presented the vehicles to the beneficiaries in Kaduna, said th…
…to provide security at the venue of the just-concluded Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, held at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt. The grieving father, while speaking to newsmen, lamented that the officers left their duty post to commit a crime. Mr Obodo stated, “The DPO also t…
…of her strutting in a traditional Yoruba outfit spread rapidly across social media in Nigeria.The clip, posted on the TikTok account @A mauve backdrop, standing lighting equipment, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit form the setting, yet none of it distracts from the little girl at the centre of it all.'Iyalode'…
The Nigerian military broke its silence on the reported withdrawal of about 200 US troops stationed in NigeriaDefence Headquarters spokesperson Major General Samaila Uba addressed journalists at an NCTC security briefing on TuesdayUba said key aspects of the bilateral partnership, including intelligence sharing and mil…
A Nigerian man has announced he secured a room-and-parlour flat with full POP ceiling in a particular area in LagosHe paid N1.4 million for a three-year tenancy, sharing a receipt and photos of the apartment as proof of the successful paymentHis post drew over 522,000 views as Nigerians reacted strongly to the unusuall…
…in due course as relatives and associates continue to mourn Orbih. His death comes as Nigeria’s political space remains active ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Orbih having been a notable figure within the PDP and associated with Wike. For now, the family is asking for privacy and prayers as it begins the proc…
By Dickson Omobola Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, has been invited by the police over the picketing of Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, some days ago. On August 11, the National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, and ATSSSAN, backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, a…
Armed Forces of Nigeria records significant successes across theatres of operations against Terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers, Oil Theft and others The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported successes across all active theaters of operations nationwide by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) between August 20 to 27, 2026.…
Actress Atinuke Kareem d!es after months of battling cancer Nigerian actress, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, better known as Atinuke Kareem, is de@d after battling breast cancer. The President of the Ogun State chapter of Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN, Owolabi Ajasa, announced…
Nigerian Uber driver jailed for k!lling another motorist in the UK after falling asleep while driving A taxi driver who killed a man on the A23 in Surrey after driving for prolonged periods has been jailed for six years.Kolawole Erunkulu fell asleep at the wheel shortly before 6.30am on Sunday, 17 August, causing his A…
A Nigerian student identified as Felix_the_SUG became the subject of online mockery after a photo of him holding his project paperwork surfaced on XThe viral image was posted by another user, Vector_olal, with a caption that drew ridicule rather than celebration towards FelixFelix fired back at his critics, revealing t…
…his departure from NNPC Limited after 13 months working thereOgbuefi said his time at Nigeria's national oil company gave him a unique perspective on the energy sector that extended beyond professional experienceHis LinkedIn post drew attention from former NNPC workers, including one who served the company for nearly 1…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has urged Nigerians, particularly youths, not to support calls by some politicians to return to the fuel subsidy regime. The students’ body said the focus should be on ensuring accountability in the use of savings from fuel subsidy removal rather than advocating a return to…
…He said: “the biggest beneficiaries of this economy will be the Northern part of Nigeria, because they will now be trading with countries, trading with Niger, trading with Chad, trading with Burkina Faso, trading with Southern Sudan, trading with Northern Cameroon, trading with Central African Republic… The North is th…
…wishes to debunk reports circulating on social media alleging that members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Lagos State Council, were tear-gassed during their peaceful protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, 31st August 2026. “The Command wishes to state unequivocally that the allegation is fal…
…from a high of N2,000 in April and May to about N1,100 per kilogramme, a huge relief for Nigerian householdsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the ec…
…of retired Supreme Court Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo, calling it a significant loss for Nigeria's judiciary and legal community. Tambuwal shared his tribute through his verified X account, honouring Kalgo as one of Nigeria's most distinguished jurists.
…State NYSC camp to Abuja after a successful Orientation Course. The NYSC commended the Nigerian Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, DSS, Kogi State Vigilante groups, and others who contributed to the search and rescue efforts. In a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public R…
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has given the management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) a seven-day ultimatum to review the expulsion of 18 300-level Theatre Arts students over an alleged examination question leakage. NANS threatened to commence peaceful and lawful mass action if…
…Kokumo explained that he was personally present at the Tin Can Island Port when the Nigerian Customs Service handed over 399 assorted automatic weapons intercepted at the port to the centre He said, “The story in the video is not correct and cannot be correct. I was at the Tin Can Island Port with the Comptroller-Gener…
"I was so frightened I took laws into my hands" Woman retracts statement accusing Nigerian footballer Victor Ebele of r@pe (video) A Nigerian woman who alleged she was r@ped by Singapore-based Nigerian footballer, Victor Ebele, has retracted her statement. In 2025, Chioma Oniniwu took to X to allege that she was r@ped…
…University (OAU), following one of the most gruelling academic journeys shared on Nigerian social media this year.In her post, Yosseedesign revealed that her road to a degree was anything but straightforward. Lady graduates after spending 7 years in OAU. Photo X.>Yosseedesign wrote JAMB three separate times, sat for th…
…has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.OPay Digital Services Limited has issued a formal legal warning to an X user identified as Cute Hafserh, with the username @haifah_er_abba, over a post the fintech company says fals…