…influencers and other members of the public to stop encouraging the activities of street urchins, better known as agberos.The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made took to X on Sunday, August 9, to issue the warning. His post was in reaction to being tagged in a video documentary dep…

Actress Anne Hathaway's look to the world premiere of The End of Oak Street sparks backlash Anne Hathaway attended the world premiere of The End of Oak Street in an ensemble that has got people talking. The premiere held at the Steven J. Ross Theater on August 09, 2026, in Burbank, California. She was there alongside h…

"Please help me reunite with my daughter" - Nigerian woman serving in US Army appeals to Trump over 10-year-old daughter's visa denial A Nigerian woman serving in the United States Army has made an emotional public appeal to President Donald Trump over her 10-year-old daughter's inability to join her in the US. In a vi…

…down amid competition from cheaper importsPAY 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 economy for over a decade.The price of rice has fallen sharply in pa…

…a dispute over a missing phone at Oko-Oba in the Agege area of Lagos State. A police source told PUNCH Metro on Sunday that the incident occurred on Monday, August 3. According to the source, Azeez was involved in an argument with some of his colleagues over a missing phone after they attended a party. The source said…

…is significant for government revenue because crude oil remains the country’s largest source of foreign exchange and a major contributor to public finances. The NRS also pointed to developments in the capital market as another indication of improving economic confidence. It said the market capitalisation of the Nigeria…

…create jobs and position Nigeria as a competitive destination for business process outsourcing, knowledge process outsourcing and other technology-enabled services,” Maida said. The agreement gives Enugu responsibility for activating the facilities and developing their economic potential, with the NCC expecting them to…

Media personality, Frank Edoho, rules out ever getting married or being in a relationship with any woman Media personality, Frank Edoho has ruled out the possibility of future marriages or romantic relationships, following the highly publicised collapse of his second marriage. Edoho made this disclosure on social media…

John Fashanu tenders apology to his daughter, Amal, weeks after calling her out online; vows to take legal action against his wife, Vivian Former professional footballer John Fashanu has tendered a public apology to his daughter, Amal, who he publicly called out in May this year. In a video he shared back then, Fashanu…

FFK tackles Islamic scholar Sheikh Yahaya Jingir after a video of the cleric claiming Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria surfaced online Nigeria's Ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has tackled a Plateau-based Islamic scholar, Sheik Yahaya Jingir after a video of the cleric saying that Muslims…

…child throughout the pregnancy and delivery. The Ooni said the birth was “not only a source of immense happiness to the royal family” but also a blessing to the people of Ile-Ife and the entire Yoruba race. He prayed that the princess would flourish in “wisdom, grace, honour, sound health and divine favour,” adding tha…

…noted that the victim required a medical facility with the capacity and specialised resources to provide comprehensive trauma care. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, condemned the alleged abandonment of the victim by the unidentified motorist. He described the action as reprehensible and irrespons…

…and arrest the two unidentified suspectsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Benin City, Edo State - Gunmen have shot and kil…

…The funeral service will take place at 10am on Thursday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Trinity Towers, Chief Yesufu Abiodun Oniru Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. The family described the deceased as their “dearly beloved son, brother, husband and father.” Anthony, popularly known as Niyi, died on…

…businessman Femi Otedola had expanded his overseas property portfolio with the purchase of a luxury mansion in London valued at about N98 billion (£53 million).UK property records show that Otedola is the latest owner of the high-end residence in St John’s Wood, one of the British capital’s prestigious neighbourhoods.B…

…In the post, Lawal compared Atiku and the ADC’s candidate-selection process to products purchased from TEMU, an online marketplace. He wrote: “As the story goes on the streets in the state, APC donated its gubernatorial candidate to the state having purchased him from TEMU the cheap online market place, and it appears…

…got a job at federal university Otueke, paid their bills, supported him, went from one church to another, praying for his success. He disclosed that after luck smiled on him and he got a job, they got married in 2021. His wife became pregnant immediately after their wedding but the child d!ed. The d3ath of their child…

…He said the actress had gone to see one Mrs Kehinde Osoba, who he said also runs a church, shortly before her death. “She had insisted to see Mrs Kehinde Osoba, she also has a church, although she said she wanted to see me too. When they left for there, I told them that I wasn’t chanced to go that day because of church…

…said the unexpected success of the platform has provided her with a significant new source of income while allowing her to continue creating content on her own terms. by Linda Ikeji at 09/08/2026 9:09 AM | Share this Story

…within the hostel premises, security analyst Zagazola Makama reported. According to sources, the Chief Matron of the Law School, Mrs. Igbokwe Juliana, reported the incident at the Victoria Island Police Division at about 6:30 a.m. The report stated that at about 4:30 a.m., a student who had just completed her internshi…

…the scheme closes on September 7, 2026PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.X h…

A woman attending the ongoing Redeemed Christian Church of God convention at Redemption City, Ogun State, has shared how what she described as a joke during Pastor Enoch Adeboye's 83rd birthday celebration eventually became a testimony after she gave birth to triplets. The woman, who identified herself as a worshipper…

…point occupied the government secondary school, the primary healthcare clinic and a church in Hawk community after residents fled the area. Kim further claimed that several children in Bokkos and Mangu were already out of school as of 2024 due to insecurity, warning that recent attacks, particularly in Mushere District…

…to significant change in the game and, in particular, to broadening access, resources and opportunity across world football. “Change inevitably challenges established interests, but disagreement with that change cannot justify efforts to undermine the democratic mandate of FIFA's President or the institution he was ele…

…no. The negative impact far outweighs any benefits. The rivers where we once swam and sourced drinking water are now polluted. Government intervention has been inadequate, and our people continue to suffer. Have you engaged the government on these concerns? Yes. I recently wrote to the government requesting interventio…