…messages from beauty entrepreneur Adeola "Diiadem", escalating their ongoing social media feud. The screenshots, dating back to 2020, show Diiadem pleading to accompany Ehi to high-profile events, even asking to be carried along like a "handbag." Ehi shared the messages on Instagram to counter allegations made during a…

…about the cybersecurity posture of Nigeria's official government and military social media accounts, which carry sensitive institutional communications and are followed by large numbers of Nigerians.EFCC official X page disappearsMeanwhile, in a previous report, Legit.ng reported that the X (formerly Twitter) account o…

…at the scene found difficult to absorb. No spoilt ballots or rejected votes were immediately reported for the unit.Counting and collation of results from other polling units and local government areas across Osun State were ongoing at the time this report was filed.Osun 2026: List of 3 major contendersEarlier, Legit.ng…

…the scene. “The victim was found with severe injuries and in a pool of blood. She was immediately rushed to a medical facility where she was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty,” the statement said. According to the police, the suspect, identified as Ali Haruna, of Bolori Ward, Maiduguri, Borno State, had been arreste…

…moving through the area as residents attempted to escape the unfolding situation. The immediate cause of the violence is yet unknown. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 15/08/2026 4:44 PM | Share this Story

…representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, has been captured in a video on social media threatening voters at his polling unit. A video cited by DAILY POST showed Fadahunsi intimidating and threatening voters in the presence of a police officer. This came a few days after he was invited by the police following a call f…

…preliminary statement issued at 2:00 pm, the EU observer hub, made up of the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), the International Press Centre (IPC), the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), TAF Africa, The Kukah Centre (TKC) and Yiaga Africa, said it deployed 823 accredited observers across polling units in all 30 lo…

…alleged fraudulent dealings. “I want the EFCC and the entire government, the entire media and everyone in Africa as a whole take this matter very serious,” he added. Dapper Music is yet to address Shallipopi’s latest allegations. How Dapper forged my signature, sold my catalogue to foreign label – Shallipopi

…according to him, forced the insurgents to withdraw in confusion, after which troops immediately launched a hot pursuit and thoroughly exploited the contact area as well as their withdrawal routes. “In a clear demonstration of tactical proficiency and combat dominance, the troops neutralised several terrorists and reco…

…governorship election. The command’s response followed viral video clips on social media depicting a chaotic scene in Modakeke, where onlookers expressed anger in Yoruba at police officers, alleging unprovoked tear gas firing at a polling site. Reacting via an official statement on X on Saturday, the Command debunked c…

…Congress against coming out to vote. The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed the woman alongside several others making remarks that appeared aimed at intimidating voters before the August 15 election. In the footage, she allegedly threatened physical harm against people who cast their ballots for par…

…Ademola Adeleke in which he said he would set up an independent commission of inquiry immediately after the election to look into reported killings and acts of violence linked to the electoral period.Saturday's vote pits three main candidates against each other in what is widely regarded as a closely watched contest. A…

…of Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze by Abia State University management over alleged social media postsThe party's publicity secretary spoke to journalists in Umuahia on Friday, August 15, calling for dialogue and transparencyAPC urged the state government to engage with the professor's concerns about staff welfare and working…

…on SaturdayA photo of the low-key businessman at the polling unit was shared on social media, catching fans' attentionDavido responded with a single emoji that sent his followers into a frenzy on social mediaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!David…

…could not be independently verified at the time this report was filed. There was no immediate response from the Independent National Electoral Commission or the Osun State Police Command to the claims.Police conduct faces scrutiny as Adeleke questions their role in aiding APC during the governorship election. Photo ope…

…right to vote. “We call on the security agencies and relevant authorities to immediately investigate this incident, identify those responsible, and ensure the safety of all voters, party agents and candidates.” Oluwaseun added that Salaam was alive and remained resolute in his bid to “rescue Osun from the shackles of b…

…This was disclosed in a press statement on Saturday which was signed by the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, in Maiduguri. The statement reads: “At about 0200 hours on 15 August 2026, the terrorists launched a simultaneous assault on…

Nigerian social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has called out President Bola Tinubu over his alleged involvement in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. Accusing the President of sending All Progressives Congress, APC, governors and senators to manipulate the Osun election, VeryDarkMan told Tinubu to allow the “…

…the state's local government areas. A video of the encounter spread widely on social media, showing uniformed and armed police officers questioning Ibrahim while the large group sat on the floor of the compound.Ibrahim told officers the property belonged to his late father, Raji Ibrahim, and insisted the people gathere…

…HURIWA said. The organisation urged political parties, civil society groups, the media and Nigerians to reject the normalisation of vote-buying and expose attempts to commercialise the ballot. It warned that the 2027 elections must not become “an auction in which the highest bidder purchases the future of millions of N…

…as voting got underway across the state. A video of the incident circulating on social media showed the lawmaker responding to questions from the security personnel while the said voters were seen sitting on the floor inside the premises. Ibrahim identified the property as the residence of his late father, Raji Ibrahim…

Nigerian and South African representatives clash at the Commonwealth Conference in Malawi over the xenophobic attacks in South Africa (video) Nigerian and South African lawmakers clashed during a session at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe, Malawi. The diplomatic dis…

…a video of himself cooking and eating on TikTok, which quickly went viral on social mediaFans flooded the comment sections with concern after spotting the veteran actor in the clipsPa James has since responded to the reactions, revealing the real reason he took to the kitchenPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new sea…

GistReel Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate Erica Nlewedim has revealed that she would not participate in the reality show again, despite acknowledging that the experience significantly improved her finances. Erica said the years of insults and online criticism she faced after the show affected her emotionall…

…wedding ceremonies with Peller, a decision that attracted mixed reactions on social media. Watch video below … Peller shows off how he skin barbed his hair cos people have been making fun of Jarvis for having the same hairstyle…. This is beautiful for real pic.twitter.com/5nAOLruynm — Oyindamola (@dammiedammie35) %%SOC…