…reported that Churchill dismissed claims of a divorce, insisting that no legally recognised marriage ever existed between him and Meurer.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.In a statement shared on Instagram, Churchill described the reports as “false” and urged the public to disregard them…
…Legit.ng on Instagram.In response, Nana explained that she once tried working as an administrative staff member in an office, but her husband, Femi Otedola, was against the idea.She added that she also tried buying and selling, but that venture did not work out either.Nana Otedola speaks about her laundry businessSpeak…
…react to Ijeoma's electricity storyThe post quickly drew responses from others who recognised the bittersweet reality behind her celebration.@Ihugba Ogochukwu Sylvia said: "Be like the whole of mushin dey band A The kain light wey we dey get for here eeh. But e no dey hard light don spoil or transformer don blow."@Ijeo…
The federal ministry of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction reacted to the alleged start of N50,000 National Support Allowance registrationIn a terse statement shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday, July 19, 2026, authorities sent a warning message to the Nigerian publicThe ministry of humanitarian a…
…many people. On behalf of the body of permanent secretaries, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Adebimpe Folusho Obienu, praised the First Lady’s compassion for women, children, vulnerable persons and other residents of the state, describing her as a role model whose life ref…
…Jakande Memorial Lecture scheduled to hold in Lagos on July 23, 2026. The lecture, organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, by 11am, with the theme: “The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections.” A statement issued on Sunday by the NGE President a…
…Steel operations in April 2025, but Jingye remained the legal owner until Thursday. Ministers said nationalisation was necessary to safeguard a “vital national capability” and ensure the future of primary steel production in Britain.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Business Secretary Pe…
…Bayelsa The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three staff members of the State Ministry of Labour, Empowerment and Productivity, for stealing the ministry's equipment worth over N500,000,000. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Musa Mohammed disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 17, 2026. He identifie…
…was received by the Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr Mohamed Jalloh, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye. Also on ground to welcome the VP are the Nigerian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Amb. Ayo Luther-Ogbomode, the…
…AMORIM/AFP via Getty ImagesImagesVila Nova, a former public works and infrastructure minister, won the last election in 2021 in a runoff. At that time, he had the backing of the Independent Democratic Action party (ADI), which controls the majority in the National Assembly. However, after dismissing Patrice Trovoada as…
…David Oyedepo, the David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF) is a faith-based philanthropic organisation committed to raising change agents in Africa. It invests in education, leadership development, and spiritual growth to empower young Africans to transform their communities and nations.The Foundation is a non-profit organisati…
…Customs Service (NCS) at the weekend released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for payment to 4,237 retirees, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to improving the welfare of its retired personnel. According to a statement released at the we…
…of key positions across regions, though intended to manage diversity, has been weaponised.” Odinkalu revealed that in #NBADecides2026, a candidate turned zoning into “a destructive weapon of political entitlement” with backing that inveigled the Attorney-General of the Federation, requiring the Court of Appeal to inter…
…friends, and loved ones. "Rest peacefully, LaToya. You will never be forgotten," the organisation wrote.Reactions trail passing of ex-Miss Universe Jamaica contestant LaToya Malcolm. Photo credit@latoyamalcolm>From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Malcolm had represented herself on the natio…
…Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, imported into Nigeria surged by an astonishing 1,400 per cent to 1.5 kilotonnes per day (KT/d) in June 2026, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).The figures were contained in the NMDPRA Fact Sheet for June, released on Fri…
Kuwait's electricity and water ministry confirmed a second consecutive day of Iranian attacks on a power and water distillation plantKuwait International Airport suspended air traffic due to rocket and drone strikes, forcing the national carrier to reschedule most flightsBahrain's army said its air defences intercepted…
Kenya's Ministry of Information said its ICT Authority detected a cybersecurity incident affecting the official presidential websiteThe government temporarily restricted access to the presidential website to allow forensic investigations to proceedCabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitau confirmed government systems rema…
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has denied claims that it has commenced registration for a purported ₦50,000 National Support Allowance. The ministry, in a public notice posted on its official X handle on Sunday, described messages, links and websites advertising the alleged programme…
…he considers himself “a different kind of person.” Addressing the notion of “see finish”, a Nigerian expression suggesting that over-familiarity can reduce respect, Davido said he is not worried about it, expressing confidence that his success will continue regardless. The award-winning artist also reflected on his upb…
…God has blessed me. What works for me might not work for others. Nigerians call it see finish, but my star will always shine” — Singer Davido pic.twitter.com/TVR2Ar2usS — Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) July 18, 2026
…Marshals confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old Andrew Tate, a self-professed misogynist, and his younger brother, but said that because the arrest warrant was sealed, “we are not able to disclose the charges.” US news outlet TMZ posted video of law enforcement officers placing the men in handcuffs and escorting them into…
…is what people do not understand about guilt. It does not always come as one big punishment. Sometimes it shows up in small pieces. A look in a child's eyes. A memory in the middle of a quiet afternoon.As I got older, I realized what kind of person I had been. The guilt never completely disappeared.Maybe that's why I b…
…Legit.ng on Instagram.On July 9, he held a meeting in Abuja with Taiwo Oyedele, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, to advocate for the release of budgetary allocations for infrastructure projects in Nigeria's border communities. During that meeting, he also told the minister that the agen…
…of unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. It also commended the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, for his contributions to the health sector, urging political actors to promote constructive engagement within the party. The group defended Abubakar’s record as governor b…
…our task is to protect these gains by ensuring that every child receives routine immunisation, every missed child is reached, and disease surveillance remains strong,” she said. Russell described Sokoto as a state with enormous potential, noting that its youthful population places it at the centre of Nigeria’s human ca…