…alleged links to ISWAP financing networksOperators who fail to comply with the SEC directive face fines, suspension or licence revocation under the Investments and Securities Act 2025PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in…

…639 on Thursday to 761 on Friday, a 19.09% increase, BusinessDay reports.However, cumulative NFEM turnover through Thursday dipped slightly by 2.23% to $3.95 billion compared with $4.04 billion in the equivalent period a week earlier. Despite that marginal drop in value, the number of transactions rose 3.17% to 1,791 f…

…stewardship” rather than mere incompetence. Atiku insisted that a government cannot selectively claim credit for successes while attributing every failure to those who came before it, adding that after more than three years in office, “Nigerians are entitled to examine the liability his own administration has become.”…

…in the Obokun Local Government Area. Brought to the polling station by his relatives, Adesanmi patiently waited after the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) initially failed to recognize his face and fingerprints. INEC officials later assured him that another attempt would be made. Adesanmi, whose name was liste…

…persistent foreign exchange shortages, high energy costs and weak industrial productivity. The bank disclosed the plans in its 2025 Annual Development Impact Report, analysed by our correspondent, describing 2026 as a “strategic inflection point” in its three-year transformation agenda. According to the report, 35 per…

…productions showcase indigenous stories, music, languages, dances and historical narratives that help preserve the country’s diverse identities. With the rise of globalisation and cultural imperialism, particularly through digital media, it is increasingly important to preserve Nigerian stories and traditions for young…

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…of Jos, Professor Tanko Ishaya, advised the students to behave well and shun activities that could ruin their studies. Managing Director and Chairman of the National Film Institute (NFI) Governing Council, Dr Nuhu Ali, also charged the students to utilise the opportunity to hone their skills and competencies. He added…

The officials were questioned over their respective roles in processes through which the purported agency appeared to gain recognition within government. The agencies told the committee that they acted on information and documents presented to them by Adeniyi Adeyemi, who had presented himself as the Director-General o…

…Legit.ng on Instagram!A journalist who was near the scene disclosed that security operatives fired repeatedly into the air. Canisters were also released within the school premises during the episode.The gunshots continued for more than 15 minutes, and many people in the vicinity scrambled to find cover as the situation…

…which took place recently, brought together cultural stakeholders, government representatives, entertainers, media personalities and consumers to celebrate the fusion of one of Yoruba culture’s most recognisable symbols with one of the region’s most historic landmarks. Cocoa House, completed in 1965, is a 26-storey bui…

…Academy of Gospel Music Nigeria, the awards celebrated gospel ministers, artistes, creatives and institutions whose works have contributed to the growth and spread of gospel music and ministry. Moses Bliss emerged Artiste of the Year, while Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor’s No Turning Back II was one of the biggest winner…

…for upcoming influencers, but admitted that the experience had changed her perspective. "Dear upcoming influencers, know who you go to for help," she said, warning others to be careful about who they approach for favours or assistance. Diiadem also responded to previous allegations made by Ehi. In a series of posts, Di…

…election. Presenting the Hub's preliminary election-day statement in Osogbo, the executive director of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lanre Arogundade, said observers monitored the opening of polling units, availability of election materials, voter accreditation, turnout, participation of women and persons with…

…as a political party, many of its founding members and ideological supporters remain active in the country’s political and democratic space. “You said AD is a defunct party, but I’m not defunct,” he said, adding that several other former members remained “alive and well” across the country. He said the gathering was de…

…Recovers One UXO (Hand Grenade) in Maiduguri,” said the recovery was made by operatives of the EOD-CBRN Base 13, Maiduguri. “Acting on the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, following a report received at about 1240hrs on 15 August 2026 regarding a suspected UXO found on a drainage sla…

…star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on House of Representatives member, Hon. James Faleke, to respect the wishes of the people of Osun State and refrain from allegedly mounting pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the outcome of the governorship election. Davido m…

…to channel any disagreements over results through appropriate legal and administrative mechanisms rather than resorting to violence or disrupting the process. The Situation Room said it would continue to monitor developments as the collation of results progresses. The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room is a coalition…

…medication he was taking while trying to start a family with his wife led to a positive test that resulted in a six-game NFL suspension. The NFL suspended Johnson without pay for the first six games of the 2026 regular season for violating its Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy. The suspension takes effect on Augu…

…papers, apparently to render them invalid.No Accord Agent at the SceneNo representative from the Accord party was present at the polling unit when the votes were being counted. By that point, voters had already left, leaving only security personnel and a handful of party agents at the location.The presiding officer wen…

…for judicial office holders, while the review of salaries and allowances for executive and legislative office holders had reached an advanced stage. The Chairman of RMAFC, Mohammed Bello Shehu, disclosed this during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Lagos, where he presented an ove…

The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Kassim Muhammed-Kassim, has empowered 75 less-privileged men and women from the Nasarawa North Senatorial District with N18.7m in business grants to improve their livelihoods. The state Governor, Abdullahi Sule, who flagged off the distrib…

…to Ehi. In response to being dragged into the controversy, Ehi strongly denied the narrative. She maintained that she has never met or had any form of contact with Churchill. To discredit Diiadem's current stance, Ogbebor Ehi shared the throwback messages to show that the beauty entrepreneur was once eager to be in her…

…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 of the Economic and Financial Cri…

…a report of an altercation at No Vex Hotel, Girei LGA, on 14th August 2026, operatives from Girei Divisional Police Headquarters swiftly responded to 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…