…spends on education, health, and agriculture combined. Most recently, the World Bank warned that despite recent reforms, 79% of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty. According to the General Assembly, the National Bureau of Statistics also reported a June headline inflation rate of 15.91%, as foo…

Kwara female lawmaker, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, was among female legislators from across Africa who participated in the West Africa Female Parliamentarians Peer Review Conference on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), held in Accra, Ghana. The three-day conference, organised by the Women in Politics Forum (WIPF…

…vigilant regarding individuals who offer help through internet platforms. She strongly warned against meeting male benefactors in secluded spaces, stating that any individual demanding an in-person meeting at a hotel or private residence under the guise of rendering assistance likely has predatory motives. Laura emphas…

…of Agbro dancing, scrutinizing her past, and questioning her choice to travel from Warri to Asaba. Criticizing the detractors for a total lack of empathy and emotional intelligence, the governor's aide challenged them to consider how they would react if the victim were their own sister or daughter. Read his post below.…

…of faith, hope, morality, repentance and peaceful coexistence across the country. It warned that any law with the effect of criminalising peaceful religious expression could constitute an unnecessary restriction on the constitutional rights of Nigerians. Consequently, OAIC appealed to Tinubu not to sign the bill into l…

Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses k!ll eight Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russian territory overnight, striking logistics warehouses in the Moscow and Tambov regions and killing at least eight people. Russian authorities said seven night-shift workers died when drones hit a Wildberries log…

…believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu belongs in The Hague," Mamdani stated. "He's a war criminal who has been charged by the International Criminal Court."The leftist mayor, who has previously labeled Israel an "apartheid regime," added that this opinion is widely held purely because of what Netanyahu's actions have w…

…on a free transfer. Bursaspor announced the signing of the Nigerian international forward on Friday via a video posted on its official X account. Welcoming the Nigerian international, the club said: "Our club has reached an agreement with Nigerian footballer Kelechi Iheanacho as part of its squad planning efforts for t…

…argued that her stance unjustly implies a woman's affection must always be financially rewarded by a man. Responding to the uproar, Makinwa clarified that her statements were intended to be lighthearted. Addressing the criticism, she emphasized her core belief that money should never serve as the sole foundation of lov…

…had also stopped there after noticing unusual movement. “The suspects opened fire towards where they believed their rivals were gathered. The officers immediately returned fire and the suspects fled in different directions.” The Divisional Police Officer in the area reportedly mobilised reinforcement, while officers co…

…Glasner – Getty image Forest broke the deadlock in the 26th minute when Brazilian forward Igor Jesus found the back of the net. Kalimuendo extended the visitors’ advantage nine minutes into the second half to put the result beyond doubt. Awoniyi returns in second half Awoniyi was introduced after the break as Glasner r…

…in the entertainment industry. Chairperson of AGN Lagos State Chapter, Funmilayo Mary-Edwards, congratulated Abubakar on her recovery and urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in faith. “We are here to thank God with her. Her story reminds us that with God, all things are possible,” she said.

Residents of Lata Nna community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in what they described as persistent attacks by bandits, saying the community has been under siege for the past two years. In a Save Our Soul (SOS) letter signed by the Secretary of the Lata Nna…

…branch of our state and the National Assembly members from our dear state shared as warm and friendly a relationship as we currently do. There is a great level of mutual understanding between us and His Excellency, the governor of Kaduna State. We share a bond of trust. There is no distrust between the governor and me.…

…the command’s resolve to safeguard public infrastructure across the state. Edebor warned that the police would not tolerate acts of vandalism or sabotage against government property. He said, “The Command remains committed to protecting critical national infrastructure and warns that acts of vandalism and sabotage of p…

…‎A Nigerian woman has opened up about feeling betrayed after an act of generosity toward her husband. ‎ ‎The woman’s plight was posted by @Miss-oluremi, a user on X. ‎ ‎ Woman Cries Out ‎ ‎According to the woman, her husband loves okra soup, but she doesn't cook it for him because she dislikes it. ‎ ‎Meanwhile, her fri…

…in mechanical systems, electrical operations, instrumentation and control, software development, networking and cybersecurity. He said, “At Renaissance, we believe local content development must create real capability, strengthen indigenous expertise and empower Nigerians to lead.” Alabi added that the practical compon…

The UK Home Office has warned young travellers not to jeopardise their futures by accepting offers of free holidays or luxury trips from criminal gangs seeking to recruit drug couriers. The warning released on July 17, 2026 on its website, issued by Border Force ahead of the peak summer holiday season, comes amid a sha…

…in April aimed at reaching a peace deal and permanently ending the Israel-Hezbollah war. On June 26, they reached a framework agreement in Washington under which the Israeli military is to withdraw from southern Lebanon and the Lebanese army is to deploy, starting with two “pilot zones”. The agreement is contingent on…

…him £4,106 and has refused to pay back. He shared an invoice backing his claim. He also warned the Nigerian singer that if he doesn't pay up, he would expose all his s£xcapades and Lagos activities to his wife who is in the UK with their kids (read here). Responding via a statement from his lawyers, Timi explained that…

…that political actors have adopted conduct inconsistent with democratic norms. The group warned that if these conditions persist unchecked, public confidence in Nigeria's electoral process could deteriorate ahead of the 2027 general elections, with potential consequences for peace and national security.From breaking ne…

…on how they must handle foreign exchange purchased through the NFEMThe apex bank warned that BDCs holding onto unutilised FX beyond the approved utilisation period risk forfeiture and suspension of market accessThe apex bank also launched a centralised FX BDC Purchase Tracker to monitor compliance and improve transpare…

Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A new lady has come forward with allegations against content creator Odogwu Asaba, claiming he lured her to Asaba with a promise of N100kThe woman alleged that after she arrived and left, Odogwu Asaba blocked her on all platforms, and she had to borrow money from a…

…This time we will leave Canada and Mexico out,” Trump said. He also suggested FIFA award the tournament to another host before returning it to the United States. “Pick somebody else for the next one, and that will take some of the anger, hatred and steam out of everyone.” Trump added that Infantino had floated another…

…any further conduct capable of amounting to harassment, intimidation or blackmail.” It warned that should these demands not be complied with within the time stated, their client reserves the right to pursue all remedies available to him in the appropriate courts and before the relevant law enforcement and regulatory au…