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…of public prostration by officials before their superiors has drawn attention across Nigeria since President Tinubu took officeLocal government chairmen in Ogun State were seen prostrating before Governor Dapo Abiodun in a widely circulated momentSimilar scenes involving Governor Umaru Bago and a Delta State commission…
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The Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Literature has unveiled the longlist for the 2026 edition of the prestigious award, with 11 poetry collections shortlisted from 223 entries submitted for this year's competition. The post FULL LIST: Nigeria Prize for Literature announces longlist for $100,000 poetry prize app…
Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, and Etihad Airways have entered into an interline agreement aimed at expanding travel options between Nigeria, West and Central Africa, and the Middle East, in a move expected to deepen regional connectivity and strengthen commercial ties between the United Arab Emirates and Africa…
Abia State has emerged as the third fastest-improving state in Nigeria, according to the 2026 Philips Consulting State Performance Index Momentum Index. The ranking released on Wednesday placed Abia with a positive momentum score of +0.67, behind only Enugu State with +1.15 and Jigawa State with +0.77. Abia ranked ahea…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Tanzania 2-1 in an international friendly on Thursday, rounding off their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on a winning note. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade gave the 10-time African champions the lead in the first half, but Tanzania responded before…
…Ojukwu commended the initiative, describing it as an innovation capable of strengthening Nigeria’s democracy through transparency, accountability and public participation. He said the commission would continue to work with relevant stakeholders to promote free, fair, peaceful and inclusive elections while protecting ci…
President Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, recruitment of 28,000 personnel to strengthen National security President Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army's structure from eight to twelve divisions, a landmark move to enhance the country's security architecture and improve th…
He rears camels - Nigerian army says as it clears man detained over alleged ISIS links The Nigerian Army has said a man who was detained during a military operation in Borno State over suspected links to ISIS has been cleared after investigators found no evidence connecting him to any terrorist group.The clarification…
Moment Nigerian woman takes off her blouse to f!ght a man (video) A video footage shows a female Okpa vendor taking off her blouse and sl@pping a man. In the clip, the woman appeared ready to f!ght until pedestrians stepped in and intervened to defuse the situation. A Facebook user, Godson Badu-Oha Odum, posted the vid…
…momentFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Davido may be one of Nigeria's biggest music stars, but it turns out even global fame takes a back seat when his daughter comes calling.A video shared via TheTattleroomNg on Instagram captured the Afrobeats superstar in a candid moment during a livestream, whe…
The Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Mining Marshals, John Onoja, has said that the country’s mineral resources should not be a curse but a blessing. He made the statement on Thursday during a visit to Kogi State. Onoja, while conveying the message of the Minister of Solid Minerals Devel…
Niger State: NSCDC operative k!lled in clash with illegal miners An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), ASC II Aminu Eshin, has been confirmed k!lled in a clash between the Mining Marshal of the Corps and suspected illegal minors. The incident happened at a mining site in Korokpa Village, P…
Iran war: Oil Price Hits $100/barrel with fuel prices in Nigeria expected to increase dramatically Oil prices on Thursday, July 23, hit $100 a barrel following reported attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose by 6.9 percent to $100.6 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
…with Prenga will be his first professional fight since being involved in a car crash in Nigeria in December that killed two of his close friends. Fury, in a recent interview with Sky Sports, said he is prepared to face “somebody else” later this year. But Hearn insisted Fury was more likely to pull out given his record…
The European Union has announced fresh support packages worth €70 million for Nigeria, including €45 million for security and peacebuilding and €25 million for agriculture, as both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic partnership. The announcement was made on Thursday during a meeting between th…
…advanced legislative efforts to compel global social media companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in the country, as stakeholders overwhelmingly backed the proposal during a public hearing in Abuja. The public hearing, organised by the Senate Committee on Information and Communications Technology…
…Congress, Peter Obi, on Thursday held talks with the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, on Nigeria’s democratic governance, economic situation, institutional strengthening and the need to safeguard the credibility of future elections as the envoy prepares to conclude his diplomatic assignment in…
The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Ankpa Traditional Council in Kogi State have agreed to work together to combat illegal coal mining and promote lawful mining activities in Ankpa Local Government Area. The Commander of the Mining Marshals, ACC John Attah, made this known in a s…
…Kylian Mbappé and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland completed the top three, while Nigeria international Victor Osimhen was ranked fourth. Osimhen’s inclusion highlighted his continued status among the world’s leading strikers despite playing in the Turkish Super Lig. The powerful forward was praised for his pace,…
By Folarin Kehinde For decades, Nigeria has remained one of Africa’s largest producers of crude oil and natural gas. Yet, across oilfields in the Niger Delta, billions of cubic feet of valuable natural gas are either burned through routine flaring or lost through leaks and venting, depriving the country of electricity,…
…at the meeting, adding that the government was aware of the economic difficulties facing Nigerians. “It is true that things are bad and that we are suffering, but the opposition parties will never tell you how we got here. “Nigeria had the opportunity to fix its problems but missed such opportunities, and this governme…
…to achieve the objectives,” he said. Adeyemi was born in Munich on 18 January 2002 to a Nigerian father and a Romanian mother. Transfer: Real reason I joined Barcelona – Adeyemi
…and the trial itself is a sham and does not have any ground under international law and Nigerian constitution. “What we are saying is that Nigerian government should focus on key Nigerian problems like security, poverty, and corruption, and allow activists like Sowore to do their work. “Allow them to continue to exerci…