…and elder statesman, Senator Jonah Jang, on Saturday delivered a sobering message to Nigeria’s political class and citizens, warning that political power is temporary and that only character, faith and service to humanity endure. Jang spoke in Jos during the celebration of his 80th birthday and the public presentation…
…family, welcomed the announcement with applause. The appointment came on the same day Nigeria’s political leaders gathered to honour the elder statesman for his decades of service in the Nigerian Air Force, as Military Administrator, two-term governor of Plateau State and senator. Former Governor Jang, who turned 80, a…
…Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The wedding hall prepared for Nigerian TikTok sensations Peller and Jarvis has set social media ablaze, with a video of the venue making rounds on Saturday and confirming to fans that the big day is very much happening.The footage, which spread quickly online, revea…
…soybeans and other agricultural commodities into finished and semi-finished products.Nigerian governor unveils bold plan to create thousands of jobs, names key industry set for revival>According to a statement issued by the Vice President's spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the visit formed part of Nigeria's drive to deve…
PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A video of former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo jumping off a stage surfaced online from Charly Boy's memoir launch in LagosGuests reportedly held their breath as Obasanjo leapt from the stage at Alliance Française, Adenuga House, with a man st…
…degree in International Relations but shows no record of an undergraduate qualificationNigerians have begun reacting online to the gap in the ADC presidential candidate's listed academic credentialsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
…he spent over four decades in environmental journalism, establishing himself as one of Nigeria’s leading voices on climate change, pollution, conservation, and sustainable development. He began his journalism career in 1984 and worked for a number of media outlets, including The Guardian, The Guardian on Sunday, Africa…
FG clarifies reports of Kuwaiti government banning Nigerian domestic workers The Federal Government has clarified reports claiming that Kuwait recently imposed a ban on the recruitment of Nigerian domestic workers, describing the reports as misleading.In a statement issued on Saturday, August 1, the Ministry of Foreign…
…will appear higher in your Google feed!Tottenham Hotspur have entered the chase for Nigeria international Victor Osimhen.Reports from Turkey and England are linking the North London club with the Galatasaray striker as manager Roberto De Zerbi looks to add firepower to his attack ahead of the 2025/26 season.Tottenham h…
USCIS has clarified valid marriage requirements for US immigration benefits for Nigerians and others wishing to emigratePolygamous and proxy marriages face scrutiny under US immigration law, with stiff penaltiesApplicants must prove genuine relationships to avoid immigration pitfalls and visa denialsPAY ATTENTION: Mark…
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…but with the conviction that leadership must respond to the plight of ordinary Nigerians. “I have decided to resign my membership of the All Progressives Congress and formally join the Peoples Redemption Party. I do so without bitterness. I do so without malice. I do so with respect for those with whom I have worked ov…
…Services, with support from the National Intelligence Agency, Defence Headquarters, the Nigeria Police Force and the National Park Service. According to the statement, the programme is being implemented in partnership with participating state governments to improve security in forests, border communities and other ungo…
BudgIT says the average cost of eating a healthy diet in Nigeria rose by 11.7% to N1,541 per person daily in Q1 2026Ekiti, along with Imo and Abia, had the highest cost at N2,091 per day, while Adamawa was the cheapest at N1,004In Ekiti, a healthy diet could consume about 89.6% of the N70,000 minimum wage, leaving work…
…reported that the UK had updated its graduate visa rules.Where to apply for visas in NigeriaMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the UK had highlighted Nigerian cities where foreigners can apply for visas.The information, published on the VFS Global Nigeria portal for UK visa services, outlines two categories o…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned intending travellers against using artificial intelligence or digital editing tools on their passport photographs. The mission said such photos would not be accepted for visa applications. In a statement on its official X handle on Saturday, the mission said passport phot…
…sits fourth with 10 gold, eight silver and 16 bronze medals for a total of 34, while Nigeria remains the highest-ranked African nation in fifth position after amassing 18 medals—nine gold, six silver and three bronze. New Zealand and South Africa are tied on 25 medals each but New Zealand occupies sixth place with seve…
…but it has now spread to almost all the opposition parties," he said, calling on Nigerians to defend multi-party democracy.PDP meets Jonathan Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Kabiru Turaki PDP faction on Friday, July 24, visited its presidential candidate, former President Goodluck Jonathan, in Abuja. Legit.ng re…
Àjose Nigeria has urged religious leaders and churches across the country to embrace compassion as a critical tool in addressing Nigeria’s maternal health challenges, saying supporting access to life-saving healthcare for women facing high-risk pregnancies should not be misconstrued as endorsing abortion. The call come…
…his successor, Prof. Segun Aina, after a decade of far-reaching reforms that transformed Nigeria’s tertiary admissions system. The colourful ceremony at JAMB’s national headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, marked the end of Oloyede’s ten-year stewardship and the beginning of what Aina described as a new era anchored on integr…
…mistake of his presidency. The South African government has also rejected claims that Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, and her team were denied visas, while Grammy-winning artiste Tyla has removed Lagos from her tour schedule amid rising diplomatic tension. Street-pop singer, Portable, lost his celebrity boxing rematch to…
…economy and security concerns raised by members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria during their meeting at the State House, Abuja. PUNCH Online had reported that Tinubu met with the bishops on July 28, 2026, where they expressed concerns over the country’s economy, insecurity and political climate. Speaking…
…(ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s recent assertion that Nigeria’s prosperity is on the horizon and that the quality of life is improving. Atiku described the remarks as disconnected from the realities confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Ass…
…High Court in Lagos has dismissed a N5 billion copyright suit filed against acclaimed Nigerian gospel singer, Osinachi Joseph Egbu, popularly known as Sinach, affirming her as the sole author and copyright owner of the globally celebrated song, Way Maker. Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa, who delivered the judgment on July 24,…
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have thwarted an attempt by a truck driver to divert and sell 670 bags of guinea corn valued at about N33 million. The suspects, identified as Monday, 46, and his assistant, Kareem, 40, were arrested by operatives of the Command’s Monitoring Unit in the Irepo area of Oyo Town,…