…said the reform could open a new phase of investment in Nigeria’s offshore petroleum industry, where projects typically require billions of dollars and take several years to move from discovery to production. “We are on the right path, all thanks to Mr President. It will be a huge leap. As of today, we have mined over…

…each for conspiracy and membership of unlawful societies. The convicts, Moruf Okusanya, 40, and Babatunde Gafar, 33, were convicted on Wednesday on a four-count charge. The court held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Delivering judgment, Magistrate O.L. Oke sentenced both men to seven years…

Davido shared a video on his Instagram story on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, targeting an INEC official at his uncle's eventThe singer claimed the woman was visibly angry that Ademola Adeleke won the election and had been eyeing him throughout the ceremonyDavido had previously been vocal during the Osun election, calling…

…require no fuel purchases, and do not produce the fumes associated with generator use indoors or in tightly packed residential buildings.The cost, however, remains a significant barrier for a large portion of the population. At N609,000 for a complete setup, @potokipaul's experience illustrates just how steep the upfro…

…carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in northern Gaza in January 2024, reversing a previous position that denied any involvement in her death.

…B4 registered as 5Y-GYM went down near Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday, August 19Josh Outram, founder of Africa Heli Adventures and a commercial pilot with over 15 years of flying experience, was among those killedThe Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the crash, while police reported thick smoke risi…

…singer, whose uncle is Governor Adeleke, was direct in his denial on X on Wednesday, August 19. "Lies! It was a fight outside the palace that had nothing to do with us! The people love excellency," he wrote.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Davido's pushback came in respon…

The US Bureau of African Affairs condemned an attack in Nigeria's Plateau State that killed dozens of people while they slept in their homesThe statement came shortly after a CPC Working Group meeting, raising concerns about commitments made to protect Christian communitiesWashington urged the Nigerian government to ho…

"I have not sold anyone's catalogue" - Dapper Damm addresses claim in his new statement Music executive Dapper Damm has denied claims that he sold the catalogues of artists signed to his label, insisting that no artist's catalogue has been sold to a distributor, third party or anyone else. In a new statement addressing…

Alcohol and devil pushed me commit the crime - "Family man" arrested for s0domising 12-year-old apprentice in Edo One Orji Okoro, who was arrested in Edo State for s0domising a 12-year-old male apprentice has blamed alcohol and the devil for the crime. The state commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, on Tuesday, August…

…and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council chaired by Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Idris said the committee’s membership would comprise the National Security Adviser, the two Ministers of Defence, the Chief…

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator David Mark, has warned political actors against turning elections into a do-or-die contest, saying the credibility of the 2027 general elections must be non-negotiable. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving a deleg…

…personal interest for a larger agenda of kicking Tinubu out. “Some people are only useful to themselves, and therefore useless to society and a coalition.” The ADC had picked Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate after he lost at the party’s primary election. Following his loss, Amaechi had contested the process, claiming th…

…of former chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, Mr Alphonsus Ogar Eba. Cobham spoke during his maiden interaction with journalists in Calabar, where he said Eba’s removal followed allegations of financial impropriety, maladministration and failure to meet some obligations to members of the party…

…and March movement gathered outside the Cape Town Regional Court today, Wednesday, August 19, to insist that beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina leave the country. The march held as the court prepared to deliver judgment in Chidimma Adetshina's legal battle over her immigration status in South Africa. The protesters sang a…

Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's de@th India's federal police have filed charges in the case of a 33-year-old model and actor who was found de@d in her matrimonial home just five months after her wedding. Twisha Sharma's d£ath on 12 May 2026 in Bhopal city sparked a huge media frenzy, with the case…

"I'm so blessed and enternally grateful to God for everything l have" Actress Judy Austin writes as she thanks Yul Edochie for taking care of her and the kids Judy Austin has gone online to reflect on all she has and how fast time passes. She also used the opportunity to thank actor Yul Edochie for taking care of her a…

Media personality Do2dtun rains c*rses on X user after he allegedly mocked him over his child Media personality Do2dtun has reacted angrily to an X user who allegedly mocked him over the custody of his child, warning the man that he would experience the same pain he had endured. The drama began after the X user reporte…

…Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 5:45 p.m. on August 17, 2026 when troops responded to a report that four children had been targeted by suspected kidnappers while returning from the farm. The troops' swift intervention forced the criminals to flee, leading to the rescue of the vict…

Inmate escapes maximum security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri The Borno State command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), has announced that an inmate has escaped from the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri. The command said the name of the escapee appears as "JOHN ISRAEL" on the prison uniform. In…

Suspected bandits' informant arrested in Katsina Troops have arrested an 18-year-old suspected informant for armed bandits after he was found allegedly gathering information on the deployment and capabilities of security forces in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The arrest followed credible intelligence…

Former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose praised President Tinubu for not using federal power to influence the Osun governorship election resultFayose alleged that security forces physically assaulted him and blocked his movement three days before the 2018 Ekiti electionThe former governor denied that his recent appointmen…

…B4 helicopter registered as 5Y-GYM went down at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu county on August 19, 2026Kenya Civil Aviation Authority issued a formal statement confirming the crash and fatalities, marking its first official acknowledgement of deathsThe Air Accident Investigation Department has taken charge of the inquiry…

…a corrupt and politicised courtJapan, the ICC's biggest funder, and the European Union pushed back against the US move, backing the court's independencePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned the Unit…

…as well as practical exposure to fleet and transportation operationsApplicants must be 30 years old or younger, hold a relevant degree or HND, and have completed the NYSC programmePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in bus…