British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has said he is ready to welcome Tyson Fury into the ring for their first-ever face-off, provided he gets past Kristian Prenga first, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Fury ended sixteen months of retirement in April when he defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham, with Joshua watching…
…shares experience with Akwa Ibom manMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady shared the voice note she received from a man from Akwa Ibom state after collecting N3,000 from him.According to the story, the man had given her the money with the hope that he would see her but she did not fulfil her end…
…at the official foreign exchange market on Monday ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s, CBN Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, interest rate decision. CBN data showed that the naira gained slightly to N1,380.10 per dollar on Monday from N1,380.18 per dollar recorded last Friday. This means that at the official foreign e…
…his one-term in office promise" - Rabiu Kwankwaso The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one term in office before handing over to a…
Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina's bid to halt deportation postponed to August as she returns to court The case involving former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has been postponed to the 19th of August in the Cape Town Regional Court. She appeared in the court…
…- Lady calls out South Korean Embassy in Lagos over visa application experience A Nigerian lady has appealed to the South Korean Embassy in Lagos to improve the conditions for visa applicants after sharing her experience at the embassy. In a video, she alleged that applicants were left sitting on pavements and under th…
…described Ajadi as a compassionate leader whose growing national support reflects Nigerians' hunger for purposeful leadershipArgungu expressed confidence that Ajadi would win the Oyo Central Senate seat in 2027 and go on to contest the Nigerian presidency in 2031Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The…
…malicious and entirely fabricated, calling them a threat to public trustOfficials urged Nigerians and media organisations to confirm information through official channels before sharing or publishing itFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Federal Government has rejected reports spreading across soc…
Nigerian marketing communications professional and Divisional Director of Marketing at Marketing Edge Publications, Anietie Udoh, has been appointed as a jury member for the 2026 International Content Marketing Awards (ICMA), further strengthening his growing reputation as one of Africa’s most respected voices in globa…
…describing it as a major milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to prepare Nigerian students for a technology-driven future. The facility, powered by solar energy and equipped with air conditioning, modern lighting and nearly 80 digital computer workstations, is expected to enhance students’ digital literacy and a…
…for compensation, saying she and other investors had committed significant resources to Nigeria after encouraging diaspora and foreign investors to invest in the country. She expressed concern that the experience had undermined investor confidence, noting that many investors now question whether properties developed wi…
Nigerian Tiktok streaming and content creator, Peller, has narrated how he was molested at the age of 12. Peller made the revelation in a snippet of his latest interview on Honest Bunch podcast. Recounting his childhood experience, the content creator said “let me tell you when I lose my virginity, na one old woman. Sh…
Communication expert and founder of PRNigeria, Malam Yushau Shuaib, has canvassed for an end to what he termed “institutional bullying” of innocent Nigerians across the country, in line with the provisions of Nigeria’s Constitution. He said that the fundamental rights of Nigerians to free speech, movement and associati…
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed claims by former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff that his alliance with Peter Obi would struggle to attract support in Kano and northern Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television…
…at the premises. The visit coincided with the Annual General Meeting of the New Nigerian Development Company Limited in Kaduna. Addressing the workers, the SSG described laxity toward official duties as unacceptable, stressing that public servants must justify the confidence reposed in them through productivity. “On no…
…operations underscore NAFDAC's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the health of Nigerians by disrupting the activities of individuals and networks engaged in the production and distribution of unsafe and counterfeit regulated products." He assured Nigerians that surveillance and enforcement activities would continue…
A viral post claimed the fireworks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final were pre-set in Argentina's colours, despite Spain winning the trophyThe post, shared by human rights advocate Zara Quinn, gathered over 5.2 million views within hours of being published on July 20, 2026The claim has reignited debate about whether the …
…the exchange.The video quickly accumulated thousands of views and comments, with many Nigerians pointing to the couple's interaction as a rare and refreshing example of love on public display.Here is the
The Nigerian Army flagged a fraudulent advertisement circulating online that falsely invited applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission Course 50/2027The Army warned that no individual or agent is authorised to collect payment or facilitate recruitment on its behalf at any stageSecurity agencies have been…
…Ndidi hilariously explains the 'juju cream' story Jamie Vardy believed came from a Nigerian witch doctor Former Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has shared the funny story behind former teammate Jamie Vardy's long-running belief that a healing cream used on injured players came from a Nigerian witch doctor.Spe…
…ordeal after reportedly being turned back in Doha while travelling to Canada with a Nigerian passport A Nigerian lady has shared her heartbreaking experience after she was reportedly denied boarding during a stopover in Doha while travelling to Canada.In a video, she said she initially thought the situation was a misun…
…of the National Population Commission, Dr Akinola Odeyemi as Managing Director of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET), and Dr Anthony Inalegwu Godwin as chairman/CEO of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. Engineer Julius Oloro, a former council chairman, is the new CEO of the Kwara-based National Centre for…
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says he believes the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one four-year term if elected in 2027, revealing that both men signed a written agreement to that effect. Kwankwaso disclosed this dur…
…in addition to the ₦75 trillion it inherited, the minister said much of the increase in Nigeria’s debt stock resulted from the revaluation of foreign loans and the securitisation of Ways and Means advances. He said, “When this administration came into office, public debt was around ₦75 trillion. Many people simply comp…
…to negotiate peace, describing the move as a defining moment in efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s oil-producing region. Jonathan said his relationship with the oil industry began in childhood when he witnessed the development of oil facilities near his community in present-day Bayelsa State. He added that his career later…