…actress and producer, Bimbo Ademoye has reacted to Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Chinaecherem Maduagwu’s voluntary exit from the reality show. DAILY POST reported Chinecherem, popularly known as Neche, voluntarily withdrew shortly after Sunday’s live eviction show. The 25-year-old did not disclose the reason f…
A shift is taking place in the global economy. For much of the past decade, discussions about artificial intelligence centred on algorithms, semiconductors, GPUs, and data. In this piece, Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA), explores the intersection of AI, electricity infrastr…
…popularly known as Davido, has spoken candidly on the current state of the Nigerian music industry. Featuring in a recent episode of the Uncut Podcast, the ‘Oriade’ crooner pointed out that Afrobeats is now more lucrative than it used to be, but noted that the relationship among Afrobeats artists has significantly dete…
OpenAI introduced a new version of its marquee ChatGPT chatbot Tuesday designed exclusively for teens, with stronger safeguards and monitoring, after facing criticism and legal complaints that it drove some users to suicide. Dubbed “ChatGPT for Teens,” the modified parameters automatically deploy for any user who regis…
…Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A resurfaced clip of billionaire businessman Dr Adedeji Adeleke, father of Afrobeats superstar Davido, has set social media alight after showing him bowing repeatedly while greeting Eleganza Group founder and fellow billionaire Rasak Okoya at what appeared to be a g…
…Bulletin put the spot landing cost of imported petrol at N1,218.54 per litre as of August 13Dangote Refinery's gantry price of N1,165 per litre sits N53.54 below what it costs to import the same productThe price gap also extends to diesel, where Dangote's AGO price undercuts the import-parity estimatePAY ATTENTION: Mar…
…actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.The appeal, posted on X on Tuesday, 18 August, came from a user with the handle @Usmanashafe.This followed a distressing announcement from Ogogo's daughter Kira that her father had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.A fan sends an emotional appeal to President Bola Tinubu…
…recorded since July 22, 2026Nigeria's external reserves reached $52.25 billion as of August 13, 2026, their highest point in 17 yearsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stock…
…a significant contribution to community security. She has consistently supported various Police Divisions across the State with material and moral assistance aimed at improving the operational environment for officers and enhancing service delivery to the public,” the statement partly read. Presenting the letter at the…
…VeryDarkMan has shared an update on Martician, the talented Nigerian boy he previously promised to sponsor abroad, revealing that the young inventor has secured a visa to China. Taking to his Instagram page, he disclosed the good news while recalling how he discovered Martician on Instagram on December 18 and became im…
…selling rates): N1,410— N1,420 The Nigerian naira appreciated against the United States (US) dollar, trading at N1,349.5372 at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) official foreign exchange (FX) window on Monday, August 17, 2026.Contents…Black market (Buying and selling rates): N1,410— N1,420 The data shared on the CBN’s…
Woman shares what she experienced in marriage that made her realise she was just a 'baby-making machine' A woman has shared how she came to the realisation that she was just considered a baby-making machine in her marriage. Ogechi Laura Amajuoyi narrated how she met her husband in February 2016 and was already pregnant…
…Agency (NDLEA) has disowned a social media report alleging that the agency uncovered a suspected drug bunker at the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo. The command, in an official clarification signed by its Public Relations Officer, Mawoh Paul Voloh, on Tuesday, said it did not carry out any operation a…
…and Muhammadu Riskua, 30, of unknown addresses, allegedly committed the offence on August 11 at about 2:00 p.m in Itapaji-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court yesterday, August 17, that they the defendants unlawfully grazed their cattle in an unauthorised farmland at Itapaji-Ekiti fo…
…drives DStv and GOtv decisions despite Canal+ acquisitionCEO Kemi Omotosho emphasised focus on Nigerian consumer preferences amidst economic changesRecent removal of popular channels leaves DStv subscribers seeking alternative entertainment optionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pas…
…media has resurfaced online. The video has re-emerged as political activities and discussions ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. In the footage, Oyebanji expressed frustration with some of his appointees for allegedly failing to defend his administration on social media platforms des…
…goat" - BBNaija star, Beauty Tukura slams photographer, David Martins after his wife accused him of d0mestic v!olence Big Brother Naija star, Beauty Tukura has called out popular wedding photographer David Martins after his wife, Alicia Daniella, accused him of severe domestic v!olence. Martins' wife, Alicia Daniellaa,…
…to the community as a missionary. The news of Kundul's passing was shared Monday, August 17, by Pastor Rinkyer Asaph via the Christian Daily International social media platform. According to Pastor Asaph, the mission field where the late Kundul served had been invaded by venomous snakes that had k!lled other people in…
…m8rder and kidnapping in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the m8rder and kidnapping of two persons at Ikot Itienang Village, Ekom Eman, Etinan Local Government Area of the state. The command's spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, said the incident occurred on July 12,…
…continued dominance of foreign interests in Nigeria’s territorial waters poses a serious threat to the country’s internal security. Igwe, in his forthcoming book, Cabotage Law and Practice, argued that the growing presence and dominance of foreign operators in Nigeria’s coastal waters could undermine national security…
…Tsebe, a former member representing Akwanga South Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akwanga on Monday. Tsebe said he resigned from the party to pursue his political ambitions and serve the nation. The NASIEC commissioner disclosed that he had add…
…drowning in multidimensional poverty.Stop destroying cannabis farms. Stop wasting enormous economic opportunities in the name of a failed and outdated policy.Legalize and properly regulate cannabis. Invest in research, harness its legitimate medicinal and industrial potential, create jobs, generate revenue, and build a…
We believe he did not score the highest votes - APC refuses to accept Osun gov election results The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress governorship campaign in Osun State, Oluwole Oke, has said the party will not be pressured into congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke over his victory in the August 15…
…of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Ogun State Police Command, have arrested two suspected members of a notorious "one chance" robbery syndicate in Abeokuta. The suspects identified as Bidemi Tijani, 29, and Olajide Rasaq, 42, were picked up on August 15, following actionable intelligence. According to the comm…
…in Vietnam over cross-border drug trafficking A Nigerian national, Izuchukwu Calistus Odionye, has been arrested in connection with a major drug trafficking case from Laos into Vietnam. 2kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine and two suspected heroin bricks concealed in a consignment were recovered, authorities disclo…