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Nigerian crossdresser and social media personality Bobrisky, known for his bold and often controversial statements, has reportedly vowed never to accept any award designed for females. In his usual flamboyant style, Bobrisky emphasized his stance on maintaining a unique identity that defies conventional gender norms. Bobrisky who has been in and out of issues with…

Nollywood actress Tawa Ajisefinni has shared her emotional journey before becoming a mother, revealing how societal pressure and name-calling took a toll on her mental health. In a conversation on the podcast Talk to B, hosted by her colleague Biola Bayo, Tawa recounted being relentlessly trolled over her inability to conceive earlier in her marriage….

The combined wealth of Nigeria’s three wealthiest men increased to $22 billion as of Friday, November 15, 2024. Data from Forbes showed that Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga and Abdulsamad Rabiu increased their wealth in the last 24 hours. In the past 24 hours, Nigerian billionaires have seen their wealth grow by different amounts. Aliko Dangote-…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has described speculations about plans to remove Mele Kyari as its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) as baseless. The sack rumour of Kyari followed the recent leadership changes within the company. Olufemi Soneye debunked the claims during an interview on Friday, November 15, 2024. Earlier the Africa Report…

Former Kaduna central senator, Shehu Sani, has told the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to open a special Spiritual department. Sani said opening a special Spiritual department will help the apex bank save the naira from dollar exchange weakness. He stated this while reacting to the General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s Naira-Dollar exchange…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has continued to generate reactions from Nigerians following his comment on the country’s naira-to-dollar exchange rate. In a trending video, the cleric said the naira-to-dollar exchange rate would have been up to N10,000 if not for him and some persons entering into a prayer…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, November 15, confered a post-homous award on Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja, the chief army staff (COAS) who died earlier in November. Dada Olusegun, President Tinubu’s special assistant on social media, shared the update via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle. Tinubu made the declaration during the interment in honour of the…

Oluwatoyin Babalola, the resident electoral commissioner (REC) for Ondo state, on Friday evening, November 15, concurred with INEC’s stance that there is no credible evidence of unethical or criminal conduct against her. INEC, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is the electoral body which oversees elections in Nigeria. Legit.ng recalls that the Peoples Democratic Party…

A Nigerian man, Momoh Jomoh Orata has publicly expressed his undying love and appreciation for his wife for her sacrifices.   “The woman who sacrifices her virginity, her school, her career and her life just for me. I will continue to love you Dearest Queen Habby,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday.

Nnamdi Nnebe, a middle-aged tricycle operator, has been arrested. The man was nabbed for allegedly stabbing his elder brother’s wife at Umuokpu Awka in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident occurred a few days ago after a heated argument between the duo over the tricycle parking. Security…

A lady has become a subject of ridicule over her dressing in Aba. A video of her being shamed publicly by some residents of the commercial city due to her dressing has gone viral. The lady who wore a top with a bum short was called different names while being jeered by a large crowd….

The Enugu State Police Command on Friday presented two suspects linked to the murder of Chief Stephen Aniagu, Chairman of the Ogbete Main Market Traders Association (OMMATA), who was killed on September 14, 2024. The suspects, Chukwudi Aboshi, 28, from Anike in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, and Ani Innocent Ebuka (also known…

The High Court in Polokwane, South Africa has convicted and sentenced a 37-year-old man, Thabo Ali Molobela, to 35 years imprisonment for m8rder, and attempted m8rder.    In September last year, police in Limpopo had traced and arrested Mobobela, who had been on the run after he allegedly shot his wife, their child, her four…

The Labour Party (LP) youth leader in Ondo State, Hon. Samuel Boniface, has alleged that some politicians attempted to bribe him with ₦100 million to dismantle the LP structure and integrate it into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the forthcoming election. In an interview with DAILY POST, Boniface disclosed that he rejected the…

The emergence of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has been invalidated by the Court of Appeal. The ruling of the Appeal Court also affirmed Tajudeen Baruwa as the re-elected NURTW president. NigeriaMedia recalls the Southwest Zone of the NURTW had last…

Emotions ran high as the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, was laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja, on Friday. The ceremony brought together family, colleagues, and dignitaries to bid a final farewell to the late army chief. The grief-stricken family members and colleagues struggled to contain their tears….

Prophet Valentine Ifedayo has predicted that the integrity of the 2024 Ondo state governorship election would be challenged in court. In a recent video seen by Legit.ng, Ondo-born Prophet Ifedayo stated that legal battles are likely to follow the election. “I asked Him (God) on some of the things to expect. He said we should…

Voters in Ondo state are set to elect a new governor on Saturday, November 16, as Godwin Obaseki Lucky Aiyedatiwa completes the second term of the late Rotimi Akeredolu. Aiyedatiwa was sworn in in 2023 following Akeredolu’s demise on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. As voters set to cast their votes, Nigerians on social media have…

The leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has been accused of refusing to fix refineries because it is profiting from fuel importation. The Coalition for Economic Liberation and Transformation (CELT) said the NNPCL prioritises fuel importation over domestic refining. The CELT’s Executive Director, Henry Owolabi, said the fuel importation has resulted in…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to prioritise cash disbursement through automated teller machines (ATMs). CBN gave the directive in a circular to banks on Friday titled ‘Mystery shopping & spot checks on cash disbursement activities of deposit money banks (DMBs)”. In the circular signed by Solaja Olayemi, acting director, currency operations…

A viral video making rounds on social media reportedly shows an elderly woman chasing campaigners of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a cutlass in Ondo State. The footage, which has sparked mixed reactions, captures the woman in a heated confrontation, wielding the cutlass while yelling at the campaigners to leave her premises. While the…

A lady, @iam_wendy230, was heartbroken after her elder brother was returned to Nigeria in a coffin. @iam_wendy230’s elder brother passed away in the United States. In a TikTok video, the mourning lady showed how her late brother’s coffin was being handled after it was brought home.vShe described her late sibling as vibrant and caring and…

The Ondo people will go to the polls on Saturday, November 16, to elect a new governor for their dear state, as stated in the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Political pundits have opined that the election is between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Labour Party…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has taken decisive action against five serving judicial officers for various acts of misconduct. At its 107th meeting, the Council, led by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, sanctioned these officers for their wrongdoing. Specifically, Hon. Justice G. C. Aguma of the High Court of Rivers…

The Supreme Court on Friday, November 15, dismissed the suit instituted by some state Attorneys General challenging the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act. As reported by Channels TV on Friday, the suit, which was initially instituted by attorneys general of 16 states, sought the scrapping of the anti-graft agency. While…

The appointment of Nyesom Wike as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister by President Bola Tinubu continues to raise eyebrows within Nigeria’s political landscape. NigeriaMedia reports that what has made Wike’s appointment particularly controversial is that he was still an active member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) when President Tinubu appointed him as a…

Facts have emerged on why a member of the Ughelli Vigilante Group, Mr Lucky Ighowhare, was shot in the presence of his children. Two others, Onome Oyibo, who was shot at the Ughelli main market, and Mr. Nathaniel Ogra, who succumbed to gunshot wounds at Ughelli Central Hospital, have lost their lives amid the ongoing…

With great sadness, the Miss Universe Organisation announced that Mia Le Roux, the reigning Miss South Africa 2024, has officially withdrawn from the 2024 Miss Universe pageant. This decision comes amid concerns regarding her health as stated in a heartfelt announcement shared on Instagram. It is with deep regret that we share the news that…

Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has given his opinion on arranged marriage. According to him, they are the most successful unions on earth. In a post shared on his Instagram page, Reno opined that the divorce rate is lower when compared to marriages based on matchmade based on love. He wrote; ‘’There is nothing wrong…

A man identified as Hussaini Ibrahim has been arrested by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for alleged currency racketeering of N460, 000. 00 (Four Hundred and Sixty Thousand Naira).   Ibrahim was arrested by the Special Task Force of the Commission, Enugu Zonal Directorate on Wednesday, November 13,…

The concept of marriage, as outlined in the Bible, is complex and evolves over time. One of the more debated aspects is the practice of polygamy, or marrying more than one wife. While polygamy was common in ancient cultures, the Bible presents a nuanced view that reflects the cultural and historical contexts in which it…

The viral news of a new student hitting her lecturer in the face has sparked indignation among netizens online. As seen in the video, the fresher lady in a heat of fury whose cause was unknown, struggled against being held back by interveners to attack her lecturer. The lecturer was shouting at the policewoman who…

A man dubbed Zimbabwe’s own “Baltasar” faced violent retribution from a group of enraged husbands after being accused of having affairs with their wives. In a video shared by Crimewatch Zimbabwe on X (formerly Twitter), several men from the Mapostori sect were seen beating the man, holding him down while others struck him with what…

An Ikeja High Court has set January 23, 2025 to hear the defamation lawsuit filed against the controversial online activist, Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). VDM is being sued for defamation by renowned lawyer, Femi Falana and his son, Folarin, popularly known as Falz. When the case was summoned on Thursday, Muiz Banire,…

The superintendent of the Omega Power Ministry church, Pastor Chinyere has refused to pay the ransom demanded by Northern kidnappers after abducting the church’s school principal. Releasing an official statement on the church’s Facebook account, the pastor informed the public about the tragic news of the principal of the OPM free school in Jos being…

The body of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has arrived Nigeria for burial. The businessman represented Anambra South Senatorial District in the National Assembly. Aged 52, he died in London in July. He is to be buried on November 22, according to the funeral announcement signed by his first son Ifeanyi Ubah (Jnr) on behalf of the…

Ahead of the Ondo state governorship election, scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, the family of the late former governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, and the ASEI Human Rights of Nigeria have declared their support for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Bamidele Akingboye. During a press briefing in Akure, the state capital, they called on voters…

The 2024 Ondo state governorship election will be held on Saturday, November 16. Incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC) governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is running for election to a full term. Former deputy governor Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is running against him. Aiyedatiwa of the APC was the former deputy governor who became…

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has taken swift action by suspending Hadi Ahmad, the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), indefinitely. This decision was made due to certain irregularities that warranted the minister’s attention. As a result, Ahmad has been directed to hand over the reins to the…

President Bola Tinubu has made some significant appointments to key positions in various agencies. The new appointees include Olawale Olopade as Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Abisoye Fagade as Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Adebowale Adedokun as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, and Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser…

Ogun State has declared Friday, November 15, 2024, a work-free day for civil and public servants. Governor Dapo Abiodun approved this decision to enable workers to travel to their local government areas and participate in the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, November 16. The elections, organized by the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC),…

Bishop David Abioye’s First crusade after leaving Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) will hold in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. NigeriaMedia recalls that Abioye retired as the vice president of the Living Faith Church in October after serving the Liberation Commission since its inception. In this article, Legit.ng highlights five things to know about…

Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the embattled former governor of Delta state, has been seen in public for the first time since the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detained him. Recall that the anti-graft agency reportedly arrested and detained Okowa last week for allegedly diverting N1.3 trillion in public funds, but he was granted administrative bail…

Content creator Eleanya Chinonso Ukah, aka Nons Miraj, has noted that as she preaches about love, it is normal that she is in a relationship. In a chat with African Media, she said that she prefers to keep her relationship private because she does not want any lady to sna*tch her boyfriend from her. The…

The Governing Council of the Federal University, Lokoja, has dismissed four top lecturers for alleged examination misconduct and sexual harassment. This decision was announced during the institution’s Second Council meeting, chaired by Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, and held recently in Lokoja. The university’s council stated that the dismissal of the four lecturers was based on serious…

The Federal Government has proposed a whopping N47.9 trillion budget for 2025, marking a significant development in the country’s fiscal plans. This proposal is expected to shape the nation’s economic trajectory in the coming year. The proposal was made during the Federal Executive Council meeting, which President Bola Tinubu presided over on Thursday, November 14….

Nigerian actor, producer, and director Kunle Afolayan recently spoke with Legit.ng at the launch of the third edition of Reel Circle: Directing Cinematography Workshop, with over 20 participants in attendance. The event took place in Lagos on November 12, 2024, and the veteran filmmaker shared his thoughts on some industry topics, including the fact that…

On Wednesday, November 13, a report disclosed that 19 directors out of 38 shortlisted for the position of permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service had failed the qualifying examination. It was reported that the directors wrote the exams on Monday, November 11, 2024. A memo signed by Dr. Emmanuel Meribole on behalf of the…

The landing cost of petrol in Nigeria has risen marginally to about N977 per litre. The figure is based on data from the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). The MEMAN data pegs the exchange rate for imported petrol at N1,672, increasing the 30-day average landing cost from N976.73 per litre to the current…

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has made a significant move to improve the lives of workers in the state by approving the new minimum wage of N70,000. This development is a welcome boost to workers’ welfare, who will now enjoy a higher standard of living. The government, in a statement signed by the Head…