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Just In: Court extends 2027 presidential candidate's stay in Kuje prison, gives reason

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Just In: Court extends 2027 presidential candidate's stay in Kuje prison, gives reason

The Federal High Court in Abuja has extended the stay of AAC 2027 presidential candidate in Kuje prison amid his saga with President Bola Tinubu.

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University of Ibadan sends commendation letter to pharmacist, invites her to award ceremony

University of Ibadan sends commendation letter to pharmacist, invites her to award ceremony

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DStv subscribers to get access to new popular TV channel starting next month

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Moment Doris Ogala Created Scene After Being Denied Entry to the High Court Over Sowore Trends

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NBS: Diesel price rises 86.40% to N3,277/litre in May 2026

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Breaking: Nigerian senate finally passes constitutional amendments to establish state police

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Odunlade Adekola shuts down fan who hailed him days after Davido's N15 million gift to influencer

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Israel’s refusal to withdraw from Lebanon clouds US-Iran peace efforts

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Former SGF Boss Mustapha gets fresh appointment 3 years after leaving office

Former SGF Boss Mustapha gets fresh appointment 3 years after leaving office

The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has gotten himself a fresh appointment three years after leaving Buhari's government.

Nigeria

3 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Breaking: Kwankwaso threatens N10bn lawsuit against top Nigerian prophet

Breaking: Kwankwaso threatens N10bn lawsuit against top Nigerian prophet

Nigeria

a minute ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Full list: FG finally reveals identities of 9 persons, entities allegedly financing terrorism

Full list: FG finally reveals identities of 9 persons, entities allegedly financing terrorism

Nigeria

38 minutes ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Just In: Grief as bandits gun down Sokoto chief imam, details emerge

Just In: Grief as bandits gun down Sokoto chief imam, details emerge

Nigeria

43 minutes ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Breaking: Full list emerges as court sentences 13 suspects over offices against Lagos govt

Breaking: Full list emerges as court sentences 13 suspects over offices against Lagos govt

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an hour ago by Ezra Ukanwa

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Full list: Identities of Nigerian national, firms, designated as terrorist financiers by US

Full list: Identities of Nigerian national, firms, designated as terrorist financiers by US

US

11 hours ago

Lagos, Kano BDCs appear on US list of alleged ISIS financial networks in Nigeria

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Breaking: Tinubu's chief of staff, 3 governors storm Senate, reason emerges

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CBN employee celebrates 5 years of working at the bank, her social media post grabs attention

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23 hours ago

List of states that have banned graduation ceremonies, parties in schools

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Cooking gas price: Tinubu meets EFCC, DSS, police, details emerge

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65-year-old man who bought N1.5 million building in 1990 now set to sell it for N350m after 36 years

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List of 10 most expensive private universities in Nigeria as 2026/2027 admission cycle begins

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OPay partners 3MTT, extends National Innovation Challenge deadline to reach more student innovators

OPay partners 3MTT, extends National Innovation Challenge deadline to reach more student innovators

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"The signs were there": Old clip from Akin Olaiya's wedding stirs reactions amid marriage collapse

"The signs were there": Old clip from Akin Olaiya's wedding stirs reactions amid marriage collapse

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Court moves against VeryDarkMan over alleged coup trial video leak

Court moves against VeryDarkMan over alleged coup trial video leak

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"No saviour yet": Desmond Elliot rules out Obi, Atiku as he speaks about Tinubu's successor

"No saviour yet": Desmond Elliot rules out Obi, Atiku as he speaks about Tinubu's successor

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Sa'adu Zungur University courses, admission requirements and how to apply

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The influence of Savannah James' parents and siblings over her life is tangible

The influence of Savannah James' parents and siblings over her life is tangible

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Not one couple from Love Island USA Season 2 survived — where they all are now

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Three days in the villa in the USA and then runner-up in the UK — Who is Zac Woodworth?

Three days in the villa in the USA and then runner-up in the UK — Who is Zac Woodworth?

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He released a single the week before filming and then came in second — who is Leonardo Dionicio

He released a single the week before filming and then came in second — who is Leonardo Dionicio

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Three Love Island shows and still looking —who is Imani Wheeler and what she's up to now

Three Love Island shows and still looking —who is Imani Wheeler and what she's up to now

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NYSC request letter format (with helpful sample included)

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NDLEA salary structure: ranks, pay and qualifications explained

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The Dairy Queen manager from a town of 6,000 who got engaged — who is Carsten Bergersen aka "Bergie"

The Dairy Queen manager from a town of 6,000 who got engaged — who is Carsten Bergersen aka "Bergie"

a day ago by Isaac Wangethi

He'd never left the USA before Fiji — who is Jalen Brown from Love Island and where he is now

He'd never left the USA before Fiji — who is Jalen Brown from Love Island and where he is now

a day ago by Isaac Wangethi

She moved to Nashville after a breakup and got dumped on day five — who is Jasmine Sklavanitis

She moved to Nashville after a breakup and got dumped on day five — who is Jasmine Sklavanitis

a day ago by Muhunya Muhonji

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Just In: Tinubu appoints new ambassador, video trends

Just In: Tinubu appoints new ambassador, video trends

2 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Breaking: Nigerian gov suddenly makes U-turn after sacking all traditional rulers, council chair

Breaking: Nigerian gov suddenly makes U-turn after sacking all traditional rulers, council chair

2 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Breaking: 3-storey building collapses, many trapped, photos, video emerge

Breaking: 3-storey building collapses, many trapped, photos, video emerge

2 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Just In: Court extends 2027 presidential candidate's stay in Kuje prison, gives reason

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Just In: Court extends 2027 presidential candidate's stay in Kuje prison, gives reason

2 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

World Cup: FCT minister sends important message to Super Eagles, "If nobody tells you"

World Cup: FCT minister sends important message to Super Eagles, "If nobody tells you"

3 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Nigerians react as Obasanjo asks Fashola how he should address him

Nigerians react as Obasanjo asks Fashola how he should address him

3 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

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Nigerian lady who relocated to UK as international student shares experience, people react

Nigerian lady who relocated to UK as international student shares experience, people react

an hour ago by Victoria Nwahiri

NYSC sent him to Iseyin for one year, 11 years later, he still calls it home

NYSC sent him to Iseyin for one year, 11 years later, he still calls it home

an hour ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Eyo Festival in Lagos: History, meaning and why it is celebrated by the Yoruba people

Eyo Festival in Lagos: History, meaning and why it is celebrated by the Yoruba people

an hour ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

Lady who applied to Access Bank and Stanbic IBTC gets rejected 22 times, shares list of applications

Lady who applied to Access Bank and Stanbic IBTC gets rejected 22 times, shares list of applications

2 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Lady who met UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu in Abuja shares what she noticed about him, posts photo

Lady who met UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu in Abuja shares what she noticed about him, posts photo

2 hours ago by Victor Duru

UNILAG engineering student lands internship role at Meta, shares photos from company's London office

UNILAG engineering student lands internship role at Meta, shares photos from company's London office

3 hours ago by Victor Duru

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Federal lawmaker reacts to allegation linking him to assassination of Osun Accord Party chieftain

Federal lawmaker reacts to allegation linking him to assassination of Osun Accord Party chieftain

2 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Osun's Adeleke told to put trust in grassroots mobilisation over fleeting Abuja backing

Osun's Adeleke told to put trust in grassroots mobilisation over fleeting Abuja backing

2 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Tinubu vs Peter Obi: Presidency mentions hidden Nigeria's asset

Tinubu vs Peter Obi: Presidency mentions hidden Nigeria's asset

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Breaking: Atiku reacts as court refuses to review El-Rufai's bail conditions

Breaking: Atiku reacts as court refuses to review El-Rufai's bail conditions

7 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

2027 elections: 3 lawmakers dump APC, PDP, new party emerges

2027 elections: 3 lawmakers dump APC, PDP, new party emerges

8 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Just in: President Tinubu told to step down ahead of 2027 elections

Just in: President Tinubu told to step down ahead of 2027 elections

10 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

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Supercomputer predicts Morocco vs Haiti as Atlas Lions fight Group C supremacy

Supercomputer predicts Morocco vs Haiti as Atlas Lions fight Group C supremacy

3 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Why England star Jude Bellingham escaped red card after covering his mouth vs Ghana

Why England star Jude Bellingham escaped red card after covering his mouth vs Ghana

4 hours ago by Dare Kuti

Why Jude Bellingham and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz clashed at 2026 World Cup

Why Jude Bellingham and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz clashed at 2026 World Cup

6 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Supercomputer predicts South Africa vs South Korea as Bafana Bafana battle for knockout spot

Supercomputer predicts South Africa vs South Korea as Bafana Bafana battle for knockout spot

6 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Ronaldo reignites rivalry with Messi, sends message to critics after Portugal's 5-0 win

Ronaldo reignites rivalry with Messi, sends message to critics after Portugal's 5-0 win

7 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

The ticket prices are insane: What it really costs attending the 2026 World Cup

The ticket prices are insane: What it really costs attending the 2026 World Cup

7 hours ago by Naomi Karina

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List of 4 things to do if your US passport is lost or stolen while abroad

List of 4 things to do if your US passport is lost or stolen while abroad

3 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Breaking: US Forces Kill Senior ISIS Leader in Syria

Breaking: US Forces Kill Senior ISIS Leader in Syria

5 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

List: 5 countries offering work visas with pathways to permanent residency in 2026

List: 5 countries offering work visas with pathways to permanent residency in 2026

a day ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

UN commission says Israel committing genocide by targeting children in Gaza and West Bank

UN commission says Israel committing genocide by targeting children in Gaza and West Bank

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

US releases actual locations of Bureau De Change in Nigeria used in financing terrorism

US releases actual locations of Bureau De Change in Nigeria used in financing terrorism

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

US names Lagos-based bureau de change, other ISIS financial facilitators in Nigeria, West Africa

US names Lagos-based bureau de change, other ISIS financial facilitators in Nigeria, West Africa

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

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Soludo’s “cow-tail” remark and the politics of lowered expectations in Southeast Nigeria

Soludo’s “cow-tail” remark and the politics of lowered expectations in Southeast Nigeria

a day ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Is Oshiomhole really fighting for Nigerians, or for Akpabio’s seat?

Is Oshiomhole really fighting for Nigerians, or for Akpabio’s seat?

a day ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Ekiti election 2026: From electoral violence to democratic exhaustion

Ekiti election 2026: From electoral violence to democratic exhaustion

2 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Legit.ng Ranks Among Nigeria's Top Online News Brands in Reuters Institute 2026 Report

Legit.ng Ranks Among Nigeria's Top Online News Brands in Reuters Institute 2026 Report

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The deregistration saga: If APC is so confident, why is opposition space shrinking?

The deregistration saga: If APC is so confident, why is opposition space shrinking?

6 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

27 years of democracy, but Nigerians still ask: Is it working?

27 years of democracy, but Nigerians still ask: Is it working?

9 days ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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Education

TASFUED begins 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening, lists key requirements, names 63 available courses

TASFUED begins 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening, lists key requirements, names 63 available courses

2 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Top 15 private universities owned by Nigerian politicians

Top 15 private universities owned by Nigerian politicians

5 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Covenant, Babcock, others: Full list of Nigerian universities founded by churches, Christian bodies

Covenant, Babcock, others: Full list of Nigerian universities founded by churches, Christian bodies

6 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

UNILORIN announces 38-year-old scholar as university’s youngest professor

UNILORIN announces 38-year-old scholar as university’s youngest professor

8 hours ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Professor Suleiman Aruwa: Decade-long career built on knowledge, service, and ethical accounting

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Professor Suleiman Aruwa: Decade-long career built on knowledge, service, and ethical accounting

11 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Outrage as viral video shows Kwara Polytechnic lecturer flogging students during exam; school reacts

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Outrage as viral video shows Kwara Polytechnic lecturer flogging students during exam; school reacts

a day ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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Petrol price climbs 55.31% to N1,596/Litre in May 2026

Petrol price climbs 55.31% to N1,596/Litre in May 2026

2 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

TECNO expands EllaClaw capabilities, bringing practical agentic AI to everyday life

TECNO expands EllaClaw capabilities, bringing practical agentic AI to everyday life

3 hours ago by Legit.ng Branded Content

CGE founder, Dr. Chidinma Akpa Pheoby, unveils premium healthcare destination built on safety

CGE founder, Dr. Chidinma Akpa Pheoby, unveils premium healthcare destination built on safety

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Naira weakens to N1,370/$1 at official forex window

Naira weakens to N1,370/$1 at official forex window

4 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Millions plunged into darkness as TCN reports major power outage in 3 states

Millions plunged into darkness as TCN reports major power outage in 3 states

5 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

"Please be informed": Nigerian DisCos quietly refund customers over poor power supply

"Please be informed": Nigerian DisCos quietly refund customers over poor power supply

7 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

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Cubana Chiefpriest shares campaign preparation for Tinubu's re-election, customised cars

Cubana Chiefpriest shares campaign preparation for Tinubu's re-election, customised cars

3 hours ago by Olumide Alake

Temi Otedola rejects Mr Eazi's name suggestion for their unborn first child, gives reason

Temi Otedola rejects Mr Eazi's name suggestion for their unborn first child, gives reason

3 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

"Nothing lasts forever": Akin Olaiya drops cryptic post amid marriage crash with Nafisat

"Nothing lasts forever": Akin Olaiya drops cryptic post amid marriage crash with Nafisat

3 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

"We will die here together”: Hellen Ati rejects Cubana Chiefpriest's conditions for DNA test

"We will die here together”: Hellen Ati rejects Cubana Chiefpriest's conditions for DNA test

4 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Renowned singer Tariq Tafu dies suddenly shortly after final message about his late father

Renowned singer Tariq Tafu dies suddenly shortly after final message about his late father

4 hours ago by Olumide Alake

"Bridesmaid snatched her friend's husband": Nafisat's friends call out Akin Olaiya and his new wife

"Bridesmaid snatched her friend's husband": Nafisat's friends call out Akin Olaiya and his new wife

4 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

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"Mun bada shi aro," PDP ta yi magana game da alakar Nyesom Wike da jam'iyyar APC

"Mun bada shi aro," PDP ta yi magana game da alakar Nyesom Wike da jam'iyyar APC

51 minutes ago by Sani Hamza

Kofar arziki: An gano ma'danai akalla 6 masu daraja a wani yankin jihar Kaduna

Kofar arziki: An gano ma'danai akalla 6 masu daraja a wani yankin jihar Kaduna

54 minutes ago by Ahmad Yusuf

Fashi da makami: An yanke wa wasu 'yan Najeriya 3 hukuncin kisa, za a rataye su

Fashi da makami: An yanke wa wasu 'yan Najeriya 3 hukuncin kisa, za a rataye su

an hour ago by Sani Hamza

"Ba mu ji dadi ba"; Wike ya aika sako ga Super Eagles kan gaza zuwa gasar cin kofin duniya

"Ba mu ji dadi ba"; Wike ya aika sako ga Super Eagles kan gaza zuwa gasar cin kofin duniya

an hour ago by Sharif Lawal

Majalisar Dattawa ta amince da bukatar Tinubu kan batun kafa yan sandan jihohi a Najeriya

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Majalisar Dattawa ta amince da bukatar Tinubu kan batun kafa yan sandan jihohi a Najeriya

an hour ago by Ahmad Yusuf

Isra'ila ta ci gyaran Iran a yarjejeniya da Amurka game da dakarunta a Lebanon

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