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Friday, August 7, declared public holiday, government announces reason

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Friday, August 7, declared public holiday, government announces reason

The government has declared Friday, August 7, 2026, a public holiday for all public and private sector workers. Find out the reason behind the decision.

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Nigerian man's WhatsApp chat with biological father generates buzz online: "This one sweet me"

Nigerian man's WhatsApp chat with biological father generates buzz online: "This one sweet me"

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Meghan Markle's 45th birthday fuels fresh drama as royal family allegedly ignores her

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Breaking: Wike announces 2 things he will ban next in Abuja, "It is happening soon"

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Peller mocks his former female classmates, shares how he responds whenever they message him

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UK lists 7 ways people with family in Britain can apply for indefinite leave to remain in 2026

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Fake lawyer convicted for impersonation, forged NBA seal

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Nigeria police invites VeryDarkMan to Abuja over public claims against Zone 2 AIG

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Breaking: Jubilation as Tinubu approves major salary increments for Armed Forces of Nigeria

Breaking: Jubilation as Tinubu approves major salary increments for Armed Forces of Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, August 4, finally approved salary increases for Nigerian Armed Forces personnel. Legit.ng has the details.

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Just In: Tinubu releases emotional statement as top aide is bereaved

Just In: Tinubu releases emotional statement as top aide is bereaved

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Jordan FA releases strong statement, accuses Infantino of blackmail as pressure mounts on FIFA boss

Jordan FA releases strong statement, accuses Infantino of blackmail as pressure mounts on FIFA boss

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2027 election: PDP chieftain advises party on how to handle Tinubu’s certificate saga

2027 election: PDP chieftain advises party on how to handle Tinubu’s certificate saga

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Is it true that gunmen kidnapped judge during court hearing in 2026? Fact emerges

Is it true that gunmen kidnapped judge during court hearing in 2026? Fact emerges

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Friday, August 7, declared public holiday, government announces reason

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Friday, August 7, declared public holiday, government announces reason

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Atiku Calls Tinubu's 2026 Budget Fraud Over ₦1.08 Trillion Allocated to Cooperative College

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Obi Cubana's son opens up on how much his father gives for weekly allowance

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AY Makun reacts after unexpected public moment with May Edochie, video trends online

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FG reopens portal for Nigerians to apply for N50,000 grant, lists requirements

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UK unveils website where foreigners can find jobs in the country

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List of 10 African countries with the highest visa-free access

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BBNaija Season 11: Housemate Abi Breaks Down in Tears, Threatens Voluntary Exit from Show

BBNaija Season 11: Housemate Abi Breaks Down in Tears, Threatens Voluntary Exit from Show

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Seun Kuti addresses claims that he angrily walked out of Peller’s wedding

Seun Kuti addresses claims that he angrily walked out of Peller’s wedding

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KWAM 1’s alleged baby mama Ogechi raises alarm over threat to her life, accuses singer’s associate

KWAM 1’s alleged baby mama Ogechi raises alarm over threat to her life, accuses singer’s associate

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Tragedy as Kefee’s widower Teddy Don-Momoh's 2nd wife dies weeks after welcoming their 1st child

Tragedy as Kefee’s widower Teddy Don-Momoh's 2nd wife dies weeks after welcoming their 1st child

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Sara Matter's bio: age, career, is she still married to Niall Matter?

Sara Matter's bio: age, career, is she still married to Niall Matter?

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100+ romantic good night love message and text ideas for her

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100+ romantic good night love message and text ideas for her

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Simone Susinna built a modelling fortune before 365 Days made him a global household name

Simone Susinna built a modelling fortune before 365 Days made him a global household name

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100+ awesome paladin names: Find a perfect name for your character

100+ awesome paladin names: Find a perfect name for your character

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Supa Peach’s biography: age, real name, ethnicity, family, net worth

Supa Peach’s biography: age, real name, ethnicity, family, net worth

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Who is Alice Klomp (Pineapplebrat)? Her age, height, net worth

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Melissa Gilbert's siblings and parents — the Hollywood family most people don't know about

Melissa Gilbert's siblings and parents — the Hollywood family most people don't know about

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Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield's relationship: From wedding to 2026 charges

Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield's relationship: From wedding to 2026 charges

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Melissa Gilbert's husbands and the boyfriends in between — three marriages, a lot of heartbreak

Melissa Gilbert's husbands and the boyfriends in between — three marriages, a lot of heartbreak

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The 15 richest people in Dubai — royals, developers, and the ones you've never heard of

The 15 richest people in Dubai — royals, developers, and the ones you've never heard of

a day ago by Isaac Wangethi

Ella Bands built her own identity despite growing up alongside one of social media's biggest stars

Ella Bands built her own identity despite growing up alongside one of social media's biggest stars

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Inside Kiernan Shipka's boyfriend timeline: Her relationships over the years

Inside Kiernan Shipka's boyfriend timeline: Her relationships over the years

4 days ago by Brian Oroo

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Apply now: CCECC Nigeria invites applications for jobs

Apply now: CCECC Nigeria invites applications for jobs

3 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

How Nigerians can apply for birth, death certificates online

How Nigerians can apply for birth, death certificates online

4 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Nigeria Customs reveals major data on final 2024/2025 recruitment list

Nigeria Customs reveals major data on final 2024/2025 recruitment list

4 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Bandits kill 21, abduct 37 and displace thousands in fresh attack

Bandits kill 21, abduct 37 and displace thousands in fresh attack

5 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

"We know who Onaiyekan supports," Wike blows hot over what Catholic bishops said about Tinubu's govt

"We know who Onaiyekan supports," Wike blows hot over what Catholic bishops said about Tinubu's govt

5 hours ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Nigeria Customs explains how to check 2024/2025 final recruitment list

Nigeria Customs explains how to check 2024/2025 final recruitment list

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UK-based Nigerian man shares how to identify genuine 'helpers' living abroad

UK-based Nigerian man shares how to identify genuine 'helpers' living abroad

an hour ago by Ankrah Shalom

UK explains how to get faster visa and citizenship decisions in 2026, lists fees applicants will pay

UK explains how to get faster visa and citizenship decisions in 2026, lists fees applicants will pay

an hour ago by Victor Duru

Canada releases list of 4 reasons foreigners could lose their permanent resident status in 2026

Canada releases list of 4 reasons foreigners could lose their permanent resident status in 2026

2 hours ago by Victor Duru

UK lists foods travellers can bring into Great Britain, gives conditions for some

UK lists foods travellers can bring into Great Britain, gives conditions for some

3 hours ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

New Zealand lists 7 benefits foreigners enjoy when they become citizens

New Zealand lists 7 benefits foreigners enjoy when they become citizens

3 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Apply now: US official website where foreigners and citizens can search for jobs in 2026 revealed

Apply now: US official website where foreigners and citizens can search for jobs in 2026 revealed

4 hours ago by Victor Duru

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Tinubu reportedly takes decision after being told to sack Umahi as minister

Tinubu reportedly takes decision after being told to sack Umahi as minister

4 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Adeleke to Tinubu: "Political crisis of 1983 may repeat itself", video trends

Adeleke to Tinubu: "Political crisis of 1983 may repeat itself", video trends

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Video Of Oyo APM gubernatorial candidate Interpreting in Church Goes Viral

Video Of Oyo APM gubernatorial candidate Interpreting in Church Goes Viral

7 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Rivers crisis: Wike reveals why Fubara was blocked from seeking second term, video emerges

Rivers crisis: Wike reveals why Fubara was blocked from seeking second term, video emerges

7 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Wike hits back at Cardinal Onaiyekan over recent comments on Tinubu, video trends

Wike hits back at Cardinal Onaiyekan over recent comments on Tinubu, video trends

8 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Oyo ADC guber candidate Taofeek Adegoke spotted buying roadside corn ahead of 2027 election, Video emerges

Oyo ADC guber candidate Taofeek Adegoke spotted buying roadside corn ahead of 2027 election, Video emerges

9 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

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Xabi Alonso issues update on Mykhailo Mudryk as he reunites with Chelsea squad in Hong Kong

Xabi Alonso issues update on Mykhailo Mudryk as he reunites with Chelsea squad in Hong Kong

5 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Arsene Wenger clarifies his duties at FIFA amid backlash over Gianni Infantino’s actions

Arsene Wenger clarifies his duties at FIFA amid backlash over Gianni Infantino’s actions

6 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Galatasaray makes final decision on Osimhen’s future amid interest from Barcelona, EPL clubs

Galatasaray makes final decision on Osimhen’s future amid interest from Barcelona, EPL clubs

8 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

The US Open schedule, venue and what players to watch out for in the 2026 Tennis tournament

The US Open schedule, venue and what players to watch out for in the 2026 Tennis tournament

9 hours ago by Muhunya Muhonji

How and where to buy US Open 2026 tickets and what they cost for each seat category

How and where to buy US Open 2026 tickets and what they cost for each seat category

10 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

FIFA releases statement on alleged Gianni Infantino’s call to Donald Trump after FFE failure

FIFA releases statement on alleged Gianni Infantino’s call to Donald Trump after FFE failure

10 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

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US army has used up almost all long range Missiles in Iran war, sources say

US army has used up almost all long range Missiles in Iran war, sources say

an hour ago by Basit Jamiu

Full list: 5 US work visas foreigners can use for permanent residency

Full list: 5 US work visas foreigners can use for permanent residency

2 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Nauru's golden passport: How to get citizenship for $90,000 and visit 85+ countries

Nauru's golden passport: How to get citizenship for $90,000 and visit 85+ countries

3 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

UK visa applicants in Benin City can now submit applications at new VFS premium centre

UK visa applicants in Benin City can now submit applications at new VFS premium centre

3 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

US government lists travellers who do not need visas to enter country

US government lists travellers who do not need visas to enter country

3 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 people killed in 2023 strike on Sabra neighbourhood

Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 people killed in 2023 strike on Sabra neighbourhood

4 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

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Cardinal Onaiyekan's abuse of clerical privilege by Temitope Ajayi

Cardinal Onaiyekan's abuse of clerical privilege by Temitope Ajayi

3 days ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Legit.ng's Ismaila Yinusa named among 41 recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

Legit.ng's Ismaila Yinusa named among 41 recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

a month ago by Felix Imoh

State police: Why more guns may not be the answer to Nigeria’s security crisis

State police: Why more guns may not be the answer to Nigeria’s security crisis

a month ago by Ololade Olatimehin

NDC, the Kogi verdict and the politicisation of the gavel

NDC, the Kogi verdict and the politicisation of the gavel

a month ago by Ololade Olatimehin

Customs succession debate and the danger of disruptive ambitions

Customs succession debate and the danger of disruptive ambitions

a month ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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 month ago by Ololade Olatimehin

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Education

Step-by-step guide on how to check 2026 WASSCE results online and via SMS

Step-by-step guide on how to check 2026 WASSCE results online and via SMS

8 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

University of Ibadan (UI) announces release of 2026/2027 post-UTME screening results, explains how to check

University of Ibadan (UI) announces release of 2026/2027 post-UTME screening results, explains how to check

12 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

MOUAU Crisis: Prof. Iwe and the verdict of history By Kalu Okoronkwo

MOUAU Crisis: Prof. Iwe and the verdict of history By Kalu Okoronkwo

23 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

NYSC warns prospective corps members: No NERD clearance, no mobilisation

NYSC warns prospective corps members: No NERD clearance, no mobilisation

a day ago by Adekunle Dada

Federal government launches 2026 national laureate programme with ₦365m research prize fund

Federal government launches 2026 national laureate programme with ₦365m research prize fund

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

JAMB: Professor Oloyede opens up on most painful experience

JAMB: Professor Oloyede opens up on most painful experience

a day ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Education

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Afri Invoice opens recruitment for 100 professionals as Nigeria’s e-invoicing rollout expands

Afri Invoice opens recruitment for 100 professionals as Nigeria’s e-invoicing rollout expands

4 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Samsung bans popular Smart TV apps over hijacking risks, urges users to uninstall them immediately

Samsung bans popular Smart TV apps over hijacking risks, urges users to uninstall them immediately

5 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

FG Slaps 1.5% Stamp Duty on Bitcoin, USDT as Nigeria unveils sweeping crypto tax rules

FG Slaps 1.5% Stamp Duty on Bitcoin, USDT as Nigeria unveils sweeping crypto tax rules

6 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Dangote Group opens fresh job vacancies in cement, foods, and corporate units

Dangote Group opens fresh job vacancies in cement, foods, and corporate units

6 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

International travellers get fresh NCAA directive on airport arrival time in Nigeria

International travellers get fresh NCAA directive on airport arrival time in Nigeria

7 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

N1,364/$1: Naira appreciates against US dollar despite pressure

N1,364/$1: Naira appreciates against US dollar despite pressure

7 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

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"Without him, there is no me": Davido explains why his PA Lati means so much to him

"Without him, there is no me": Davido explains why his PA Lati means so much to him

an hour ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

Davido shares little-known family tradition that only happens overseas

Davido shares little-known family tradition that only happens overseas

2 hours ago by Chinasa Afigbo

“What happened to him?” Nigerians express concern over Pretty Mike as his rare video trends online

“What happened to him?” Nigerians express concern over Pretty Mike as his rare video trends online

2 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Davido finally explains why he backed Portugal during the 2026 World Cup

Davido finally explains why he backed Portugal during the 2026 World Cup

2 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

"Don't let anyone pressure you": Falz shares his take on the best age to get married

"Don't let anyone pressure you": Falz shares his take on the best age to get married

3 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

Police take action after man accuses Davido of scamming him of $50,000; singer breaks silence

Police take action after man accuses Davido of scamming him of $50,000; singer breaks silence

4 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

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Dara ta ci gida: Wani bam ya fashe da ƴan ƙungiyar ISWAP yayin da suke hada shi

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Dara ta ci gida: Wani bam ya fashe da ƴan ƙungiyar ISWAP yayin da suke hada shi

16 minutes ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

'Yan bindiga sun yi wa jami'an tsaro kofar rago, an rasa rayuka a musayar wuta

'Yan bindiga sun yi wa jami'an tsaro kofar rago, an rasa rayuka a musayar wuta

37 minutes ago by Sani Hamza

Kano: Gwamna Abba ya ƙaddamar da aikin da ba a taɓa ganin irinsa ba a Arewacin Najeriya

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59 minutes ago by Ahmad Yusuf

Dan majalisar PDP ya san makomarsa da aka kai shi gaban kotu bayan barin APC

Dan majalisar PDP ya san makomarsa da aka kai shi gaban kotu bayan barin APC

an hour ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

'Dan TikTok a Najeriya ya jefa shugaban 'yan sanda a matsala, an fara bincike

'Dan TikTok a Najeriya ya jefa shugaban 'yan sanda a matsala, an fara bincike

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'Yan ta'adda sun yi yunkurin mamaye sansanin sojoji a Zamfara, an yi barin wuta

'Yan ta'adda sun yi yunkurin mamaye sansanin sojoji a Zamfara, an yi barin wuta

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