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UAE announces 3 categories of foreigners who can obtain Green Residence Permit without a sponsor

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Osun governorship election 2026 live updates: Breaking INEC news

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Osun governorship election 2026 live updates: Breaking INEC news

Via Legit.ng, follow live updates from the 2026 Osun governorship election, including updates from INEC and key political developments across the state.

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Mohammed El-Rufai celebrates parents' 27th wedding anniversary, calls stepmum family 'glue'

Mohammed El-Rufai celebrates parents' 27th wedding anniversary, calls stepmum family 'glue'

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Dino Melaye mentions 3 politicians who sold PDP to Tinubu before Wike steps in

Dino Melaye mentions 3 politicians who sold PDP to Tinubu before Wike steps in

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Gov election: Buhari's ex-aide reacts as Davido claims soldiers trying to block him from entering Osun

Gov election: Buhari's ex-aide reacts as Davido claims soldiers trying to block him from entering Osun

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21 minutes ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Breaking: Imole Campaign Council alleges arrest of Adeleke's top aide, Accord campaigner in Osun election

Breaking: Imole Campaign Council alleges arrest of Adeleke's top aide, Accord campaigner in Osun election

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MultiChoice removes 7 channels from DStv Premium as Showmax shutdown hits subscribers

MultiChoice removes 7 channels from DStv Premium as Showmax shutdown hits subscribers

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Full List: New salaries of Nigerian soldiers from General to lowest rank

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Victor Osimhen reacts to transfer rumours linking him to Arsenal after scoring 2 goals vs Corum

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How Dino Melaye turned one goat into school fees, business capital and financial independence

How Dino Melaye turned one goat into school fees, business capital and financial independence

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“You are the cause of this madness”: Jowizaza’s sister drags him amid father’s kidnapping crisis

“You are the cause of this madness”: Jowizaza’s sister drags him amid father’s kidnapping crisis

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Davido addresses Peter Obi over his stance on Osun governorship election

Davido addresses Peter Obi over his stance on Osun governorship election

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Tanzanian minister weighs in on Free Juma Jux Campaign, issues stern warning: "Laziness"

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43 emotional songs about letting someone go and moving on with your life

43 emotional songs about letting someone go and moving on with your life

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Justin Waller’s age, height, birthday, family, net worth

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Nigerian banks sort codes: Full list of sort and swift codes in Nigeria

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Season 1 Bad Girls Club cast: Where are the cast now?

Season 1 Bad Girls Club cast: Where are the cast now?

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Zac Brown's wives ranked from twelve years to four months of marriage

Zac Brown's wives ranked from twelve years to four months of marriage

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Denise Richards' husband troubles didn't start with Aaron Phypers — see every boyfriend before him

Denise Richards' husband troubles didn't start with Aaron Phypers — see every boyfriend before him

19 hours ago by Naomi Karina

Joey King's boyfriends before her husband include ex Jacob Elordi, who blew up after their breakup

Joey King's boyfriends before her husband include ex Jacob Elordi, who blew up after their breakup

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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are married despite his old comments calling her not a real athlete

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are married despite his old comments calling her not a real athlete

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Aubrey Plaza's husband died in 2025 after they'd quietly split — here's her full dating history

Aubrey Plaza's husband died in 2025 after they'd quietly split — here's her full dating history

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Emily Blunt and John Krasinski's marriage got extra attention after his Hottest Man Alive win

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski's marriage got extra attention after his Hottest Man Alive win

21 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

The divorce between Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers keeps escalating — she's paying him support

The divorce between Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers keeps escalating — she's paying him support

23 hours ago by Night Mongina

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Apply: How to benefit from federal government’s N5 million initiative for young entrepreneurs

Apply: How to benefit from federal government’s N5 million initiative for young entrepreneurs

10 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Tragedy as man allegedly kills woman in hotel, police react

Tragedy as man allegedly kills woman in hotel, police react

10 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

FCC chairman charges Nigerian youths to be custodians of Democracy

FCC chairman charges Nigerian youths to be custodians of Democracy

11 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Just In: NAHCON releases 2027 Hajj fares across 3 Nigerian zones

Just In: NAHCON releases 2027 Hajj fares across 3 Nigerian zones

12 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

List of countries that give Nigerians, other foreigners long visitor visas

List of countries that give Nigerians, other foreigners long visitor visas

12 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Ajiran murder case: Police integrity group accuses VDM of manipulation, gives reason

Ajiran murder case: Police integrity group accuses VDM of manipulation, gives reason

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My mother-in-law gave my husband a sealed envelope at my birthday — Then he read it aloud

My mother-in-law gave my husband a sealed envelope at my birthday — Then he read it aloud

9 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

Sweden announces 3 types of debts foreigners must pay before getting citizenship

Sweden announces 3 types of debts foreigners must pay before getting citizenship

10 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Australia announces 3 options available to foreigners who fail the citizenship test

Australia announces 3 options available to foreigners who fail the citizenship test

11 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Australia lists 3 things foreigners must do after arriving at citizenship test venue

Australia lists 3 things foreigners must do after arriving at citizenship test venue

11 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Australia announces 5 rules foreigners must follow during citizenship test

Australia announces 5 rules foreigners must follow during citizenship test

12 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Australia announces 5 conditions for foreigners aged 60 and above to get citizenship

Australia announces 5 conditions for foreigners aged 60 and above to get citizenship

14 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

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Osun 2026: 3 things that could make Adeleke lose Saturday election

Osun 2026: 3 things that could make Adeleke lose Saturday election

10 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Osun 2026: 3 major reasons Adeleke may win Saturday governorship election

Osun 2026: 3 major reasons Adeleke may win Saturday governorship election

10 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Osun 2026: Lawyer points out major error of Tinubu, Adeleke, Oyebamiji

Osun 2026: Lawyer points out major error of Tinubu, Adeleke, Oyebamiji

10 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Alleged incitement: Lawyer knocks APC senator ahead of Osun 2026 elections

Alleged incitement: Lawyer knocks APC senator ahead of Osun 2026 elections

11 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Breaking: Amupitan-led INEC announces restoration of constituencies in 2 states, details emerge

Breaking: Amupitan-led INEC announces restoration of constituencies in 2 states, details emerge

11 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Breaking: Nigerian governor declares August 17 work-free day

Breaking: Nigerian governor declares August 17 work-free day

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Galatasaray coach reacts after Osimhen's 2 goals during draw vs Corum FK

Galatasaray coach reacts after Osimhen's 2 goals during draw vs Corum FK

9 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Victor Osimhen scored first goal of 2026/27 Super Lig season vs Corum FK

Victor Osimhen scored first goal of 2026/27 Super Lig season vs Corum FK

11 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

NFF set up committee to investigate Super Falcons WAFCON 2026 and 2027 Women's World Cup failure

NFF set up committee to investigate Super Falcons WAFCON 2026 and 2027 Women's World Cup failure

16 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Supercomputer predicts Arsenal's chances of retaining Premier League title

Supercomputer predicts Arsenal's chances of retaining Premier League title

19 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Osimhen vs Gyokeres: Comparing stats of both strikers as Arsenal eyes Nigerian forward

Osimhen vs Gyokeres: Comparing stats of both strikers as Arsenal eyes Nigerian forward

20 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Victor Osimhen's comments about playing in Premier League resurface amid Arsenal interest

Victor Osimhen's comments about playing in Premier League resurface amid Arsenal interest

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Breaking: Professor Jason Arday, who resigned from Cambridge over alleged plagiarism, found dead

Breaking: Professor Jason Arday, who resigned from Cambridge over alleged plagiarism, found dead

11 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Construction workers dig up N14bn gold stash hidden inside old walls during renovation

Construction workers dig up N14bn gold stash hidden inside old walls during renovation

15 hours ago by Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Trump administration asks supreme court to allow $400m white house ballroom construction

Trump administration asks supreme court to allow $400m white house ballroom construction

15 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Trump orders US navy to drop EMALS and return to steam catapults on aircraft carriers

Trump orders US navy to drop EMALS and return to steam catapults on aircraft carriers

16 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Canada removes 3,323 Indian nationals in first half of 2026, tops CBSA deportation list

Canada removes 3,323 Indian nationals in first half of 2026, tops CBSA deportation list

19 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

English proficiency index: Top 10 countries with the highest English fluency

English proficiency index: Top 10 countries with the highest English fluency

21 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

13 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

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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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Neurosurgeon salary in Nigeria and the path to neurosurgery from university to specialisation

Neurosurgeon salary in Nigeria and the path to neurosurgery from university to specialisation

19 hours ago by Night Mongina

The cut-off mark for mass communication in Nigeria and career options in mass communication

The cut-off mark for mass communication in Nigeria and career options in mass communication

19 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

NYSC DG advises 2026 batch B corps members to embrace savings, learn new skills

NYSC DG advises 2026 batch B corps members to embrace savings, learn new skills

22 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

LASU records 494 first-class honours out of 20,604 graduating students

LASU records 494 first-class honours out of 20,604 graduating students

2 days ago by Adekunle Dada

LASU announces overall best graduating students ahead of convocation ceremony

LASU announces overall best graduating students ahead of convocation ceremony

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JAMB releases what to avoid while creating profile for UTME, DE

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Equities market extends decline as investors lose N257bn

Equities market extends decline as investors lose N257bn

12 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Tech school, Aptech Nigeria graduates over 130 as demand for digital skills grows

Tech school, Aptech Nigeria graduates over 130 as demand for digital skills grows

12 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

YouTube announces new monetisation requirements, doubles watch hours

YouTube announces new monetisation requirements, doubles watch hours

14 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Dealers release new cooking das Prices as Dangote, depots crash rates nationwide

Dealers release new cooking das Prices as Dangote, depots crash rates nationwide

14 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

FG, other West African countries move to fix fuel prices for Dangote, other refineries

FG, other West African countries move to fix fuel prices for Dangote, other refineries

15 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

52 young entrepreneurs to receive N250,000 each under new SMEDAN scheme

52 young entrepreneurs to receive N250,000 each under new SMEDAN scheme

15 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

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Ere Asalatu defends Muslim identity after Celestial Church performance controversy

Ere Asalatu defends Muslim identity after Celestial Church performance controversy

10 hours ago by Olumide Alake

Florence Ajimobi snubs Governor Dapo Abiodun at funeral, video goes viral

Florence Ajimobi snubs Governor Dapo Abiodun at funeral, video goes viral

12 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

Shade Okoya shows rarely seen fun side in sweet clip with son: "Looking like boyfriend & girlfriend"

Shade Okoya shows rarely seen fun side in sweet clip with son: "Looking like boyfriend & girlfriend"

13 hours ago by Olumide Alake

Davido warns opposition ahead of Osun election after selling out Crystal Palace show

Davido warns opposition ahead of Osun election after selling out Crystal Palace show

13 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez prenuptial agreement details leaked after marriage news

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez prenuptial agreement details leaked after marriage news

13 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Davido fires back at Sowore after his insulting remarks about Osun Governor Adeleke

Davido fires back at Sowore after his insulting remarks about Osun Governor Adeleke

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Osun 2026: Jerin manyan yan takarar gwamna 14, jam'iyyu, shekaru da matakin karatunsu

Osun 2026: Jerin manyan yan takarar gwamna 14, jam'iyyu, shekaru da matakin karatunsu

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Kai tsaye: Yadda zaben gwamnan jihar Osun ke gudana, Accord, APC da ADC sun ja daga

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Kai tsaye: Yadda zaben gwamnan jihar Osun ke gudana, Accord, APC da ADC sun ja daga

an hour ago by Ahmad Yusuf

Cikakken jerin 'yan takara da jam'iyyunsu da ke fafatawa a zaben gwamnan Osun

Cikakken jerin 'yan takara da jam'iyyunsu da ke fafatawa a zaben gwamnan Osun

an hour ago by Sharif Lawal

Abubuwa 3 da za su iya sa gwamna Adeleke doke APC a zaben Osun

Abubuwa 3 da za su iya sa gwamna Adeleke doke APC a zaben Osun

an hour ago by Ibrahim Yusuf

Zaben Osun: Ana rige rigen sayen kuri'un talakawa da kudi da abinci

Zaben Osun: Ana rige rigen sayen kuri'un talakawa da kudi da abinci

2 hours ago by Ibrahim Yusuf

Osun 2026: Muhimman abubuwa 8 da ya kamata kowane mai katin zabe ya sani

Osun 2026: Muhimman abubuwa 8 da ya kamata kowane mai katin zabe ya sani

2 hours ago by Ahmad Yusuf

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