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Earlier on, Legit.ng reported the news of how Beninese music legend, Angelique Kidjo, won the award for the Best World Music, for which she was nominated alongside Burna Boy. Amidst the disappointment of many Nigerians who hoped Burna Boy..... via Legit.ng – https://ift.tt/37AUKut Get more...

Nigeria's Senate president, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday, January 27, condemned the current security situation in Nigeria. Daily Trust reports that the Senate president said the escalation of killings and kidnapping across Nigerian states has mandated the ninth Senate to engage with security...

An officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps officer (NSCDC) has reportedly shot dead Ndubuisi Emenike, a senatorial candidate in Imo state. The Nation newspaper reports that Emenike was shot dead on Sunday evening... Read more via Legit.ng – https://ift.tt/36uJJsY Get More...

Prof Aloysius-Michael Okolie, the national president of the Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), has ruled out the chances of an Igbo man emerging as Nigerian president in 2023. The speaking in Nsukka on Saturday, January 25, the professor of political... Read more via Legit.ng –...

Indeed, what is destined to be will eventually be and it most often doesn't matter how long it takes. Many people thought Augustina Nwatoka had given up on love and this was due to the fact that she was in her 60's and unmarried. However, the elderly woman shocked many people when she recently...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been trounced in the supplementary election conducted by Nigeria’s election umpire in Bauchi for the House of Representatives. The party was defeated by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in the state as its candidate, Hon Auwal Jatau, was announced...

Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri has hinted that he could retire from coaching at the end of his contract with the Serie A giants. The Italian born tactician only took over at the Allianz Stadium last summer after replacing countryman Massimiliano Allegri..... read more via Legit.ng –...

Liverpool maintained their unbeaten run in the Premier League this season with another hard-earned 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium. The Reds got the game started on a bright note with.... read more via Legit.ng – https://ift.tt/2RKmC8v Get More Nigeria Sports News

Popular Nigerian male barbie and socialite Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has always been someone who commands controversy due to his personality. The cross-dresser has shared a claim that would obviously get people talking..... via Legit.ng – https://ift.tt/2RkJlcv Get more...

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been killed by suspected assassins in Oyo, a situation that is said to be causing panic among the party faithful as well as the people of the state. The murder of Alhaji Babatunde Oreitan, The Nation reports, happened in the afternoon...

Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has called on the Nigerian government to help out actors and make sure they are paid properly. The actress said she feels bad when she sees top actors coming online to beg for financial assistance. The actress addressed the issue of top actors who come online...

Unionista vs Real Madrid ended in a 3-1 win for Los Blancos as Zinedine Zidane's men progressed through to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey. The Whites got their goals through Gareth Bale, Jouan Gongora's own goal and Brahim Diaz while Unionista's only goal was scored by Alvaro Romero...

The reported plan by the United States government to slam a travel ban on Nigeria and some other countries is still speculative and does not require a reaction yet, the presidency has said. Garba Shehu, spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari, noted that though the Nigerian authorities are...

Human rights activist and former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has demanded N100million damages from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his detention. Sani who is still in the custody of the anti-graft commission said his continuous detention without trial is a gross...

Chelsea on Tuesday, January 21, were forced to a 2-2 draw by visiting Arsenal in a tough Premier League encounter which was played at Stamford Bridge. The Blues would however have themselves to blame for allowing 10-man Arsenal to come back into this game after David Luiz was red carded in the...

Nigerian singer, Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, has left many social media users amused after she took to the platform to dish out some pretty interesting relationship advice. The Billionaire crooner was obviously in a mood as she made series of videos venting about cheating...

Fans of 2019 BBNaija star, Gedoni Ekpata, are currently reeling with excitement as the reality star and fashion designer, just landing a major deal with his recent appointment by the Cross River state governor. The year 2020 surely started on a good note for the reality star, whose...

Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the withdrawal from the senatorial rerun by the minister of the Niger Delta, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The rerun for Akwa Ibom North West senatorial district is scheduled to take place on Saturday...

Following reactions and criticisms that have been triggered by the new Value Added Tax of N7.5, the presidency has made some clarifications as well as revealed items that will not be affected by the increment. According to a statement by Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of the vice president...

Reigning Spanish champions Barcelona on Sunday, January 19, returned to the top of the La Liga standings after beating Granada 1-0 at the Nou Camp. But Barcelona labored in this encounter against 10-man Granada thanks to Lionel Messi who scored the winner in the second half..... read more...