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Senators Peter Nwebonyi and Rufai Hanga engaged in a heated argument during a budget defence session of the senate and house of representatives’ committees on works with the works ministryThe session, chaired by Hanga in his capacity as vice-chairman in the absence of Mpigi Barinada, had proceeded smoothly with presentations by Minister Dave Umahi and contributions from lawmakersThe altercation began when Nwebonyi, while making remarks largely praising the minister and urging colleagues to do the same, was cautioned by Hanga to round off his commentsLegit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, and governance…
GistReel A Nigerian man has stirred reactions on social media after opening up about his siblings’ traits, qualities he admits sometimes make him regret being their brother. In a now-viral TikTok video shared by a user identified as @rapt_obsever, he explained that certain behaviours, ranging from constant gossiping to being completely unbothered about life, often make even simple interactions overwhelming for him. In his words: “One of them gossips like they get paid for it, the other one is mean as hell, and the last one is so unbothered with life that it gives me anxiety.” According to him, when…
Renowned Nigerian scholar Biodun Jeyifo has passed away from renal failure at the age of 80Professor Jeyifo was celebrated for his contributions to academia and trade unionism in NigeriaTributes highlight his integrity and dedication to Nigeria’s academic community and societal developmentBiodun Jeyifo, a Nigerian renowned scholar, literary giant, Marxist, public intellectual, and committed trade unionist, has been declared dead. Jeyifo, a professor and world-class intellectual, who was popularly referred to as BJ, reportedly died of renal failure on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.Professor Biodun Jeyifo, a renowned scholar and ex-ASUU national president, is dead Photo Credit: @DAWNCommissionSource: TwitterPM News reported that…
GistReel A Nigerian lady has opened up about a traumatizing childhood experience that has gone viral online. The lady, identified as @AdageorgeA on the microblogging platform, X (formerly Twitter), shared that she had an encounter with her father, who caught her watching TV around 2am. Lady Shares Childhood Experience According to the X user, after her father caught her, he joined her in watching TV until 7am and immediately asked her to prepare for school. However, he informed her teachers that if she slept in class, he would beat her. In her tweet, which has garnered 7.3 million…
GistReel The wife of popular Nigerian actor and comedian Victor Nwaogu, popularly known as Nkubi, has sparked outrage online after sharing a disturbing experience with a medical doctor. In a viral video circulating on social media, Mrs Nkubi recounted a comment allegedly made by her doctor during a routine pregnancy scan. Her revelation has since triggered heated debates about discrimination and the treatment of people with dwarfism in Nigeria. “Why didn’t you get pregnant outside?” Speaking in the video, Mrs Nkubi said: “When I did my scan and handed it to the doctor, the doctor was like, does anyone has…
GistReel The wife of popular Nigerian actor and comedian Victor Nwaogu, popularly known as Nkubi, has sparked outrage online after sharing a disturbing experience with a medical doctor. In a viral video circulating on social media, Mrs Nkubi recounted a comment allegedly made by her doctor during a routine pregnancy scan. Her revelation has since triggered heated debates about discrimination and the treatment of people with dwarfism in Nigeria. “Why didn’t you get pregnant outside?” Speaking in the video, Mrs Nkubi said: “When I did my scan and handed it to the doctor, the doctor was like, does anyone has…
Ange Postecoglou has broken his silence on the sacking of his successor, Thomas Frank, during a surprise appearance on The Overlap.In a twist of fate that stunned host Gary Neville, the former Tottenham manager was physically present in the studio just as the news broke that Frank had been relieved of his duties.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ONAPPLE&GOOGLE PLAYThe timing of the dismissal, coming less than 24 hours after a dismal defeat to Newcastle left Spurs hovering above the relegation zone, added a layer of palpable tension to…
Nigeria ranked as the second-largest investment banking market in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025Investment banking fees in Nigeria rose to $97.9 million, up 8% compared to 2023Equity issuance in Nigeria declined by 27% to $690.9 million despite a regional surgeOluwatobi Odeyinka is a business editor at Legit.ng, covering energy, the money market, technology and macroeconomic trends in Nigeria.Nigeria retained its position as the second-largest investment banking market in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025, according to the Sub-Saharan Africa Investment Banking Review Full Year 2025 published by LSEG Data & Analytics.Nigeria is ranked as the second-largest investment banking market in Sub-Saharan Africa in…
Some 30 per cent of Americans believe they don’t have enough in retirement plans to live well into their golden years, according to a 2025 study from wealth management firm TIAA. But what if you could flip the script and actually retire in comfort – and a decade sooner than planned?While it may seem impossible to avoid an underfunded retirement amid high inflation and concerns over Social Security’s future, that’s not always the case. In fact, those who want to retire 10 years early can typically reach their goal if they plan ahead and talk with a financial professional, said…
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