…assessment of Nigeria’s democratic environment, disclosed that civil society monitors recorded more than 81 election-related violent incidents in Osun State alone in the year preceding the August governorship poll, with violence intensifying as Election Day approached. The lethal consequences of political friction in O…

…manager Carles Martinez has explained the decision to leave Nigeria striker Victor Boniface out of the club’s UEFA Europa League squad ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga clash with Union Berlin. Boniface was omitted from the continental squad despite an impressive pre-season, having endured a difficult loan spell at Werder…

…stack of papers."And these?" I asked.Tom's mouth tightened. "That's why I came for you tonight."I read two pages.A rescue loan. A restructuring plan. New signature lines.Mine. Tom's.>The marriage didn't save the farm. It made us one household on paper.If we signed, their missed payments, penalties, and rescue money wou…

…submit any final collated results to INEC on the day of the primary.He said his agents monitored the process at each LGA, and that he expected to be declared the winner, but the party did not do so. According to him, a proper collation of votes, including figures from Ughelli North, Okpe, and Isoko North LGAs, would gi…

…were expanded across the country, particularly to underserved communities, while repositioning the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) to effectively drive the national literacy campaign. She said the government was strengthening NMEC’s operational capacity and addressing some o…

…has said a university recovered from a forfeiture case has since become a fully functioning federal institution, with 1,909 students matriculated into it in December 2025. Olukoyede, in a video and accompanying post shared on his official X account, said the recovered campus, formerly NOK University in Kachia, Kaduna S…

…inventory audit led to the arrest of ASCI Peter Ardo, a former Head of Armoury, and CCA Boniface B. Lawyer. Between 2018 and 2024, Ardo allegedly removed two unserviceable G3 service rifles, with breach numbers 10S838 and 69112944, and sold them to Lawyer for N210,000 and N220,000 respectively. Lawyer allegedly resold…

…the remarks, with prominent legal figures, including Senior Advocate Femi Falana, questioning why a social media personality was invited to speak on national insecurity.VeryDarkMan apologises for his NBA conference remarks about police and military personnel, admitting his comments were unfair to dedicated security ope…

…linked to commercial activity in waters and territories claimed by Argentina."Tonight I am signing a decree to grant greater swiftness to sanctioning procedures regarding Argentine territory under British occupation," he said. Milei also warned companies operating around the Falklands without authorisation from Buenos…

…a comfortable 4-0 victory over Istanbulspor on Thursday evening. Photo by Craig WilliamsonImagesHis second came in the final 13 minutes, when he latched onto a poorly cleared corner and fired home from inside the box to complete the rout, per

…13 age brackets. Kanazawa faced six rivals in the 85-and-over division. After a synchronised preliminary round, he brought the crowd to a roar with his individual one-minute free-posing routine, clinching what was reported as his 17th Masters championship title. Kanazawa began as a competitive swimmer before taking up…

…for insurgents in Borno. According to Makama, the security forces are closely monitoring developments and exploiting available intelligence on the movements and activities of the rival factions. He added that the renewed infighting could create additional pressure on both groups as security forces continue sustained co…

…are posting their scores from the White House's arcade games on X, others are questioning the administration's priorities given the Iran war and high cost of living. In November, reports surfaced highlighting the administration's unconventional approach to the White House website, with one official noting, "The website…

…too is living up to expectation, trying to make sure that even if we were able to trace monies that are coming in from those other areas, we can track back where they are,” Musa said. Musa also appealed to state governors to reconsider the distribution of motorcycles as palliatives, warning that some of the motorcycles…

…of the table as they prepare to face Nottingham Forest while new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola is still seeking his first win. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the action: Arsenal steel v Chelsea flair Arsenal have started their Premier League title defence as they finished last season — looking impenetr…

…evidence of a pregnancy she had repeatedly denied. Others were less sympathetic, questioning whether her reaction was warranted. Legit.ng gathered some reactions below:@Biimore3 wrote: "She doesn't even think about him or how his doing also. All she think about is herself and herself alone. All the time he has been tak…

…in remedying the decades-long environmental degradation suffered by the people of Ogoniland in Rivers State. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, gave the assurance in Bodo City, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, during the 10th anniversary of the Ogoni Cleanup project and the official unveiling of the…

…role to play in improving government budgets, ensuring timely release of funds and monitoring programmes targeting children and women.” Rafique urged journalists to use the political and election period to question candidates on their plans for children, the cost of implementing such plans and how the proposed funds wo…

…need for them to collaborate, we need for them to communicate.” Also speaking, an educationist, Susan Babatunde, said schools should prepare children to function as global citizens while ensuring that they remain connected to their cultural identity. Babatunde said Nigerian schools should incorporate folklore, history,…

…these things,” said Musa. He further urged state and local authorities to strengthen monitoring of markets, motor parks and other locations through which drugs, weapons and ammunition could be moved. “If we’re able to make sure that we man all the markets, all the motor parks, all these areas where drugs, weapons, ammu…

…industry was sparked during her teenage years after watching Rita Moreno's iconic performance in West Side Story. In 2002, Caban caught her first major break when she was selected as a runner-up in a nationwide talent search to model for Jennifer Lopez’s 'J-LO' clothing line. She later achieved wider recognition in 200…

…death of five persons in a multiple-vehicle crash at the Ugwu-Onyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway on Thursday. FRSC Route Commander, Theophilus Okoduwa, who is also the FRSC Enugu State Sector Command Public Enlightenment Officer, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu. Okoduwa said the…

…when you are planning your operational strategies for 2027, I look forward to commissioning centres in the 13 other local government areas out of the 16 where your impact has reached, including Moro, Offa and Asa Local Government Areas,” she said. Elelu expressed appreciation to the development partners for their vario…

…in the country.The company gave the clarification during a live Town Hall meeting monitored by Legit.ng, held in Lagos on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, where its management addressed what it described as false information spreading online."OPay is going nowhere”: Fintech giant Sends Strong Message to Nigerians After Vi…

…Now they're trying to bring him down; he's not dead," the eyewitness said.While cautioning that the full extent of the worker's condition was still unclear at that point.The rescue operation visibly unsettled commuters and residents nearby, with a crowd gathering as the IKEDC team worked to complete the lowering proces…