…For the opposition, let them remain in opposition for 40 years; for us, we will keep winning,” Lawal said. He urged aggrieved members of the APC who had left the party to return, saying political opportunities would come to members at the appropriate time. “Some people have tasted both and they can see the difference.…

An Ecuadorian court convicted Lenin Moreno, who governed from 2017 to 2021, in a bribery case tied to a Chinese-built hydroelectric damMoreno, 73, was among 20 people found guilty over the construction of the Coca Codo Sinclair dam by China's Sinohydro corporationProsecutors sought a longer sentence and alleged that Si…

…PRP; and Social Democratic Party, SDP.Also expected are presidential candidates and running mates of the participating political parties; G-100 signatories and members of the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives.The G-100 said the gathering followed its publication, on August 2, of the ‘Doctrine of a Necessa…

…not easy, patience leads to progress, and progress leads to prosperity,” Bala said, likening the process to renovating a neglected house. The organisers said the Kaduna event marked the beginning of a broader mobilisation campaign across the North-West aimed at securing support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential…

…imposed by police.He must notify the police VISOR team within three days of obtaining any device and register it with them. The device must be capable of retaining and displaying internet-use history, with the history retained and no data deleted. Location services must also remain enabled, with no location data delete…

…monarchs subsequently conferred on him the chieftaincy title, “Ogakwu of Igede Land,” meaning “Strong Man of Igede,” in recognition of his leadership and development efforts. The Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity, Nick Oworo, who hails from the area, praised the administration’s achievements in security, in…

…the ADC of engaging in actions capable of creating divisions within the party and undermining the governorship candidate’s chances. The three candidates reaffirmed their loyalty to the ADC and other members of the party whom they described as lawful and loyal, while maintaining their resolve to pursue their legal chall…

…President in 2027Tunji-Ojo said the borders are not closed, citing a series of reopenings that began in December 2020 and continued as recently as February 2026The minister also disputed Atiku's framing of the Cameroon border closures, saying those shutdowns dated back to Boko Haram's activities in 2014, not the 2019 t…

…from $92, the domestic price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, rose by nine per cent to N1,310 per litre from N1,205 per litre yesterday. Checks by Vanguard showed that MRS, a major downstream player, increased its retail price to N1,310 per litre from N1,205 per litre in Lagos and its environs. The c…

…agencies to secure the South-West from enemies within and enemies from outside.” Concerning the 2027 elections, he urged the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to maintain a neutral role and ensure that the vote of every voting Nigerian counts. Also speaking, Chairman of the occasion, Mr Wa…

…a surge in referred cases. Here is a recap of the major stories making headlines this evening. 1. How friend deceived me to sell my kidney, bought phones with payment — Victim Samuel Ezekiel has told police how his friend, Emmanuel Odeh, allegedly changed his identity to Hassan Abubakar before he underwent kidney remov…

…and the work of Cleveland Police in protecting the local community. On Friday evening, Hartlepool United held a two-minute silence before their National League match against Eastleigh. The crash investigation has also continued, with 24 people arrested in connection with the incident. The five people travelling in the…

…Economy and former Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, for his efforts in repositioning the APC in the state. Recalling his emergence as the party’s governorship candidate in December 2025, Oyebamiji said various tendencies within the APC subsequently put aside their differences and worked towards a common objecti…

…has warned residents against patronising unregulated cart pushers. Wahab gave the warning in a statement posted via his official X page on Saturday, saying their activities often result in indiscriminate dumping on medians, roads and drainage channels, with grave consequences for the environment and flood management. T…

…leadership would not change because of the move, telling constituents that he was beginning the next phase of his political journey with their interests at the centre of everything he does.Neither lawmaker disclosed which party they planned to join following their resignation from the APC.APC LG chairman shot dead in K…

…then I will believe he is real and serious,” he wrote. He further accused Bello of abandoning the family while he remained close to Governor Sani. “He was stuck with Uba Sani until he realised he was being dumped, then suddenly remembered family loyalty and moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Where was he b…

…for Power, Paul Usenbo, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Benin City on Saturday. He stated that CCETC Ogua Energy Limited had been presented with the certificate of licence for electricity transmission. Usenbo said the 100MW power project had successfully met the key prerequisites and time…

…in the country this year.According to Reuters, the attack began early Saturday morning, August 29, and lasted roughly two hours, with violence concentrated around the international airport and the security zone near the presidency.Heavy gunfire and explosions shook Niamey on Saturday morning, August 29. Photo >Bana Ibr…

…“That was how he went to his father’s side. He was with his father in Ota, Baale, learning computer skills. I had also put him with a Ghanaian man, where he was learning 3D and painting. So, that was how he left my side and went to Ota to learn computer skills,” she said. The mother said she eventually became concerned…

…loyal to ruler General Abdourahamane Tiani. The military said it was “gradually regaining control” after the mutineers took soldiers hostage at a base next ot the capital’s airport. In a statement read out on public television and signed by Defence Minister General Salifou Mody, the authorities called on the public to…

…Intermediate, WTI, dropped to $88.10 and $83.40 per barrel, respectively, on Saturday morning. This means that Brent and WTI prices dropped by 0.47% and 0.16%, respectively, at the time of reporting. This comes amid a report by Bloomberg about Venezuela’s proposed exit from OPEC after nearly three decades of membership…

…Bola Tinubu, the minister assured manufacturers of sustained power supply while maintaining that uninterrupted energy supply must be matched with strict accountability and accurate billing. Tegbe declared that the government would no longer tolerate meter tampering, deliberate data manipulation, or infrastructure inter…

…in death, enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, interstate threatening communications, and distribution of child p0rnography.The EFCC filed extradition proceedings at the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/353/2024, before Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa. On June 10, 2024, the judg…

…our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Yola, Adamawa state - The political crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa state has deepened after th…

…by his deputy, Mrs Monisade Afuye, spoke on Friday at the August edition of the Evening of Praise held at the Government House Grounds, Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Oyebanji told the congregants that his administration, which began in 2022, was driven by a vision to make the state a land of prosperity through its six-…