…have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army's 21 Special Armoured Brigade operating under Operation HADIN KAI and Operation DESERT SANITY V in Borno State. The surrender followed an intense clash between rival JAS and ISWAP elements, coupled with sustained intelligence-driven operations by troops of the 21 Special…
Fresh controversy has emerged over allegations surrounding questionable government agencies as the National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, denied operating a “fake agency” and insisted that his office had existed for 16…
Chinese tech giant Alibaba said on Sunday that it plans to issue HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) in new shares in Hong Kong to fund its global artificial intelligence ambitions. The Hangzhou-based firm has been ploughing tens of billions of dollars into AI, with its shareholders eager to see how it will monetise the huge…
…go of a role is equally important. “It is an actor’s job to create characters and undo them because if you don’t undo your characters, your characters can undo you,” he said. Arayi recalled an experience after returning to Nollywood following a break he took in 2011 to pursue his education. He said he once found himsel…
By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress, filmmaker and adult entertainment consultant, Seyi Hunter has openee up about her personality and the misconceptions surrounding her career, insisting that she is not bothered by what people think about her. Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, Hunter said her public personality is…
The August 15 governorship election in Osun State has been won and lost, but stakeholders have continued to draw lessons for the 2027 elections from the contest that pitched Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord against Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In this report, PHILIP IBITOYE examines the poss…
…IBITOYE, speaks on CISLAC’s takeaways from the August 15 governorship election in Osun State and the lessons Nigerians can learn from it against the 2027 general election. WITHh the Osun election in the rearview, what are the things […] The post INEC must know that voters are fully attentive to what they do in 2027 —Ra…
…verified X handle. He said the APC National Chairman engaged with the leadership and volunteers of the movement. According to him, Yilwatda applauded the movement’s dedication and encouraged them to sustain the intensive work they have been doing across the country in support of the re-election of President Bola Tinubu…
…Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience covering security issues and counterinsurgency in Nigeria and across Africa.Ikeja, Lagos state - An Islamic human rights group has given Nigeria's Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Gwabin Musa, a fortnight to demonstrate a clear improvement in securit…
…National Assembly campaigns officially commenced on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, and would run until January 15, 2027, exactly 24 hours before the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for January 16, 2027. Also, the governorship and state House of Assembly campaigns would commence on September 9, 2026, a…
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…a single presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Sunday PUNCH gathered that while both camps recognise the need for greater cooperation among opposition parties, neither appears prepared to surrender its presidential ambition as the proposed opposition coalition takes shape. The devel…
“History does not repeat itself; man does” – Professor Barbara Tuchmann, Harvard University Historian. ‘Beyond Oil: Delta maps new course at investment summit’ – VANGUARD, August 7, 2026. In the past, the announcement of a state Economic Summit would have induced me to pack my traveling bags, and go there, whether invi…
…International Gospel Music Awards (NIGMA) once again brought the gospel music community together for a night of worship, excellence, and global recognition. Organised by the Academy of Gospel Music Nigeria (AGMN), the awards continue to stand as Africa’s premier platform for celebrating ministers, creatives, and instit…
…have become the biggest winners of President Bola Tinubu’s petrol subsidy removal, with unprecedented federation account allocations swelling state coffers and ushering in an era of multi-billion-naira monthly revenues. Allocation reached a record N3.007tn in July 2026, making it the first time monthly Federation Accou…
…INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has described the Commission’s conduct of the Osun State governorship election as a benchmark in electoral administration. He also announced that a nationwide mock accreditation exercise would be conducted in November 2026 to assess the Commission’s preparedness for the 2027 General Ele…
…ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues A political analyst and former Obidient, Akin Olaoye, has sparked debate online after arguing that President Bola Tinubu is curren…
…after a paternity test confirmed that his biological father is Prince Laurent, the younger brother of King Philippe. The legal recognition took place during a low-key town hall ceremony six months ago following a DNA test, confirming Vandenkerckhove as the son and heir of the 63-year-old royal. His mother, Belgian sing…
Edo governor's aide, Kassy Chukwu apologises to Davido, retracts performance ban Kassy Chukwu, a digital media aide to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has publicly apologized after releasing a video threatening to ban singer Davido from performing in the state. The retraction follows intense public backlash over h…
…cr!es out as she accuses a man of har@ssing and be@ting her last night in Abeokuta, Ogun State. A Nigerian lady has recounted an encounter with a man who she alleged harassed, bullied and threatened her while she was returning from a market in the Abeokuta area. According to her, the incident happened while she was rid…
…others, according to reports from CBS News and local Ukrainian authorities.The strike unfolded in two tactical waves, a signature "double-tap" maneuver in which a second wave of explosive drones struck approximately 30 minutes after the initial impact. This second strike directly targeted emergency responders, firefigh…
"My 15-years-younger Ghanaian husband used me to get to the US" - Woman seeks advice after claiming husband married her for immigration A woman has sought relationship advice after alleging that her Ghanaian husband, who is 15 years younger than her, may have married her to gain access to the United States. Speaking du…
…Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. Read Also: Full list of APC Presidential Campaign Council members The appointment is contained in a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday announcing members of the APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. The council will be chaired by Tinubu, with Vice-President Kashim Shett…
By Victor Ahiuma-Young, ABUJA Members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, have ushered in a new era with the election of Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro as its elected National President.He took over from Festus Osifo, who is the President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC.Ola…
…in activities considered contrary to the party’s interests. The suspension was communicated in a letter dated August 13, 2026, addressed to Bomboi and titled “Letter of Suspension.” According to the letter, the suspension is scheduled to take effect from August 15, 2026, following allegations that Bomboi participated i…