…Mbata, as well as respected elder statesmen Chief Emeka Anyaoku and Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe, to form a delegation that would engage Obi directly.Why the Group Wants Obi to Step Down for TinubuNgoforo was clear that the move was not meant to diminish Obi's standing or undermine his political relevance. Instead, he framed…

…𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕: 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮, 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐞 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐬𝐮𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 Credit: X | DukeOfOsun — Follow us for more breaking news and videos pic.twitter.com/KS5us9W0MP — Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) August 30, 2026

…K; Idemili North – Ngoebisi Obinna; Njikoka 1 – Isintume Charles; Nnewi South – Nwachukwu Nonso; Nnewi South 2 – Okeke Ifeanyi Akunne; Ayamelum – Nnonyelu Samson E.; and Dunukofia – Azotani Chuks Francis. The NDC chairman said none of the listed individuals emerged from the party’s nomination process, insisting that th…

…together than we are apart.” In a statement signed by its convener, Salihu Moh. Lukman, the G100 said the summit scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja comes at a defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy. “Tomorrow’s Summit comes at an important moment for Nigeria’s democracy.…

…for Tinubu.The G-100, in a statement, late last week, by its convener, Salihu Mohammed Lukman, said tomorrow’s Summit, convened under the theme, ‘A Framework for Opposition Cooperation and Coordination,’ would bring together the leadership of Nigeria’s principal opposition political parties to begin a structured negoti…

29-year-old self-proclaimed misogynist who posed 'risk' to women banned from going near women's toilet or using computer A 29-year-old man described by police as having misogynistic views and posing a risk to women has been banned from entering or loitering near female public toilets and other women-only spaces under a…

Rapper Kanye West Exec Milo Yiannopoulos flown back to UK after getting deported by ICE Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported from the United States and returned to the United Kingdom after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to federal law enforcement sources cited by TMZ.The British r…

…Oyime, a 48-year-old nephrologist and consultant to Wellington Hospital; Dr Daniel Otukpa, a 53-year-old nephrologist and Acting Director of Clinical Services at the hospital; and David Idoko, 25. The police said the suspects were arrested by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad during a sting operation at Auta Bal…

…Suleiman, rejected a reported move by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to present Tukur Modibbo as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election.Suleiman made his position known on Friday, August 28, in a strongly worded statement titled 'The People’s Mandate Cannot Be Rewritten', in which he insisted th…

…known as 'Cool Nigg@' was killed during a firefight along the Jortar–Atume axis in Ukum LGA.Two suspects arrested in Logo LGA reportedly confessed to a planned kidnapping, and troops recovered a pistol, phones, and charms.Troops foil terrorist attack in SokotoMeanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Troops of Operation F…

PRP presidential candidate Donald Duke described President Tinubu as a formidable opponent that opposition parties must not underestimateDuke, a former Cross River governor, spoke in an interview shared on X, warning that a divided opposition could hand Tinubu an easy victory in 2027The ex-governor used a striking anim…

…to another woman."Are you telling me, bitcch, you was the side bitchh this whole fuking time? And the bitcbh from Africa is the one that he's married to and you just a side piece over here fronting on the west side?"Queen Yada Speaks Out on Relationship BreakdownMilton's video emerged in the wake of Queen Yada's own em…

…residence, where a subsequent ransom demand of N15 million was made. Another suspect, Luka Emmanuel Butdam, was also arrested for allegedly making calls to the child's grandmother in connection with the ransom demand.The child was subsequently located and safely rescued and, after receiving medical attention, handed ov…

…the figures were significantly influenced by the abduction of 176 people from Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area in February 2026. The single incident accounted for 66.4 per cent of the state’s total kidnapping victims during the period. South records fewer cases The report said kidnapping remain…

…final decision, then I can decide my next move.” Omar was last month replaced by Alhaji Tukur Modibbo as the governorship candidate of the party in Adamawa State.

…press statement issued on Friday, the spokesperson for the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspect was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, following intelligence-led operations. Ikenga added that items recovered during the operation included one locally fabricated pistol, two…

…king in Europe at the time of his deathKing Charles recalled Norway's ties with the UK dating back to 1905 and the Second World War as he extended condolences to Queen SonjaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!King Charles III has paid tribute to his…

…been pulled back from Nigeria following a May 2026 operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS, in the Lake Chad Basin. Anderson said the strike dealt a significant blow to ISIS leadership both in Nigeria and globally.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on In…

…Road, the Bali–Serti–Gashaka–Gembu Road, interventions on the Jalingo–Mutum Biyu–Tella–Wukari corridor, as well as further work on the Mayo Selbe–Gembu, Mutum Biyu–Garba Chede and Jalingo–Numan roads. “These are more than roads. They are investments in connectivity, trade, tourism, agriculture, security and the movemen…

…in a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Onwuka Nzeshi and sent to newsmen. “It is a great pleasure and a distinct honour to be here today at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Port Harcourt, for the commissioning of this rehabilitated runway. What we commission this day is more than co…

£220,000 of his own funds was spent in the UK during his relationship with Bella - BBNaija, Sheggz's legal team responds with financial records Sheggz's legal team has responded to Bella's lawyers, providing financial records to counter some of the claims made against their client. According to the response, an audit o…

…transparency in the exercise. The Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Arabi, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2026 Federal Government Scorecard for Ranking the Websites of MDAs. Arabi said the exercise formed part of the government’s continuing public service reforms aimed at strengthen…

…first successful AI-assisted operation to remove brain tumour Neurosurgeons in London, UK have performed the world's first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight of a 48-year-old man, health officials have said. The surgery was performed in May at the National Hospital for Neurology…

…were identified as Ibrahim Muhammad, 25, alias “Alti”, from Adamawa State; Usman Tukur, 27, alias “Mallam”, from Zamfara State; and Hassan Alhaji Salisu, 23, alias “Tagwaye”, from Doka Village, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The suspects allegedly confessed during interrogation to being members of an arm…

…right now. Of course, they have nothing to do with reality."Addressing the situation in Ukraine, Peskov noted that Russia "would prefer to achieve its objectives by peaceful means, but in the absence of an opportunity to do so, it is continuing the special military operation." He also criticized European nations backin…