…as the “Dancing Governor.” In his post titled, “Osun has spoken: The bitter truth APC must hear before 2027,” Israel argued that Adeleke’s dancing, which was often mocked by political elites, became an asset that helped him build an emotional connection with the people. He wrote: “For years, some members of the politic…
…Centre built by the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Usman Suphi. Saraki, who was represented at the commissioning by a former Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Kawu Baraje, congratulated the people of Bauchi State for having Suphi as one of their sons. He commended Suphi's commitment…
…the figures announced were not altered. The civil society organisation described the just-concluded governorship election as a significant demonstration of how technology, citizen vigilance and institutional preparedness could strengthen electoral integrity. Yiaga Africa, in its Process and Results Verification for Tra…
…responds to money allegations by Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi and other former artistes Music executive Dapper Damm has broken his silence following allegations of unpaid money made by Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi and other former artistes. In a series of posts on X, Dapper said records relating to the allegations exist and are al…
…Lucas Kgosi Mmakgathi, 49, was sentenced by the Madikwe Regional Court on Friday, 14 August 2026. He k!lled his son at Siga Village on Saturday, 4 May 2024. The court heard evidence that Mmakgathi had asked the child's mother for permission to take the two-year-old to Rustenburg to buy him toys. After being entrusted w…
Families announce burial arrangements for lovers who d!ed in collapsed Anambra hostel building Families have announced the burial arrangements for the lovers who d!ed in a building collapse. The bodies of Vivian Chinedu Akabuike, 29, and her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Stanley Nwachukwu, 32, were recovered from the rubbles of t…
…published a copy of their marriage certificate on Thursday, which confirmed that just four witnesses were present, as well as their children. Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, and his siblings Hugo, Elma, and Katia were not present and reportedly found out about the wedding just 30 seconds before. 'In the future we wil…
Popular wedding photographer David Martins' wife accuses him of domestic v!0lence; says she was att@cked while carrying their infant Popular wedding photographer David Martins' wife has accused him of d0mestic vi0lence and buse, alleging that she endured years of physical, verbal and psychological mistreatment during t…
…of reactions online, with fans divided over her political ambitions and cross-state enthusiasmPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nollywood actress and Abia State governorship aspirant Doris Ogala has set social media buzzing after posting a celebratory video in response to Osun State G…
By Luminous Jannamike The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as an ‘advance payment’ by Nigerians against the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, declaring that the balance would come in the 2027 general elections. The party s…
…2026 Osun State governorship election. The request is contained in a petition dated August 15, 2026, and signed by the Deputy Director of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, Kolawole Oluwadare, who prayed to the three agencies to jointly and transparently probe reports of financial inducement,…
The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, says the outcome of the Osun State governorship election showed that Nigerians can still decide who governs them. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Dickson congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. He said the vic…
…development, and deepening strategic partnerships anchored on mutual respect and trust. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant, Media and Strategic Communications to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Richard Elesho, quoting the minister, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaye, during…
…said the initiative was anchored on a $1bn engineering, procurement and construction-plus-finance partnership with SINOMACH of China and a N10bn Sugar Project Acceleration Fund established with the Bank of Industry. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the NSDC, Kamar Bakrin, disclosed this when he re…
…Adeleke, and the people of Osun State on the peaceful and successful conduct of the just-concluded governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday and personally signed by Otti, the governor said, “The orderly manner in which Osun people came out to exercise their franchise, and the peaceful conduct…
…votes. The African Democratic Congress candidate and former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Najeem Salaam, finished third with 17,180 votes. Adeleke won 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured 11. Salaam did not win any, including his home council of Ejigbo. The result represen…
…socialite shared a video featuring himself and Adedeji Adeleke, describing the businessman as having 'superpower'Fans flooded the comments to react to Cubana Chiefpriest's glowing tribute to the Adeleke family patriarchPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google…
Popular APC woman leader Ero Arike has described Oyebamiji's defeat as part of the uncertainties that come with political contestsArike recalled supporting Ademola Adeleke during his earlier failed governorship bid before later moving to the APCShe assured Oyebamiji that she and other supporters remained firmly behind …
The African Action Congress governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Olajide Esan, has said his political movement will return stronger despite his loss in the poll. Esan stated this in a message posted on his X handle on Sunday, thanking the people of the state for their support. He sa…
…defeated. Even if all the funds in the nation's treasury are expended, and every apparatus of the state is deployed against the will of the people, that will shall still prevail," Adeoye said. He added that the Osun electorate had demonstrated that votes, when freely cast and adequately protected, remained a potent ins…
…Sunday. The command while congratulating the people of Osun State on the successful conclusion of the governorship election, called on citizens to maintain peace during post-election celebrations. Etaifo urged supporters, particularly those celebrating victory, to exercise restraint and avoid actions capable of causing…
…that afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido blocked him on X because his message hit him too hard. Sowore made this allegation in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday. He said Davido cannot endorse a failure like President Bola Tinubu. Thiscame after Sowore earlier lashed out at the singer a…
…A traditional marriage list in Cross River State has sparked reactions over its unusual content. The list posted by a Cross River publication, includes the "removing of shame" which costs N100,000. by Linda Ikeji at 16/08/2026 1:19 PM | Share this Story
Soldier st@bbed as troops arrest three suspected kidnappers in Plateau raid Troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have arrested three suspected kidnappers during a raid on a criminal hideout at Mista-Ali in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was conducted at about 5:30 p.m. on Au…
…mall. In the video, the lady claimed her sister revealed her age to the man but he brushed it, saying age doesn't matter. However, man claimed that he thought the girl was older than 15. The lady panned the camera to show the teenager, emphasizing that her appearance clearly shows that she doesn't look older than her a…