…of Adedeji and Yakubu in the campaign council. Kwankwaso said the appointments undermined the institutional neutrality of the agencies headed by the two officials, particularly given their responsibilities for public revenue and national finances. “The leadership of critical public institutions demands neutrality, inte…

…process in court. The APC National Secretary, however, declared that Hunye had been suspended from the Ogun State chapter of the party since April 2026, “following a petition from his Ward, Tube Ward, in Ipokia Local Government Area. His suspension was ratified by the Ogun State Working Committee and communicated to th…

…officers who continue to make similar sacrifices. He said their service was a solemn reminder that the security of the nation comes at a cost, often borne by men and women who willingly place their lives on the line for others. In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police in charge of SIS, Mr Abayomi Shogunle, commended…

…in a statement sighted by Legit.ng on Monday, August 24, signed by Leah Katung-Babatunde, Special Adviser on Media to the Minister. General Christopher Musa has accepted the role of Secretary I on the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections. Photo >General Musa was appointed as Secretary I on the campa…

…video assaulting a pro wrestler in a fight that was supposed to be scripted. The case ended in July 2026 when Raja began serving a 90-day jail sentence.Raja Jackson, son of UFC legend "Rampage" Jackson, leaves the San Fernando Courthouse in 2025 and in 2026. Photos: Christina HouseImagesTABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysPr…

…Sheggz and his lawyer after ₦500m lawsuit threat Big Brother Naija star Phyna has responded to her colleague Sheggz and his lawyer after they threatened her with a ₦500 million lawsuit. In a video, Phyna said she was prepared to face Sheggz in court if he chose to pursue the matter, while questioning the decision to th…

…including around 155,000 killed to date," Zelensky claimed. The figure is impossible to independently confirm but aligns with broader estimates by Western officials.With Russian parliamentary elections approaching, speculation about a fresh mobilization has grown, despite a 2022 draft triggering protests and an exodus…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde, on his 62nd birthday, describing him as a reliable, loyal and hardworking partner in the administration’s ‘Greater Lagos’ agenda. Sanwo-Olu stated this in a congratulatory message issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Medi…

…him. Sadly, despite all efforts, it has pleased Almighty God to call him home. Indeed, God knows best,” the statement read. Adeola described Ogogo as more than a veteran of the entertainment industry, saying he was a “dear brother” and a proud son of Ilaro and Ogun West. He said the actor’s career brought joy to genera…

…the complete membership list of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. Our correspondent, who went through the list released by the Presidency on Saturday, discovered that only three people from Benue State made the list. The successful members, who are mainly of the Idoma ethnic group, included former President of th…

…in 2022, at a time when oil production was declining and government revenues were under pressure. He cited warnings by the World Bank that the subsidy was consuming resources that could have been deployed to critical sectors, including education, healthcare, infrastructure and social protection.According to Idris, the…

Former Benue State African Democratic Congress (ADC) leading contender for the Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency seat, Hon. Amb. Lilian Adoyi-Ofiebor, has formally defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement on Monday, Lilian said the decision followed deep reflection on the political realities of…

…State Sector Command, disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi. The crash reportedly occurred at about 12:03 am and involved a white HOWO CNG/CIMC ENRIC truck, a white MACK trailer, and a Mitsubishi Canter with registration number JJJ920YA. According to the…

…couple into caring for her while hiding her real age. According to Mail Online, she pretended to be handicapped and to have the mental age of a child - even drinking milk from bottles and sucking on dummies. She has now been sentenced to a year-and-a-half in prison for fraud in a case that gripped Brazil. The extraordi…

…following protests over systemic racism and a US Department of Justice review. He was handed the maximum possible prison sentence for the sho0ting in January. Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, attorneys for Massey's family, issued a statement on Sunday evening sending prayers to Grayson's family but maintaining that his…

…A video from the event showed some individuals chanting “ole,” while another group responded with “Sai Kayi,” as security personnel moved in to prevent the situation from escalating. The incident has since triggered a war of words between the two major political parties in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.…

…source, troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71, deployed at Raga General Duty location, responded to a report of the abduction of Dr. Ezekiel Audu and the wife of the local Hakimi. Preliminary information indicated that the kidnappers opened fire after two local residents confronted them while they were fleeing with the abd…

…Witness Sanjay Jadhav told NDTV, "The parents and others tried very hard to make him understand, but he didn't listen and kept standing on the edge of the hill. Police officials were also there." "The mother kept pleading with him not to jump," he recalled. Kunal's parents were reportedly living separately after their…

…doctor on duty. "The Command's operatives attached to 'A' Division Township swiftly responded, arrested the suspect, and recovered the knife used as exhibit in the commission of the crime. The corpse has been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy. "The suspect is currently in custody and investigation is ongoi…

…for the forthcoming election. He alleged that Professor Chike “was not only recommended by Wike to be the VC but that he was imposed on the university. “In order to show the public that he is truly Wike’s product, at the entrance of the university, what you will see is the signpost of the VC with the caption, ‘Academia…

…"His legacy and contributions will undoubtedly live on for generations."The governor extended condolences on behalf of his family, the Ogun State Government, and the people of the state to Ogogo's relatives, the Ilaro community, and the wider entertainment industry.He prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive the actor'…

Businessman Pratt Tunde filed a federal high court suit after allegedly discovering his NDC candidacy was secretly swapped on August 1, 2026Pratt won the NDC primary for Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency on May 29, 2026, with INEC monitoring the electionThe suit names INEC and the NDC as respondents and seeks urgent…

…Kabiru Tanimu Turaki or his associates as the national leadership of the PDP. But it handed the Turaki camp an important appellate victory which could strengthen its wider fight with the faction aligned with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The immediate dispute was over the PDP governorship tick…

…areas. “Funds were allocated to bogus marketers to transport oil tankers, but they ended up collecting the money without transporting any oil,” he alleged. ‘Transparent subsidy regime will reduce transport costs’ – Kebbi ADC backs Atiku

Retirees under the Federal Government’s pension scheme have given the government 21 days to pay their outstanding N150,000 palliative allowance, threatening a peaceful protest if the payment is not made by September 10, 2026. The pensioners, under the aegis of the Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria, made the de…