…Progressives Congress, APC. In a statement he signed, the former Kano State governor wondered if members of the council signified a new beginning or the continuation of hardship for Nigerians. According to Kwankwaso, “I have taken note of the recently constituted APC Presidential Campaign Council, whose composition off…

…that news of the actor’s death was confirmed by multiple sources, including the founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi. Oloketuyi announced the death in a social media post, writing, “Taiwo Hassan Ogogo is dead. He finally lost the battle of life.” Ogogo’s daughter, Kaira Taiwo, was also seen crying during a live…

…positively to efforts to protect lives and restore peace. He particularly commended former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto North, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, for what he described as his continued support for victims of banditry and efforts to engage individuals and institutions capable of contributing…

…to apologise over what it described as anti-party activities. The party had earlier condemned statements attributed to Kalu and Nkwonta in support of Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The State Working Committee of the party, at a meeting held on Monday, August 10, 2026, de…

…difficult, foundational reforms even when the political weather is rough, rather than pandering to populist illusions for ballot-box validation. “Atiku’s hypocrisy is an insult to the collective intelligence of a resilient populace navigating global economic headwinds. “By the Grace of God, this desperate gambit will f…

…to The Punch, when soldiers closed in, the group opened fire, and troops responded. One suspect, known by the nickname "Cool Nigg@", was killed in the exchange. The rest of his associates fled, leaving behind a motorcycle that troops recovered from the scene."On arrival, the troops made contact with the criminals, resu…

The Young Progressive Party has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to extend the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, warning that eligible Nigerians who are yet to register risk being excluded from participating in the 2027 general elections. The call was contained in a statement issued on Sund…

The Ministry of Defence has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, as Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence I of the All Progressives Congress 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Information Officer, Queeneth Ih…

…to Vanguard, the results were announced on Sunday by the Chairman of the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, Patrick Enyi, at the commission’s office on Onwe Road, Abakaliki. Among those declared winners was Osborn Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, who emerged chairman-elect of Ohaozara Local…

…persuade them. If he believes Tinubu is legally unqualified, he should make his case under Nigerian law,” Ngoforo said. He urged Nigerians to reject political strategies that could expose the country’s electoral process to what he described as undue external influence. Ngoforo also called on voters to support Tinubu ba…

…of the rule of law, erosion of the ethics of liberal democracy, and planlessness and squandermania.” Okechukwu regretted that a tragedy of such magnitude could occur in Osun State, where the overwhelming majority of the indigenes are Yoruba and where there has historically been no distinction between Muslims and Christ…

…and diverted from the national treasury in the name of importing petroleum products under the subsidy regime. “I know very well that the removal of subsidy is causing a lot of hardship and economic suffering in the lives of our people, and it has been one policy that has created bad blood between ordinary Nigerians and…

…of the community. The monarch said, “All the honours and awards given either under the seal of Efon Alaaye Development League or by the Alaaye in form of chieftaincies and recent admission to the Efon Alaaye Hall of Fame and Roll of Honours represent the pinnacle of our Kingdom’s spirit. “They are designed to serve as…

…was much more than just a player; he was an integral part of our family, leaving an indelible mark on all those who knew him." Castro, who grew up in Thetford in Norfolk, joined West Brom in 2021 and made his debut for the club against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. His second appearance for the club came against Swansea…

…shut down a UK facility of this kind. Sources did not name the facility, but it is understood to be a "small-scale energy generator" and the incident did not pose any risk to the wider grid, The Telegraph reports. It is thought to have been reported to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, which resp…

…General Hospital," he said. Residents said several houses were either destroyed or surrounded by floodwater following the downpour. One of the surviving victims, Sani Abubakar, whose house was destroyed, appealed to the Jigawa State Government for urgent assistance. by Linda Ikeji at 23/08/2026 2:59 PM | Share this Sto…

…have been using the TikTok account of another kidnapped victim, 23-year-old Babatunde Fasilat, to demand N20m, make posts and communicate with the public. It was gathered that the bandits shot Fasilat's father before abducting her in the first week of August 2026. The source said the incident has heightened fear among…

…now suddenly resonate and work. If that is not the classical definition of insanity, I wonder what else is."The question of Tinubu's educational credentials has dogged his political career for years, with opponents and critics periodically raising concerns about certificates he submitted during various election filings…

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killings and abductions in parts of Nigeria’s North-Central region, warning that the country must not become a “killing field.” Obi made this known in a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, following recent attacks…

…to the country in all sectors of the economy, also hailed infrastructure development under the present government. He cited the Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway, Abuja – Kaduna -Kano Highway, Sokoto – Badagry Super Highway, East – West Road and other strategic federal highways as examples of projects capable of changing…

The Federal Government has pooled about N25bn raised from gifts received by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during her birthday celebration with funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to revive the abandoned National Library of Nigeria headquarters complex in Abuja. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed…

…party considered the exercise “not an election at all,” alleging that the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) and the state government had failed to ensure genuine participation by all registered political parties. He argued that the exercise was unconstitutional and incapable of conferring legitimac…

…that he did not abolish it. Shaibu noted that Atiku is not returning Nigeria to open-ended subsidy on imported petrol; “his proposal is a targeted, capped, budgeted and independently audited production support that follows the barrel refined in Nigeria, guarantees consumer price relief and carries a sunset clause.” Pos…

…feature at Legit.ng! Halimat Omidina, daughter of the late Yoruba comedy legend Babatunde Omidina, widely known as Baba Suwe, has opened up about a conversation she had with her father just 48 hours before he died.The model and content creator shared the emotional memories on Saturday, 22 August 2026, marking what woul…

…pride. Our progress,” and calls to “Create,” “Boost local economy,” “Reduce import dependency,” and “Build a stronger Nigeria.” Another graphic promoted “Drive local production development under the Industrialize Nigeria” and “Locally made for global access.” It listed objectives including promoting local manufacturing…