…Youth Council, IYC, Ngo Clan, condemned the m8rder in a statement issued on Monday, August 10, 2026, describing it as barbaric and an affront to the sanctity of human life. In the statement signed by its chairman, Comr. Destiny Minabelem Ijah and Secretary, Comr. M. F. Awaji, Esq, the group called for an urgent investi…
World News US-based rights groups sue Trump admin over ICC sanctions Published on August 11, 2026 By Wale Odunsi Four human rights groups in the United States have sued the Trump administration for "illegally sanctioning" individuals and organizations affiliated with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawsuit…
…with me' - Davido scolds Israel DMW for resisting his order [VIDEO] Published on August 11, 2026 By Racheal Ayodele Nigerian musician, Davido, has rebuked his logistic manager, Israel DMW, for resisting his directive. A trending video on social media, captured Davido rebuking Israel during a live stream in London. Davi…
…Israeli forces demolished three donor-funded classrooms at Sha’ab al Butum School on August 4, weeks before the start of the school year. “We call on the Government of Israel to fulfil their obligations to protect the Palestinian population of the occupied territory,” the UK said. The UK cited the UN Office for the Coo…
…Karaku was appointed Campaign ChairmanSenator Natasha charged the new team to pursue a house-to-house, polling-unit-by-polling-unit strategy across the districtPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics…
…parties over its cost and location. “I wish my town to be small London. So because I’m a governor, I should abandon my own town? Go and fact-check it. I just told you I just came back from Ife. Am I from Ife? I’m from Ede,” he said. The governor listed several Osun towns where his administration had executed projects,…
…Child Trafficking: Five rescued Kebbi children reunited with parents Published on August 11, 2026 By Kayode Lawal Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has reunited five underage children rescued from suspected human traffickers with their parents. The children were rescued while allegedly being trafficked from Kebbi S…
…has said President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima were not elected by Muslims alone in the 2023 general elections. Hayab made the remark while reacting to comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, who had defended Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket ahead of the 2027 elections and argued that Mus…
…a team that has been arresting Accord Party leaders across the local governments for no just reason; We ask that the police and the DSS immediately arrest Senator Fadahunsi for his incitement to genocide against the people of Ijesahland and Osun state. This is to prove to the world that Nigeria is a state governed by t…
…to pursue a career in law.He uploaded a screenshot of his results on Facebook in August 2026, alongside the caption: "Can I study law with this?" The post attracted immediate attention as students across Nigeria were sharing their own WAEC outcomes following the recent release of results.A boy who wants to be lawyer po…
…will be in. “Each opponent we’ve faced over the last few years have shown how dangerous they can be. We’re happy about how we were able to play. Our aim is to prove how unpredictable we can be.” Paris have taken a strong squad to Austria, including winger Bradley Barcola who has been heavily linked with a possible move…
…payment of its dues to the NYSC mobilisation process. The Scheme said it had neither discussed nor agreed to the proposed arrangement with NANS, adding that it had not entered into any Memorandum of Understanding with the student body on the collection of any levy. “The NYSC wishes to state unequivocally that it has no…
…video on social media. In the video, Fadahunsi was seen speaking in Yoruba and heard accusing Accord Party members of attacking members of the All Progressives Congress, as he urged the gathering to attack Accord Party supporters in Ilesa. He was also seen daring those present to record his remarks and share them on so…
…in society. Obi made the remarks on Tuesday in a statement titled “By making excuses for unverified certificates, we are planting poison in the soul of our society.” He said the issue of academic credentials should not be treated as a matter of political loyalty, but as one of standards and accountability. “A nation th…
Juju musician Saint Janet, Yoruba actress Temitope Osoba, filmmaker Dimbo Atiya and relationship coach Lara Kudayisi Don-Momoh all died within days of each otherTemitope Osoba, 40, had publicly shared her cancer battle before her death, with her burial set for August 13 in Ogun StateDimbo Atiya, 53, was behind acclaime…
…unity of the country despite their differences, saying dialogue remains essential to sustaining Nigeria as a united nation. Tinubu, represented by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, stated this on Tuesday at the International Conference on Security and National Unity, organised by Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a…
Monk, 51, accused of 'stabbing two fellow clergymen in monastery attack' A monk is being investigation for attempted murd£r after he allegedly stabbed two other clergymen at a monastery in Cyprus with a sharp object. The 51-year-old monk was arrested following the incident in Paphos on Friday, August 7. The attack repo…
…Beyoncé is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit over an alleged unauthorised sample used on her hit song "Alien Superstar," according to court documents obtained by TMZ.Hirose Enterprise and producer Shuji Hirose are suing Beyoncé and several music companies over the alleged unauthorised use of material from anothe…
…of its crude oil to refiners in Europe and Asia. However, the country is increasingly focusing on expanding its domestic refining capacity to strengthen energy security and boost national revenue.The NMDPRA told the publication that Nigeria's current domestic refining capacity stands at about 1.12 million barrels per d…
…tragic accident Dr. Chidubem and Dr. Favour," he wrote in a Facebook post on Monday, August 10, 2026. by Linda Ikeji at 11/08/2026 3:24 PM | Share this Story
Davido calls out Osun Senator Fadahunsi over alleged call to k!ll members of the Accord Party which is his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke's political party Afrobeats star Davido has called out Senator Francis Fadahunsi following a statement attributed to the Osun East senator, in which he allegedly urged supporters to …
…Passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, were left stranded and frustrated on Tuesday morning following an industrial action by aviation workers that disrupted airline operations.Chaotic scenes were reported at the airport terminal as passengers scheduled to travel struggled to obtain information…
…in the woman's front yard in Hudson when she and her two children, ages 9 and 12, had just returned from the beach Monday evening, August 10, authorities said. She told the children to run inside and call for help when she started arguing with Savetz over a TV he wanted back. The couple had been in a "tumultuous" on-o…
…the death of 10 police officers and two civilians following a fierce gun battle with suspected bandits along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of the state. The command also confirmed that at least 17 suspected bandits were neutralised during the encounter, while four motorcycles belonging to the at…
…safe, peaceful and credible elections. The statement partly read, “Deliberations will focus on Intelligence-led Policing, Police-Community Partnerships, digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and other contemporary approaches to strengthening police operations before, during, and after elections. “The Conferenc…