…pushback came in response to reports suggesting that the governor's convoy had come under attack from gunmen in the state capital. He offered no further details about the nature of the altercation outside the palace or who was involved.Adeleke convoy attack reportsGovernor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has been a promi…

The US Bureau of African Affairs condemned an attack in Nigeria's Plateau State that killed dozens of people while they slept in their homesThe statement came shortly after a CPC Working Group meeting, raising concerns about commitments made to protect Christian communitiesWashington urged the Nigerian government to ho…

…label, Dapper also clarified how the revenue figures being circulated online should be understood. He explained that catalogue revenue figures quoted online are gross figures and do not represent the amount ultimately payable to an artist. According to him, streaming platforms and distributors take their respective sha…

Alcohol and devil pushed me commit the crime - "Family man" arrested for s0domising 12-year-old apprentice in Edo One Orji Okoro, who was arrested in Edo State for s0domising a 12-year-old male apprentice has blamed alcohol and the devil for the crime. The state commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, on Tuesday, August…

…National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council chaired by Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Idris said the committee’s membership would comprise the National Security Adviser, the two Ministers of Defence, the Chief of D…

…as our meetings here with a variety of stakeholders here in Abuja,” Cox said. Mark said independent assessments by organisations such as IRI could help identify weaknesses in the electoral system ahead of 2027 and strengthen public confidence in the process. “We believe that an independent and credible assessment by or…

…for a debate, try and raise the bar, educate themselves to the strata we are operating under.” He also said Eba, as a lawyer, had the option of seeking legal redress if he believed his removal from office was unjustified. “If he thinks he was pushed out of office wrongly, he is a lawyer. He should have gone to court,”…

…and that she k!lled herself. Samarth initially could not be located but later surrendered to police. Giribala was arrested a few days later and the mother and son remain in jail. "Due to continuous mental cruelty at the hands of both the accused [Twisha's husband and mother-in-law], she was left with no option but to e…

…to thank actor Yul Edochie for taking care of her and their kids. She wrote: "If we understand how fleeting life truly is then we will complain less and enjoy the little moments more "When l look at our children, it's almost painful to know that they wil outgrow this stage and become adults "like can they be this littl…

…himself a great father and said nothing would change that. The media personality ended the post with a birthday tribute to his daughter, describing her as his "favourite human" and recalling how becoming a father changed his life. He also told the X user that the c*rs£ would remain until he apologised. by Linda Ikeji a…

…State. The incident occurred at about 5:45 p.m. on August 17, 2026 when troops responded to a report that four children had been targeted by suspected kidnappers while returning from the farm. The troops' swift intervention forced the criminals to flee, leading to the rescue of the victims. The rescued minors were iden…

…he said.He acknowledged that Tinubu's appointees control key institutions including the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Army, but argued that the President's body language had discouraged those institutions from acting as tools of political manipulation.Fayose also a…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Samburu crash investigation under wayThe Ministry of Roads and Transport's Air Accident Investigation Department has taken charge of determining what caused the crash. KCAA said it is actively coordinating with relevant agencies throughout the process.In its statement…

The ICC condemned Washington's decision to sanction its president, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye SeyeThe Trump administration added both officials to its sanctions list as part of its campaign against what it calls a corrupt and politicised courtJapan, the ICC's biggest funder, and the European Union…

…a second term to enable him to consolidate on the gains of his first tenure. He contended that Tinubu was laying a solid foundation for the development of Nigeria beyond his tenure and urged Nigerians to support him in the interest of national development. He recalled how the president ensured a free and fair election…

…Corporation, had assured the administration that the project would be completed and handed over by December. “They have the capacity. I mean, they are not a new company. They have the capacity, they have the equipment. What’s important is if you have the equipment, and they have the equipment as part of capacity. So, t…

…June at a care facility in Connecticut, where he had spent the final years of his life under supervised parole. He was 25 when he was convicted in 1950 of the first-degree murder of Grover Hart, a night watchman at a Connecticut yacht club. Smith consistently maintained his innocence throughout his imprisonment. Accord…

…in terms of compliance,” he said. The NDPC boss said Nigeria’s privacy ecosystem had expanded considerably, with more than 38,000 organisations registered with the commission as of last year and 346 licensed data protection compliance organisations. He added that the number of people working in the ecosystem had risen…

…courtrooms, Judges’ chambers and supporting office facilities. “The new complex is intended to provide a conducive and functional working environment for judicial officers, court staff and legal practitioners, while improving the overall administration of justice and access to judicial services in the state. “The pro…

The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy condemned the Chief Judge's order moving their suit against Tinubu from Kano to AbujaThe group filed the suit on June 26, 2026, raising constitutional questions about the president's academic qualificationsCFRPA is demanding the transfer order be reversed, asking why Tinubu wou…

…surges at Dangote Petroleum Refinery as marketers flock for competitive pricingDangote undercuts Lagos depots, with significant price gaps driving direct purchases from the refineryLower procurement costs may lead to adjusted pump prices, intensifying competition in the downstream marketPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with…

…commencement of campaigns on August 19 ahead of the 2027 elections, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The Vice President had, with the approval of President Tinubu, proceeded on the two-week leave on August 6, 2026, his first since being sworn into office on May 29, 2023. A statement issued…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented the Certificate of Return to the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The Special Assistant on Digital Media to the Governor, Olalekan Badmus, disclosed this in a post on X on Wednesday. “Govern…

…credit among the benefits of the reforms. Oyedele said the government had also expanded access to student loans through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), while supporting affordable consumer and small and medium enterprise (SME) credit. Other interventions, he said, included subsidised mortgage and housing sc…

…that was taken from me - Ayo Fayose Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his magnanimity during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, saying the President could have influenced the outcome if he had chosen to do so. Fayose, however, alleged…