…at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while reacting to the debate over whether fuel subsidy should be restored as proposed by Atiku. Atiku, who campaigned for the removal of fuel subsidy during the 2023 presidential election, has said he would restore the policy if elected pr…

…2024 after purchasing equity shares from his family. He previously served as the team's acting governor and CEO. by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 5:23 PM | Share this Story

…he was on leave makes the case even more ridiculous because there is a functional Acting Governor on the ground.” “Governor Makinde is unperturbed and regrets that the event was reduced to a political jamboree. “The course of 2027 is set, and no level of indecorum or desperation from whatever quarters will hold back th…

…Adedeji was appointed Deputy Director of Fundraising. Yakubu was named Treasurer. Reacting to the composition of the council, former Kogi West senator and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dino Melaye, said he would challenge Adedeji’s appointment in court, arguing that his role as head of the country…

…the two major political parties in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to the development on Sunday, the Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Communications, Ibraheem Abdullateef, accused supporters of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and the PDP governorship candidate, Bol…

…pledged to reinstate the fuel subsidy regime if elected president of Nigeria in 2027. Reacting, Dare accused Atiku of political opportunism, stating that his proposal amounted to a reversal of the position he held during the 2023 presidential election. The presidential aide added that Atiku’s hypocrisy was an insult to…

…Ogbaru; and Agunachamba operatives from the community. According to him, the operatives, acting on credible intelligence, trekked for about four hours through difficult terrain and dense palm forest before reaching an identified camp suspected to be occupied by an armed criminal group. He said the suspects opened fire…

…and enhance their mobility for criminal activities against vulnerable communities. Acting on the intelligence, troops of Sector 2 conducted a covert operation along identified areas of interest and intercepted the three canoes while they were being transported to their intended destination. The individuals conveying th…

…against banditry in the state. Usman made the call on Sunday in a statement while reacting to recent comments by some opposition politicians on the security situation in Sokoto State, stressing that insecurity should not be politicised. He said bandits did not belong to any political party and did not discriminate betw…

…and other security challenges confronting the state. Usman made the appeal while reacting to recent comments by some opposition politicians on the security […] The post Bandits have no political party, Sokoto gov’s aide tells politicians appeared first on Tribune Online.

…operations carried out across Benue State on August 19, 2026.Lt Ahmad Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, said both missions were triggered by credible intelligence on criminal groups active along the Jortar–Atume axis and within Logo Local Government Area.As reported by Daily Trust, Zubairu confirme…

…security agencies and advocacy for troops’ welfare and infrastructure development. Reacting to the appointment, the minister thanked Tinubu and the APC leadership for the confidence reposed in him. He pledged “to bring his wealth of experience as a former Governor, a serving Minister of the Federal Republic, and a seas…

…is one of the major tragedies bedevilling liberal democracy. Okechukwu, who was reacting to the outcome of the Osun State governorship election, said the political consequences of banditry were tragically manifested in the loss of innocent lives in the build-up to the election. In a statement he signed, Okechukwu said…

…committed to defending democratic participation and the rule of law in Ebonyi. Reacting to the development, Mr Patrick Enyi, EBSIEC Chairman, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview that the election was made open to all political parties and all processes were duly followed. “We created awarenes…

…Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, made the remark while reacting to a columnist @Waziriadio. @Waziriadio, in his latest column on ThisDay, discussed what makes the removal of petrol subsidy still an unsettled issue in Nigeria and why Atiku’s plan to restore the subsidy is deeply problemat…

…Onikoyi Nollywood actor Ebisan Arayi has opened up on the mental discipline required in acting, explaining how he selects roles and why actors must learn to separate themselves from the characters they portray. Speaking on the Conversations With Kenni podcast hosted by , Arayi said the character is the first thing he c…

…campaign council. Yari made the commitment on Saturday, August 22, in a statement reacting to his appointment, saying he accepted the role with "deep gratitude" and "full seriousness."

…records, hence its request to make the declarations privately before the court. Reacting in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku questioned the FBI’s justification for secrecy, arguing that Nigerians were already bearing the consequences o…

…to strike a deal. The lack of a final agreement means that new 50-percent duties impacting some $20 billion worth of goods, or 5.5 percent of Canadian exports to the United States, came into force. Impacted products range from hockey sticks to cement. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Friday that “tonight, Ca…

Veteran actor Pete Edochie arrived in Lagos for a tour from August 14 to 22, 2026, for movie shootsSkit maker Chidera Madu and colleagues organised a grand reception complete with traditional dancers, flute players, and live giftsFans who saw the video praised Chidera Madu for honouring legends and compared the gesture…

…Najomo's tenure showed clear focus on safety oversight, consumer protection, and attracting aircraft investment into NigeriaThe coalition urged all aviation stakeholders to take a collaborative approach rather than trading blame over industry challengesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng…

…performing in Edo State. Israel, who is Davido’s logistics manager, stated this while reacting to a directive by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. DAILY POST reports that Apostle Kassy Chukwu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Media, had in a video on Friday, announced that Davido has been ban…

Meghan Markle offered major UK acting role ahead of family's return to Britain The Duchess of Sussex could return to acting following reports that she has been offered a role in an upcoming UK-based production.Meghan Markle is best known for her role in the popular US legal drama Suits, where she played lawyer Rachel Z…

…Aiyedatiwa to strengthen his relationship with President Tinubu and concentrate on attracting more federal interventions instead of engaging in political battles. Akure air pollution On public health, ORF demanded urgent action over the offensive odour recently reported in parts of Akure, including Oba-Ile, Shagari, On…

…the contractor so he can deliver the project as scheduled,” he said. Earlier, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Richard Dauda, said the road connects Zaudna with Kaba-Kagini communities and terminates at Kubwa Road.