…ethnic youth groups on Thursday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen the use of technology in Nigeria’s electoral process to protect the votes of citizens ahead of the 2027 general elections The post 2027: Opposition parties, CSOs task INEC on stronger technology to protect votes app…

…Nigeria’s sporting future step into a space that tells the story of 25 years of connection, ambition and possibility? For the MTN Champs winners, it became a meeting of two powerful journeys – the story of where MTN Nigeria has been and the story of where Nigeria’s next generation is going. As part of MTN Nigeria’s 25t…

…deleting messages, social media posts and other information from their phones does not necessarily mean the data is permanently gone. Judge Kelly, a criminal judge in Dallas County, Texas, shared the warning in a video while educating viewers about the criminal justice system and what they should know before becoming i…

…in Mali. Simanje urged the Malian authorities to release journalists imprisoned in connection with their work. “We call on authorities in Mali to release all journalists imprisoned in connection with their work, and to end the misuse of criminal and cybercrime provisions to suppress critical reporting,” she said. The I…

…said viral reports claiming its Vice Chancellor was arrested after serving as INEC Returning Officer are falseThe university's Director of Communications, Dr Sunday Saanu, stated in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, condemning the claimsSaanu said Prof Joshua Ogunwole travelled to Abuja after the election for official university…

…executions resumed on March 19, at least 30 protesters have been executed -- 28 in connection with the January protests and two in connection with the "Woman. Life. Freedom." protests that erupted in 2022. "That is an average of more than one protester execution per week," it said. IHR says hundreds of other protesters…

…available to the Agency indicates that approximately N13.5 million changed hands in connection with the transfer of the three children and other members of staff of the maternity.''Acting on this intelligence, NAPTIP operatives (Abuja and Rivers State) and officials of the Rivers State Ministry of Health carried out a…

…Ondo State Command, has announced the arrest of a 20-year-old security guard in connection with an alleged burglary, housebreaking, and theft in Akure, the Ondo State capital. SC Daniel Aidamenbor, Public Relations Officer (PRO), NSCDC Ondo State Command, who said this in a statement on Thursday in Akure, explained tha…

…election, urging the Federal Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to sustain the standard ahead of the 2027 general elections. The groups, which included the Arewa Consultative Youth Movement, Ohanaeze Youth Movement, Middle-Belt Youth Forum, Oduduwa Consultative Youth…

…after their parents began dating and later got married. Despite their family connection, Vas and Ricci continued their relationship and are now preparing to welcome their second child together.

…avenue to protect the people’s votes and democratic rights. ​ “We therefore call on INEC, civil society organisations, the media, election observers and the international community to take note of this disturbing development and closely monitor political activities in Orlu and other parts of the state ahead of the 2027…

…Yari said. He assured stakeholders that the board would continue to take all necessary measures to protect the interests of bondholders and shareholders. The company also disclosed that it was working constructively with relevant parties to resolve legacy administrative matters that predated the current board, stressin…

…mean that the funds are immediately available.After approval, customers must obtain the necessary disbursement approval before accessing the funds. Without this approval, an applicant may have an approved loan but remain unable to receive the money.10. Applying through the wrong channelApplicants are expected to apply…

…"fourth man in Nigeria," a phrase widely understood to suggest she holds a powerful connection to the presidency and the APC political party. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Eniola, for her part, was heard expressing her appreciation to the Fuji maestro, saying, "Thank y…

…also disclosed that the man had previously been arrested twice by police in Mumbai in connection with cocaine trafficking cases. “He lived in Vasai (Mumbai) and was arrested twice by Malwani and Malad police in Mumbai for drug (cocaine) trafficking cases in 2018,” he said. The police officer said the purpose of the Nig…

…custodial sentence following his conviction by the competent judicial authorities in connection with a misdemeanour case." They added that Baptiste, 41, was "in good health". A spokesperson for the Morocco Public Prosecution Office confirmed the sentence and nature of the conviction, adding: "The British national is cu…

…received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), confirming his re-election for a second term. Governor Adeleke expressed deep appreciation to his older brother, citing his immense financial, moral, and strategic backing throughout the rigorous campaign. Responding to the ho…

…he said. Radda said the grain distribution and agricultural interventions were interconnected, with the former providing immediate support to vulnerable households and the latter strengthening the capacity of communities to become self-reliant. On the distribution process, the governor directed local government officia…

…has previously said he opposed Obasanjo’s third-term bid because he believed it was necessary to defend Nigeria’s Constitution and democracy. Speaking on the 2027 elections, the former vice president also highlighted his record of providing opportunities for young Nigerians during his tenure as Vice President. He said…

…Tinubu will lose. I won’t say before 12 noon. Maybe before 4 pm. Nobody should praise INEC until it can actually conduct an election in which the President is a contestant. I hope the election will be credible, free and fair. If it’s not, I foresee a very serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy.” The post Tinubu’ll lose…

…urban renewal drive. The projects are expected to ease traffic congestion, improve connectivity and reduce the difficulties residents have endured for years. Beyond aesthetics, the projects are strategic because they intersect with major federal highways, linking communities within the state to other parts of the count…

…the remand of three suspects arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service in connection with the alleged unlawful importation of pump-action rifles into Nigeria. Justice Friday Ogazi ordered the remand of the suspects, who are Kenneth Mbonu, Kenneth Agwu and Choima Onuoha. They were ordered to be remanded in t…

…been nominated, four have declared, and one is still being monitored. A check on the INEC website showed that the commission had yet to publish the total number of 2027 governorship candidates, with its official 2027 election page stating under the list of candidates that “This will be available soon.” INEC has confirm…

…replacement as Governor Nasir Idris’ running mate for the 2027 governorship election was necessitated by the Supreme Court judgment on the 2023 election. Abubakar-Tafida spoke on Wednesday in Argungu when thousands of supporters, political associates and well-wishers visited his residence to sympathise with him followi…

…Peter Obi during the 2027 campaign tour. "Yes, I will still campaign with Peter Obi when necessary, but you might not see me travelling around with him as much as possible." Yesufu said Reacting, Bashir, an All Progressives Congress, APC chieftain said Aisha Yesufu has the right to be demoralised, alleging that the NDC…