…from different parts of Bauchi State had all come on board.The APC credited the influx to consistent mobilisation efforts by key figures within the party, naming Mustapha, Zaki, Arkila and Zainab Babban Takko as central to those efforts.Why ew members say They joinedAccording to the party, many of the new entrants cite…

…to the development, Olatunji said the outcome of the election showed that no amount of influence and intimidation can suppress the will of the people. He described the outcome of the Osun election is a significant morale booster for the electorate ahead of the general elections. Olatunji also congratulated Adeleke on h…

…James Faleke, has replied Afrobeats superstar, Davido, over allegations of influencing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the just concluded governorship election in Osun State. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, the lawmaker who supported the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, B…

…to maintain their interest in elections, emphasizing that voting is a crucial means of influencing the quality of leadership in the country. Lawmaker, others arrested A significant development in security was the arrest of Hon. Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, a serving member of the Osun State House of Assembly, alongside 146…

…at addressing some of the country’s biggest economic challenges, including soaring inflation, persistent foreign exchange shortages, high energy costs and weak industrial productivity. The bank disclosed the plans in its 2025 Annual Development Impact Report, analysed by our correspondent, describing 2026 as a “strateg…

…of streaming platforms, people can binge-watch Nollywood films, follow skit makers and influencers, and consume digital entertainment as part of their everyday lives. This shift has been particularly embraced by the younger generation, whose preference for digital content has contributed to a decline in regular theatre…

…Paul Adefarasin, Jerry Eze, Emmanuel Iren and Biodun Fatoyinbo in recognition of their influence through ministry and media. Buchi, Lara George and Segun Obe were recipients of the Legacy Award, while the late Sammie Okposo was honoured posthumously. Other honourees included Adeyinka Alaseyori, Pelumi Deborah, Blessing…

…asking people for help and building relationships was part of the process for upcoming influencers, but admitted that the experience had changed her perspective. "Dear upcoming influencers, know who you go to for help," she said, warning others to be careful about who they approach for favours or assistance. Diiadem al…

…to start a family with his wife led to a positive test that resulted in a six-game NFL suspension. The NFL suspended Johnson without pay for the first six games of the 2026 regular season for violating its Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy. The suspension takes effect on August 30, although he remains eligible to…

…superstar, Davido has raised an alarm that the next plan of election manipulators is to inflate figures. He raised this alarm in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Saturday. Davido made the claims after results from the Osun election began to trickle in from the various rolling units. DAILY POST reports tha…

…Rover.According to Diiadem, she contacted Ehi in 2020, during the early stages of her influencing career, to ask if she could use her showroom for a photoshoot. She said Ehi agreed, adding that their conversations at the time could support her account of what happened. Addressing why she had previously shown Ehi respec…

…for anyone" - Internet personality, Diadem addresses pregnancy rumours Nigerian influencer Diadem has spoken out against rumours linking her friendship with businessman Big Church to an alleged pregnancy. In a statement, Diadem said she has known Big Church for over 13 years, adding that their friendship dates back to…

…Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a post on his verified X account, Sani noted that several influential figures of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were present in Osun State for the election, while prominent opposition leaders were largely absent. According to him, this has left Adeleke to confront a crucial poli…

…businesses.” He raised some posers, asking if the problem was truly a farmer-herder conflict, why did the proposed solution focus exclusively on herders and livestock? “Shouldn’t compensation for the decades of destruction of lives and property of farmers by the herdsmen be a top item on the agenda of the proposed gove…

…Osun could offer an early signal of how much electoral weight President Bola Tinubu's influence still carries in the southwest ahead of the 2027 general elections.As with most governorship races, local concerns are likely to shape voter decisions. Issues such as road infrastructure, public services, employment, agricul…

…however, was Deji Adeleke's understated presence. Despite his considerable wealth and influence, he was photographed looking calm, unassuming, and entirely unbothered by the political energy surrounding the election.Davido's billionaire father Deji Adeleke cast his vote at polling unit in Osun.>Meanwhile, Legit.ng repo…

Since the death of actress, Temitope Osoba, conflicting accounts and fresh allegations surrounding her final days have raised questions about the circumstances of her death. Osoba died on August 5, 2026, at the age of 40. However, controversy over how she died intensified after her fiancé, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, disput…

…Nuno Espirito Santo, who led Wolves to promotion from the second tier in 2018, and influential England forward Jarrod Bowen. The Hammers start their campaign on Sunday with a trip to Burnley, who are led by new manager Nicky Hayen. Burnley have won promotion from the Championship in each of the past two seasons they pl…

…qualification. Their position is that where an Act of the National Assembly conflicts with the Constitution, the Constitution must prevail. “This case therefore raises a fundamental question for our democracy. “Can an Act of the National Assembly be used as a shield against an express provision of the Constitution? Can…

…depot prices are closely watched because changes at the wholesale level can eventually influence the amount households pay at retail outlets.Rainoil, PPMC hold prices steadyNot all depots recorded a reduction in the latest update.Rainoil Lagos is listed at ₦990 per kilogramme, with the price unchanged from its previo…

…victory for the APC candidate and urged Omisore to deploy his political network and influence in support of Oyebamiji. The governors described Saturday’s election as one of the most consequential in the political history of the state, urging party stakeholders to put past disagreements aside and prioritise the collecti…

…woman whose talent, resilience and commitment to the arts helped build one of the most influential theatre traditions in Nigeria. Born on August 23, 1931, in Osogbo, present-day Osun State, Mama Grace grew up in a family where industry and enterprise were highly valued. Her father was a contractor and an educated multi…

…However, growth slowed towards the end of the quarter following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, which disrupted air connectivity, pushed up oil prices and increased transport costs. The development is now projected to reduce global tourism growth by 1–2 percentage points below the initial forecast of thr…

…his emergence as a senator-elect, saying his experiences had taught him that political influence and power were privileges from God that must be exercised responsibly. “You don’t begin to act as if you are God. You don’t begin to play as if you are an emperor. God gives us power and looks at how we use it. “If you util…

…a fatherly and stabilising role, not sound like an instigator of violence. Osun has an unflattering electoral history. In 2018, the Independent National Electoral Commission declared the governorship election inconclusive after violence, shootings and ballot snatching disrupted voting in multiple polling units across f…