Abuja woman faces backlash after seeking N1m for private school fees months after Nigerians donated money to her An Abuja resident, Motunrayo, has sparked public debate after launching an online appeal for over N1 million to fund her child's private school tuition and cover house rent. The appeal comes less than a year…

…to Benjamin Kuti, popularly known as the Oluomo of Derby, founder of the community of Nigerians in the United Kingdom. Kuti, who confirmed the development in a conversation with our correspondent on Monday, said Poco Lee is currently in a UK prison and is scheduled to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court on Septem…

…Federal Government of giving tax incentives and other benefits to oil companies while Nigerians continue to struggle with high petrol prices and the rising cost of living. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, made the allegation in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assis…

…in a statement on Sunday. He said the composition of the campaign council should concern Nigerians, particularly amid economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity and pressure on essential public services. Kwankwaso also appealed to Yari to reconsider his acceptance of the Director-General position, arguing that the for…

…hearts, but with immense pride, to honour 10 gallant officers of the NPF. “Let me assure Nigerians that the NPF remains resolute in its constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property,” he said. Disu said the force would continue to work with the armed forces, sister security agencies, state governments and…

…top priority despite the new political assignmentThe minister called on APC members and Nigerians to stay united behind the Tinubu administration ahead of the 2027 general electionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nigeria's Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Gwabin Musa…

…affairs, while also claiming that Atiku had better plans for improving the lives of Nigerians. Also, the All Progressives Congress in the state has decried the exclusion of the Tiv ethnic group from the party’s presidential campaign council. Daniel Ihomun, the state publicity secretary of the Agada-led faction loyal to…

…for arbitrage that made the old system unsustainable,” he said. Idris argued that Nigerians must consider what the country would have to sacrifice if scarce public resources were redirected towards subsidising petrol. “Do we restore petrol subsidy, or sustain student loans and consumer credit for young Nigerians? Do we…

…Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that actor Ogogo's daughter, Kira Taiwo, got Nigerians talking over a post she made online. The Yoruba film star spotted Kira's post on her Instagram page and reacted to it with surprise. Nigerians took to social media to react, as many laughed at the film star, saying he had fin…

…issued on Sunday by its Deputy Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Musa, the party said Nigerians were facing increased costs of goods and services, as well as transportation. The Kebbi ADC argued that a subsidy regime free from corruption and abuse could reduce the financial burden on low-income households by lowering trans…

…was not all about throwing insults at the opposition but about doing the right thing for Nigerians. Atiku had 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 h…

…revenue has not translated into a corresponding improvement in the living conditions of Nigerians facing rising living costs, unemployment, poverty and inadequate public services. In an interview with PUNCH, a policy analyst, Adebayo Abubakar, said the removal of subsidy had increased government revenues but argued tha…

…against APC's Bola Oyebamiji, who scored 444,815 votes in the keenly contested poll.Nigerians took to social media to share strong reactions to the result, with many linking the outcome to the 2027 general elections.

…described Atiku’s recent stance as political opportunism that seeks to capitalize on Nigerians’ economic hardships for electoral gain, instead of proposing a viable alternative to the government’s current reform programme. Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, said in a statem…

…subsidy by the President Bola Tinubu administration had worsened the purchasing power of Nigerians because it was not accompanied by sufficient measures to cushion the impact of higher fuel prices. He cited the current petrol price, which he put at about ₦1,300 per litre, saying a Nigerian with a 100-litre vehicle tank…

…by party supporters. The Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council said Nigerians will continue to associate with the party based on its fidelity to its promises to the electorate. He said, “I want to assure Nigerians that whatever promise we made during campaign, we shall keep to our promises “Today, w…

…Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said the 2027 election is between oppressed Nigerians and those responsible for their oppression. Kwankwaso made the remark while faulting the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a statement he signed, the former Kano State governor wondered if mem…

…in the team is not a guarantee for electoral victory. Posting on X, Agada insisted that Nigerians would decide the fate of candidates in the 2027 poll. According to Abu, the APC-led administration has led Nigerians into poverty since assuming office. He wrote: “I am not the least bit moved or worried by the composition…

…presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is an insult to the collective intelligence of Nigerians navigating global economic headwinds. Dare warned that Atiku’s desperation will fail during the 2027 presidential election. Posting on X, the presidential spokesman wrote: “True leadership requires the courage to defend diff…

…Commission to extend the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, warning that eligible Nigerians who are yet to register risk being excluded from participating in the 2027 general elections. The call was contained in a statement issued on Sunday and jointly signed by the YPP FCT Chapter Chairman, Abraham Adedotun, and…

…Clement Ngoforo, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to focus on convincing Nigerians about his plans for the country rather than seeking foreign intervention in Nigeria’s political affairs. Ngoforo made the call shortly after the flag-off of RHGN’s campaign activities for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election…

…along geopolitical lines?” According to him, the Osun experience should compel Nigerians to look beyond constitutional and structural arrangements and examine the attitudes, values and conduct of individuals and institutions. He stressed that democracy can only thrive when citizens and political actors respect human li…

…Speaking with newsmen in Abuja, Sani insisted that Atiku’s pledge is a way of deceiving Nigerians. He said, “What he is saying is outright deception of Nigerians.” The former lawmaker noted that Atiku had, throughout his political history and campaigns, supported the removal of subsidy. “As someone who has always subsc…

…“The Alaaye-in-Council recently conferred honorary chieftaincy titles on two eminent Nigerians for their valued contributions to the development of this land; the two are our sons, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who had been pronounced conferred with the title of Bashorun Ataiyese of Efon Kingdom, while the Senate Leader, S…

I don't think its true to say Nigerians are being kicked out of South Africa because they are taking our women - SA Consul-General Moroe The South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has dismissed claims that some Nigerians are being attacked in South Africa because of their romantic relationships wit…