A 53-year-old Nigerian, Celestine Godwin, has been arrested in The Gambia with 9,020 ecstasy tablets, suspected cannabis ruderalis, popularly known as skunk, and a machine believed to have been used to manufacture and process illicit drugs. The development was disclosed by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia, i…

…then we are not building democracy; we are replacing it with the very impunity that Nigerians have repeatedly rejected.” He called on all members of the ADC, supporters in Adamawa State and the Nigerian public to remain calm, vigilant and resolute. “We shall continue to defend our mandate through lawful and democratic…

…persistence. He stressed his constitutional right to contest and his readiness to serve Nigeria, highlighting his experience, competence and patriotism as qualifications for the Presidency. The presidential candidate equally attributed Nigeria’s insecurity to government irresponsibility, especially in defence and polic…

…policies and criticised aspects of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku said Nigeria and other ECOWAS member states adopted the wrong approach towards the three Sahel countries following military coups that brought juntas to power. According to him, the countries should not have been isolated because of the mi…

…seize gorillas, chimpanzees, albino alligators in Kano wildlife trafficking bust The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted a consignment of illegally traded wildlife and arrested three suspects traffickers. The wildlife was intercepted along the Kano-Daura Highway during an intelligen…

…into emergencies. He further expressed concern over the economic hardship facing Nigerians, saying the removal of subsidies had increased pressure on households, businesses and workers through rising transportation, food and other living costs. He therefore called for policies capable of reducing the economic burden on…

…has endorsed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the erstwhile Deputy General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, as interim General Secretary of the federation following the resignation of President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the Executive Committee. The development is part of sweep…

…affected several communities in the Dekara area. The PUNCH reported on Thursday that the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Northern Senators Forum said the attacks occurred in Gbeji, also known as Gidan-Zana, Kpenya, Giyan Gbasu and Dekara communities, with residents reportedly killed, injured or abd…

The Pentagon is preparing to pull about 200 troops from Nigeria who were sent earlier this year to help combat Islamist militantsUS and Nigerian officials said the deployment produced results far beyond what its size suggested, with a major ISIS operation completed in MayA smaller team of trainers and intelligence anal…

…Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a difficult run for several Nigerian national teamsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its investigation into how the Federal Government's N12 billion interv…

…committee established to ensure savings from CNG lead to lower transportation costs for NigeriansNigeria plans 500 additional CNG stations to support cheaper and cleaner fuel accessPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist w…

The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser Tactical Team, has dismantled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist camp in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Wednesday, followed credible intelligence on the…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he will reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president. The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate made the pledge while addressing supporters in a video circulating online and shared by ADC chieftain, Dele Momodu, on Friday. Atiku said the closure of Nigeri…

…connected and lives improved,” the minister said. Idris described Taraba as one of Nigeria’s most promising economic frontiers, with enormous opportunities in agriculture and agro-processing, livestock, hydropower, tourism, manufacturing and mineral development. He praised the Kefas Administration for its investments i…

…(APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, has described Nigeria’s youth as the most critical force for communicating the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda nationwide. The post Young people key to selling impact of Renewed Hope across Nigeria — Yari appeared f…

…include former governors, ex-senators, and long-serving APC figures from across Nigeria's geopolitical zonesThe appointments signal early preparations by the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general electionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Preside…

Saudi Arabian authorities have executed a Nigerian citizen, Idris Ibrahim, after he was convicted of smuggling cocaine into the Kingdom. The execution was carried out in the Madina region on Monday, August 24, 2026, following the conclusion of the legal process against him. According to a report by DW Hausa, Ibrahim wa…

…State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the rehabilitation of the runway at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Port Harcourt, reflects the strength of collaboration between the Rivers State Government and the Nigerian Air Force in tackling national security challenges. This is as the governor praised President Bola…

…Tinubu has urged NLNG to increase domestic gas utilisation, end gas flaring and make Nigeria’s abundant gas resources more affordableHe said gas flaring should be converted from an environmental liability into an economic resource while assuring NLNG of government supportNLNG MD said the company sends 100% of its cooki…

…26-year-old American clocked 12.09 seconds to beat the previous best of 12.12sec set by Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan at the Eugene World Championships in 2022. Russell, whose previous best was 12.14sec, dominated the race, with a fast start setting her out into the front from the first two hurdles. “Competing in a world recor…

…that the benefits of cheaper alternative fuels translate into lower transport fares for Nigerians. A joint Federal and State committee, Tinubu said, will be established to begin implementing the measures, with the goal of reducing transportation costs from October 1. “I am pleased with my discussion with the Governors’…

…concerns over the controversial N600 billion cash transfers to millions of households in Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Atiku, in a statement by his media team on Thursday, questioned the whereabouts of the said beneficiaries. Recall that on July 16 and August 2, 2026, the Presidency said in s…

…in the suit are the APC, Senator Udenbe and INEC.Shehu Sani lists campaign promises Nigerians should rejectLegit.ng earlier reported that former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani published a list of 16 campaign promises he believes Nigerians should treat with deep scepticism, warning citizens not to be swayed by politicians wh…

…nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Abeokuta, Ogun state - Ahead of the 2027 elections, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, a former governorship aspirant in Ogun State and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has formally quit the party, citing a need…

…Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Thursday in Abuja said Nigerians were told qualifying households would receive N25,000 monthly for three months, amounting to N75,000 per household. He noted that if 10 million households received the full payment, that would total about N750 billion, while 1…