Osundecides: I told my people to k!ll Accord party members with their votes - Senator Fadahunsi clarifies controversial statement Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has clarified his controversial "Kill Accord" comment, saying the remark was a political metaphor urging All Progressiv…

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…minimum set by the National Insurance Commission and positioning the insurer to underwrite larger risks and deepen digital penetration across Nigeria’s underinsured market. The company’s milestone was underscored in Abuja, where NAICOM presented its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nelson Akerele, with a…

…of the continued support of former agitators in protecting oil and gas facilities under its watch. Braveman gave the assurance during PINL’s August stakeholders’ meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where he said the group was impressed by the firm’s stakeholder engagement and outreach programmes in its area of operation…

…investment and open up the state’s northern tourism corridor to the global market. Under the plan, the resort will undergo rehabilitation, including the restoration of its cable car system, improvement of the Lake Drive area and upgrading of other tourism infrastructure. The deputy governor, Dr. Peter Odey, disclosed t…

…that to the fullest extent of the law,” he said. He disclosed that 259 environmental offenders were prosecuted between January and July, with all 259 convicted. According to him, the convictions were secured because the agency ensured it had sufficient evidence before taking offenders to court. “Video evidence, photo e…

The three leading candidates in Saturday's Osun State governorship election on Tuesday made their final pitches to voters, with the incumbent governor and Accord candidate, Ademola Adeleke, defending his administration's record while his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Bola Oyebamiji, and the African Democratic …

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…Igbo, a seminarian, and Emmanuel Onwudi, had regained freedom. Mbah said the ransom handed to the kidnappers was fully recovered, adding that security operatives tracked the suspects with hi-tech security assets. He commended the DSS, army, police, forest guards and other security agencies for their roles in the operat…

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…adjourned the matter to October 29, for further mention. Benue activist, Zege Orkwande, who confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, said the suspect, also known as Christiana Angle, was arrested after an extended search. According to statements attributed to the victims, the suspect al…

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…in Tai Local Government Area of the state. The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Ngo Clan, condemned the m8rder in a statement issued on Monday, August 10, 2026, describing it as barbaric and an affront to the sanctity of human life. In the statement signed by its chairman, Comr. Destiny Minabelem Ijah and Secretary, Comr. M. F…

…as an "illegal attack" on international justice and should be struck down, as it hinders a wide range of human rights and legal work. They noted that, by extension, the sanctions run counter to the provisions of First and Fifth Amendment rights under the US Constitution and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The la…

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…exposed to repeated violence, displacement and disruption to their education. The UK condemned escalating violence across the West Bank, saying 13 Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in July alone. “Children are among those most affected by conflict. “They are being exposed to repeated violence, displacement, and…

The PDP in Kogi Central Senatorial District inaugurated its 2027 campaign organisation under Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's leadershipSalami Etudaiye was named Director-General, while Abubakar Yahaya Karaku was appointed Campaign ChairmanSenator Natasha charged the new team to pursue a house-to-house, polling-unit-b…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has defended the siting of the proposed Ede International Airport in his hometown, insisting that being governor does not mean he should neglect his own community. He spoke on Tuesday at a town hall meeting organised by Arise Television for candidates contesting Saturday’s Osun go…

…August 11, 2026 By Kayode Lawal Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has reunited five underage children rescued from suspected human traffickers with their parents. The children were rescued while allegedly being trafficked from Kebbi South Senatorial District to Edo State. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Se…

…while reacting to comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, who had defended Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket ahead of the 2027 elections and argued that Muslims should not apologise for supporting candidates of their faith because of their population and popularity. In a viral video, Jingir described Christi…

…office of the National Security Adviser. I have raised this issue with the IGP and demanded for the immediate investigation and arrest of Senator Fadahunsi. The IGP has confirmed the video and assured of immediate action. We request that the the IGP should stop the illegal operations of IRT, a team that has been arrest…

…Religious Studies, while Economics and Government both came in at B2. Civic Education landed at B3 and Literature in English at C5.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!However, the grades that drew the most attention were in the core subjects. He scored D7 in both English Lan…

…Trophy and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Luis Enrique’s side get their new campaign under way in Salzburg against Europa League winners Villa. “We have to show what our level is and that has to be shown on the pitch,” the Spaniard told reporters. “We want to win everything and, if you look at history, it’s hard to win…

…proposed arrangement with NANS, adding that it had not entered into any Memorandum of Understanding with the student body on the collection of any levy. “The NYSC wishes to state unequivocally that it has not, at any time, discussed, agreed to, or entered into any Memorandum of Understanding with the National Associati…