…INEC’s procedures. The Osun governorship election is being contested by candidates of various political parties, with the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, seeking re-election. The election is being conducted across the state’s 30 local government areas amid heightened political interest and security arrangements. T…

…workers had patronised her food business while carrying out their responsibilities at various polling units. Similarly, another trader, Ms Kudirat Adeleke, said she moved from one polling unit to another selling carbonated drinks and bottled water. Adeleke said she had already met her sales target and planned to rest a…

…that the late Muhammadu Buhari-led administration had proposed a similar policy under various nomenclatures but was bluntly rejected by the people of the state. He said, “For eight years between 2015 and 2023, Benue people were confronted with one proposal after another supposedly designed to resolve what the Federal G…

…close monitoring of the suspects, culminated in the arrest of the ten suspects at their various hideouts within Iseyin and Saki areas of Oyo State. The command gave the names of the suspects as Adam Ibrahim, 42; Nasiru Kabiru, 22; Tijani Wasiu, 54; Abiola Nasiru, 45; Amusa Gbadamosi, 57; Raheem Taofeek, 46; Jimoh Murit…

…institution will foster peace, unity, development and stronger cooperation among the various communities and groups within Imobi. Dignitaries at the occasion included the Aladeshonyin of Noforija and Paramount Ruler of Odo-Noforija Kingdom, Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja; Oba Adebisi Okubanjo, Obiri of Ayepe; Oba Kasal…

…that, the NLC is a group of individual unions with their rights and decision via their various organs as enshrined and govern by their individual constitution and not by any person in NLC,” he said. The WoPU coordinator described the attempt to restrict workers from associating with groups outside the NLC’s preferred p…

…would enable participating specialists to transfer the knowledge gained to their various hospitals, thereby expanding access to specialised services and reducing the number of Nigerians who travel abroad for treatment. He said: “This programme is important because it is not just about treating patients. It is also abou…

…are not buying votes. We only provided them with cash to transport themselves to their various polling units,” he said. Osogbo In Osogbo LGA, our correspondents gathered that the APC distributed N15,000 each to some voters across polling units in all 15 wards. An APC chieftain involved in the distribution told one of o…

…Tinubu’s administration in the South-East and Anambra State. While highlighting various development projects across the South-East, he noted improvements in road infrastructure and connectivity, pointing out that the long hours previously spent travelling on some major routes had been significantly reduced. According t…

…The call came amid heightened scrutiny of security arrangements for the election, with various political and civil society groups urging security agencies to remain apolitical and protect the integrity of the voting process. The ICC further urged INEC to ensure that all stages of the election, from accreditation and vo…

Pastor, Air Force and Navy personnel arrested as police uncover plot to kidnap Anglican bishops' wives in Plateau The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some suspects in connection with an alleged attempt to kidnap the wives of two Anglican Bishops of Jos.Security analyst Zagazola Makama had earli…

Mother and two children k!lled in Kaduna building collapse A 35-year-old woman, her five-year-old son and a three-month-old baby have been k!lled after a building under construction collapsed on their residence in Dan Mani Community, Rigasa District, Kaduna State.The incident occurred at about 3:30am on Friday morning,…

…overly broad and failed to consider either the individual situation of each minor or the varying levels of risk across different digital services. Judges also highlighted serious privacy concerns, pointing out that enforcing such a measure would force all users including adults to verify their identity online.In its de…

…depots follow the reductions.Recent LPG market data also shows that depot prices can vary significantly between suppliers and locations, making wholesale price movements an important indicator for consumers and dealers.Relief for Nigerians as cooking gas prices crash nationwide amid new rates. ImagesFor households, the…

…having missed out on Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr, while potential deals for Julián Alvarez and Bradley Barcola appear increasingly difficult to conclude. Osimhen has consequently emerged as a primary target as Arsenal look to add firepower to their attacking line.The Nigeria international enjoyed a prolific campaign i…

Photos of missing Dubai-based Nigerian woman allegedly "m8rdered" in Lagos The family of a missing 26-year-old Dubai-based Nigerian woman allegedly robbed and m8rdered in Lagos has said they are unable to establish whether she is alive or d3ad. Nigeria Police Force had earlier declared Chukwunyere Esther Chinaza missin…

Hisbah begins crackdown on "immorality" in Kano The Kano Hisbah Board has revealed that it has embarked on a massive crackdown on immoral acts across the state under a new initiative tagged "operation Kano First". Deputy Commander-General of the Board, Mujahid Aminuddeen, issued the warning on Thursday, August 13, 2026…

…to her craft throughout her career. 'Christy was a multi-talented lady,' he told Variety in a statement. 'Whether it was singing, acting, dancing, she was always creating. Always professional and dedicated to her work.' Knowings became a familiar face to a generation of Nickelodeon viewers after joining All That in 199…

…the exercise produced a total of 70 curricula and occupational standards covering the various levels and areas of agricultural training. Bugaje said the relevant regulatory bodies had considered the reports and approved the documents. He said, “This assignment has been completed. The regulatory bodies have also conside…

…political stakes, and Adeleke's pledge to deliver Osun for Tinubu in 2027 as key variablesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues The Osun State governorship race is…

…Police Command headquarters after his release, Anyichie said the kidnappers demanded varying amounts of ransom from the victims, ranging from N2 million to N100 million. He said he became the target of the abductors' anger after telling them that his family could only raise N500,000. "I happened to be the only one who…

…The representative of the Bank of Industry, Mrs Olamide Oladele, explained the various financing opportunities available to indigenous businesses operating in the oil and gas industry. “With the launch of the new portal, the bank is ready to provide finance to support businesses in the oil and gas industry,” Oladele sa…

…practice, his advocacy in the courts was very analytical and progressive. Through the various cases that he handled, he helped to define the Nigerian common law,” Nwobike said. Although he was not one of Kasunmu’s students, Nwobike said he studied several of the late professor’s scholarly works during his undergraduate…

…as Arsenal’s hero. Raya saved penalties from Ivan Smolcic and former Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata before Christos Tzolis converted the decisive spot-kick to seal Arsenal’s victory, a post-match report on the club’s website noted. Arsenal made a bright start, with Ebere Eze involved in several early opportunities. The…

…with the first signs expected from around 6:15pm on Wednesday. The exact timing will vary depending on location, with the eclipse expected to begin at about 6:18pm in Cornwall and reach maximum coverage at around 7:16pm.The peak is expected at around 7:13pm in London, Bristol and Cardiff, 7:11pm in the Midlands and 7:1…