…Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi, former Ugandan foreign minister Olara Otunnu and former Senegalese President Macky Sall. The latest nomination illustrates the increasingly international character of the contest. Baki is Ecuadorian-Lebanese but was formally nominated by Tonga, while Sall, a Senegalese, was nominated b…

…was sworn in for a second term as governor in January 2024, with his tenure running until January 2028. The 11th Senate is expected to be inaugurated in June 2027, more than six months before his term ends. This timeline has fuelled debate over whether Uzodimma would be required to resign as governor if he wins the sen…

…services and global connection. In the same way, a young athlete who starts by running at a school competition can, with the right support, progress to national and international stages. That connection between technology and human potential is central to MTN’s 25-year story. MTN has described the Y’ello Street Museum…

…chemicals recovered from the laboratory, stressing that the discovery could have gone unnoticed without the modern forensic tools provided to the agency. “It was just a small part of the precursor chemicals. Without these modern tools, that would have gone unnoticed,” he said. He said the discovery underscored the impo…

…road projects in the territory, dismissed suggestions that Atiku belongs among the frontrunners for the 2027 poll, insisting that only the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Bola Tinubu, qualifies as a leading candidate. Speaking in a Hausa language interview on Wednesday, Atiku had reportedly…

…happy because marriages differ. "In some homes, the husband does more to keep the home running. But in other homes, the wife is the one paying all the sacrifices. "Well, except where I said I wouldn't have married if I was a woman, considering how marriage takes so much from women. "Many took to the comment section to…

…supply, with businesses across sectors depending on generators to keep operations running. Transport companies, manufacturers, telecoms operators, construction firms and other diesel-reliant businesses could see their operating costs climb if the price increase flows through to the retail level.The adjustment comes as…

…regrettable that some individuals chose to spread fabricated stories aimed at causing unnecessary anxiety," the statement read, adding that "the university management strongly condemns this reckless dissemination of fake news."Members of the public were urged to disregard the reports completely and to treat unverified…

The Edo South chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed Sunny Aguebor as its senatorial candidate for the 2027 election, even as the party commenced mobilisation across the district on Wednesday. At a strategic meeting to kick-start its campaign activities held yesterday in Benin, the party vowed…

…princess campaigned tirelessly with her own money, hanging billboards all over Owerri, running jingles on the radio and some newspapers adverts calling on Owerre Nshi Ise and surrounding cities to reelect you for a second term. “You didn’t ask for the support but I support candidates based on their records and accompli…

…Baboua and a few kilometres from Garoua-Boulai, in eastern Cameroon. Video shows miners running for their lives as the cave-in occurred and buried some of them. Gervais Ganagoroh, a Red Cross volunteer involved in the relief effort, told the Associated Press news agency on Wednesday, August 19, that more than 100 bodie…

…their determination to work tirelessly towards securing victory for Peter Obi and his running mate under the platform of the NDC. “The mission is clear. The commitment is unwavering. NDC all the way,” they said. DAILY POST reports that the OK Movement comprises supporters of Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabi’u Kwank…

…move was quickly denied by Judge Beryl Howell, who had already noted the case had been running for more than three years.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Von Batten-Montague-York L.C., a Washington-based lobbying firm recently engaged by former Vice-President Atiku Abubak…

…the personal particulars and credentials of the 19 presidential candidates and their running mates ahead of the 2027 poll, paving the way for the commencement of the presidential campaign on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. According to the election tracker NGelections.com, 127 candidates across 28 states will be running fo…

…Abubakar-Tafida, has dismissed claims that his replacement as Governor Nasir Idris’ running mate for the 2027 governorship election was necessitated by the Supreme Court judgment on the 2023 election. Abubakar-Tafida spoke on Wednesday in Argungu when thousands of supporters, political associates and well-wishers visit…

Arsenal to sign English-Born Nigerian Defender Ogunneye from Manchester United Premier League champions Arsenal are plotting a raid on Manchester United for their English-born Nigerian defender Habeeb Ogunneye, according to Telegraph Sport. Ogunneye played 21 matches on loan at Newport County last season before being r…

…the installation process and every additional item required to get the system properly running in his apartment, the total expenditure climbed to N609,000. That means the installation, wiring, and supporting components added roughly N302,000 on top of the purchase price of the unit itself.Why Nigerians are turning to p…

…of minors and other crimes. CP Daaor said the police in August 13, received a report of unnatural offence where a 12-year-old male apprentice was allegedly s3xually assaulted by Orji Okoro at the suspect's residence He said the suspect was subsequently arrested while investigation is currently ongoing on the matter. Th…

…Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described the party’s running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, as a statesman who knows when to fight hard. Olarewaju said Amaechi knows when to put aside his personal interests for the larger agenda of removing President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Posting on X, he wrote: “Roti…

…Bassey Otu, has since joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), where he is the running mate to the party’s governorship candidate. The former APC chairman had recently criticised the Otu administration, alleging, among other things, that government contracts were being awarded to associates and family members and tha…

…Fayose likened Atiku to former US President Joe Biden. He also said that Atiku’s running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, faces challenges in the South-South due to his lack of political influence. “Atiku is now really old. He’s a good man, but time has caught up with him. Atiku contesting an election is like calling Biden to com…

…12-year-old boy. "On 13 August 2026, at about 1620hrs, the command received a report of unnatural offense where a 12-year-old male apprentice was allegedly s3xually assaulted by one Orji Okoro at the suspect's residence on 12th August, 2020. The suspect have been arrested and investigation is currently ongoing," he sai…

…peace accord, warns against AI-driven misinformation The movement is hitting the ground running despite the ruling All Progressives Congress APC indicating that it is still finalizing its structures and comprehensive nationwide campaign plan. Clarifying the party’s stance on the legal window set by the Independent Nati…

…Democratic Party (SDP). Lukman said the consultations involved presidential candidates, running mates and national chairmen of the parties, adding that the response had been largely encouraging. He said the outcome of the engagements informed the decision to convene a broader summit where the proposed coalition could b…

…State Governor Umar Namadi has warned local government chairmen in the state against unnecessary absenteeism, saying the government will take appropriate action against those who fail to remain at their duty posts. The governor issued the warning after paying surprise visits to some local government secretariats, where…