…on August 28, 2007, was headed by no less a personality than a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Uwais. Members of the committee included prominent figures such as Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, Justice Godwin U. Ononiba, Alhaji Musiliu A.K. Smith, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, Dr. Sheikh Ahmed Lemu, Prof. Attahiru…
…the 2027 presidential election, citing his experience in government and knowledge of the Nigerian economy. He also dismissed what he described as rumours surrounding the former Vice President, insisting that Atiku remained a credible candidate. Fadeyi said Atiku had demonstrated commitment to the rule of law and had pl…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspects for alleged illegal mining of sharp sand at Obiaja River along the Nnobi-Ideani Junction, Uke Road in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during a media briefing late on Wednesday at the State Comma…
…critic, VeryDarkMan, to substantiate claims that officers connive with kidnappe The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence backing his claim that police officers at highway checkpoints collude with kidnappers. Speaking as a panellist a…
…then making money through other means plus support from his rich new girl that is not a Nigerian.. Tomorrow now if his EX-Wife comes online to say one or two things about naija men we will eat her up.. How wicked can one be to go to the extent of quitting your own job.. "2.) The other one acts as if his ex-wife and kid…
…code, self-accounting status and approval to open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria.He supported the applications with purported official documents, including an appointment letter, an establishment instrument and a letter on State House letterhead allegedly signed by one Akanbi Adewale. Investigators found tha…
…aiports; says it's in talks with other e-hailing rides The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said ride-hailing platform Bolt has been cleared to resume operations at airports after the two sides reached an operational agreement. This comes after the airport ban on Uber, Bolt, and other ride-hailing platforms…
…to - Rapper Dummodublvck calls out journalist Rufai Oseni over Blaqbonez interview Nigerian rapper Dummodublvck has criticised journalist Rufai Oseni over his recent interview with rapper Blaqbonez. In a post, Dummodublvck questioned Rufai's handling of the interview, suggesting that Oseni may have been paid, although…
In 2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu sowed the seed of the political humiliation of Christianity in Nigeria. As a presidential candidate, Tinubu concluded that Christianity was of such low electoral value that no northern Christian could help him win the presidency. Thus, he picked a fellow Muslim as his running mate. It worked.…
…Recall that Atiku had said he would return fuel subsidy to assuage the suffering of Nigerians, if elected. But his aide, Paul Ibe, stated on Tuesday that the former vice president would return fuel subsidy but remove it later. However, in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo…
…over the resources generated since the subsidy was removed. Atiku argued that Nigerians had endured higher petrol, transportation and food costs since the subsidy removal and questioned the government’s fiscal priorities. The Presidency, however, criticised his position on subsidy, accusing him of making contradictory…
…chairman of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has urged voters in northern Nigeria to learn from the recent political developments in Osun State and recognise the power of their votes in determining the leadership of the country. Usman made the remarks during an interview with DCL on Wednesday, where he crit…
…leading to the recovery of funds and properties allegedly stashed abroad by corrupt Nigerians. Olukoyede urged individuals with credible information on the location of Nigerian assets suspected to be proceeds of corruption anywhere in the world to approach the commission, promising financial incentives upon successful…
…after the FEC meeting, Pate said suicide remains a major public health concern in Nigeria and globally, citing World Health Organisation data showing it is responsible for more than 7,000 deaths annually in the country, with an estimated 300,000 suicide attempts recorded each year. “The impact extends beyond the indivi…
…assets was an attempt to shift public attention from the economic hardship confronting Nigerians. The Olusegun Obasanjo administration’s power sector spending and commitments, commonly cited at about $16bn, became the subject of a House of Representatives probe after his exit from office in 2007. In 2008, the Umaru Yar…
…be wheeling conveniently 8,000MW,” he said. The minister also expressed optimism that Nigerians would soon enjoy round-the-clock electricity, saying recent improvements in the sector were only the beginning of the administration’s efforts to transform power supply. He expressed concerns that Nigeria had lived in an emb…
…across the board.Lady celebrates mum in UKMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady shared the heartwarming moment her mother arrived in the United Kingdom with her belongings.In the clip, the woman was seen at the airport pushing her belongings on a trolley as she reunited with her daughter.
…additional transformation capacity had been commissioned by the Transmission Company of Nigeria and the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, including an expansion at the Lekki substation. “The Honourable Minister has been able to commission additional transformation capacity for the TCN, and we see the Lekki substation ju…
Nigerian 'lesbian' cries out for 'justice ' after her girlfriend's father allegedly forced her to end their relationship and marry a man he chose for her A Nigerian student has cried out for justice after alleging that her girlfriend's father forced his daughter to end their relationship and marry a man he reportedly c…
Court remands 70-year-old Nigerian-British grandma over alleged 13kg cocaine trafficking The Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 70-year-old Nigerian-British woman, Barek Mary Yetunde, at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility over alleged trafficking of 13 kilograms of cocaine. The court, p…
…salary belongs to your husband. You don't have any right to use it without his consent - Nigerian woman tells women A Nigerian Muslim woman, Muhammed Fatima, has sated that women don't have the right to use their own salary without the consent of their husband. According to her, a woman's salary belongs to her husband.…
Chelsea are closing in on a €40m deal to sign Nigerian-born Atalanta defensive starlet Honest Ahanor Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, with negotiations said to be progressing rapidly.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, citing Sky Sport Italia, Chelsea have made significant…
"For the first time, I felt like I wanted to Japa" - Nigeria-based Korean lady married to a Nigerian man recounts how newborn baby was handled at NIN office A Korean woman based in Nigeria and married to a Nigerian man has shared her frustration after taking her newborn baby to a NIN office as part of the process of ob…
Late Nigerian singer St. Janet was buried in her hometown of Abeokuta following her death after a brief illnessPallbearers in colourful outfits danced with her white coffin in a procession to her final resting placeHer three children wore white lace as they bid farewell to their mother at the emotional ceremonyPAY ATTE…
…family believed the late justice had the potential to one day become Chief Justice of NigeriaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance in Nigeria…