…and the Benue State House of Assembly to declare his seat vacant. The PDP had sued the Independent National Electoral Commission, the APC and Attah, asking the court to determine, among other issues, whether votes cast for the party could be transferred to another political party after a legislator defects. The party a…
…the world in iconic stadiums across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Its expanded format and historic three-country hosting arrangement make it a landmark event in World Cup history. Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Ambassador Nkechi Ufochukwu has officially assumed office as Nigeria's Ambassador to Israel after presenting her Letters of Credence to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the ceremony took place in Jerusalem on Monday. Ambassador Nkechi Ufoch…
…promotion, specialised disease management, as well as support research and innovation under one roof. The governor noted that sickle cell disease continues to affect thousands of families in Kano, with many children suffering recurrent painful crises and other life-threatening complications. He said the distribution of…
Nigerian oil billionaire and founder of Oriental Energy Resources, Muhammadu Indimi, has applied to join the appeal against a court judgment ordering the company to pay $43.51 million to his twin daughters over a dispute involving dividend entitlements. The application is the latest twist in a legal battle that has dra…
…installed traffic lights, said such multi-billion-naira infrastructure should not be underutilised. “Traffic offenders should be closely monitored and punished by the relevant authorities to ensure that the equipment is not relegated to merely a city decoration,” Yusuf warned.
…of four boxes containing assorted new shoes, clothes and jewellery, a 6kg gas cylinder, a 32-inch LG flat-screen television and a table gas cooker. "During preliminary interrogation, the suspects voluntarily confessed to conspiring with one Nanu, currently at large, to break into a dwelling house at Unguwar Sarakuna an…
Former Aston Villa striker, Emile Heskey, has named Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez as the player Manchester United should sign as Casemiro’s replacement. Casemiro left the Red Devils this summer and joined Major League Soccer side, Inter Miami. Speaking to BoyleSports, Heskey believes Michael Carrick’s side will challenge th…
…Rev. Fola Achudume. Achudume died on August 3, 2024. Before her death, she was the co-founder of Victory Life Bible Church International and the founder of Royal Ladies International. According to a statement on Tuesday by DAL Strategic Communications, the candlelight procession, which concluded a two-day remembrance p…
…may attract stamp duty. However, any investment yield earned on stablecoins is taxed under separate rules applicable to investment returns. Security and investment tokens are tokenised shares, bonds and revenue-sharing tokens. They attract income tax on gains and stamp duty on eligible transfers, although tokenised Nig…
…foreign holiday just two weeks after becoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has come under scrutiny after flying abroad for a foreign holiday just two weeks after taking office as the United Kingdom's Prime Minister. The Prime Minister took office on July 20 but will be taking a break from his day-to-day duties to spe…
…after giving birth A new mum has taken to Facebook to reveal that her marriage has ended after two years and shortly after she welcomed their first child. Nneomah Abraham, who gave birth just three weeks ago, shared a photo of her and her newborn and wrote: "12th May 2024 When I got married, I came online here to annou…
…the outcome of the operation, the Imo State Police Command unequivocally condemns the unprofessional conduct of the personnel as captured in the viral video. The manner in which one of the suspects was arrested and forced into the boot of a vehicle is unacceptable, inhumane, and completely not in conformity with the St…
…Chairman of Guma Local Government Council, Hon. Maurice Orwough, has strongly condemned the attack which he claimed was carried out by suspected herdsmen. The chairman, in a statement issued on Monday, August 4, by his Personal Assistant On Communication and Strategy, Ernest Tortiv, described the incident as heartbreak…
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has appealed to the Adamawa State government to partner with it in resettling hundreds of beneficiaries trained under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI). The post NDE seeks Adamawa govt’s partnership as funding stalls resettlement of RHEI trai…
…m8rder in Cross River An alleged serial k!ller, Akaninyene Ignatius Eshiet, has been remanded at the Afokang Custodial Centre after being arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Calabar over the m8rder of two persons in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. Eshiet is accused of k!lling Mr Okon Bassey Okon…
…multiple promotions during his career, including RIZIN, Legacy FC and Dana White's Contender Series. Nascimento later joined the UFC in 2021 and won four of his six fights. He finished his career with a 22-7 professional record. by Linda Ikeji at 04/08/2026 9:06 AM | Share this Story
…and had been introduced through a mutual friend. She also noted that the pair intended to keep their relationship largely private.Earlier this year, Saniei's ex-husband, Jesse Lally, revealed he learned about her relationship with Dre through media reports and had not been informed beforehand. Several of her Bravo cast…
…and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba. The stakeholders commended Otti for what they described as the remarkable transformation taking place across Abia State, particularly the execution of strategic projects in Nsulu, including the Abia International Airport, the Umuomaiukwu Smart School and seve…
…transparent project-selection criteria, and public disclosure of major amendments. An independent fiscal council should assess revenue projections, debt exposure, and long-term sustainability. Fiscal rules must carry consequences: breaches should be reported and corrective action triggered. Executive-legislative relati…
…surrounding the killing and assured residents that those responsible would be apprehended. Parishioners demand justice after Kogi Catholic cleric found stabbed to death
…over a decade before splitting in 2017. Although they reunited in 2021, the group disbanded again in 2024 following renewed disagreements over finances and management. Watch the video below... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 04/08/2026 4:57 AM | Sh…
…and release of criminals. While the APC campaigb accused Governor Adeleke of clandestinely releasing notorious criminals from prison using his prerogative of mercy power, the Imole Campaign Council described the allegation as propaganda, saying the Governor has not exercised such power in recent time. The Director-Gene…
…Patrick Lumumba, on his part, urged the Federal Government to dismantle visa barriers hindering the movement of Africans across the continent, saying such restrictions undermine regional integration, investment and the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA. Also, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anam…
…Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Yusuf Gagdi, has again come under fire as the panel prepares to conclude its assignment. Barring any sudden twist, the committee will conclude its assignment in the next couple of weeks ahead of the presentation of its report to the House in plenary. On Monday, a membe…